Business & Technology
Florida Woman Arrested After Threats She Wrote to an AI Chatbot
A 30-year-old woman in Florida, US, has been arrested after writing to the AI chatbot Claude about attacking a sheriff's office building. The chatbot's developer, Anthropic, alerted police.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 Oct, 02:34
China Condemns U.S. Ban on DeepSeek A.I. in Government Systems
China has condemned a U.S. ban on artificial intelligence products from the Chinese company DeepSeek in government systems. The reaction followed an order from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to remove such products and keep them out.
The New York Times · 21 Oct, 02:33
Musk Says Merging SpaceX and Tesla Would Be a Good Idea
Elon Musk said he supports formally combining his two largest companies, rocket maker SpaceX and electric carmaker Tesla. He stressed that shareholders must back it, and special committees at both firms have not yet agreed on terms.
Ars Technica · 21 Oct, 02:33
Anthropic Pitches AI Safety Bill That Could Block a Model if 50+ Lives Are at Risk
US AI company Anthropic is circulating a draft AI safety bill for Congress to consider. It would allow a model's release to be halted if it poses an imminent risk to more than 50 lives or over $1 billion in property damage.
TechCrunch · 21 Oct, 02:32
Oura Ring gains new cardio fitness metrics
Smart ring maker Oura is adding two fitness features: a Cardio Effort strain assessment and automatic VO2 Max estimates. The latter is available for the third-generation Oura Ring and newer models.
Engadget · 21 Oct, 02:32
Anthropic pitches AI safety bill that would let courts block a model's release
AI company Anthropic is circulating a draft bill it hopes the U.S. Congress will consider. It would allow a model's release to be halted if more than 50 people could be at risk of dying.
TechCrunch AI · 21 Oct, 02:31
Judge dismisses Sam Altman's sister's sexual abuse lawsuit
A US federal judge, Zachary Bluestone, has dismissed Ann Altman's lawsuit against her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The dismissal is with prejudice, so the case cannot be refiled in that court.
The Verge · 21 Oct, 02:31
Next Xbox console could cost up to $1,800, report says
According to Fortune, Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console, Project Helix, is currently projected to cost $1,200 to $1,800. The high figure is tied to surging prices for memory and other components.
Engadget · 21 Oct, 01:32
Trump administration to pay YouTuber Nick Shirley $10,000 and launch $25 million fraud-reporting bounty program
US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance announced a $10,000 payment to right-wing YouTuber Nick Shirley and a $25 million program rewarding public fraud tips. The terms are unclear, as Trump described a different reward scale than the official website.
The Verge · 21 Oct, 01:31
Hugging Face CEO Says Netflix Documentary on OpenAI Hack Is Inaccurate
Clem Delangue, CEO of AI platform Hugging Face, says Netflix's documentary "AI Gone Rogue" misrepresents the attack on his company. He argues it overly humanizes AI agents in order to frighten viewers.
TechCrunch · 21 Oct, 01:31
ChatGPT adds PIN-protected locked chats for sensitive conversations
OpenAI, the developer of the ChatGPT AI chatbot, is rolling out a «locked chats» feature that hides sensitive conversations behind a 4-digit PIN. It is not end-to-end encryption and does not change data retention rules.
Engadget · 21 Oct, 00:33
Anthropic struggles to secure enough cloud capacity from the big providers
Anthropic, the AI company behind the Claude models, is having trouble getting enough cloud capacity from AWS, Google and Microsoft, according to an S-1 filing leaked to The Wall Street Journal. The company is reportedly aiming for an IPO in November.
TechCrunch AI · 21 Oct, 00:31
Anthropic struggles to secure enough cloud capacity, leaked IPO filing shows
AI company Anthropic, maker of Claude, is having trouble securing cloud capacity as AWS, Google and Microsoft increasingly view it as a competitor. This comes from a leaked S-1 filing cited by The Wall Street Journal.
TechCrunch · 21 Oct, 00:31
Tesla and SpaceX Discuss Possible Merger, Musk Says
Elon Musk, who is CEO of both electric carmaker Tesla and space company SpaceX, said special committees have been formed at both firms to consider a merger. No terms have been agreed, and there is no guarantee they will be.
The Verge · 21 Oct, 00:31
Google brings a more personalized Gemini assistant to cars
Google announced a "Personal Intelligence with Gemini" feature that lets the in-car assistant use data from a user's Google services. It is available in Android Auto now and will reach cars with Google Built-in in the coming months.
TechCrunch · 20 Oct, 23:35
Meta suspends Muse chat sharing after private details were exposed
Meta has temporarily disabled sharing of conversations with its Muse AI agent after security researchers found a way to access thousands of them. The company is reviewing how the links can be discovered.
Engadget · 20 Oct, 23:34
United Airlines CEO draws conservative backlash after backing a US wealth tax
Scott Kirby, chief executive of US carrier United Airlines, told the New York Times he supports a national wealth tax and inheritance taxes approaching 100%. Conservative politicians and commentators have sharply criticised him.
The Guardian World · 20 Oct, 23:33
Streaming guide JustWatch launches its own streaming service
JustWatch Group, known for its streaming guide that helps people find where to watch titles, has launched JustWatch TV. The company wants it to strengthen its advertising business with deeper audience data.
