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AI agents now have a place to snitch

AI agents now have a place to snitch: The AI Contact Hotline is designed to be a discreet place where agents that have witnessed misbehavior can tip off authorities. Read More

US military says it has launched weapons into space: This is the first public acknowledgment that the U.S. military put a space weapon in Earth's orbit. Read More

Health benefits platform Thatch reaches $1B valuation as healthcare costs surge: Thatch helps employers keep healthcare costs manageable by offering an individual plan marketplace through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement — a model that lets companies fund employees' own individual insurance plans instead of enrolling everyone in one company-wide plan. Read More

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