Markets sell off worldwide as further conflict looms in the Middle East and Elon Musk cuts capex guidance High oil prices are bad for Asia, which imports most of its fuel. Fortune · 22h ago
Fontaines DC vow to ban AI after Marianne controversy: 'None of us were told' ‘It was a real shock’ admitted the Irish band’s lead singer Grain Chatten The Independent UK · 22h ago
58% of engineers want FDE roles, but 90% lack upskilling roadmap: Report A report reveals that nearly 58 percent of engineers desire to transition into forward-deployed engineering roles. Despite this interest, nine in ten engineers are not aware of pathways for upskilling. Furthermore, most engineers feel unclear about the FDE role and career advancement opportunities. Indian enterprises are anticipating a growing demand… The Economic Times · 22h ago
Rogue AI? US banks alarmed over unauthorised access by third-party agents, says report Top US banks, including Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase, are implementing restrictions on third-party AI access amid security worries. These institutions fear that unverified AI agents could potentially gain unauthorized access to customer accounts and conduct transactions autonomously. Some banks are open to allowing read-only permissions, but they remain vigilant… The Times of India · 22h ago
Prix Pascal: New French literature prize launched for books co-written with AI A new literary award has just been launched and aims to recognise work written in collaboration with AI. Its timing is problematic, to say the least. Euronews · 22h ago
Expert shares six tips to prevent AI hacks and cyberattacks amid global internet security threat A cybersecurity expert urges founders to ensure basic steps are taken The Independent UK · 23h ago
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Meta's Zuckerberg pitches AI successes to investors with 26% rise in quarterly revenue Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg touted the company's progress on artificial intelligence during an earnings call on Wednesday and called for more investment. The tech giant's Muse AI agent has garnered 10 million users since its launch six weeks ago, while third-quarter revenue rose to $64.6 billion. Meanwhile, the company… France 24 · 23h ago
Michael Burry bets against these 4 AI stocks, one of which rallied 190% YTD. Will his AI bubble warnings come true? Michael Burry is betting against Nvidia, Palantir, Tesla and Micron amid concerns over AI valuations, chip depreciation and memory supply cycles. His warnings about a potential AI bubble have intensified as investors weigh surging stock prices against heavy AI spending and future revenue prospects. The Economic Times · 23h ago
Websites go dark after AI exposes major programming language security flaw Government agencies and companies around the world shut down websites Wednesday after two critical flaws came to light involving PHP, a programming language that is the basis for a large share of the internet. Euronews · 23h ago
Meta shares jump 5% as AI investments fuel revenue growth Meta Platforms said Wednesday that its third-quarter profit jumped more than threefold, as the social media giant's revenue climbed sharply, adding to confidence that the firm's AI spending is improving the business. Euronews · Oct 22
From eMudhra to PHP: Breach spree hits tech infrastructure, AI emerges as threat multiplier Recent cybersecurity incidents have raised concerns among companies and government agencies regarding digital certificates and critical software vulnerabilities. A security breach at eMudhra impacted its global digital certificate business but was managed promptly. Additionally, critical vulnerabilities in PHP temporarily led to the shutdown of various websites for security updates. A… The Economic Times · Oct 22
Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs by end of year after AI drive The banking group said cuts affect about five per cent of all its employees The Independent UK · Oct 22
Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs this year as AI makes work more efficient The banking group said this is the equivalent of about 5% of all its employees, which totalled around 93,000 globally at the end of 2025. Evening Standard · Oct 22
Evening Standard · Oct 22 Barclays to axe 5,000 jobs in huge blow to City as AI replaces workers Job losses expected this year as the bank turns to AI to make it more efficient
AAP · Oct 22 Aussie shares dip as metals prices drag miners into red Miners, energy stocks and consumer retail have led the ASX lower on Thursday as AI jitters and interest rate woes weigh on confidence.
The Independent UK · Oct 22 Facing pushback on data centers, tech giants are promising hosts more money and fewer secrets With host communities across the U.S. turning against their gargantuan data centers, America’s technology giants are promising to take fewer taxpayer handouts, keep fewer secrets or shower more money onto the communities willing to allow the server warehouses
Fortune · Oct 22 Can V-pop crack Mexico City? Vietnam's POPS is betting on it “I knew I wanted to do something in Southeast Asia, and specifically Vietnam,” Esther Nguyen, the CEO of POPS, tells Fortune.
Fortune · Oct 22 Elon Musk’s dream merger is a nightmare for SpaceX shareholders But Tesla shareholders should be cheering on the combination, especially if they get paid a fat premium.
International Business Times UK · Oct 22 Bacon Floating in Cola and Chips Baked Into Muffins: Just Eat's AI Food Photos Are Getting Roasted Just Eat has paused a trial of AI-generated menu photographs and removed inaccurate images after bizarre depictions of UK dishes circulated on Reddit, Instagram and X.
Evening Standard · Oct 22 Websites around the world taken offline after AI finds ‘critical’ security flaw Cloudflare’s chief executive said there was a dramatic surge in attempts to exploit the issue once it was announced.
The Economic Times · Oct 22 AI is rewriting the rules of investment for India's big-ticket players Private equity investors in India are integrating artificial intelligence into their investment analysis and strategies. AI is being utilized to assess how it will impact revenues and competitive positions of companies. Investors are now focusing on AI capabilities and their potential to create value in various sectors. Additionally, AI is…
The Economic Times · Oct 22 Global Market: Nokia Q3 profit beats estimates on AI demand, maintains 2026 outlook Nokia reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter operating profit and revenue growth, driven by rising demand from AI and cloud customers. Order intake from these segments surged 118% year-on-year, while the company maintained its full-year financial outlook.
The Economic Times · Oct 22 Deepinder Goyal’s Dark.ai could be Eternal’s dark horse, but is it too early to bet? Eternal’s Dark.ai, a privacy-focused AI assistant developed under Deepinder Goyal, could open a new growth avenue for the company. While brokerages see potential in the experimental venture, its commercial viability remains untested. With pricing, monetisation and profitability still unclear, investors may have to wait before assessing its earnings potential.
Euronews · Oct 22 Tesla's profit drops as it explores a possible merger with Musk's other public company, SpaceX Tesla reported a decline in third-quarter profit, but generated more cash than analysts expected, leaving investors with a mixed picture as it explores a possible merger with Elon Musk's other big company, SpaceX.