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Hackers are actively exploiting a bug in cPanel, used by millions of websites: Web hosts are scrambling to fix the bug under active attack by hackers. One company said hackers have been abusing the bug for months. Read More |
Sources: Anthropic potential $900B+ valuation round could happen within 2 weeks: Anthropic is asking investors to submit allocations for the AI company’s latest fundraise within the next 48 hours, according to sources familiar with the matter. Read More |
Apple was surprised by AI-driven demand for Macs: Apple said it will be supply-constrained on Mac mini, Studio, and Neo in the next quarter, too. Read More |
People are finally using Reddit's search: The company saw a 30% year-on-year jump in the number of people using search every week, CEO Steve Huffman said on Thursday. Read More |
Legal AI startup Legora hits $5.6B valuation and its battle with Harvey just got hotter: The two wildly fast-growing rivals have raised massive sums, pushed into each other's home turf, and now have dueling ad campaigns. Read More |
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ChatGPT Images 2.0 is a hit in India, but not a big winner elsewhere, yet: Users in India are embracing ChatGPT Images 2.0 for creative, personal visuals — from avatars to cinematic portraits. Read More |
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