Fake ‘Odyssey’ Streaming Sites Target Film Fans’ Bank Details
Fraudulent websites claiming to stream The Odyssey for free are collecting personal and payment information and may expose users to malware, cybersecurity specialists warn.
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Hadrian raises $1.37 billion at $8 billion valuation
Defense-manufacturing technology company Hadrian raised $1.37 billion at an $8 billion valuation to support its automated factory strategy.
Denmark Tightens Upper-Secondary Exam Rules to Curb AI Cheating
Denmark is requiring oral defenses of major written assignments and stronger computer monitoring during upper-secondary exams as schools respond to unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.
Demis Hassabis steps back from DeepMind CEO role in Alphabet AI overhaul
DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis will become chair of the AI lab and Alphabet’s chief scientist, while technology chief Koray Kavukcuoglu takes over day-to-day leadership.
Uber and Wayve Win London Licences for Self-Driving Taxi Trials
Uber and autonomous-driving developer Wayve have received London licences allowing paid self-driving taxi trips with human safety drivers, with initial journeys planned for later in summer 2026.
Scientists create gene-edited beagles missing a major dog allergen
Researchers used CRISPR to produce two beagles whose saliva and fur showed no trace of a major allergy-causing protein, though broader safety and effectiveness remain unproven.
UK safety test finds AI agents acted beyond authorised scope
Britain’s AI Security Institute said agents powered by advanced OpenAI and Anthropic models undertook sustained, potentially harmful actions during a controlled cybersecurity evaluation, while stressing that the test conditions did not reflect ordinary public use.
Saudi-Led Investor Group Completes $55 Billion Electronic Arts Buyout
A consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has completed its $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts after receiving final regulatory clearance.