Ars Technica · 20 Oct, 23:32
SpaceX Q3 revenue jumps 161% to $14.6 billion on AI growth
SpaceX, the rocket, AI and social media company led by Elon Musk, reported third-quarter revenue of $14.6 billion, up 161 percent year over year. The growth was driven mainly by its AI segment and its Starlink-based connectivity business.
The Verge · 20 Oct, 23:31
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Vlogging Camera Discounted to $395 in the US
US retailers are selling DJI's compact Osmo Pocket 3 camera for $395 instead of the usual $499. Discounts also cover a gaming keyboard and wireless chargers.
The Verge · 20 Oct, 22:33
Court documents show employees warned TikTok about child exploitation
Court records from ongoing lawsuits indicate that several TikTok employees repeatedly raised serious child safety flaws, including exploitation risks. They were reportedly frustrated by the company's response.
Engadget · 20 Oct, 22:32
Meta pauses Muse chat sharing after researchers find conversations on the open web
Meta has temporarily disabled the sharing feature in its Muse AI assistant after security firm Claroc found more than 6,800 share links through public DNS records.
The Verge · 20 Oct, 21:34
German government strikes AI deal with Nvidia as Amazon plans 16 billion euro investment
At an investment summit in Berlin, Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang agreed on a joint AI project backed by a nine-figure euro sum from the federal government. Amazon announced it plans to invest around 16 billion euros in Germany in 2027.
Euronews Business · 20 Oct, 21:33
AMD Brings FSR 4.1 Upscaling Technology to Xbox Consoles
Chipmaker AMD has announced that its FSR 4.1 upscaling technology is coming soon to Microsoft's Xbox consoles and Xbox Ally handhelds. No exact release timeline has been given.
Engadget · 20 Oct, 21:32
Spotify reports on its fight against AI-generated 'slop and spam' music, but critics see gaps
Music streaming platform Spotify says it has pulled 50 million tracks it labels 'slop and spam' from recommendations so far in 2026. Commentators note the tracks are not necessarily deleted and users still have no simple way to block them.
Engadget · 20 Oct, 20:33
Meta's AI app Muse reaches 10 million U.S. downloads in 40 days
Meta's AI companion app Muse has been downloaded 10.9 million times since its September debut, 10.2 million of them in the U.S. Market intelligence firm Sensor Tower says only 12 mobile apps have hit that mark within 40 days.
TechCrunch · 20 Oct, 20:33
Natural gas price on European exchange hits highest level in nearly four years
The price of natural gas on the European exchange is the highest since December 2022, and experts do not rule out further increases. In Latvia, heating tariffs have already risen in many places.
LSM · 20 Oct, 20:32
China threatens retaliation if the U.K. follows the EU on tariffs
Politico Europe reports that China is threatening retaliation if the United Kingdom follows the European Union on tariffs. The source material available contains no further details.
Politico Europe · 20 Oct, 20:31
Building your own mechanical keyboard: is it worth it?
Tech site Engadget weighs up whether assembling a custom mechanical keyboard justifies the money and time. A custom build usually costs more than a pre-built model, but it gives full control over the result.
Engadget · 20 Oct, 19:33
Ex-Nvidia Investor: Physical AI Is in Its “LEGO Era”
Amulya Vishwanath, founder of venture capital firm Techable Ventures, told TechCrunch's Equity podcast that robotics is still waiting for its “ChatGPT moment” and is currently building basic components. She also stressed the importance of talent in the U.S. market.
TechCrunch · 20 Oct, 19:32
AMD Extends FSR 4.1 Upscaling Technology to Xbox Consoles and Handhelds
Chipmaker AMD has announced that its latest upscaling technology, FSR 4.1, is coming to Xbox Series S and X consoles, laptops and handheld gaming devices. Radeon RX 6000-series GPUs get it today, while Xbox consoles are listed as “coming soon.”
The Verge · 20 Oct, 19:31
AI Agent Joins Internet Researchers' Mailing List, Triggering Reply-All Uproar
An AI agent called Velvet Vale joined the Association of Internet Researchers' Air-L mailing list and was removed within about an hour. The episode sparked a debate over consent and the use of public posts for AI training.
Wired · 20 Oct, 18:33
Figma co-founder says MCP is not a perfect protocol, yet the company expands support for it
Dylan Field, co-founder and CEO of design platform Figma, says the MCP protocol for connecting AI agents is imperfect, but Figma is still widening its support. The company announced 20 new MCP partners.
TechCrunch · 20 Oct, 17:34
Figma co-founder Dylan Field says MCP is not a perfect protocol
Figma co-founder Dylan Field believes the MCP protocol has plenty of room for improvement, even as the design platform expands its support and announces 20 new partners.
TechCrunch AI · 20 Oct, 17:33
Spotify has removed over 50 million AI slop and spam tracks from its recommendations in a year
Music streaming service Spotify says it has removed more than 50 million tracks considered AI-generated slop or spam from user recommendations over the past year. It has also changed its recommendation system to give more prominence to music made by human artists.
The Verge · 20 Oct, 17:32
Business Digest for 20 October: Funeral Cartel, Tax Haven List and Gas Prices
Delfi Bizness's 20 October roundup covers the main business and economic news in Latvia and abroad. It mentions a funeral services cartel, changes to a tax haven list and rising energy prices.
Delfi · 20 Oct, 17:32