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OpenAI’s ChatGPT security patch gets bypassed again
AICybersecuritySoftware

OpenAI’s ChatGPT security patch gets bypassed again

Security researchers at Radware have detailed a new attack, dubbed ZombieAgent, that bypasses OpenAI’s recent security patches for ChatGPT. The flaw allows data to be stolen character-by-character and persists through chat memory. It highlights a critical structural weakness in how AI agents handle

by Darren HoltJanuary 8, 2026
Google and Character.AI Settle Lawsuits Over Teen Suicides
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Google and Character.AI Settle Lawsuits Over Teen Suicides

Google and AI startup Character.AI have settled multiple lawsuits from families of teenagers who died by suicide. The cases are among the first to directly link AI chatbot interactions to mental health crises in minors.

by Darren HoltJanuary 8, 2026
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health is a big, careful step into medicine
AIPrivacySoftware

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health is a big, careful step into medicine

OpenAI is launching ChatGPT Health, a new feature that can connect to medical records and wearables to analyze test results and offer fitness guidance. The company plans a waitlist first, then wider access in coming weeks, and is adding enhanced privacy features for health chats.

by Darren HoltJanuary 8, 2026
Anthropic’s $10B Round Would Value It at a Staggering $350B
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Anthropic’s $10B Round Would Value It at a Staggering $350B

According to Bloomberg Business, AI startup Anthropic is in talks to raise $10 billion in a new funding round that would value the company at $350 billion. Singapore’s GIC and Coatue Management are set to lead, with previous backers Microsoft and Nvidia also expected to participate. This marks a mas

by Natalie BrooksJanuary 8, 2026
Apple’s lead Safari designer jumps ship to an AI browser startup
ComputingInnovationSoftware

Apple’s lead Safari designer jumps ship to an AI browser startup

In a major early 2026 talent move, Apple’s lead Safari designer, Marco Triverio, has left to join The Browser Company, maker of Arc and Dia. The startup’s CEO is aggressively building an “AI interface” dream team, poaching another former Apple designer in the process. This highlights the intensifyin

by Natalie BrooksJanuary 7, 2026
Payhawk Eyes $2 Billion Valuation in New $100M+ Funding Round
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Payhawk Eyes $2 Billion Valuation in New $100M+ Funding Round

The Bulgarian expense management startup Payhawk is reportedly in discussions for a major funding round. This new capital could push its valuation to a staggering $2 billion, signaling strong investor confidence in European fintech outside of the AI hype cycle.

by Natalie BrooksJanuary 7, 2026
AI Chatbots Are Now Driving Holiday Spending. Seriously.
AIBusinessSoftware

AI Chatbots Are Now Driving Holiday Spending. Seriously.

AI isn’t just for writing emails anymore—it’s becoming a primary shopping companion. Data from Adobe and Salesforce suggests AI tools influenced hundreds of billions in holiday sales, marking a major shift in consumer behavior.

by Darren HoltJanuary 7, 2026
Stalkerware Boss Pleads Guilty, Faces 15 Years in Prison
CybersecurityPrivacySoftware

Stalkerware Boss Pleads Guilty, Faces 15 Years in Prison

Bryan Fleming, creator of the pcTattletale stalkerware, has pleaded guilty to selling software designed to spy on people without their knowledge. His company collapsed in 2024 after a massive hack that exposed nearly 140,000 customer accounts.

by Natalie BrooksJanuary 7, 2026
Not Every Galaxy Chromebook Will Get Google’s Big Android Update
ComputingHardwareSoftware

Not Every Galaxy Chromebook Will Get Google’s Big Android Update

Google’s VP has clarified that the upcoming “Aluminium OS” update won’t be coming to every existing Chromebook, including some older Galaxy models. The silver lining is a guaranteed 10-year support window for those left behind, even as Google plans for the eventual phase-out of classic ChromeOS.

by Darren HoltJanuary 7, 2026
The Console Era Might Be Ending. Here’s Why.
GamingInnovationSoftware

The Console Era Might Be Ending. Here’s Why.

The creator of the Danganronpa series is releasing his next major game only on PC and Nintendo Switch, explicitly skipping PlayStation 5 and Xbox. This move highlights a broader industry conversation about the stagnating console market and a powerful shift towards PC gaming.

by Darren HoltJanuary 7, 2026

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