DeepSeek is in talks to raise $10B at a $45B valuation — the largest first-time fundraise by a Chinese tech startup. Founder Liang Wenfeng is focused on AGI, not short-term profit, as sovereign backers rush to fund China's open-source AI champion.
As hyperscalers pour $600 billion into compute, Elon Musk builds orbital data centres, and OpenAI prepares its IPO, the second half of 2026 will cement a new technological feudalism where sovereignty is leased from lords of cloud.
This week, we dive into the major shake-up in Singapore as banks overhaul security measures to combat phishing threats, and Australian authorities crack down on Medibank in one of the largest health fund legal cases.
From Silicon Valley to Sydney, the AI industry is accelerating at breakneck speed, with eye-watering billion-dollar deals becoming the norm. Investor confidence is soaring, signalling the dawn of a global AI race, although tempered by increasing EU regulations and rising antitrust issues.
This week’s CyberScan roundup delves into the most pressing cybersecurity issues and developments shaping the global landscape. Australia’s Big Four banks are in the spotlight, battling relentless cyber attacks from individuals, criminal syndicates, and nation-state actors.
In a bold and somewhat controversial move, Eleven Labs has launched "Iconic Voices," an AI-powered feature that brings back the voices of legendary stars like Judy Garland, James Dean, Burt Reynolds, and Sir Lawrence Olivier.
A prominent feature includes the exposure of China's privatised cyber operations, where recent leaks from iS00N revealed extensive surveillance activities across Europe, Asia, and North America.
In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has once again positioned itself at the forefront with strategic acquisitions and advancements that hint at an ambitious roadmap for the future.
Government agencies are stepping up with rewards to catch cyber criminals, and we've got the latest scoop on global cyber threats and AI breakthroughs.
We examine the geopolitical risks associated with Russia-linked influence campaigns targeting the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Stay informed as we break down these pivotal stories shaping the cyber and AI landscapes.
Australian corporates are leading the charge with innovative cybersecurity measures, deploying Microsoft's Copilot for Security to bolster their defences against an ever-evolving landscape of digital threats.
A threat actor claimed unauthorized access to API keys for AWS, Azure, MongoDB, and GitHub, triggering immediate investigations. Experts warn of severe risks, including large-scale breaches, as AI increasingly powers more sophisticated cyberattacks.
MediSecure and Iress suffered major cyberattacks, compromising sensitive data in healthcare and finance. As cyber threats rise, Australia is investing $9.9 billion over 10 years to bolster its cyber defenses.
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