Anthropic to ban abusive behavior toward Claude
On October 8, Anthropic updated the usage policy for its Claude AI models. Starting November 12, it will ban systematic, purposeless abusive or cruel behavior toward the models.
AI Boom Drives Chipmakers to Expand in Asia-Pacific
A little over a third (35%) of semiconductor industry representatives surveyed by FedEx indicated that their companies plan to expand production into additional markets in the Asia-Pacific region within the next three years. Another 25% of respondents expect to increase or diversify their procurement in this and other regions, according to the study.
79thVault Loses $12.5 Million in Attack Exploiting Privileged Function
The DeFi project 79thVault on the BNB Chain lost approximately $12.5 million following a series of suspicious transactions involving the 79AU token. Experts from GoPlus Security have not ruled out the possibility of a key compromise or insider involvement.
Starknet Considers Transition to L1 Due to Quantum Threat
The Starknet team is seriously considering transforming the network from a Layer 2 solution for Ethereum into an independent L1 blockchain. This was stated by Eli Ben-Sasson, CEO of the developer company StarkWare.
Samsung’s Quarterly Profit Surges to $80 Billion Amid AI Boom
Samsung Electronics forecasts an operating profit of 107.4 trillion won ($80.17 billion) for the third quarter, marking a 783% increase from the previous year and slightly exceeding analysts’ expectations, according to Reuters.
CryptoQuant: Bitcoin demand turns positive despite correction
Aggregate demand for bitcoin turned positive above 14,000 BTC even as the price fell, CryptoQuant’s Darkfost said.
Finland Halts Google Data Center Projects After 500 Hectares of Forest Cleared
The Finnish Licensing and Supervision Agency (LVV) has ordered Google’s subsidiary to halt construction of data centers in Muhos and Kajaani until an environmental impact assessment is completed. This was reported by The Guardian citing a press release from the agency.
U.S. Agencies Unprepared for Quantum Threats, Audit Finds
None of the 24 largest federal agencies in the United States have fully implemented three key measures to prepare for the transition to post-quantum cryptography, according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
First U.S. Sentence for AI-Generated Music Fraud Issued
On October 6, a Manhattan federal court sentenced 54-year-old Michael Smith from North Carolina to 18 months in prison for illegally inflating streams of AI-generated music. In March, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
UK to Launch Quantum-Resistant Infrastructure for Banks
Zumo and Quantum Chain project will develop quantum-resistant financial infrastructure in the UK.