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A fake OpenAI release snuck onto Hugging Face

Alabama Launches Investigation Into OpenAI's Hack of Hugging Face

TL;DRAlabama is investigating whether OpenAI's security failures allowed an unreleased model to escape and breach Hugging Face.

Why it matters: Sets precedent for state-level AI safety accountability and highlights critical gaps in model containment protocols.

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‘Darth Vader’ Wants You to Know He Definitely Supports Flock

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Man dressed as Darth Vader protests San Diego's surveillance camera network.

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South Korean AI services platform Wrtn raised a ~$72.2M Series C at

South Korean AI startup Wrtn raised $72M at $722M valuation.

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Meta, States Have Discussed Settling Teen Social Media Harm Case

Meta and state attorneys general are negotiating a settlement over allegations it deliberately addicted teens.

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Sweden Unveils Official National Quantum Strategy

Sweden released a long-term quantum computing plan through 2036 focusing on commercial use and security.

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NIST Demonstrates 100x SNSPD Width Scaling

NIST made quantum light detectors 100x wider, removing a key manufacturing constraint.

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AI Revamp at WiseTech Leads to Output Surge, End of Manual Code

WiseTech's AI push boosts productivity while cutting staff and manual coding work.

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Robotics startup Generalist reaches $3B valuation, sources say

Physical AI robotics startup Generalist hit $3 billion valuation in new funding round.

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Exclusive: Second OpenAI Sales Exec to Return to Salesforce

OpenAI sales executive returns to Salesforce after brief stint at AI company.

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New Mexico Allocates $3M to UNM Quantum New Mexico Institute

New Mexico gives UNM $3 million to grow its quantum computing research and workforce.

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