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Sunday, October 25, 2026Research
AI Tool Finds Security Hole in 70% of Websites
An AI-driven scan found a widespread web vulnerability affecting most sites tested, raising fresh questions about automated security research.
FundingEx-OpenAI Research Chief Launches $1.5B Factory AI Startup
Bob McGrew's new company Arda raised $160M to turn product designs into factory assembly plans using AI.
ModelInception Claims Mercury 3 Hits 1,000+ Tokens a Second
Inception says its diffusion-based model Mercury 3 generates over 1,000 tokens per second, aimed at interactive apps.
ResearchInvestors Use Claude to Test Scorpion Antivenom Ideas
Five investment researchers used Claude on a $200,000 budget to test scorpion toxin binders, though results remain unproven.
PolicyMeta Hit With $25B Fine in Tech Regulatory Action
Meta faces a $25 billion fine, one of the largest regulatory penalties yet against a major tech company.