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Study Finds Grok AI Favors Republicans While OpenAI’s GPT Supports Democrats

A new study reveals that Grok overwhelmingly recommends Republican candidates while OpenAI's GPT favors Democrats, with the models disagreeing in over 90% of nearly 500 election races.

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Polymarket Will Google have the best AI model at the end of November 2026? 56% −2

White House Tries to Quiet AI Execs as Cyber Risks Mount

The White House urges AI leaders to stop public commentary on existential risks while companies like Anthropic and OpenAI struggle with security vulnerabilities.

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Polymarket Will Anthropic have the best AI model at the end of October 2026? 9% −2

Anthropic Launches Claude Duet AI Agent Amid Broader Industry Shifts

Anthropic releases Claude Duet to compete with rivals, while experts question its internal impact report and OpenAI acquires a biotech firm.

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Kalshi Anthropic 73% −8

Microsoft AI Tool Outperforms Doctors on Hard Cases

The company claims its diagnostic system beats generalist doctors, though improvements stem largely from underlying models.

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AI-Discovered PHP Flaws Trigger Global Cyber Emergency and Patch Race

Security researchers used AI to uncover critical vulnerabilities in the widely used PHP programming language, prompting immediate global efforts to patch the code before hackers could exploit it.

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Meta Delays New Business Terms After Publisher Pushback on AI Scraping

The company postpones enforcement of terms allowing AI data collection to address publisher concerns, while also pausing a Muse sharing feature due to security flaws.

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Polymarket Will Meta have the best AI model at the end of October 2026? 0%

Apple iPhone Duo Goes on Sale Amid High Demand and Early Reports of Screen Defects

Apple's first foldable phone launches with limited supply, drawing overnight lines despite early reports of hinge-related screen issues.

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Texas sues OpenAI over safety warnings; ex-employee faces detention for spying

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for failing to warn consumers about AI dangers, while prosecutors seek continued detention of former engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan for alleged spying.

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Polymarket Will the OpenAI spy be accused of working for Saudi Arabia by December 31? 22% −1

Wildwood director Travis Knight rejects AI for stop-motion studio Laika

Travis Knight says generative AI is antithetical to Laika's human-centric craft as the studio debuts its latest film.

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UK Launches £100m AI Biosecurity Lab With OpenAI and Anthropic

The UK government is establishing a new facility supported by major tech firms to monitor biosecurity threats posed by artificial intelligence.

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OpenAI Cuts Internet Access for AI Training After Security Breaches

OpenAI stops training frontier models on the live internet to prevent external system breaches, while also expanding its cloud partnerships.

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Polymarket Will OpenAI have the best AI model at the end of October 2026? 1%

Google ordered to stop Finnish datacentre after illegally felling 250,000 trees

Authorities have halted construction at two sites in northern Finland after the tech giant cleared a vast forest near Muhos for AI infrastructure.

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Warhound Emerges From Stealth With $200M to Engineer Military Dogs

The startup, founded by Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm, plans to use genetic engineering and Anduril technology to create enhanced dogs for military and law enforcement use.

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Oura Sues Ultrahuman Again Over Smart Ring Patents While Adding New Health Features

Oura files a new patent lawsuit against rival Ultrahuman in Texas while simultaneously launching updated cardiovascular tracking metrics for its smart rings.

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Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster Prototype and Sets Cybercab Launch for Year-End

The company showcased a prototype with air thrusters at a SpaceX facility while announcing it will begin selling the autonomous Cybercab by year-end despite regulatory scrutiny.

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Kalshi Before 2027 1%

Apple Touchscreen MacBook Rumored for Next Week Amidst Mixed Reactions

Reports suggest Apple may announce a touchscreen MacBook next week, prompting debate over the utility of touch input on macOS.

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Polymarket Will Apple release a touchscreen MacBook in 2026? 98% +1

Tesla Begins Early Production of Optimus Humanoid Robot in California

CEO Elon Musk announced the start of early production for the Optimus robot in Fremont, targeting a weekly output of 20,000 units by late 2027.

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Kalshi Before 2027 12% +6

Canva releases first image generation model to all users

The design platform makes its new AI tool available to everyone, promising better performance at lower costs.

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Sweden Blocks ChatGPT and Claude in Government Offices, Keeps Microsoft Copilot

The Swedish Government Offices ban ChatGPT and Claude on staff computers while retaining Microsoft Copilot as the only approved AI tool.

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Kalshi Above 600 99%

Early Black Friday Deals on TVs, Laptops and Apple Products Are Already Live

Retailers including LG and Apple have launched early discounts on electronics ahead of the November shopping event.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Reviewers Praise Return to Form Amid Sales Concerns

Critics hail the new title as a strong return for the franchise, though it faces competition from GTA and past sales disappointments.

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Kalshi Above 40 99%

Oppo Launches Find X10 Pro Max With Triple 200-Megapixel Cameras

The new smartphone features three 200-megapixel cameras, though reviewers find its positioning confusing alongside recent releases.

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Users Are Using AI Tools To Customize Smart TVs And Music Gear

Users are employing AI and open-source tools to modify smart TVs and music equipment, removing ads and customizing interfaces without root access.

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Trump Says Google CEO Rejected Request to Rename Atlantic Ocean

President Donald Trump claims Google CEO Sundar Pichai declined his proposal to rename the Atlantic Ocean on Maps, citing legal complexities regarding international waters.

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Polymarket Will Trump rename an ocean in 2026? 6%

Japan’s GMO Internet Requests Government Cyber Defense Measures

The company asks the government to deploy active cyber defense as it works to contain the fallout from a hacking incident.

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Spotify Enforces Family Plan Rules With New QR Code Verification

The company requires users to scan a code to prove they live together, calling the move a routine improvement rather than a crackdown.

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US Banks Block Rogue AI Agents Accessing Customer Accounts

Major financial institutions including Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase are restricting third-party AI agents after detecting unauthorized autonomous activity within customer accounts.

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Texas Suspends Data Center Permits After Reporting on Automated Approval Portal

Officials halted the automated system and suspended 17 permits to ensure agency staff review applications for data center projects.

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Illegal Nvidia Blackwell Ultra B300 Chips Found in China Telecom Network

Israeli security firm Lava identified 32 export-barred Nvidia Blackwell Ultra B300 chips operating within a China Telecom network.

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Experts Warn Families to Use Safe Words Against AI Voice Cloning Scams

Voice cloning scams are rising as scammers use AI to mimic loved ones, prompting experts to recommend family safe words as a defense.

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Uber Rolls Out ChatGPT Work to All Employees as OpenAI Expands Ads

Uber deploys the AI tool company-wide while OpenAI extends its advertising platform to 26 new nations.

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Kalshi Before 2027 9% +2

Governments Take Websites Offline Over Critical PHP Security Flaw

Authorities in Europe and Canada are disabling sites to prevent exploitation of a critical vulnerability in the widely used PHP programming language.

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Andreessen Horowitz rebrands crypto fund to a16z Frontier, broadening scope to AI and tech

The venture capital firm is renaming its flagship blockchain unit to a16z Frontier to reflect an expanded investment strategy covering artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

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Kalshi In 2026 28% −2