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November 03, 2026

 

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AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16B as demand surges

AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16B as demand surges: The five-year-old startup raised a $1.3 billion round led by Bessemer. Read More

Ferrari’s controversial Luce EV is sold out for 2027: The Luce, Ferrari's first electric car and one of its most polarizing models, is "fully allocated" through 2027, according to CEO Benedetto Vigna. Read More

Netflix's new AI Discover tab helps you find something to watch based on your mood: The first experimental feature under the tab will allow users to get recommendations based on what they're currently in the mood for. Read More

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Afternoon Must-Reads

Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows

Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows: The years-long wait for access to the grid and new turbines is causing data center builders to turn to an unusual, less efficient and less environmentally friendly solution: once-discarded jet engines. Read More

CrowdStrike to shell out nearly $500M for 2 AI security startups as the market for securing agents takes off: CrowdStrike said it will buy Fiddler AI, which makes AI agent observability software, and Dreadnode, which helps companies automate AI security testing. Read More

New York City's Mamdani criticizes Madison Square Garden owner over surveillance tech: The mayor's comments come after the entertainment giant's data breach last year, which exposed James Dolan's surveillance. Read More

Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up: Apple's new App Store rules will require 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions that offer sexual or romantic content. Read More

Researchers warned of North Korean hacking tactics years before record $6.3B Binance heist: Cybersecurity experts have long warned of the persistent and patient threat from North Korea's long-running hacks. The world's largest crypto exchange was still caught off-guard. Read More

 

Last but Not Least

Google will let schools disable its AI tools, but not without sacrificing Search

Google will let schools disable its AI tools, but not without sacrificing Search: Schools choosing to restrict AI altogether will no longer be able to access Google Search, as AI features are now integrated into the search engine. Read More

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