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Finance26 Jun 2026

Polymarket Users Hit by $3 Million Hack Through Compromised Third-Party Vendor

Prediction market platform Polymarket confirmed that hackers stole user funds after a third-party vendor was compromised, injecting malicious code into its website. Blockchain monitoring firms estimate the losses at approximately $3 million in cryptocurrency, affecting at least 11 user wallets. Polymarket has stated it has contained the issue and will fully refund all impacted users.

By NeuraFeed

Tech25 Jun 2026

OpenAI and Broadcom Unveil Jalapeño, a Custom LLM Inference Chip

OpenAI and Broadcom have officially unveiled Jalapeño, OpenAI's first custom-designed Intelligence Processor for Large Language Model (LLM) inference. This collaboration marks a significant step in OpenAI's strategy to build a full-stack AI platform, aiming to make advanced AI faster, more reliable, and more accessible. The chip, developed in just nine months, is designed to deliver substantially better performance per watt than current state-of-the-art solutions and will be deployed at gigawatt scale with data center partners.

By NeuraFeed

Tech24 Jun 2026

Superhuman Acquires GPTZero to Bolster AI Authenticity Amid Content Deluge

Superhuman, the AI productivity platform, has acquired GPTZero, a prominent AI content detection startup. This strategic move aims to integrate GPTZero's advanced authenticity tools into Superhuman's existing suite, addressing the growing need for verifiable content in an internet increasingly populated by AI-generated material. The acquisition will see GPTZero's team join Superhuman to develop a robust "authenticity layer" across its products, including the Superhuman Go AI assistant.

By NeuraFeed

Tech23 Jun 2026

OpenAI's Daybreak Initiative Unveils "Patch the Planet" to Fortify Open-Source Security

OpenAI has significantly expanded its Daybreak cybersecurity initiative with the launch of "Patch the Planet," a program designed to address the growing backlog of open-source software vulnerabilities. This new effort pairs advanced AI models like GPT-5.5-Cyber and the Codex Security plugin with human security experts to identify, validate, and directly assist in patching critical bugs. The initiative aims to shift the cybersecurity bottleneck from vulnerability discovery to efficient remediation, working collaboratively with open-source maintainers.

By NeuraFeed

Tech22 Jun 2026

Polymarket Under Fire for Allegedly Orchestrating Widespread Deceptive Video Campaign

Prediction market platform Polymarket is facing intense scrutiny following a Wall Street Journal investigation revealing it allegedly paid creators to produce and disseminate over 1,100 deceptive videos featuring fake bets and fabricated winnings on social media. These videos, often filmed on "near-perfect copies" of the Polymarket website, showcased non-existent trades and profits, contradicting the platform's core pitch of auditable, on-chain transactions. The campaign reportedly aimed to attract users, including those in the U.S. where the platform's services are restricted.

By NeuraFeed

Tech21 Jun 2026

Nobel Laureate John Jumper Departs DeepMind for Anthropic in Major AI Talent Shift

Nobel laureate John Jumper, a pivotal figure in the development of DeepMind's AlphaFold, has announced his departure from Google DeepMind to join rival AI startup Anthropic. This move intensifies the ongoing competition for top AI talent across the industry, following closely on the heels of other high-profile exits from Google's AI division. Jumper's transition signals Anthropic's aggressive push into the intersection of AI and fundamental science, particularly in computational biology and life sciences.

By NeuraFeed

Tech20 Jun 2026

Amazon MGM Drops Sam Altman Biopic Amidst Deepening OpenAI Partnership

Amazon MGM Studios has reportedly dropped "Artificial," a film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, despite it being nearly completed and having positive test screenings. This decision comes just months after Amazon announced a significant $50 billion investment in OpenAI and solidified a major cloud computing partnership. The move raises questions about corporate influence on creative projects, especially given reports that the film's portrayal of Altman was unflattering.

By NeuraFeed

Tech19 Jun 2026

Snap Spins Off AI Video Team into New Company, Dotmo, Citing High Costs

Snap is spinning off its internal generative AI video team into a new company called Dotmo, primarily due to the high costs associated with developing this technology internally. Dotmo will focus on creating AI models for interactive gaming experiences and will consist of current Snap staff who are transitioning to the new venture. Snap will retain a significant equity stake in Dotmo and license its technology to the new company.

By NeuraFeed

Tech18 Jun 2026

Apple Confirms iPhone Price Hikes Are Unavoidable Amidst Soaring RAM Costs

Apple CEO Tim Cook has stated that price increases for iPhones and other Apple products are "unavoidable" due to the escalating costs of memory and storage chips. This surge in component prices is primarily driven by the intense demand for high-bandwidth memory from the artificial intelligence industry, creating an "unsustainable" situation for consumer electronics manufacturers. While specific product price adjustments and timelines remain undisclosed, analysts anticipate significant increases, particularly for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro.

By NeuraFeed

Tech17 Jun 2026

Android 17 and Wear OS 7 Launch with Enhanced Multitasking, Privacy, and Deepening Gemini Integration

Google has officially launched Android 17 and Wear OS 7, bringing a suite of new features focused on multitasking, privacy, and an expanded role for its Gemini AI. The updates are rolling out first to Pixel devices, with broader availability across the Android ecosystem expected throughout the year. While core AI capabilities like Gemini Intelligence are slated for a later release this summer, the initial rollout delivers significant user experience enhancements and lays the groundwork for a more deeply integrated AI future.

By NeuraFeed