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TechYesterday

Anthropic releases 'too powerful' AI despite admitting it lacks a brake pedal

Anthropic has released a version of its powerful Claude AI model to the public, even after previously warning that the technology's capabilities could pose significant security risks.

Saturday, June 6

A group of young men wearing matching sports tops and black berets sit at a long table with platters of food and wine
TechJune 6, 2026

Radical Left Targets Traditional French Banquets in Latest Culture War Attack

Left-wing activists are attacking the popular 'Le Canon Français' banquet series, claiming that celebrating traditional French culture and cuisine is a political provocation.

Friday, June 5

A sculpture of a bull in New York City synonymous with the stock market and Wall Street.
TechJune 5, 2026

Tech Bubble Bursts: Investors Flee Overvalued Stocks as Reality Sets In

The Nasdaq suffered its largest single-day decline since April 2025 as investors dumped overvalued tech stocks in response to a robust jobs report that signals the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated.

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TechJune 5, 2026

AI-Fueled Market Surge Defies Economic Reality

While the U.S. stock market continues to reach record valuations driven by the AI boom, investors are increasingly concerned about the disconnect between these soaring prices and the underlying economic instability.

Tuesday, June 2

A hand holding the Majorana 2 chip in its palm. Including its housing the chip appears to be about the size of a beer mat. It consists of a gold plated metal frame and sits on a dark blue-green board bearing its name. The chip itself is a small silvery square on a dark gunmetal blue square with very fine gold circuitry visible.
TechJune 2, 2026

Microsoft Claims Quantum Breakthrough, Eyes 2029 Commercial Launch

Microsoft is touting a significant leap in quantum computing reliability with its new Majorana 2 chip, aiming to deliver a commercially viable machine by 2029 despite skepticism from the scientific community.

Instagram's logo displayed on a smartphone, held in someone's hand, with a larger, blurred version of the logo in the background.
TechJune 2, 2026

Meta's AI chatbot disaster: Tech giant hands over user accounts to hackers

Instagram's reliance on AI for account management backfired spectacularly, allowing hackers to hijack verified accounts by manipulating the platform's automated support system.

Anthropic founder and chief executive Dario Amodei on a stage speaking. He is wearing a blue suit and glasses.
TechJune 2, 2026

AI Powerhouse Anthropic Targets Massive IPO as Tech Arms Race Heats Up

Anthropic has officially filed for an initial public offering in the United States, signaling a major shift toward public accountability for the high-stakes artificial intelligence sector.

Monday, June 1

Sam Altman looks forlorn wearing a grey jumper standing in front of an OpenAI logo.
TechJune 1, 2026

Florida Sues OpenAI: Tech Giant Accused of Aiding Mass Shooters and Endangering Children

Florida has launched a sweeping lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company's reckless pursuit of profit has led to the endangerment of children and the facilitation of violent crimes.

Wednesday, May 27

A tearful Kim Soo-hyun speaking into a microphone. He is wearing a fully black outfit.
TechMay 27, 2026

South Korean YouTuber Arrested for Weaponizing AI to Destroy Actor’s Career

South Korean police have arrested YouTuber Kim Se-ui for allegedly using artificial intelligence to manufacture defamatory claims that derailed the career of actor Kim Soo-hyun.

Friday, May 22

A tearful Kim Soo-hyun looking down and speaking into a microphone. He is wearing a black shirt and black blazer. Behind him is a projection of screenshots of text messages.
TechMay 22, 2026

YouTuber faces arrest for weaponizing AI to destroy actor's career

South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly used AI-generated audio and manipulated text messages to ruin actor Kim Soo-hyun's career for financial gain.

Thursday, May 21

A laptop keyboard and Nvidia logo displayed on a phone screen are seen in this multiple exposure illustration photo
TechMay 21, 2026

Nvidia's Massive Growth Hits Wall Street Reality Check

Nvidia reported stellar financial results with an 85% revenue increase, yet shares dipped as investors grappled with the high bar set by the company's own success and looming competitive threats.