DeepMind reveals Genie 3, a world model that could be the key to reaching AGI
Google DeepMind has revealed Genie 3, its latest foundation world model that the AI lab says presents a crucial stepping stone on the path to artificial general intelligence, or human-like intelligence.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 marks 20 years of driving the startup world forward — and you’ve got just two days left to join the movement and save up to $675 on your ticket. From October 27–29, Moscone West becomes the home base for over 10,000 movers and m…
Spotify expands audiobooks access to family plan members in the US for the first time
Though Spotify launched its audiobooks service in the U.S. back in 2022, household members on Duo and Family plans have long been left out. Spotify says that will now change.
SonicWall urges customers to disable SSLVPN amid reports of ransomware attacks
Security researchers say they have evidence that ransomware gangs are hacking into large companies that rely on fully-patched SonicWall firewalls. The researchers say it’s likely the flaw is a “zero-day” bug currently unknown to SonicWall.
US adds OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic to list of approved AI vendors for federal agencies
The companies will see their AI tools offered via a new federal contracting platform, the Multiple Awards Schedule (MAS), which would let government agencies access AI tool sellers with pre-negotiated contracts, rather than negotiating with vendors ind…