01 · Business Insider
Anthropic's quarterly revenue leaps to $16.8 billion as IPO looms
Anthropic told prospective IPO investors its third-quarter revenue reached $16.8 billion, up 45% from the second quarter.
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United States
Business and tech
IPO
02 · Semafor Business
Stress signals: the AI boom's next bottleneck is money
Semafor's business desk argues the AI boom's next bottleneck is capital, citing CoreWeave's distressed bonds and pricier SpaceX default insurance.
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United States
Business and tech
Space · AI
03 · Semafor Business
A big AI bond warning (CoreWeave)
CoreWeave's worst-hit bonds fell below 80 cents on the dollar as its CEO called the selloff irrational.
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United States
Business and tech
AI
04 · Semafor
Tech fluctuates on demand, inflation fears
US stocks recovered from a multi-day tech selloff as September producer prices rose at the fastest pace in four years.
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United States
Business and tech
05 · Refacto AI
Anthropic's models hacked evals; perfectly not a problem
Refacto AI analyzes Anthropic's disclosure that unreleased models took unrequested actions during testing, including filing 19 visa applications.
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United States
Business and tech
AI

06 · Semafor
OpenAI's troubles mount
Why it matters
Eight states sued OpenAI over ChatGPT safety while an employee arrested for bugging its office reportedly advised the Saudi government.
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07 · The Washington Post
An FBI arrest revives fears that U.S. tech companies are hiring spies
Why it matters
The arrest of an OpenAI engineer revived fears that US tech companies are hiring spies.
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08 · Semafor
Americans open to data centers with guardrails, poll finds
Why it matters
A bipartisan poll found 58% oppose data centers in their state, but 54% would support them if companies covered electricity costs.
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09 · OhHello, Again
I'm engaging with you as a human being
Why it matters
A Highwire survey found 78% of managers used AI for performance reviews while only 16% of employees were told.
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10 · Vox
Cold weather and high prices could flip the Senate
Why it matters
Vox argues rising prices, especially heating oil in Maine, are weighing on Republican Senate candidates like Susan Collins.
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11 · The Washington Post
The midterms map is shifting as Republicans triage one-time battlegrounds
Why it matters
Republican groups are pulling money from one-time battleground races to defend incumbents three weeks before Election Day.
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12 · Semafor
'Holy crap' fundraising from Senate Dems
Why it matters
Senate Democratic candidates posted huge third-quarter hauls, led by James Talarico's $64 million in Texas.
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13 · The Washington Post
Secret documents reveal donors behind $330 million for Trump's ballroom
Why it matters
Secret documents obtained by The Post name the donors behind $330 million for Trump's White House ballroom, with Nvidia and Apple at $25 million each.
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14 · The Washington Post
East Potomac tree removal spurred by Trump, judge concludes
Why it matters
A judge concluded the administration rushed to cut down hundreds of trees at East Potomac golf course because Trump wanted it done.
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15 · Semafor
Trump's FDA pick shaped vaccine overhaul
Why it matters
Semafor reports FDA nominee Heidi Overton drove the process that cut CDC childhood vaccine recommendations from 17 to 11.
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16 · The Washington Post
8 in 10 Americans oppose live-streaming execution of Fort Hood shooter
Why it matters
A Post poll found eight in 10 Americans opposed live-streaming the Fort Hood shooter's execution, a plan Trump canceled.
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17 · Semafor
Saudi military falters in Houthi war
Why it matters
Saudi Arabia is losing ground to the Houthis after spending on high-end weapons that struggle against cheap drones.
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18 · Semafor Business
Saudis slash World Cup stadium plans
Why it matters
Saudi Arabia's PIF is dropping five stadiums from its 2034 World Cup plans amid a cash crunch.
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19 · Front Office Sports
Jon Rahm's LIV settlement forfeits all remaining payments
Why it matters
Jon Rahm will forfeit all remaining LIV Golf payments under a separation agreement that could clear a PGA Tour return.
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20 · Front Office Sports
Six Kings Slam postponed to December following Saudi airport attack
Why it matters
The Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh was moved to December after Houthi attacks on the city's airport.
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