AI
Open Source AI Gap Map
Current AI, a non-profit global partnership, has released the Open Source AI Gap Map, an ambitious effort to index the state of open source AI.
Statecraft
An American Privacy Emergency
Department of Commerce issued Directive DAO 216-26 on June 4, 2026, banning modern confidentiality protection techniques in data publications by the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Prism
Newly discovered PamStealer isn't your typical macOS malware
Named after its use of the Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) interface to validate stolen login passwords, the malware was identified by security firm Jamf and represents a significant evolution in macOS threat tradecraft.
Prism
Politician who investigated spyware abuses had his phone hacked with Pegasus spyware
The Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto identified Greek journalist and former politician Stelios Kouloglou as the victim, marking the first time a member of the European Parliament’s PEGA committee has been publicly identified as a spyware target.
Prism
Sony’s PlayStation disc factory is already being repurposed
Sony’s last remaining disc manufacturing plant, located in Thalgau, Austria, is being repurposed to produce optical microlenses, as the company phases out physical media production.
Crypto
Bitwise
'For years, Strategy has been the most dominant Bitcoin buyer in the world and a one-way source of Bitcoin demand.
Crypto
Finally. $221 million flow into Bitcoin ETFs, ending a painful 10-day outflow streak
The reversal ended a 10-day outflow spree that had drained $2.73 billion from the funds, offering a glimmer of hope for investors.
Startup
Last chance to apply — Startup Battlefield Australia applications close July 6
Applications for Startup Battlefield Australia are closing on July 6, marking the final opportunity for early-stage startups in Australia and New Zealand to secure a spot in the live pitch competition.
Prism
Private space pilots are flying orbital missions for the US Space Force
Private space companies True Anomaly and Rocket Lab have completed a groundbreaking orbital rendezvous mission for the U.S.
Prism
Tesla driver faces manslaughter charges over Texas crash that killed a woman inside her home
The incident, which occurred on June 19 in Katy, Texas, has raised serious questions about the safety of autonomous driving technology.