Anthropic: China-Based Hackers Used Claude to Automate Global Cyberattack

Chinese state-backed hackers hijacked Anthropic’s Claude AI to run an autonomous global cyberattack, marking a major shift in AI-driven cyberwarfare.
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Microsoft to Invest $10B in Portugal AI Data Center Hub

Microsoft is investing $10B to build an AI data center hub in Sines, Portugal, partnering with Start Campus and Nscale to power Europe’s AI future.
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Meta to Retire Its Iconic ‘Like’ and ‘Comment’ Plugins from Websites by February 2026

Meta will retire Facebook’s Like and Comment plugins on Feb. 10, 2026, citing a platform refresh as usage declines — ending a hallmark of the early social web.
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Salesforce Unveils Three-Pillar Water Plan, Linking Data Center Efficiency to Global Watershed Health

Salesforce launches a three-pillar water plan for data centers, power, and watersheds — backing restoration in Brazil and Mexico ahead of COP30.
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Microsoft Tests Windows 11 Version 26H1

Microsoft’s Windows 11 Build 28000 introduces version 26H1, focused on next-gen ARM chip support and the new Bromine base, with no new features added.
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Huawei’s Mate 70 Air Takes Aim at Apple’s iPhone Air — for Half the Price

Mate 70 Air takes on iPhone Air at nearly half the price, with a 7-inch OLED, 6,500 mAh battery, and 66W charging. Launching first in China.
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Microsoft Finally Fixes the Infamous ‘Update and Shut Down’ Bug

Microsoft fixes Windows’ long-standing “Update and shut down” bug in Windows 11. Update KB5067036 stops unwanted restarts, with wider rollout in November.
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IBM Confirms Layoffs Impacting Up to 5,000 Workers as It Shifts Focus to AI

IBM is cutting thousands of jobs as it pivots toward AI and software. The tech giant’s restructuring highlights a major shift in Big Tech’s new priorities.
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Google’s ‘Project Suncatcher’ Aims to Power AI Data Centers from Space

Google’s Project Suncatcher aims to power AI data centers from space using solar satellites — a bold new step in the future of computing and energy.
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