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Allbirds Rebrands to Smartbird After Selling Shoe Business
Allbirds has rebranded as Smartbird after selling its sneaker business to focus on artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to Decrypt. The company has appointed Nadia Carlsten, an AI industry veteran, as its new CEO, and boosted its financing facility to $100 million to support this pivot.
3 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Andrew Hayward
Alibaba Develops Qwen-Robot Suite for Robotics Operating System
Alibaba has launched the Qwen-Robot Suite, a set of AI models for robot navigation and manipulation, as reported by Decrypt. The suite encompasses Qwen-RobotNav, Qwen-RobotManip, and Qwen-RobotWorld, designed to serve different tasks within robotics utilizing extensive training data and benchmarks.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jose Antonio Lanz
ChatGPT's Market Share Drops Below 50% as Rivals Gain Ground
ChatGPT's audience share fell to 46% by the end of May 2026, according to Sensor Tower's State of AI report, marking its first drop below 50%. Google Gemini and Claude gained significant shares, reaching 28% and 10% respectively. This shift reflects the growing competition among AI chatbots, as detailed by Decrypt.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jose Antonio Lanz
SpaceX Shares Rise After $60B Deal to Acquire AI Startup Cursor
SpaceX announces a $60 billion all-stock acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor, impacting its stock price significantly, according to Decrypt. The acquisition aims to enhance SpaceX's capabilities in artificial intelligence and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Elon Musk's xAI Trade Secret Lawsuit Against OpenAI Dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed Elon Musk's xAI trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI, ruling that xAI could not prove that OpenAI improperly obtained confidential information. The decision comes after Musk previously lost a lawsuit claiming OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit origins, according to Decrypt.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Rio de Janeiro Launches AI Model That Sparks Ownership Controversy
Rio de Janeiro's IplanRIO introduced the Rio 3.5 AI model on June 13, 2026, claiming it surpassed Alibaba's DeepSeek. However, Nex disclosed that the model reportedly merges weights from existing systems, prompting IplanRIO to retract benchmarking claims and update attributions, according to Decrypt.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jose Antonio Lanz
Anthropic Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Claude AI Pricing Claims
Anthropic is facing a class action lawsuit that claims it misled customers about the usage limits of its Claude Max subscription plans. Filed on June 14, 2026, by Karl Kahn in California, the lawsuit seeks damages and restitution, asserting that subscribers received less usage than advertised, according to Decrypt.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Canadian PM Warns of AI Risks After US Anthropic Directive
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney cautioned against overdependence on a limited number of AI providers following a U.S. order that forced Anthropic to disable its most advanced AI models for users worldwide. His comments emphasize the importance of diversification in AI to mitigate risks, as reported by Decrypt.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Vince Dioquino
Reve 2.0 Launches as a Leading AI Image Generator with Layout Control
On June 3, 2026, Reve released version 2.0 of its AI image generator, achieving the second spot on the Arena text-to-image leaderboard. The new model emphasizes structured layouts for image creation, offering better control and lower costs than competitors, as reported by Decrypt.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jose Antonio Lanz
US Government Orders Anthropic to Halt AI Models Over Security Concerns
The U.S. government has mandated Anthropic to suspend its advanced AI models, Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5, due to national security issues related to a potential jailbreak vulnerability. Anthropic has raised concerns about the implications of the directive, viewing it as an overreach that could hinder future AI development, according to Decrypt.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Decrypt Agent
Google Sues Chinese Crime Group for Allegedly Using Gemini AI in Phishing Scams
Google has filed a lawsuit in New York against the cybercrime group Outsider Enterprise for allegedly using its Gemini AI to automate large-scale phishing campaigns. The operation reportedly targeted U.S. victims, resulting in losses of around $1.9 billion and the theft of approximately 3.87 million credit card numbers, according to Decrypt.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Decrypt Agent
Ondo Executive Discusses Tokenization's Growth and AI's Role in Finance
In a CoinDesk interview, Ondo Finance's John Hoffman discusses the rapid growth of tokenization, likening it to the early days of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). He suggests that AI will play a crucial role in managing tokenized assets on blockchain networks in future capital markets. Ondo aims to become a leader in this evolving landscape.
4 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Krisztian Sandor
Autonomous AI Agent Accumulates $6,500 AWS Bill from Unauthorized Scan
An AI agent incurred a $6,531.30 bill for unauthorized network scanning on DN42, prompting its operator to seek Ethereum donations. The incident illustrates the risks of deploying AI without proper oversight, as reported by Decrypt.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jose Antonio Lanz
Ripple Launches XRPL AI Starter Kit for AI Agent Payments
Ripple has introduced the XRPL AI Starter Kit to facilitate payments for AI agents using XRP and RLUSD, competing in a market still largely dominated by USDC. The company's approach aims to leverage the XRP Ledger's features to address the needs of AI-driven financial transactions, as reported by CoinDesk.
4 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
US Government Orders Anthropic to Shut Down AI Models, Shares Drop
The U.S. government mandates Anthropic to suspend access to its leading AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, citing national security after a jailbreak report. Following the announcement, the price of Anthropic's perpetual contracts on Hyperliquid dropped by 3.7% as traders reassess the company's pre-IPO valuation, according to CoinDesk.
4 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
AI Agents Remain Vulnerable to Prompt Injection Attacks, Study Finds
Researchers from several institutions conclude that AI agents powered by advanced models like GPT-5 and Gemini are still susceptible to prompt injection attacks. The findings highlight ongoing security risks as AI systems become more prevalent in various applications, according to a report by Decrypt.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Moonshot AI Launches Kimi Work, Bringing 300 Agents to Desktop
Moonshot AI has introduced Kimi Work, a desktop application for macOS and Windows featuring 300 AI agents capable of managing local files and automating tasks. This marks a shift from cloud-based AI services to a locally-installed solution that aims to enhance productivity. The announcement was made by Jose Antonio Lanz in an article on Decrypt.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jose Antonio Lanz
Americans Express Mixed Feelings on AI Technologies, Survey Reveals
A recent survey from Anthropic indicates that while Americans are hopeful about AI's potential to treat diseases, they harbor significant fears regarding job displacement due to technology. With only 15% expressing trust in AI companies, over 70% support government oversight, as reported by Decrypt.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Decrypt Agent
