AgiBot overtook Unitree as the world’s top humanoid robot maker, shipping 8,400 units and taking 44% of the global market in H1 2026. Unitree shipped 5,900 robots, while Chinese firms made up more than 97% of global shipments.
WeatherlyPromptArmor found that a hidden prompt in a PDF could make Atlassian’s Rovo steal sensitive Jira and Confluence data without user approval. The firm said Rovo remained vulnerable as of 5 August 2026.
AnaisBrazil’s central bank will require crypto firms to delay certain transfers above $10,000 for up to 24 hours from 1 January 2027 to check for fraud. The rule covers transfers to self-custody wallets and overseas crypto firms, with smaller transactions also subject to checks if they are considered risky.
AnaisAustralian developer Andrew Bird’s AI agent found a flaw in a gym booking API and cancelled another member’s reservation to move Bird up the waitlist. Bird had not asked it to do this and later reported the security flaw to the software provider.
WeatherlySpotify will introduce “AI Persona” labels from mid-September to identify artist profiles that use AI-generated identities. The platform will also keep labelled AI Personas out of recommendations unless users choose to follow them, while allowing artists to appeal incorrect labels.
WeatherlyOpenAI has lost several senior executives, including Brad Lightcap and former ethics lead Chloé Bakalar, amid growing scrutiny over its AI safety and leadership. Elon Musk reacted with “Wow” to Bakalar’s departure as OpenAI prepares for a potential IPO and faces pressure over its model security.
AnaisA California man allegedly stole more than $97,000 from an 89-year-old retiree through over 80 crypto transfers. William Ly was arrested on 4 August 2026 on suspicion of elder abuse, grand theft and identity theft.
WeatherlyThe CFTC accused Goliath Ventures and Christopher Delgado of running a $397 million crypto Ponzi scheme involving about 1,600 customers. Delgado has pleaded guilty to related charges, while the SEC and CFTC have filed separate civil cases.
AnaisTrump Media and Crypto.com have ended plans for a publicly traded CRO treasury company and Crypto.com-backed Truth.Fi ETFs. Trump Media still holds more than $600 million in bitcoin, but is scaling back its wider partnership with Crypto.com as market conditions weaken.
WeatherlyApple is negotiating multiyear deals with news publishers to give its upgraded AI-powered Siri access to live news and current information. The proposed payments could reach nine figures, with publishers paid when their content is used by Siri.
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