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ChatGPT and Codex may share one usage limit for paid subscribers

OpenAI plans a single usage gauge for ChatGPT and Codex on Plus, Pro and Business plans, with complex tasks drawing more of the allowance, TechRadar reports.

Software

Why distributed teams keep drowning in duplicate files and rival versions

Distributed teams need shared information to stay aligned, yet duplicate files, delays and competing versions keep getting in the way, according to The Register.

AI

Prosecutor Cited Nonexistent Case in High Court, Renewing AI Accuracy Concerns

A Crown Prosecution Service lawyer reportedly cited a made-up precedent in a high court child case, reviving worries about AI errors in UK courts.

Policy

Major AI firms back a shared robots.txt opt-out for model training

OpenAI, Google, Microsoft and Anthropic have agreed to support a shared signal that lets website owners opt out of AI training, according to TechRadar.

Science

Startup Plans 30,000-Monkey Breeding Farm as AI Drives Up Research Primate Costs

A US startup reportedly plans a 30,000-macaque breeding farm over two decades as AI-accelerated drug research pushes up demand and prices.

BusinessReported by 2 outlets

SpaceX Reportedly Eyes Boost Mobile as a Route Into Wireless

SpaceX is reportedly weighing a purchase of Boost Mobile or use of its cell network, a possible shortcut into the mobile carrier business.

SecurityReported by 2 outlets

FBI Blames North Korean Hackers for Binance Crypto Heist

The FBI has publicly linked a major theft from crypto exchange Binance to North Korean state-backed hackers, though reported loss totals differ.

AIReported by 2 outlets

Grok Bot Usage Limits Cut Back Over Costs, Musk Says

Grok Bot users hit their usage caps faster than expected after Elon Musk tightened allowances, citing costs he called unsustainably high.

SecurityReported by 2 outlets

Cyberattacks Push Supermarket Freezers Past Safe Limits Across Europe

Retailers in seven European countries report overnight refrigeration failures echoing a French cyberattack last month, and several firms confirm they were hacked.

AIReported by 2 outlets

Anthropic Tightens Claude Code to Stop Re-Creating Existing Video Games

Anthropic has updated Claude Code's instructions to discourage recreating existing video games, while still letting users build original games with the tool.

Business

Virgin Media O2 Reportedly Plans Thousands of Job Cuts to Cut Costs

Sky News reports that Virgin Media O2 is planning job cuts that could reach the thousands as it works to lower costs and manage its debt.

Science

A robot medical helper is taking shape for NASA's deep space crews

Google and NASA are developing an experimental robot to assist astronauts with medical emergencies and routine tasks on future deep space missions.

Gadgets

Customizing Your Samsung Smart TV: Adding and Reordering Apps

Engadget's guide explains how owners of Samsung smart TVs can add streaming apps beyond the preloaded set and rearrange their home screens.

Gadgets

How Long a New Apple TV Is Expected to Keep Working

Engadget asks how many years a new Apple TV is likely to stay supported, noting past models have fared well but with no guarantee.

Business

Intel and AMD May Be Exploring a Joint Project, Details Unclear

Intel and AMD leaders have discussed cooperation, but the scope of any shared project remains undisclosed, leaving analysts to weigh the possibilities.

Policy

Delaware Weighs Letting AI Agents Set Up and Run Businesses

Delaware is considering a bill that would let AI agents run most lawful businesses, prompting a Republican congressman to demand safety assessments.

Science

Researchers in China report 3.2 petabit-per-second fiber speed record

Researchers in China report a real-time transmission of 3.2 petabits per second over 24-core optical fiber, beating their earlier 2.5 petabit result.

AI

Anthropic Expands Claude's Role in Drug Development Research

Anthropic says it is working with biotech developers to apply Claude across drug development, from molecular design to clinical trial preparation.

PolicyReported by 2 outlets

Judge Lets NAACP Air Pollution Suit Against xAI Move Forward

A judge has allowed a NAACP lawsuit over pollution tied to xAI's southern Memphis operations to proceed, with claims under the Clean Air Act at its core.

GamingReported by 2 outlets

Leaked Portal Prequel F-Stop Now Playable in Rough Form

Fans have assembled a nearly complete, playable build of the canceled Portal prequel F-Stop, raising questions about leaks, preservation and studio control.

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