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The FBI built its own replica small town to simulate real-world cyberattacks: Hidden inside a building in Alabama, the FBI has created its own small town as a dedicated cyber training ground for simulating cyberattacks. Read More

Amazon CEO reportedly raised Anthropic model concerns before government crackdown: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy may have been the source of security concerns that led Anthropic to cut off worldwide access to two models on Friday. Read More

As Anthropic suspends access to new models, India debates its AI future: Tech leaders debate whether the Anthropic episode is a wake-up call for India’s AI ambitions. Read More

Sunday Must-Reads

Meta's months-old AI unit is a soul-crushing gulag, say the engineers stuck inside it: A new report suggests the unit, which employs 6,500 people, is on the verge of revolt. Read More

The new Sonos Play has become my go-to desk and kitchen speaker: The new Sonos Play can act as a portable speaker inside and outside your home. Read More

Meta reportedly moves to unwind $2B Manus deal after Beijing's demand: Meta starts dismantling its $2 billion Manus acquisition after Beijing ordered the deal reversed. Read More

Andrew Yang thinks the next big startup opportunity is lowering the cost of living: Andrew Yang made a list of everything Americans overpay for — housing, food, wireless — and thinks the next startup gold rush is giving that money back. Read More

Anthropic's safety warnings may have just backfired — the government has pulled the plug on its most powerful AI: Anthropic isn't hiding its frustration. "We disagree that the finding of a narrow potential jailbreak should be cause for recalling a commercial model deployed to hundreds of millions of people," the company wrote in a blog post. Read More

Disrupt 2026: Where deals and ideas ignite

Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum.

Last but Not Least

SpaceX IPO closes up 19% and delivers the world's first trillionaire: The company made its heavily anticipated debut on Friday, trading higher than its initial $135 IPO price. Read More