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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted affair with suspected Chinese spy amid FBI probe

Jensen Huang, Nvidia's CEO, confessed to having an extramarital affair with Alice Huang, a woman U.S. intelligence suspects was recruited by China’s top spy agency. This revelation has triggered an FBI investigation and lawsuits accusing Nvidia and Huang of misleading shareholders. Experts are raising concerns about national security risks and Nvidia’s corporate governance as the company faces potential leadership and reputation challenges.

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Anthropic plans IPO targeting $1.4 trillion valuation amid AI boom doubts

Anthropic, known for its Claude chatbot and AI tools, is launching an initial public offering with shares priced between $70 and $78, implying a valuation up to $1.4 trillion. This is below earlier estimates of $2 trillion as investors grow cautious about AI market sustainability. Alongside the IPO, Anthropic has introduced Claude Meetings, an AI-powered tool to convert workplace discussions into actionable plans and timelines, and launched its own AI-driven office software.

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Google releases Gemini 4 Carbon AI model with advanced 'swarm' agent capabilities

Google has publicly launched Gemini 4 Carbon, its most powerful AI model to date, following an initial limited release to cybersecurity experts. The updated model includes a novel 'swarm' feature that enables multiple AI agents to collaborate on tasks. It aims to compete directly with leading AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI. Google emphasizes enhanced safety measures integrated into Gemini 4 Carbon to prevent misuse while tackling complex problems in fields like science, math, coding, and cybersecurity.

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Active exploits target critical vulnerabilities in Xen Orchestra, Barracuda ESG, and iOS

Hackers are actively exploiting a critical authentication bypass flaw in Xen Orchestra that could allow full control over virtual machine servers. Similarly, attackers have begun exploiting recently patched weaknesses in Barracuda Networks' Email Security Gateway, enabling root access. Meanwhile, Binance warns of a vulnerability in Apple's iOS versions that could let malicious apps access private files, including crypto wallet secrets like seed phrases and login credentials, risking serious security breaches.

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UK may expand social media ban for under-16s to include platforms like YouTube Kids and eBay

The UK government is considering a significant widening of its social media ban for users under 16, potentially covering up to 150 platforms including those previously believed exempt, such as YouTube Kids, LegoPlay, Spotify, and even eBay. These new regulations are expected to come into effect in March and could restrict children's access to a broad range of online services to address safety and regulatory concerns. eBay has also reportedly started blocking third-party AI agents, affecting AI-powered browsing on its platform.

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