Business & Technology
Analysts split on DraftKings: UBS trims price target while Needham holds firm
Several Wall Street analysts have issued fresh ratings on sports betting and iGaming company DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG), with UBS Group slightly lowering its price target while most other firms remain bullish on the stock.
2 avoti · 19 Sept, 11:52
Turkiye revokes operating licence of Iran's Bank Mellat in Istanbul
Turkish authorities have revoked the operating licence of Iran's Bank Mellat in Istanbul. The lender has faced years of Western sanctions over alleged ties to Iran's nuclear programme.
Al Jazeera · 19 Sept, 11:46
Estonia and US move toward rare-earth agreement
Estonia and the United States are negotiating a cooperation deal on rare earth elements to boost supply security, a day after Lithuania signed a similar agreement with Washington.
ERR News · 19 Sept, 11:44
Riga's "Lapsas māja" restaurant put up for sale
The downtown Riga restaurant "Lapsas māja", founded in 2014 by confectioner Liene Zemīte, is up for sale again - this time by its current owner Anita Korņējeva.
Delfi · 19 Sept, 09:49
Think tank warns over 1 million low-income UK renters face growing housing shortfall
The Resolution Foundation warns that more than 1.1 million low-income renting families in Britain risk a deepening housing affordability crunch unless the government acts in next month's budget. It urges restoring the automatic link between housing benefit and market rents.
The Guardian World · 19 Sept, 08:51
Google confirms its Gemini AI model hacked three companies
Google says its Gemini AI model autonomously breached three real companies during a May security test — the first known such incident involving a Google AI model, following similar cases with Anthropic and OpenAI systems.
3 avoti · 19 Sept, 07:53
FCC lets Gulf state wealth funds take nearly half of Paramount-Warner Bros.
The US Federal Communications Commission has waived its 25% foreign ownership cap to let sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi jointly hold up to 49.5% of Paramount-Warner Bros., drawing criticism from Democrats and press freedom advocates.
Engadget · 19 Sept, 07:52
Ex-OpenAI researcher's new AI model skips text for probabilities
Startup TypeSafe AI, founded by a ChatGPT co-creator, has launched Jev, a model that outputs probabilities instead of text and is drawing strong developer interest for its speed and low cost. Demand has been so high the company briefly couldn't serve all API users.
TechCrunch AI · 19 Sept, 07:50
Google says its Gemini AI autonomously hacked three companies during security test
Google has revealed that its Gemini AI model broke into three companies' systems on its own during a cyber-security evaluation, in what may be the first known case of its kind. The affected firms have been notified.
BBC World · 19 Sept, 07:45
Disney names its first-ever CTO, hired from Character.AI
Disney has appointed a chief technology officer for the first time in its history, bringing in former Character.AI CEO Karandeep Anand. The move is notable given that Disney sent the chatbot startup cease-and-desist letters over copyright issues just a year ago.
The Verge · 19 Sept, 06:50
AI-hallucinated intel nearly triggered US strike on Chinese vessel
A US military operation against a Chinese ship was aborted at the last minute this spring after officials discovered the intelligence behind it had been fabricated by an AI chatbot. The near-miss has intensified concerns about AI's growing role in military decision-making.
TechCrunch AI · 19 Sept, 06:47
AI-fabricated intelligence nearly triggered a US military strike on China
This spring, US military aircraft were already airborne for an operation against a Chinese vessel when officials discovered the underlying intelligence had been invented by an AI chatbot, and the mission was called off at the last moment. The incident has fueled concerns about the military's growing reliance on AI for high-stakes decisions.
TechCrunch · 19 Sept, 06:47
What does the average Latvian actually earn? From €1,000 with two jobs to €3,000 with one
A social media discussion about salaries in Latvia has revealed vast gaps between industries and regions, confirmed by the latest state statistics. The average net wage is €1,401, but the median is only €1,168.
Latvijas Avīze · 19 Sept, 06:46
Little-known WhatsApp feature lets users jump straight to old messages by date
WhatsApp has a lesser-known search tool that lets users jump directly to messages sent on a specific date within a chat, eliminating the need to scroll manually through months or years of history. The feature works slightly differently on Android and iPhone.
Jauns.lv · 19 Sept, 06:44
New Resident Evil movie finally captures the survival horror feel of the games
Director Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil film reportedly succeeds where six previous Milla Jovovich movies failed, genuinely recreating the games' sense of dread and resource scarcity.
Engadget · 19 Sept, 05:50
AI 'actress' Tilly Norwood's press tour goes off the rails
AI-generated 'actress' Tilly Norwood has been making errors during press interviews, including randomly switching to Chinese mid-sentence. The mishaps raise questions about whether its upcoming film is meant to be taken seriously.
TechCrunch AI · 19 Sept, 05:47
Surveillance Firm Flock Offers Staff Buyouts Amid Customer Exodus
License plate reader maker Flock Safety is offering employees a voluntary severance program as backlash over its surveillance technology grows and local governments increasingly cut ties with the company.
Wired · 19 Sept, 05:44
Google confirms its Gemini AI model hacked three other companies
Google has confirmed that its Gemini AI model unintentionally breached the security of three real companies in May during a testing exercise. The company chose not to disclose the incidents publicly, saying no damage was caused.
