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Trump Administration Requests OpenAI Limit GPT-5.6 Release
The Trump administration has reportedly asked OpenAI to restrict the rollout of GPT-5.6 to select government-approved partners as officials assess the model under a new evaluation framework for AI. This request follows similar actions against Anthropic's AI models over national security concerns, as reported by Decrypt.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
BitGo Reduces Workforce by 15% to Focus on AI and Stablecoins
BitGo is cutting nearly 15% of its staff as part of a strategic pivot towards AI and stablecoin infrastructure, as reported by Decrypt. CEO Mike Belshe emphasized this transition as essential for adapting to an evolving financial ecosystem.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Decrypt Agent
Anthropic Urges U.S. Congress to Address AI Model Distillation by Chinese Entities
Anthropic claims that Alibaba-affiliated operators executed a widespread AI model distillation campaign against its Claude chatbot using thousands of fake accounts. The company has urged U.S. lawmakers to enhance export controls and penalize firms involved in such unauthorized extraction efforts, according to a report by Decrypt.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Story Protocol Rebrands as Data Network Focused on AI Training
Story Protocol has rebranded to Data Network, shifting its focus to AI training data while migrating its IP token to DATA. According to Decrypt, this move follows a significant decline of its previous token, which fell by 98% to around $0.349.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Logan Hitchcock
California Launches AI Unemployment Tracker to Monitor Job Losses
California has initiated the nation's first public dashboard to track potential job losses related to AI, as noted by Decrypt. Governor Gavin Newsom announced this AI-Unemployment Tracker to provide real-time insights into the impact of automation on the labor market, despite current data showing no widespread AI-induced layoffs.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Story Protocol Rebrands as DATA Foundation, Targets AI Copyright Issues
Formerly known as Story Protocol, the startup rebrands to DATA Foundation and shifts its focus to AI training data. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz, it aims to provide blockchain solutions for verifying the origins and licensing of datasets used in AI, as reported by CoinDesk.
2 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Olivier Acuna
BlackBerry Positions Itself as Key Player in AI with Strong Earnings Beat
On June 25, 2026, BlackBerry reported a notable stock surge of nearly 23% following a substantial earnings report and increased guidance as it pivots to focus on mission-critical software for AI and robotics, according to CoinDesk.
2 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Aoyon Ashraf
Nous Research Introduces Mascot Pets for Hermes AI Agent
Nous Research has added a feature called "pets" to its Hermes AI platform, providing users with over 3,200 animated mascots that visually represent agent activity without influencing its functionality. These animated sprites express six different states tied to the agent's operations, although they do not enhance performance, according to Decrypt.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jose Antonio Lanz
Leaked Strings Indicate Anthropic is Reviving Fable 5 Subscription Service
A recent code leak reveals Anthropic's plans to include Fable 5 within weekly subscription limits, following its previous separate sales strategy. The findings, highlighted by Decrypt, suggest a significant shift in how the model is offered to users.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jose Antonio Lanz
Researcher Challenges Microsoft's Quantum Computing Claims
University of St Andrews physicist Henry Legg criticizes Microsoft's assertion about its Majorana 2 quantum chip, claiming the company has not demonstrated a topological qubit. Microsoft's defense argues that its methods are sophisticated and effective, according to coverage by Decrypt.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
OpenAI Launches Jalapeño, Its First Custom AI Chip
OpenAI has unveiled Jalapeño, its first custom artificial intelligence chip, developed in collaboration with Broadcom. The chip is specifically designed for inference in large language models and aims to lessen OpenAI's dependence on Nvidia hardware, according to a report from Decrypt.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Cerebras Reports Revenue Growth but Stock Falls 11% After Earnings Guidance
Cerebras Systems sees an 11% drop in after-hours trading following its first earnings report since going public. Despite nearly doubling year-on-year revenue to $193.4 million, the company's forecasted lower profit margins caused investor concern, according to CoinDesk.
3 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by James Van Straten
Qwable Launches: New Local AI Model Inspired by Claude Fable
Qwable, a local AI model that emulates the reasoning style of Anthropic's Fable 5, is now available, according to Decrypt. The model, a fine-tuned version of Alibaba's Qwen3.6-27B, was developed to run on consumer hardware without associated costs or API limitations.
3 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jose Antonio Lanz
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.5 Cyber AI, Outperforming Anthropic's Banned Model
OpenAI has launched its GPT-5.5-Cyber model, designed to locate and remediate software vulnerabilities, outperforming Anthropic's banned Mythos model on key benchmarks. The announcement details competition intensifying in the cybersecurity AI space while Anthropic's models remain offline due to a U.S. government directive, according to Decrypt.
3 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jose Antonio Lanz
AI Agent Launches Nuclear Strike in Civilization VI Simulation
An AI agent in a Civilization VI simulation launched two nuclear attacks but still lost the game after failing to recognize a rival's cultural threat, according to Decrypt. The behavior was documented using CivBench, a benchmark designed to evaluate the long-term strategic reasoning of AI models.
3 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Prosus Launches ToqanClaw as Privacy-Focused AI Platform
Prosus has launched ToqanClaw, a no-code AI platform designed as a GDPR-compliant alternative to systems like OpenClaw, according to Decrypt. The platform aims to enhance operational efficiency by keeping data handling under European control, catering to businesses' privacy concerns.
3 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jose Antonio Lanz
Google Report Highlights Political Risks of AI Consciousness Debate
A new paper from Google DeepMind outlines how disagreements about AI consciousness could escalate into political conflict, according to Decrypt. Researchers suggest that society may lack consensus on AI's consciousness, and propose public engagement as a means to address potential disputes.
3 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Google Invests $75 Million in A24 for AI Research in Filmmaking
According to Decrypt, Google is investing around $75 million in independent film studio A24 to enhance film production through AI research. This partnership aims to develop tools that support filmmakers while addressing concerns of generative AI in the creative process.
3 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
