Ant Group has launched AI payment tools that let AI agents handle purchases and subscriptions using Alipay. The system is already used across apps and devices, with over 100 million users and 300 million transactions.
WeatherlyA former senior CIA official was arrested after FBI agents allegedly found more than $40 million worth of gold bars, $2 million in cash and luxury watches inside his Virginia home. Investigators say David Rush falsely claimed military and academic qualifications for years while secretly taking government funds meant for work-related expenses.
AnaisA South Korean court has arrested YouTuber Kim Se-ui over claims he spread false allegations about actor Kim Soo-hyun using AI-generated audio and edited messages. Authorities say the content damaged the actor’s career, while his agency insists the claims have been proven false after investigation.
WeatherlyMeta is launching paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and its Meta AI chatbot, with prices ranging from US$2.99 to US$19.99 per month. The company is expanding subscriptions as it spends heavily on artificial intelligence and looks for new income beyond advertising.
AnaisAmazon MGM Studios approved three AI-developed children’s animated shows — “Punky Duck”, “Love, Diana Music Hunters” and “Cupcake & Friends” — cutting production timelines from around two years to just a few months.
WeatherlyThe CFTC has asked a US court to vacate its $5 million settlement with Gemini, saying the enforcement action should not have been brought under current standards. Both the CFTC and Gemini argue the case was based on unreliable whistleblower claims and that Gemini was affected by fraud involving former staff and customers.
WeatherlyGemini launched an AI-powered feature called Command Center to give users personalised prediction market insights using Grok, the AI model linked to Elon Musk’s xAI and SpaceXAI.
WeatherlyVitalik Buterin said DeepSeek V4 could help Ethereum users keep blockchain activity private by running AI tools directly on their own devices instead of relying on centralised servers. He also called for Ethereum-focused AI models and better hardware support to improve smart contract security and private blockchain access.
AnaisAnthropic raised US$65 billion in a new funding round, pushing its valuation to US$965 billion and overtaking OpenAI as the world’s most valuable AI startup.
WeatherlyCoinone secured major investments from OKX Ventures and Korea Investment & Securities, with both firms set to take a 19.6% stake in the South Korean crypto exchange.
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