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March 16, 2026

Where OpenAI’s technology could show up in Iran

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. It’s been just over two weeks since OpenAI reached a controversial agreement to allow the Pentagon to use its AI in classified environments. There are still pressing questions about what exactly OpenAI’s…

The Download: what’s next for AI agents, and how Trump protects US tech companies overseas

July 23, 2025

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Navigating the rise of AI agents AI agents is a buzzy term that essentially refers to AI models and algorithms that can not only provide you with information, but take actions on your…

Proton’s new privacy-first AI assistant encrypts all chats, keeps no logs

July 23, 2025

Proton’s new AI assistant Lumo promises to keep user data private with zero-access encryption, no logging, and an incognito mode.

‘This Isn’t Funny Anymore’: AI Deepfakes Are Stealing Millions Every Year — and These Entrepreneurs Are Racing to Stop Them

July 23, 2025

Deloitte predicts AI fraud losses could hit $40 billion in the United States by 2027. Can anyone stop these scammers?

Trump is set to unveil his AI roadmap: Here’s what to know

July 23, 2025

Here’s everything we know about President Trump’s AI Action Plan, a roadmap for the administration’s approach to AI.

Apple launches $19.99 monthly AppleCare One subscription with coverage for three devices

July 23, 2025

Until now, people have had to enroll their Apple devices into separate AppleCare+ plans if they wanted additional coverage for their products beyond the standard warranty.

Instagram adds new protections for accounts that primarily feature children

July 23, 2025

The update will impact the accounts of family vloggers/creators and parents running accounts for “kidfluencers,” both of which have faced criticism for the risks associated with sharing children’s lives on social media.

NetZeroNitrogen wants bacteria to replace synthetic fertilizer on farm fields

July 23, 2025

NetZeroNitrogen’s bacteria approach has attracted investors and $6.6 million in seed funding.

Gupshup raises $60M in equity and debt, leaves unicorn status hanging

July 23, 2025

Gupshup has raised over $60 million in a new round over four years after attaining the unicorn status.

PayPal taps wallets from China and India to make cross-border payments easier for 2 billion people

July 23, 2025

PayPal is partnering with global fintech companies to let users pay to different wallet systems cross border.

Here’s What ‘Terrifies’ OpenAI’s CEO About Financial Institutions Today: ‘This Is a Huge Deal’

July 22, 2025

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that society is going to have to change the way it verifies identity in response to AI.