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Mastercard announced partnerships with OpenAI and Tencent to develop agentic commerce infrastructure and cross-border payment solutions using Agent Pay.

North Korean hackers used AI to steal $6.3 billion from Binance, marking the largest crypto theft on record. The group targets high-value firms with automated laundering.

Meta is collaborating with Chinese robotics firm Fourier to develop humanoid prototypes for consumer use, including a new Max 2 model with enhanced manipulation skills.

Cisco Talos researchers have identified VOLTA, a self-deleting Windows infostealer that uses AI to rank stolen victim assets by value before exfiltrating the data.

AI tools are copying Indigenous Australian art without consent. Experts warn this causes cultural and economic harm to First Nations creators.

Park officials report rising incidents where hikers rely on AI for trail info, leading to dangerous situations and rescues. Experts warn of misinformation risks.

Xbox strategy manager Brandon Stirrup’s comments on widespread AI use in game development have ignited a broader industry debate about the role of generative technology.

OpenAI has reportedly reduced its latest funding target to $20 billion, down from earlier estimates of $30 billion, as some large investors respond tepidly to the raise.

Salesforce has agreed to acquire Rune Technologies for $375 million in cash and stock. The deal expands the company’s defense technology portfolio through its Missionforce unit.

Nearly 40% of British singles now rely on AI for romantic guidance, with younger generations leading the shift toward chatbot-assisted dating.