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Anthropic's 'Hacking Monster' Mythos Suffers Security Breach
Unauthorized Access to Preview Version Detected Concerns Grow Over Potential Misuse The preview version of Anthropic's new artificial intelligence (AI) model "Claude Mythos" has been accessed without authorization. Bloomberg reported Tuesday (local time) that a small number of unauthorized users gained access to Mythos. Anthropic immediately launched an investigation. "This technology is so powerful it could be exploited for dangerous cyberattacks," the company said. Mythos was unveiled on the 7th of this month but has not yet been officially released. The preview version was provided to only a small number of trusted companies through a private program called "Project Glasswing." Anthropic explained that "so far, no access outside the 'vendor environment' has been detected." The vendor environment is a space where Anthropic's partners access the system for model development. Signs were also detected that source code Anthropic published on the open-source platform GitHub had been utilized. Security experts have warned that if Claude Mythos falls into the hands of hackers, attackers could exploit bugs faster than the defending organization can patch them.
Bitget Wallet Partners with Polymarket to Serve 90 Million Users
Polymarket is raising about $400M, which could value it at $15B as prediction markets grow fast with rising global events and trading activity. Bitget Wallet has officially integrated Polymarket into its platform, bringing forecasting tools to over 90 million users. Whether it's election results, sports outcomes, or major economic events, Bitget users can now participate in prediction markets directly from their wallet. But this is more than a product update. It marks a turning point in bringing decentralized prediction markets to everyday crypto users, and it comes at a well-timed moment as Polymarket prepares for its next major fundraising round. Bitget Wallet users can now access Polymarket's prediction markets directly inside the wallet, no separate apps or complicated setup needed. Users can trade on global events in a simple, mobile-friendly experience. The integration is built to remove barriers and make prediction markets more accessible to everyday crypto users. Bitget Wallet noted that users can fund their accounts and join markets using straightforward payment methods, all within a cleaner, easier trading experience within the wallet. Polymarket called the partnership a major distribution milestone, pointing out that access is becoming just as important as the markets themselves as prediction platforms grow into serious financial tools. The integration also brings AI-powered features designed to help users navigate prediction markets with more confidence. These include real-time sports analysis, historical data tracking, and sentiment insights that give users a clearer picture of market movements before they place a trade. On top of that, Bitget Wallet lets users follow and track how experienced traders are positioning themselves in live markets. This gives newer users a practical way to learn from active participants, understand market trends, and make more informed decisions without needing to be an expert from the start. The timing of this partnership is no coincidence. Polymarket is reportedly in talks to secure around $400 million in fresh funding, a deal that could push its valuation to $15 billion. That would represent a sharp climb from where the company stood just a year ago, reflecting how fast the prediction market sector is gaining ground. The numbers behind the platform tell the same story. Trading volumes have spiked in recent months, fueled by major global events including elections, geopolitical developments, and market-moving financial news. Polymarket has quietly grown from a niche crypto product into one of the most active decentralized forecasting platforms in the world, drawing in both first-time users and seasoned traders looking for an edge. For Bitget Wallet, aligning with Polymarket at this stage is a calculated move. It connects its massive user base to a platform that is not just growing, but arguably entering its most important chapter yet. This move speaks to a bigger goal for both sides. Bitget Wallet has been steadily building itself into a full-service crypto platform, and adding prediction markets is another step toward being seen as more than just a storage tool. With over 90 million users worldwide, it is strengthening its place as a single destination for trading, payments, DeFi, and now real-world forecasting. Polymarket, on the other hand, gains something just as valuable: reach. Tapping into one of the largest self-custodial wallet ecosystems in the industry means its markets are now in front of an audience it could not have reached on its own. For a platform that runs on crowd-driven predictions, a bigger and more diverse user base does not just mean more users. It means better markets. The partnership between Bitget Wallet and Polymarket shows how prediction markets are becoming easier to access and more widely used in crypto. By bringing forecasting tools directly into a wallet used by over 90 million people, it removes barriers and makes it simpler for users to trade on real-world events. At the same time, Polymarket's fast growth and upcoming funding plans highlight rising interest in this space. Overall, the collaboration reflects a bigger trend where crypto platforms are combining trading, data, and real-world insights into one place, making it easier for users to understand and react to global events. Bitget Wallet has added Polymarket to its platform, allowing users to access prediction markets directly inside the wallet without needing separate apps. Users can trade on outcomes of real-world events such as elections, sports results, and major economic developments. The update includes AI-powered tools like real-time analysis, sentiment insights, and historical data to help users make better trading decisions. No. Users can access and trade directly inside the Bitget Wallet without extra apps or complicated setup.