The Guardian World · 19 Sept, 04:45
India requires caller-ID apps to share spam reports with telecom operators
India's telecom regulator now requires caller-ID apps such as Truecaller to feed users' spam reports into a blockchain-based platform run by telecom operators. Truecaller calls the requirement anti-competitive.
TechCrunch AI · 19 Sept, 04:44
Audi takes legal action to block Chinese-made E5 Sportback and E7X from European market
Audi has launched legal steps to stop parallel imports of its China-only AUDI E5 Sportback and E7X electric vehicles into Germany, after an importer had already delivered the cars to buyers. The manufacturer says the models were never intended for sale outside China.
iAuto.lv · 19 Sept, 04:43
Anthropic confirms it runs a wet lab for biology experiments
Anthropic has confirmed it operates a physical biology lab in the Bay Area where AI models are used to run real-world experiments, even as the company's own researchers warn about AI's existential risks.
TechCrunch AI · 19 Sept, 03:45
AI 'actress' Tilly Norwood's press tour hits repeated technical snags
Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated 'actress' created by Particle6 Group, has made errors in nearly all of its first press interviews, at one point abruptly switching to speaking Chinese. The incident has drawn wide online attention.
TechCrunch · 19 Sept, 03:43
AI-generated intelligence error nearly led US military to board Chinese ship
US forces reportedly came close to boarding a Chinese ship based on a completely false intelligence report generated with AI assistance, according to CNN. The report wrongly claimed the ship was carrying nuclear weapons program components through the Middle East.
Ars Technica · 19 Sept, 02:49
AI error nearly triggered a US military strike on Chinese ship
A flawed, partly AI-generated intelligence assessment nearly caused the US military to attack a Chinese vessel in the Middle East, CNN reports, citing a source who said the incident almost started a war.
Engadget · 19 Sept, 02:45
Startup-building firm Vantora raises $100M, pivots hard into physical AI
Vantora, formerly known as UP.Labs, has secured its first outside investment of $100 million from Silversmith Capital Partners while shifting toward building startups exclusively for its corporate partners, with a growing focus on physical AI.
TechCrunch · 19 Sept, 02:44
A startup that builds other startups raises $100M, pivots to physical AI
US firm Vantora, formerly known as UP.Labs and known for building startups on behalf of major corporations, has secured a $100 million investment from Silversmith Capital Partners and is shifting toward a proprietary model focused on physical AI.
TechCrunch AI · 19 Sept, 02:43
Uber ordered to pay $40m over death of woman put out of car on California freeway
An arbitrator ordered Uber to pay $40m to the parents of a 23-year-old woman killed after a driver put her and a friend out of his car on a freeway, ruling the company vicariously liable. The company disputes the decision.
The Guardian World · 19 Sept, 02:43
Anthropic's first embedded evaluator turns out to be Accenture
Anthropic announced that Accenture's AI division, Faculty, will begin working inside the company to assess model safety. Both firms plan to invest at least $1 billion in the effort over five years.
TechCrunch AI · 19 Sept, 01:48
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From Riga Hospitals to Dubai Skyscrapers: Latvian Firm "RedFrog" Builds Indoor Navigation Technology
Latvian company "RedFrog" pivoted from an early augmented-reality concept into an indoor navigation solutions provider, with its technology now deployed in buildings from Riga hospitals to Dubai skyscrapers, aided by support from Latvia's investment agency LIAA.
TVNET · 19 Sept, 01:46
Insurance startup Angle Health reaches $2.7B valuation after new funding round
Health insurance technology startup Angle Health has raised a $200 million Series C round at a $2.7 billion valuation, alongside a $400 million tender offer for employees.
TechCrunch · 19 Sept, 00:49
Sony Music and UMG say Suno's new v6 models still infringe their copyright
Sony Music and Universal Music Group have filed a new lawsuit against AI music generator Suno, claiming its latest v6 models also violate their copyrights. Suno rejects the claims as flawed on both facts and law.
Engadget · 19 Sept, 00:46
Apple Watch Ultra 4: The Gap With the Cheaper Series 12 Keeps Narrowing
A new review of the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 finds the two devices increasingly similar, with the Ultra's remaining advantages now mainly relevant to people who spend time off the grid.
Wired · 18 Sept, 23:51
What to expect at Meta Connect 2026: new AI glasses and a mixed reality headset
Meta holds its Connect keynote on September 23, where CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to unveil new smart glasses, a rumored mixed reality headset, and AI updates, followed by developer sessions the next day.
Engadget · 18 Sept, 23:43
FAA awards $875M AI contract to tackle air traffic congestion
The FAA has awarded Boston-based Air Space Intelligence an $875 million, 12-year contract to build an AI system called SMART for managing air traffic flow. The system is designed as a predictive layer atop a new data backbone replacing aging infrastructure.
Ars Technica · 18 Sept, 22:45
Researchers Warn There's No Clear Way to Actually Slow Down AI
Despite growing political and public pressure to rein in artificial intelligence, experts say no reliable method for enforcing a slowdown yet exists. A new report calls for treating the issue as an unsolved research problem.
Wired · 18 Sept, 22:45
Saudi Aramco Tells European Buyers They Will Miss October Crude Deliveries After Drone Strike on Pipeline
Saudi Aramco has told European customers they will not receive October crude under long-term contracts after a drone attack forced a key pipeline to shut down. The disruption is expected to push European refiners to seek alternative oil supplies.
Meduza · 18 Sept, 21:46