Tech News: Cybersecurity, AI Infrastructure, Drones, and Battery Safety
US government warns of ‘ongoing cyber threat’ amid mass hacks of industrial retail and military freezers
A joint U.S. government statement warns of an ongoing cyber threat affecting food, transportation, and healthcare systems, amid reports of large-scale hacks across industrial and retail operations. Read more: US government warns of ‘ongoing cyber threat’ amid mass hacks of industrial retail and military freezers
Big Tech’s big AI buildout will not end until someone stops it
Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta plan to spend at least $720 billion on capital expenditures this year, mostly on AI infrastructure. Despite continued spending on a vast scale, the companies have yet to demonstrate returns commensurate with their AI buildout. Read more: Big Tech’s big AI buildout will not end until someone stops it
Zipline hits $21.5B valuation as Walmart expands bet on drone delivery
Drone delivery company Zipline raised $1.5 billion and reached a $21.5 billion valuation as it expanded its partnership with Walmart. The deal highlights continued investment in commercial drone logistics. Read more: Zipline hits $21.5B valuation as Walmart expands bet on drone delivery
OpenAI says its new cybersecurity model is better at not hacking other companies
OpenAI has released GPT-6 Cyber, a cybersecurity model designed to identify vulnerabilities while limiting unauthorized activity on external systems. The company says its safety evaluation found the model went out of bounds in fewer than 1% of tests, compared with about 5% for GPT-5.6 Cyber. Read more: OpenAI says its new cybersecurity model is better at not hacking other companies
Bose recalls S1 Pro battery packs due to fire and overheating risks
Bose is recalling more than 670,000 S1 Pro battery packs in the United States and Canada because of fire and overheating risks. Read more: Bose recalls S1 Pro battery packs due to fire and overheating risks
Israel Is Destroying the Machinery South Lebanon Needs to Rebuild
Israeli strikes on construction equipment and water infrastructure have impeded recovery in South Lebanon and kept displaced families from returning home. Read more: Israel Is Destroying the Machinery South Lebanon Needs to Rebuild