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Saturday, 31 October 2026·What's happening in tech today — 11 stories, sixty seconds, zero jargon.
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AI

AI Enthusiasm Is Collapsing Amid Poor Tech Earnings

The recent tech earnings reports have led to a decrease in enthusiasm surrounding AI investments, indicating concern over the sustainability of the AI boom.

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SECURITY

Spooky Infostealer Malware Uses AI to Target Victims

A new infostealer malware utilizes AI to better target and exploit victims, raising concerns about the increasing sophistication of cyber threats.

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AI

Anthropic AI Clamps Down on Game Cloning and Reverse-Engineering

Anthropic has introduced restrictions to prevent game cloning and reverse-engineering using their AI, aiming to protect intellectual property but risking limitations on legitimate use.

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BIG TECH

Wall Street Influences US AI Development

Wall Street is increasingly directing the financial aspects of AI development in the U.S., potentially influencing the pace and direction of AI innovations.

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SECURITY

New Hacking Threats Pressure Election Officials

With new hacking threats emerging shortly before the midterms, election officials are under pressure to enhance security measures and ensure election integrity.

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BIG TECH

Big Tech's AI Spending Surpasses Operational Revenue

Major tech companies are spending more on AI than they are generating in operational revenue, raising questions about the financial sustainability of AI investments.

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AI

Investors Cautious Over AI's Economic Impact

Investors are reconsidering their growth projections due to concerns about the U.S. economy's dependence on AI, indicating a shift in investment strategies.

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BIG TECH

Tech Earnings Show Divide Among AI Investment Winners

Recent earnings reports highlight a growing divide among tech companies benefiting from AI investments, revealing winners and losers within the industry.

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10
DEV

Proton CTO's Manifesto Sparks Debate Among Engineers

The CTO of Proton released a manifesto about coding in the AI era, gaining attention and sparking discussion within the engineering community.

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POLICY

DARPA Supports Project to Track AI Energy Consumption

DARPA is backing a project that aims to track and measure energy usage across all stages of AI workflows, promoting energy efficiency in AI operations.

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