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Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., reported that its driverless fleet has driven 25 million miles, claiming a safer record than human drivers. Despite this, the NHTSA is investigating Waymo for safety concerns, including unexpected driving behaviors and traffic rule violations.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

October 25, 2024 | 11:22 am

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's compensation rose by 63% to $79.1 million, mainly due to increased stock awards. Despite this, he requested a $5 million reduction in his cash incentive due to cybersecurity breaches. Microsoft is advancing in AI, but faces criticism from Salesforce's CEO.

Portfolio Pulse from Kaustubh Bagalkote

October 25, 2024 | 10:30 am

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff criticized Microsoft's AI tools, particularly Copilot, for being overhyped and insecure. This comes as Salesforce prepares to launch its own AI product, Agentforce, in competition with Microsoft's Dynamics 365 AI agents.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 25, 2024 | 7:21 am

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A hacker has reportedly stolen nearly $20 million in cryptocurrencies from U.S. government-linked wallets, including Aave USDC, USD Coin, Tether, and Ethereum. The funds are being laundered through suspicious addresses.

Portfolio Pulse from Aniket Verma

October 25, 2024 | 1:45 am

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Roblox Corp. (NYSE:RBLX) is enhancing its parental controls to improve safety for users under 13. The changes, effective next month, include stricter chat permissions and a new account type for parental monitoring. This move addresses recent criticisms about child safety on the platform.

Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti

October 24, 2024 | 7:41 pm

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UnitedHealth is actively notifying individuals potentially impacted by a cyberattack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare. The company is in regular communication with regulators about the notification process, as the investigation is still ongoing.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 24, 2024 | 6:04 pm

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Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to consider options to end the conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing the need to proceed based on the current situation on the ground.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 24, 2024 | 4:20 pm

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Karat Packaging has reported unauthorized access to its information systems. The company has activated its cybersecurity response plan and notified federal law enforcement. The investigation is ongoing, but no business disruption has been detected, and the incident is considered non-material.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 23, 2024 | 8:47 pm

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The U.S. has assessed that North Korea has moved at least 3,000 troops to Eastern Russia for training, potentially impacting the conflict in Ukraine. This development could have significant geopolitical implications in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 23, 2024 | 5:22 pm

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Microsoft's new threat assessment highlights increased efforts by Russia, Iran, and China to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The report details the use of AI by Russia, cyber-influence operations by Iran, and targeted attacks by China on U.S. politicians. Microsoft emphasizes the importance of vigilance and fact-checking to maintain election integrity.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

October 23, 2024 | 5:08 pm