Anthropic probes unauthorized access to its advanced Mythos AI model
American artificial intelligence major Anthropic said Tuesday it was investigating unauthorized access to its publicly unreleased yet powerful AI model Mythos, which the company itself worries could be a boon for hackers. Anthropic said earlier this month it restricted the release of Mythos to 40 major tech firms to give them a head start in fixing cybersecurity vulnerabilities before they could be exploited by attackers. According to Bloomberg, which first reported the probe, a small group of users in a private, online forum gained access to the model via the computer system reserved for Anthropic's external vendors. "We're investigating a report claiming unauthorized access to Claude Mythos Preview through one of our third-party vendor environments," an Anthropic spokesperson told Agence France-Presse (AFP). The users got hold of Mythos by various means, including using access one of them had as a worker at a contractor for Anthropic, Bloomberg reported. Anthropic works with a small number of third-party vendors who help with model development. The firm has delayed a general release of Mythos, which it says can spot undiscovered security holes that have existed for decades, in systems tested by both human experts and automated tools. It shared Mythos first with a few dozen key U.S. tech and financial services players - such as Nvidia, Amazon and JP Morgan Chase - to allow them to improve their security infrastructure. But the company has also been accused of overhyping the powers of a technology, which is its stock in trade, and the subject of fierce competition with rival OpenAI.
Sources detail how Elon Musk has de-emphasized SpaceX's original aim of reaching Mars as it prepares to go public, focusing instead on AI and other moonshots
Rani Molla / Sherwood News: SpaceX to reportedly buy coding startup Cursor for more than $50 billion SpaceXAI and @cursor_ai are now working closely together to create the world's best coding and knowledge work AI. The combination of Cursor's leading product and distribution to expert software engineers with SpaceX's million H100 equivalent Colossus training supercomputer will allow us to build the world's most useful models. Cursor has also given SpaceX the right to acquire Cursor later this year for $60 billion or pay $10 billion for our work together.
'Empty vessels': John Swinney slams Scottish Labour MPs amid Keir Starmer 'chaos'
The SNP leader said the turmoil caused by the Prime Minister demonstrated why a Labour Government in Holyrood would be "ineffective". Mr Swinney accepted Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar's chances of becoming first minister had been "severely damaged" by the scandal surrounding Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the US. Lord Mandelson was sacked from the role in September after new details emerged about his connection to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, but it emerged last week that the peer had been appointed to the role despite failing UK Security Vetting. Speaking to journalists in Edinburgh, Mr Swinney said that in contrast to the "chaos" offered by Labour, he offered "reliable, experienced leadership". "Right at the very heart of this election campaign is the question of leadership," he said. "I offer reliable, trusted and experienced leadership on behalf of the Scottish National Party." In contrast, he said: "If we've got one chaotic Labour government already, why on earth would we choose another?" Pressure is growing over the Prime Minister's leadership, however he has insisted he was not told Lord Mandelson failed vetting. Sir Olly Robbins, the former top Foreign Office civil servant sacked in the wake of the scandal, told MPs he felt pressure from Downing Street to expedite the process. While the Scottish Labour leader, and Holyrood election candidates, have called for Sir Keir's resignation, just two Scottish Labour MPs have done so - Brian Leishman and Euan Stainbank. Speaking about the lack of comment from Scottish Labour MPs, Mr Swinney said: "I think they are just, they have been empty vessels since they got into Westminster two years ago. "Empty vessels. So they demonstrate that voting Labour gets you absolutely nowhere." Mr Swinney said there was a "political impotence" around the decision to appoint Lord Mandelson. He added: "The United Kingdom, Labour, Government is absolutely consumed by one thing, and that is the Mandelson scandal and the survival of one individual: the Prime Minister and the saving of the Prime Minister's job. "So while the SNP is focused on practical action to support people in dealing with the cost of living, the UK Government is focused on the Prime Minister alone." The SNP leader said: "I think Keir Starmer has severely damaged the Labour election campaign in Scotland because he has proved a point that I've been making, that Labour governments are ineffective. They don't work very well. "And we've been told 'wait for a Labour government at Westminster, everything will get better'. "Well, look, it's appalling, it's chaos, it's a shambles." He said the Prime Minister's actions were "totally and utterly damaging" to the process of government. Meanwhile, Mr Sarwar has doubled down on his calls for the Prime Minister to resign, but has attempted to distance the Holyrood election campaign from Westminster. The Prime Minister was in Scotland visiting the Faslane naval base at the weekend, but avoided joining candidates on the campaign trail, making him the only leader of a UK party to do so. Mr Sarwar said: "A vote for Scottish Labour in this election is not an endorsement of Keir Starmer or a UK Labour government." He added it was not an election to "pass judgement" on a government that had been in power for just two years, while the SNP have led in Scotland for almost 20.
AI Weekly: Amazon deepens Anthropic ties, VW fights back in China
STORY: From Amazon deepening ties with Anthropic to Volkswagen trying to fight back in China, this is AI Weekly :: AI Weekly Amazon said it will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic. That's as the AI startup committed to spending more than $100 billion over the next 10 years on Amazon's cloud technologies. The deal deepens the two firms' relationship as Anthropic rushes to secure capacity to bolster its models. Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday did not appear at a summons for questioning in a French probe into X and its AI chatbot, Grok. The investigation is over alleged abuse of algorithms and fraudulent data extraction, the Paris prosecutor's office said. The probe has been expanded in past months to include suspected complicity in the distribution of child pornography and the creation of sexual deepfakes by Grok. Volkswagen Group plans to equip new cars built for China with AI "agents" from the second half of this year, it said on Tuesday. It's a move to compete with Chinese rivals, which have been grabbing market share. They are seen to have moved faster on electrification and digital tech, while also beating European brands on price. :: TSMC TSMC, the world's biggest contract manufacturer of advanced AI chips raised it annual revenue forecast as it tries to meet massive demand for its products. The bullish outlook comes after the company - a major Nvidia supplier - said first-quarter profit leapt 58% to a record $18.2 billion. The tech giant further said it's stepping up capital spending this year. Social media firm Myseum announced it will convert to an AI company. The company said it will, "integrate privacy-focused AI into its secure messaging and social media platforms." It comes on the heels of sneaker company Allbirds announcing a pivot of its business to AI infrastructure. Its shares skyrocketing as much as 872% last week after the announcement.
Highway Chaos: Youths Injured After Luxury Car Collision | Business
Two youths were injured in an accident on the Delhi-Agra Highway after a speeding Mercedes, previously collided with a BMW, hit their motorcycle. Both car drivers fled the scene, eyewitnesses suggesting they were drunk. Police have seized the vehicles and are investigating. Two youths riding a motorcycle sustained injuries in a crash on the Delhi-Agra National Highway when a speeding Mercedes, which had earlier crashed into a BMW, struck their vehicle from behind. The incident took place in Faridabad late Tuesday night, according to the police. An eyewitness, Ramsharan, reported seeing both luxury cars racing by him near the Escorts Mujesar Metro Station. Shortly after, he witnessed the cars collide, leading the Mercedes to hit the motorcycle, which toppled off the road. The drivers of the vehicles fled the scene immediately following the accident. Other witnesses indicated that the drivers seemed intoxicated. Police swiftly responded, clearing the highway with a crane and restoring traffic flow. Authorities have seized the vehicles and initiated an investigation into the incident.
The Fed, SpaceX & VIX: the new rules of trading volatility
In this episode of Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari is joined by Amy Wu Silverman, RBC Capital Markets Head of Derivatives Strategy, Kevin Kelly, Kelly Intelligence Founder, CEO, and CCO, and former Ellevest Head of People Ops, Amanda Polcari, to analyze the current disconnect between geopolitical tensions and market volatility. The VIX remains surprisingly subdued as investors look past short-term chaos toward earnings and Fed policy, but can it last?
Anthropic investigating claims of rogue access to its high-risk Claude Mythos AI: Report
Frontier AI lab Anthropic has reportedly swung into action after a report claimed unauthorised users gained access to its unreleased Claude Mythos model. Earlier this month, while announcing its latest AI tool, the company had said that it is keeping the tool out of people's reach owing to the fear of it enabling widespread hacking. However, the latest development seems to have triggered a fresh bout of concerns around access controls and overall AI safety. On Wednesday, April 22, Bloomberg reported that a small group of people accessed the model through one of Anthropic's third-party vendor environments. Following the report, the US-based AI startup released its statement indicating that it has begun investigating the matter. In its report, the publication had revealed that a handful of users in a private online platform gained access to Claude Mythos the day when Anthropic announced that it was releasing the model to a small set of companies, including Goldman Sachs and Apple, for testing. Also Read | US security agency is using Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist: Report Reportedly, one of the unidentified users, who was a worker at a third-party contractor for Anthropic, along with methods used by cybersecurity researchers, accessed the advanced AI tool. The Bloomberg report said that the users did not run any cybersecurity prompts on the model but were more interested in simply playing around with the technology. This was verified by the publication based on screenshots and a live demo of the model. Regardless, the possibility of a potential breach of Claude Mythos has raised concerns. What is Mythos? In simple words, Mythos is a frontier AI model, a large language model (LLM), that is capable of a wide range of tasks, including the ability to process software code. The model builds on the recent trend of LLMs advancing their performance on code-related tasks. Mythos stands out owing to what comes embedded inside it. Its system allows Mythos to instantly find and patch software vulnerabilities. It is backed by considerable compute power and is reportedly trained on troves of software-relevant data. The architecture is capable of tackling software vulnerabilities by probing and patching. Also Read | German central bank chief calls for wide access to Anthropic's Mythos Upon its announcement, Anthropic had shared that access to Mythos would be limited to a closed group of collaborators across the tech and security ecosystem. According to the company, the objective behind Mythos is to strengthen defensive cybersecurity capabilities at a time when the world is witnessing sophisticated AI-driven threats. Claude Mythos not only identifies vulnerabilities but can also assist in understanding how they would be exploited. In essence, Mythos shows defensive benefits and potential risks. The model, which is part of Anthropic's Project Glasswing, for which the company has pledged up to $100 million in usage credits and $4 billion toward open-source security efforts. According to a report in The Guardian, the model has drawn scrutiny from one of the world's leading safety authorities for technology - the UK's AI Security Institute, which had cautioned last week that Mythos was a step up from earlier models when it came to the cyber-threats it posed. The institute claimed that the AI model could orchestrate attacks that would require multiple actions and could even detect weaknesses in IT systems without any human intervention. Reportedly, Mythos was the first AI model to complete a 32-step simulation of a cyber-attack created by the institute. In these steps, the model was required to solve the challenge in three out of 10 trials.
Nine Years Later, They're Still the Same Glorious Chaos: Wanna One's "Back to Base" Teaser Has WANNABLEs in Their Feelings
Nine years. Nine whole years. And yet the moment the members of Wanna One stepped into that familiar van and rolled up to their upgraded base camp, it looked like not a single day had passed. The chaos was still there. The warmth was still there. And honestly -- the tears were too. The new teaser for "WANNA ONE GO: Back to Base" dropped on April 22, and within minutes, WANNABLEs everywhere were collectively losing their minds. Wanna One's Show Details What the Teaser Shows Us? The teaser begins with a clip from Wanna One's live fan meeting, where the members are met with a familiar van from when they promoted as a group nine years prior. They then travel straight to their upgraded base camp, featuring fun and modern interiors with personalized rooms. That single image -- eleven grown men piling into a van that used to carry them to stages, broadcast studios, and sleepless schedules -- is going to break every long-time fan. It's a reunion that is equal parts nostalgia and new beginnings. Despite initial hesitation -- with Hwang Minhyun expressing concern and Park Woo Jin commenting that they were a bit past the age to play with toys -- the members had a blast playing with the toys and letting loose their chaotic energy, proving that nothing has changed since they were together as a group. The group dynamics, the teasing, the unfiltered laughter -- it's all still there, preserved in amber. The teaser ends with the members receiving a great surprise, suddenly becoming emotional with unexpected tears. Furthermore, in addition to "The King's Warden" director Jang Hang Jun making a surprise appearance, the members start acting unlike their usual selves -- drawing attention and making viewers curious about what surprise situations will unfold. Unexpected tears after a fun toy session? A film director showing up out of nowhere? Something big is clearly being planned for these boys, and the anticipation is already at fever pitch. Wanna One, the group formed through the reality competition Produce 101 Season 2 in 2017, has remained one of the most beloved K-pop groups even years after disbandment -- a testament to the bond between the members and their dedicated fanbase. For more Wanna One reunion updates, K-pop variety show news, and Korean entertainment coverage, head over to TechnoSports for all the latest.
Missing In Stores, Available For Rs 899 Online: NCERT Book Chaos Leaves Students Struggling
recent changes in the Class 9 curriculum may have contributed to the delay NCERT Class 9 Books Row: With the new academic session underway, several students and parents are struggling to access essential NCERT textbooks for Class 9, particularly in Delhi. Key subjects such as Science (Exploration), Mathematics and Social Science are reportedly out of stock at many local bookstores. Amid the shortage, concerns have emerged over the availability of these books on online platforms at significantly higher prices. The NCERT Class 9 Science Exploration textbook, officially priced at around Rs. 205 (approximately Rs. 225 with binding), was recently seen listed online at a much higher rate of Rs. 899, raising questions among parents and educators. In a recent check, the price was found to have increased further by Rs.100, with the book now being listed at Rs. 999. Educationist Keshav Agarwal highlighted the issue on X.com (formerly twitter), sharing a screenshot of the book being sold at an inflated price on Amazon. Following this, the listing was reportedly taken down within a few hours. When contacted by NDTV, NCERT officials expressed surprise over such pricing discrepancies and indicated that the matter would need to be examined. However, there has been no official clarification so far regarding the availability or pricing concerns. Local booksellers in Delhi confirmed that the textbooks are currently unavailable in many stores. They maintained that the official pricing remains unchanged and said they were unsure how the books appeared online at higher rates despite the shortage offline. Why Is There A Shortage Of NCERT Books? Experts suggest that recent changes in the Class 9 curriculum may have contributed to the delay. According to sources, the updated syllabus was finalised