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PhonePe as the Indian fintech giant heads to IPO

Tiger Global and Microsoft are fully exiting PhonePe as the Indian fintech giant heads to IPO, offering a glimpse into how global investors cash out

China's shift in Policy on Ukraine and Russia Conflict

A month ago, the leader of China expressed no restrictions on the strengthened relations between Beijing and Russia. He and Putin met in Beijing and drafted a...

NYT Mini Crossword March 13: Visual Puzzles That Actually Make You Think

Decode the clever visual wordplay behind today's NYT Mini Crossword. We've got all the answers and the sneaky logic that makes this puzzle brilliant.

AI Giants Are Hiring Weapons Experts. Should We Be Terrified?

Anthropic and OpenAI are recruiting weapons specialists to safeguard AI systems. But experts warn the cure might be worse than the disease.

The Mythos Paradox: Why the Government Suddenly Wants What Anthropic Won't Give

Anthropic's new security model has caught Washington's attention—and created an awkward situation with ongoing litigation.

The Mythos Problem: Why the Government Suddenly Wants Banks Using Anthropic's Risky New AI

Treasury and Fed officials are pushing banks toward Anthropic's vulnerability-detecting model, even as the company battles the Trump administration in court.

Amazon's Safety Problem Keeps Getting Harder to Ignore

An employee death at an Oregon warehouse reignites questions about working conditions and accountability at Amazon fulfillment centers.

WordPress Gets Hit Again: Another Plug-in Takeover Exposes a Dangerous Blind Spot

A major supply chain attack on WordPress plug-ins reveals a troubling security gap. Site owners have no warning when ownership changes hands.

The Polymarket Bet on Downed Pilots Shows Prediction Markets Have a Serious Problem

When betting on human rescue becomes possible, where do we draw the line on prediction markets?

Federal Courts Block Arizona's Criminal Case Against Prediction Market Kalshi

The CFTC wins a temporary restraining order stopping Arizona's prosecution of Kalshi, raising questions about state vs. federal authority over fintech.