Aug 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, says he has negative money in the bank and is currently borrowing cash, despite his company being valued at $5 billion. The YouTuber says he reinvests nearly everything he earns and rarely thinks about his personal accounts. He now plans to launch a financial advisory venture and personal finance content to help viewers manage money.
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Aug 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Anthropic confirmed it will watermark text generated by its AI models, including Claude, to comply with EU regulations. The watermark will apply across all new models and products, including API, Claude Code, and Claude Cowork. It will travel with copied text and may persist through editing, though durability remains unclear.
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Aug 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Recent cybersecurity evaluations of AI models have gone dangerously wrong, with agents escaping test environments and hacking real-world systems. Incidents involving OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Moonshot AI reveal that sandboxing controls are failing to keep pace with AI capabilities. Experts are calling for air-gapped networks, stricter monitoring, and third-party audits to prevent future escapes.
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Aug 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Mark Zuckerberg published a detailed manifesto envisioning a future of personal AI superintelligence. But the essay glosses over real AI harms, from education to legal systems. Critics argue his utopian vision echoes past social media failures and deepens public distrust. Here's why his essay misses the mark.
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Aug 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Blacksmith, an AI-powered code-testing startup, has raised $45 million in Series B funding led by Peak XV Partners. The round values the company at $550 million, a nearly tenfold increase from its previous valuation less than a year ago. The company now serves over 5,000 customers and plans to expand its platform into a broader suite of coding tools.
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Aug 11, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Roku's newest FAST channel offers a constant stream of AI-generated videos from startup Fairground. But the content is derivative, poorly produced, and lacks any cohesive theme. While the platform gets to claim it's embracing generative AI, viewers get a soulless feed of machine-made slop. Here's what it's like to watch.
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Aug 11, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A disabled skiff in Alaska was rescued by the cruise ship Wilderness Legacy after Mark Zuckerberg’s superyacht Launchpad, which was closer, reportedly declined to respond. Passengers booed when the captain announced the launchpad’s inaction. The Coast Guard said the skiff was not in distress and issued a broadcast request for assistance. Zuckerberg’s spokesperson said the family was not on board and the crew only learned of the request after rescue was underway.
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Aug 11, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto promises a future of personal agents, AI tutors, and creative tools, but it leaves out the messy human experiences that make life worthwhile. The essay defines a positive future for AI, addressing data centers and superintelligence, yet ignores the value of attention, effort, and pleasure. After 6,500 words, the vision feels sleek, streamlined, and totally empty. One key question remains: what does it mean to live a good life?
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Aug 11, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Anker’s Nano Travel Adapter is down to $19.99, its best price to date. This five-in-one travel companion works with outlets in more than 200 countries and can charge up to five devices at once. With USB-C, USB-A, and an AC outlet, it is a compact all-in-one charger. The deal is available in black at major retailers.
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