shortly before the session began, leaving limited time for printing and distribution. Parents have raised concerns over the lack of timely availability and planning. Some say they had no option but to purchase books online at elevated prices due to urgency. Others have questioned why there is no direct mechanism to buy NCERT books through official channels. Educationists have also called for better coordination, stating that textbooks should be readily available before the academic session begins. They argue that gaps in supply can create unnecessary pressure on families and open the door to price irregularities. As schools continue with their sessions, clarity on textbook supply and access remains a key concern for many families. Show full article Track Education News, Exam updates , Campus, Study Abroad related news live on NDTV.com NCERT Books, NCERT Books Shortage, NCERT Books High Price Online
Betting On War: How US-Iran Conflict Is Turning Polymarket Into A Global War Room | Exclusive
An intel note reveals how Polymarket is being used to track the US-Iran war in real time, with traders betting on live geopolitical outcomes. What began as a niche crypto experiment has rapidly evolved into a high-stakes financial ecosystem, with global geopolitical tensions -- particularly the ongoing US-Iran conflict -- now driving unprecedented activity on prediction markets. An internal intelligence assessment note accessed by CNN-News18 reveals that platforms like Polymarket have effectively transformed into real-time "war rooms" for speculative trading. The surge is being fuelled by users attempting to monetise geopolitical uncertainty, with the Middle East conflict emerging as the dominant driver of market activity. At the core of this ecosystem are event-based contracts that allow users to bet on specific geopolitical outcomes. These include questions such as whether a US-Iran ceasefire will be reached by a certain date, or whether a US military jet could be shot down within a given week. These are structured as binary markets: users buy "Yes" or "No" positions at fluctuating prices, with payouts tied directly to the outcome. For instance, a "Yes" position purchased at $0.70 yields $1 if the event occurs, while returning nothing if it does not. The escalation in the US-Iran conflict has triggered a sharp spike in trading volumes on the platform. In March 2026 alone, Polymarket recorded over $10.6 billion in trades -- marking one of its highest-ever monthly volumes. A substantial share of this activity is linked directly to geopolitical contracts, with weekly trading volumes now consistently crossing $1 billion. The platform's revenue model, based on commissions from certain trades, has also seen significant gains. In early April, Polymarket's daily revenue peaked at $1.71 million, reflecting the scale of speculative interest tied to the conflict. Beyond the platform itself, the ripple effects of this surge are being felt across regional crypto ecosystems. Investigative findings from April indicate that Pakistan has emerged as a major hub for copy-trading these war-linked bets. Thousands of traders, particularly in Lahore and Karachi, are reportedly using Discord and Telegram groups to track so-called "insider wallets." These groups deploy automated bots that send instant alerts when high-value traders -- often referred to as "whales," including accounts such as "Magamyman" -- place bets. This allows smaller traders to mirror these positions in real time, effectively riding on perceived insider signals. While individual identities remain largely shielded, Pakistan-based crypto exchanges have reported a noticeable surge in USDC withdrawals, particularly around Polymarket's settlement dates -- suggesting coordinated trading activity linked to these markets. For Indian investors, however, participation in US-Iran conflict markets is not limited to speculative betting. According to the assessment note, a segment of users is increasingly using these contracts as a form of financial hedging -- attempting to offset potential market risks arising from geopolitical instability. As the US-Iran conflict continues to evolve, platforms like Polymarket are no longer just tracking events, they are shaping a parallel financial layer where war, uncertainty, and speculation intersect in real time.
Polymarket forecast low chances of ceasefire being extended even after Trump's announcement
The logo of prediction market trading platform Polymarket is seen on a digital screen (illustrative) US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday night that it would halt its attacks against Iran until the regime can submit a "unified proposal" to discuss during negotiations, but Polymarket's prediction market still sees low chances for the ceasefire to be extended by Wednesday. According to the platform's Iran section, there is a 20% chance that the ceasefire will be extended by April 22, with users not considering the current situation an official extension of the ceasefire. Polymarket is a betting platform that claims to be a "prediction market," where people can bet on the result of a future event. The platform creates a situation, and users can bet on whether it will happen, with the "chance" of it happening determined by how many people bought the "yes" option versus the "no" option. In its Iran section, Polymarket currently has several active bets, including the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, the official end of Operation Epic Fury, and the possibility of the Islamic regime collapsing. Main predictions currently in Polymarket According to this model, the main outcome is that the US and Iran sign a permanent peace deal by June 30, with 57% of users predicting this (values may vary in the embedded live chart). Additionally, 45% of the users believe that the peace deal will be signed by May 31. This specific option, which has a trade volume of $37 million, defines a permanent peace deal as "any agreement which explicitly indicates that military hostilities between the United States and Iran have ended or will permanently cease, or uses equivalent language clearly signaling a lasting end to military hostilities between the United States and Iran." It also defines that "agreements that are explicitly temporary or which do not include a definitive agreement to end military hostilities between the US and Iran on a lasting basis (e.g., a temporary extension of the two-week ceasefire agreement announced on April 7, 2026), will not qualify." This particular outcome has seen chances drastically decrease for upcoming dates, with April 22 having less than 1% chance of occurring, April 24 having a 3% chance, and April 30 having a 14% chance (recently down by 5%). In other options, the market sees a 10% of chance for traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to return to normal, less than 4% chance that the Islamic regime falls by May 31, a 31% chance of the US invading Iran before 2027, a 15% chance for Kharg Island to be taken by the US by June 30, and a 37% chance of the regime surrendering their uranium stockpile by the end of the year. Among the most-bought "Yes" options, there are Trump announcing the end of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by May 31 with 80% chance, and Trump announcing the end of Operation Epic Fury by June 30 with 73% chance. How does Polymarket work? Polymarket advertises itself as "the world's largest decentralized prediction market," with its bets showcased as "shares" that allow users to bet on the outcomes of real-world events, such as politics, economics, and sports, with prices reflecting real-time, crowdsourced probabilities. In the last couple of years, it has become one of the main forecasting tools (especially in US events and high-impact situations), with its bets predicting the outcomes of elections, sporting events, and even military operations. This last thing, along with its pseudo-betting model, leaves the platform in "legal limbo" in most places where it's present, with many US states allowing it to operate because it functions more like a stock exchange than an actual betting site. In Israel, the platform has no real regulation and has already opened several cases because of Israelis betting on the outcome of military operations. An Israel Air Force commander, along with a soldier from an intelligence unit, was among the people arrested for betting on this platform. Additionally, there have been reports of Israelis in the IDF using inside information to bet on this platform, something that the military has called a "national security incident" and that is currently being investigated.
While Elon Musk may believe that building AI data centres in space is 'a no-brainer', SpaceX IPO filing lists it among risks; says: Plans in early stages, involve significant technical complexity and ...
SpaceX does not appear to align with CEO Elon Musk's claim regarding outer space data centres. According to a report by the news agencies Reuters report, the Musk-owned rocket company has warned investors that its plans to build AI data centres in space are still in early stages and carry multiple risks. These concerns were outlined in SpaceX's pre-IPO filing, which highlighted several of its future initiatives, including orbital AI computing and interplanetary projects, that depend on technologies that are still unproven and may not become commercially viable."Our initiatives to develop orbital AI compute and in-orbit, lunar, and interplanetary industrialisation are in early stages, involve significant technical complexity and unproven technologies, and may not achieve commercial viability," SpaceX said in an excerpt from the S-1 filing seen by Reuters.The filing presents a more measured view of SpaceX's long-term plans as it prepares for a public listing. As part of regulatory requirements, the company disclosed potential risks to inform investors about uncertainties tied to its business strategy.The company also noted that any space-based data centres would operate under challenging conditions. These systems would be exposed to environmental risks that could affect performance or cause failure. "Any future AI orbital data centers will operate in the harsh and unpredictable environment of space, exposing them to a wide and unique range of space-related risks that could cause them to malfunction or fail," the document seen by Reuters noted.SpaceX further pointed to the development of Starship, its next-generation reusable rocket, as a key factor in executing its plans. "Any failure or delay in the development of Starship at scale or in achieving the required launch cadence, reusability and capabilities thereof would delay or limit our ability to execute our growth strategy," the filing said.Elon Musk has publicly expressed confidence in the idea of building AI infrastructure in space. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in January, he said that creating AI data centres in orbit was "a no-brainer" and could become the cheapest option within a few years.Following the announcement of a merger between SpaceX and his AI company xAI in February, Musk said "space-based AI is obviously the only way to scale".Despite these statements, the company's filing indicates that such projects are still at an early stage and face technical and operational challenges. SpaceX is reportedly targeting a public listing in the coming months, with a valuation of around $1.75 trillion and plans to raise $75 billion.
Anthropic Probes Reports Of Internal Leak of High-Risk Mythos AI Model
AI safety and research company Anthropic has confirmed that it has launched a probe into a report that said that unauthorised users have accessed to its Mythos model. The Mythos model, which had not been made accessible to the public yet, poses a threat to cybersecurity according to Anthropic. The investigation comes after reports by Bloomberg News said that a group of people had gained access to the model. (This is a developing story) Essential Business Intelligence, Continuous LIVE TV, Sharp Market Insights, Practical Personal Finance Advice and Latest Stories -- On NDTV Profit.
Travel chaos as unattended item forces terminal lockdown
Thousands of passengers at a major Australian airport are affected. A major Australian airport has been thrown into chaos as federal police investigate an unattended item. The emergency response was sparked about 4pm, with an exclusion zone set up around the international terminal. 7NEWS reports thousands of travellers are affected, either stuck outside or being escorted through alternative exits. Check-in desks have been closed, and all staff have been removed from the terminal. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today It is not known how long the lockdown will be in place or how many flights could be impacted.
SpaceX partners with AI startup Cursor, may buy it for $60bn
SAN FRANCISCO - SpaceX announced a partnership with AI coding company Cursor and said the alliance comes with an option to buy the startup for $60 billion later this year. The move by Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company comes as it prepares to become publicly traded, and shortly after it took over the billionaire's artificial intelligence outfit xAI. Cursor, founded in 2022 and based in San Francisco, specialises in AI for creating software code, particularly for business uses. "SpaceXAI and @cursor_ai are now working closely together to create the world's best coding and knowledge work AI," the company said in a post on X. Combining Cursor's software and product expertise with SpaceX's "Colossus" AI training supercomputer will enable the company "to build the world's most useful models," it said. The partnership comes as AI sector rivals vie to be the preferred option for software developers. Cursor competes with Microsoft's social coding platform GitHub, which has been a leading resource in the developer community. OpenAI announced on Tuesday that its coding tool, Codex, has grown to four million weekly users, up from three million just weeks ago. Meanwhile, Anthropic has put out word that revenue from its Claude Code tool for developers has surged.
Anduril, Kraken Team Up on Scalable Unmanned Surface Vessels for US Navy
Anduril Industries has partnered with Kraken Technology Group to provide the US Navy with a family of small unmanned surface vessels (USVs), focusing on platforms designed for payload flexibility, endurance, and scalable production. Under the agreement, Anduril will produce Kraken-designed USVs at US-based facilities, including the K5 and K7 variants, and will be responsible for fleet sustainment and support. The company will also integrate mission payloads and its Lattice autonomy software, adapting each platform to its respective operational role. Kraken brings an existing portfolio of USV designs developed with an emphasis on speed and endurance, with prior testing conducted in the UK. According to the companies, the initiative aligns with US Navy requirements for smaller unmanned systems capable of carrying payloads exceeding 1,000 pounds (about 454 kilograms), operating over extended periods, and being produced at scale. Kraken platforms are designed for extended operations, with endurance reaching 30 days and reported operational ranges of around 2,000 kilometers (about 1,240 miles), extending to approximately 10,000 kilometers (about 6,200 miles) in higher-end configurations. The recent partnership builds on previous collaboration between Kraken and US defense entities and contractors. In 2025, the US Special Operations Command awarded Kraken a $49-million Other Transaction Authority agreement to accelerate the development of next-generation uncrewed surface and subsurface vessels. The work focuses on prototype systems using low-signature designs, advanced materials, and modular payload architectures. A year earlier, Kraken partnered with BlueHalo to integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities into its unmanned platforms. The collaboration covered multiple systems, including the K3 Scout surface drone, the K4 Manta subsea vehicle, and the K5 Kraken littoral platform, with the aim of expanding autonomous functionality across both surface and underwater operations.
Claude over AI Code? Anthropic in fresh drama as users say access to Code made more expensive
Internet erupted in outrage after Anthropic seemingly removed Claude Code access from its Pro plan on its website. (Representational image made with AI) If you have spent some time on the internet lately, Anthropic is a name you likely would've heard. The AI startup that is after your job, or at least is creating models that can do your job better than you. Within five years, Anthropic has reached a valuation of $350 billion. And the crown jewel for Anthropic is Claude Code - an AI coding tool that can write hundreds, if not thousands of lines of code by itself, perhaps even better than you. But Claude Code users have started getting frustrated. They say Anthropic is purposely trying to make Claude Code more expensive to use. On X, some users noticed that Anthropic had quietly updated its paid plans. The Claude Pro plan, which costs $20 (roughly Rs 1,876), no longer gave you access to Claude Code, something that was previously available. This meant that anyone who wanted to use Claude Code would need to shell out for the Claude Max plan that costs $100 (roughly Rs 9,380). A five-fold increase to the tool they may have been using for months. And there was outrage. One user called it "borderline suicidal." The user wrote, "Removing claude code entirely is such an idiotic move when everything you are known for is coding." Another person added, "Anthropic stripping claude code from the pro plan is a massive betrayal." Anthropic's chief rival, OpenAI, found this to be the perfect opportunity. The head of OpenAI's Codex coding tool, Thibault 'Tibo' Sottiaux wrote, "I don't know what they are doing over there, but Codex will continue to be available both in the FREE and PLUS ($20) plans." CEO Sam Altman swiftly replied, "We want you to have a lot of AI!" And Anthropic, led by Altman's nemesis, Dario Amodei, was now on the back foot. Following the outrage, Anthropic went into damage control mode. Amol Avasare, a staff member, wrote that it was actually a test that was only for new users. He posted on X, "For clarity, we're running a small test on ~2 per cent of new prosumer signups." Avasare insisted that "Existing Pro and Max subscribers aren't affected." But the damage was done. People were asking why this change, which was only for 2 per cent of new users, was visible to everyone on the website. In a separate post, Avasare simply stated that the company had now gone back to the old pricing on the website. He wrote, "This was understandably confusing for the 98 per cent of folks not part of the experiment, and we've reverted both the landing page and docs changes." Sam Altman, who was perhaps having too much fun looking at Anthropic's troubles, replied to this post with a classic Gen Z meme. He said, "ok boomer." This is not the first time Anthropic has found itself under scrutiny by users. Last month, users complained that they were running out of their Claude token limits much faster than before. Tokens act as a unit of measurement for AI models. The more intensive the work, the more tokens you consume. Do note that Anthropic doesn't actually tell you the number of tokens you get in your Claude plan. So some were worried that Anthropic may be reducing the token limits while charging the same subscription fee. After investigating the issue, Anthropic said that no one was billed unfairly, and the company advised the Claude Pro users to switch to the less powerful Sonnet models instead of the more advanced Claude Opus. In a way, users were being told to use the less powerful models even though they were still paying the $20 subscription fee. And it appears that the internet is noticing a pattern now. One user saw the 2 per cent test as a "classic shrinkflation playbook." Shrinkflation is when you pay the same price but get a reduced quality of a product. The user noted that in the past few weeks, Anthropic had reduced functionality for Claude. They explained, "Last month your $20 Pro plan powered OpenClaw, Cursor workflows, and anything else you plugged into it." The user added, "This month those same tools now pull from a separate plan. Some power users had to go from $200/month to $1,000+ overnight." It may seem odd to see a company that is rolling out new updates almost every day or so to be in this situation. After all, the internet is full of memes that go along the lines of, "I wake up and there's a new Claude update." But Anthropic likely isn't doing this out of greed, it is potentially struggling with compute to run its AI models. Large Language Models (LLMs) like Claude or ChatGPT run on data centres.Thanks to the surge in demand for AI, companies are finding it difficult to keep up. Reports indicate that Anthropic has not been as aggressive as OpenAI when it comes to buying up computing power. While the company has signed a new deal with Amazon to use its compute infrastructure, it seems that Claude's demand might be too high for Anthropic to keep up unless it gradually increases prices.
Space Investment Jumps To $7.95 Billion In Q1 2026 As SpaceX IPO Buzz Drives Funding Surge
Global investment in space companies hit its highest level ever in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong late-stage funding and rising investor interest, with sentiment boosted by expectations around SpaceX's potential public market debut, according to data from investment firm Seraphim Space released on Tuesday. Space Sector Funding Hits Record On Strong Late-Stage Deals The funding reached $7.95 billion in Q1, nearly double the $3.93 billion recorded in the preceding quarter. The influx of funds also helped push the 12-month trailing investment to an all-time peak of $18.8 billion. In addition to increased funding levels, there was also a spike in deal count. The space industry made 159 transactions, bringing its annual total number of deals to a record 654. Space Investment Trends Shift Toward Bigger Cheques The increase in capital deployment was largely attributed to bigger cheque sizes rather than a sharp increase in deal volume, with average deal size climbing to $68 million from $35.1 million in fourth quarter. The largest transaction was U.S.-based Saronic's $1.75 billion round, one of the biggest space financings on record, the report said. "The market today definitely feels 'risk-on' with capital moving quickly into perceived category leaders," said Lucas Bishop, investment associate at Seraphim Space, pointing to a convergence of tailwinds, including defense spending, renewed lunar ambitions and investor anticipation around SpaceX's IPO. SpaceX IPO Expectations Add Momentum To Space Sector A SpaceX IPO could provide a landmark liquidity event for early investors and employees, while also creating a valuation benchmark, improving exit visibility for venture-backed space companies. Elon Musk's rocket maker will host an analyst day on Tuesday, Reuters reported earlier this month. Space Investment Leadership Dominated By North America North America accounted for roughly 70% of total funding in the first quarter, while Europe posted its strongest performance since 2022 and Asia contributed more than $1.2 billion. Space Industry Expands Beyond Satellites Notably, investment has shifted beyond traditional satellite communications, with significantly more capital flowing into emerging segments such as in-space infrastructure, including space stations and data centers, reflecting a broadening of the sector's addressable market. Recent developments have also highlighted continued momentum in satellite connectivity, with Amazon AMZN.O saying last week it would acquire Globalstar GSAT.O for $11.6 billion.
