Top Stories
- Anthropic has refused the Pentagon’s demands for unrestricted access to its AI models, maintaining its red lines against mass surveillance and lethal autonomous weapons. The Verge
- Anthropic has accused Chinese competitors DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax of unauthorized “distillation” of its Claude AI models, raising intellectual property concerns in the global AI race. Il Sole 24 Ore
- Nvidia’s quarterly results significantly exceeded projections due to soaring demand for its AI chips, reinforcing its pivotal role in the AI economy despite mounting market concerns about its valuation. Fast Company
- Netflix has withdrawn its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business, stating the deal was no longer financially attractive after Paramount upped its offer. The Verge
- North Korea-linked APT37 hackers are deploying novel malware specifically designed to infect air-gapped systems, indicating a sophisticated escalation in state-sponsored cyberwarfare capabilities. Cyber Security News
- Critical vulnerabilities in Google Cloud API keys are silently granting unauthorized access to Gemini AI endpoints, potentially exposing private files and billable AI usage to attackers. Cyber Security News
- The Federal Trade Commission announced it would not enforce a children’s online privacy law against companies collecting data for age verification, aiming to incentivize the adoption of such technologies. The Verge
- The smartphone industry is projected to face its largest-ever decline in sales this year, primarily due to a severe RAM shortage affecting both pricing and availability of devices. The Verge
- ASML’s advanced High-NA EUV tools have been declared ready for mass production, setting the stage for the creation of next-generation AI chips critical for future technological advancements. AI News
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced plans to use diverted funds from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to ensure over 57,600 employees receive pay during a potential DHS shutdown. Federal News Network
Tech briefing automatically generated on 27 February 2026.