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The US Rewards for Justice programme is offering up to $10m for information on Zhang Yu, who is accused of stealing COVID-19 research and conducting wider cyber intrusions.

AI music streaming fraud: a North Carolina musician, 54, faked billions of plays on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music before a guilty plea in March.

Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke has warned that unchecked AI-generated work can inflate output while creating extra checking and correction tasks for colleagues, a problem researchers call "workslop".

Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj has addressed the public through an AI-generated avatar while detained before trial, prompting debate over political communication, transparency and accountability.

Sam Altman discusses ChatGPT and mental health after an OpenAI publicist interrupts questions about Sophie Rottenberg's suicide.

HubSpot is cutting nearly 660 jobs as it reorganises around AI and a flatter structure, while CEO Yamini Rangan says AI efficiencies did not drive the reductions.

Sarina Virk Torrendell left Amazon while pregnant, raised $1M for YouPop, and launched an AI platform helping creators manage and grow their businesses.

Mark Cuban says AI deepfakes promoted fake diabetes treatments on Facebook as reported Meta documents estimate $16B in scam-related ad revenue.

World Space Week 2026 will examine how reusable rockets, falling launch costs and commercial operators are widening access to orbit through events in around 100 countries.

The FBI alleges Venezuelan national Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre developed Ploutus malware used to make ATMs dispense cash without cards or bank authorisation. He has pleaded not guilty.

Apple is reportedly working with LG on six smart home products, including cameras, a doorbell, thermostat and smart lock, as it prepares a broader Home platform expansion.

Xbox has denied reports of exclusive GTA 6 cloud-streaming rights and confirmed the game will not be available for PC streaming when it launches on 19 November.

Elon Musk says SpaceXAI will be renamed SpaceXSI after Donald Trump ordered US federal agencies to use 'Super Intelligence' and 'SI' in specified official materials.

Meta's Muse AI reportedly builds detailed profiles of users and their contacts, including people who never used it, raising privacy concerns.

AT&T's $177M data breach settlement could pay eligible claimants $6.50-$40, while documented losses may qualify for higher maximums.

Michael Smith has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for using AI-generated songs and bots to fraudulently obtain more than $8 million in royalties.

Leaked specifications suggest Google's Fitbit Edge may feature Gemini coaching, a replaceable battery, GPS and a 1.34-inch display, with reported European pricing of €179.

Eligible US Flo users could claim part of a $59.5M settlement over period-data sharing allegations. Claims must be filed by 15 October 2026.

Trump Mobile data breach explained: learn what the leak contains, how scammers could use it, and where to report a suspicious message.