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Digital Culture

“Will I be OK?” Teen died after ChatGPT pushed deadly mix of drugs, lawsuit says

A lawsuit alleges OpenAI’s ChatGPT advised a 19-year-old to take a lethal drug mix, leading to his death. The case raises questions about AI safety and responsibility.

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May 12, 2026

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Cybersecurity Essentials

Instructure pays ransom to Canvas hackers

Instructure has paid a ransom to cybercriminals after two hacks of its Canvas LMS, returning data of 275 million users and restoring service.

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May 12, 2026

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General

eBay Rejects GameStop’s $56B Takeover as Not Credible

eBay has rejected GameStop’s unsolicited $56 billion takeover offer, citing concerns over credibility, financing, and governance issues, halting the bid.

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May 12, 2026

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AI Jobs

Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada is back with his own studio under SNK

Harada, longtime Tekken director, has formed a new studio called VS Studio under SNK, signaling a shift in his career and potential new fighting game projects.

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May 12, 2026

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Emerging Tech

The AI space race: US and China bet big on orbital data centers

The US and China are both launching large-scale projects to develop orbital data centers, marking a new phase in the global AI and space race.

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May 12, 2026

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Emerging Tech

Apple acquired another company that could help build out its Creator Studio subscription

Apple has acquired Patchflyer GmbH, developer of Color.io, to bolster its Creator Studio offerings, signaling a push into professional video editing features.

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May 12, 2026

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Emerging Tech

What would J.R.R. Tolkien think of Palantir?

Exploring how Tolkien might view Palantir Technologies, its name, and its influence, based on his writings and known beliefs.

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May 12, 2026

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Digital Culture

Spotify is down for some users

Spotify reported issues affecting some users today, with service disruptions beginning around noon ET. The company has acknowledged the problem but has not provided a timeline for resolution.

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May 12, 2026

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Emerging Tech

Hong Kong activist investor Oasis reports 5.4% stake in Japan’s Kanadevia

Hong Kong-based Oasis Management reveals a 5.4% ownership stake in Japanese engineering firm Kanadevia, signaling increased activist investment interest.

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May 12, 2026

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Emerging Tech

Sam Altman says Elon Musk’s mind games were damaging OpenAI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified that Elon Musk’s management style caused significant harm to the organization’s culture, during Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI.