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TechCrunch @TechCrunch@mstdn.social Fediverse Sep 29, 2026

Apple says the bug was used to attack "specific targeted individuals" running iOS 26, which the majority of Apple customers are still using. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/29/still-running-ios-26-update-your-iphones-ipads-and-macs-for-this-urgent-security-fix/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Sipirtu @sipirtu@mastodon.social Fediverse Sep 29, 2026

A data breach at the Pentagon Personnel Agency has exposed records held by the Defense Manpower Data Center.
Source: SecurityWeek
https://www.securityweek.com/pentagon-personnel-agency-data-breach-impacts-3-million-people/
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TechCrunch @TechCrunch@mstdn.social Fediverse Sep 29, 2026

Fireflies said that it won't charge extra for the new dictation feature, which can be used with any desktop app. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/29/fireflies-adds-dictation-to-its-desktop-notetaking-apps/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

TechCrunch @TechCrunch@mstdn.social Fediverse Sep 29, 2026

The company also detailed how some of those breaches had happened, and outlined additional measures it is taking to assess the impact of the events. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/29/openai-apologizes-to-australia-after-its-ai-agents-breached-government-sites/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

TechCrunch @TechCrunch@mstdn.social Fediverse Sep 29, 2026

The round builds on a $30 million fundraise in February, taking the company's total funding to $140 million. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/29/reco-raises-55m-as-ai-agent-security-startups-crowd-the-market/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Sipirtu @sipirtu@mastodon.social Fediverse Sep 29, 2026

Germany's Customs Office has linked a police-controlled computer to a suspect's WhatsApp or Signal account, allowing messages to be delivered without breaking encryption.
Source: Schneier on Security
https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/09/using-device-linking-to-eavesdrop-on-whatsapp-and-signal.html
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Sipirtu @sipirtu@mastodon.social Fediverse Sep 29, 2026

Meta is extending its Muse AI agent to small businesses, adding integrations with Shopify, Stripe and Canva.
Source: BusinessLine
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/meta-expands-muse-ai-agent-to-small-businesses-with-shopify-stripe-canva-integrations/article71523436.ece
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TechCrunch @TechCrunch@mstdn.social Fediverse Sep 29, 2026

Protego Ventures, the first and largest dedicated defense tech VC in Israel, just completed its final $125 million closing, TechCrunch learned exclusively. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/29/protego-ventures-closes-debut-125-million-fund-for-israeli-defense-tech/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

TechCrunch @TechCrunch@mstdn.social Fediverse Sep 29, 2026

Atomic's agentic supply chain software is now being used by companies like DoorDash and HelloFresh. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/29/ex-tesla-team-raises-12-5m-to-put-supply-chains-on-autopilot/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

TechCrunch @TechCrunch@mstdn.social Fediverse Sep 29, 2026

In its prospectus, Anthropic just told investors it's losing tens of billions of dollars a year, but also growing like crazy, and — oh yeah — its own AI might pose an existential risk to humanity. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/anthropics-prospectus-details-losses-growth-and-yes-a-warning-that-its-ai-could-end-humanity/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

TechCrunch @TechCrunch@mstdn.social Fediverse Sep 29, 2026

Thirteen of the 18 startups in Peak XV’s latest Surge cohort are targeting global markets, while more than half are based in India. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/peak-xv-goes-bigger-at-seed-with-new-surge-cohort-as-series-a-bar-rises/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Kukuh TW @kukuh Sep 29, 2026

Kebutuhan Kerja Paling Mendesak di Pasar Global dan Indonesia

Di tengah perubahan teknologi, pola bisnis, dan kebutuhan industri, pertanyaan penting bagi setiap orang bukan hanya pekerjaan apa yang akan tumbuh, tetapi juga keterampilan apa yang perlu dikuasai agar tetap relevan.
Pasar kerja global dan Indonesia semakin membutuhkan orang yang mampu belajar dengan cepat, menggunakan teknologi secara bijak, memahami bidang…

Kukuh TW @kukuh Sep 28, 2026

Ekonom Mulai Menghitung Risiko AI terhadap Pekerjaan: Apa Sebenarnya Kata Datanya?

Selama ini, banyak ekonom berpendapat bahwa teknologi akan mengubah pekerjaan tanpa menghapus kebutuhan terhadap pekerja manusia. Namun, kemajuan AI membuat keyakinan itu kembali diuji.
Sebuah survei terhadap ekonom, pakar AI, dan peramal berpengalaman menunjukkan bahwa mereka mulai memperhitungkan kemungkinan turunnya partisipasi kerja jika kemampuan AI berkembang sangat cepat.
Seberapa besar…

TechCrunch @TechCrunch@mstdn.social Fediverse Sep 28, 2026

A top executive at the AI lab told the Wall Street Journal that the model in question had displayed a poor aptitude for following orders. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/openai-reportedly-ditches-model-over-safety-concerns/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

TechCrunch @TechCrunch@mstdn.social Fediverse Sep 28, 2026

Self-driving truck company Aurora laid out an audacious plan for 2030. Its CFO says its targets aren't aspirational. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/aurora-cfo-says-30000-driverless-trucks-by-2030-isnt-as-far-fetched-as-it-sounds/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

TechCrunch @TechCrunch@mstdn.social Fediverse Sep 28, 2026

The new financing is expected to more than triples the AI infrastructure startup's valuation from just four months ago. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/source-inference-provider-modal-labs-closing-in-on-750m-round-at-15-75b-valuation/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

TechCrunch @TechCrunch@mstdn.social Fediverse Sep 28, 2026

The acquisition will see World Labs founder Fei-Fei Li join AMD as executive vice president and chief scientist. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/amd-will-acquire-fei-fei-lis-world-labs-for-8-2-billion/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

TechCrunch @TechCrunch@mstdn.social Fediverse Sep 28, 2026

Shopify is expanding WebMCP support to checkout, allowing browser-based AI agents to update order details and complete purchases with a buyer’s authorization. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/shopify-opens-checkout-to-browser-based-ai-agents/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

TechCrunch @TechCrunch@mstdn.social Fediverse Sep 28, 2026

Tesla says the event "can only be held outdoors," as it's expected to show the car flying in some form using SpaceX thrusters. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/tesla-delays-roadster-2-event-again-due-to-bad-weather/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

TechCrunch @TechCrunch@mstdn.social Fediverse Sep 28, 2026

Just like the rest of the U.S, data centers and AI are dividing climate tech founders and investors. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/the-ai-boom-took-over-climate-week-and-not-everyone-is-happy-about-it/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon