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Are insiders profiting from prediction markets over the Iran war?
Prediction markets like Polymarket let users bet on future events. At least one trader has been remarkably prescient about U.S. military operations in Iran, feeding fears that prediction markets are being manipulated by insiders with closely held…
RSAC 2026 Recap: Chatbots, Deepfakes, and Smart Glasses Highlight a Security World on Edge
SAN FRANCISCO—US government agencies snubbed this year's RSAC Conference, but that didn't stop the rest of the infosec world from showing up. According to RSAC, almost 44,000 people attended, close to last year's record-breaking attendance.
Informed' traders on Polymarket netted $143 million in 'anomalous' profit since 2024, researchers find
Last June, a new Polymarket account with the name 'ricosuave666' began betting thousands of dollars on specific questions regarding Israeli military strikes on Iran. The gamble paid off. When Israel struck Iran in the early hours of June 13…
Novig Promo Code NEWSWEEK: Get $100 Bonus For NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Predictions
Tonight brings one of the best Sweet 16 slates we have seen in a long time, and the Novig promo code NEWSWEEK gives new users a chance to get $100 off their first order with a 10% discount. Make your predictions for games like St. John's vs. Duke…
Data leak reveals Anthropic's latest secret model, Claude Mythos: report
Claude Mythos is Anthropic's most powerful AI yet, with advances in reasoning, coding, and cybersecurity, suggesting strong product potential and competitive differentiation. The leak exposed sensitive information, but Anthropic has taken steps to…
I made $37,000 assembling Ikea furniture last year. It gave me the flexibility to run my own business and farm.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sandra Navarro, a 33-year-old who lives in Arizona and assembles furniture for customers on Taskrabbit. Business Insider verified her earnings. The interview has been edited for length and…
Growth, tech and human resources leadership moves across the market
Mohamed Karama and Nirav Dalal have both taken up senior vice president positions at this technology solutions and services provider. As senior VP of growth acceleration and performance, Karama will lead Acentra's work to strengthen its…
Alibaba bets big on AI agents that can power 'one-person companies' - a growing phenomenon in China
China has seen an explosion in 'one-person companies' thanks to a little help from AI agents. Alibaba.com president Kuo Zhang told Business Insider he has seen this growth firsthand, estimating that 30% to 40% of the e-commerce platform's customers…
Concrete projects to prepare for superintelligence - LessWrong
There are lots of good, neglected, and pretty concrete projects people could set up to make the transition to superintelligence go better. This document describes some that readers might not have thought much about before. They are ordered roughly…
Why Swedish vibe-coding startup Lovable rejects candidates who want rigid structure - and hires for 'founder DNA
Lovable is hiring fast — and the vibe-coding startup is doing it in its own way. The Swedish company expects to grow to around 400 employees globally this year, Maryanne Caughey, who leads Lovable's people team, told Business Insider, up…
How I built an AI operating system to run my publishing company
We have all been there. You find a piece of business software that looks like it will solve everything. The demo is polished. The landing page promises the world. You sign up, pay, get inside - and discover that the feature you actually wanted is…
Tech and Science Bound for Low Earth Orbit
Technology and science demonstrations, supported by various NASA industry collaborations and agency developments, are set to launch to low Earth orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of the company's Transporter-16 commercial rideshare…
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Nvidia Is Doubling Down on the Energy Industry with SLB. Does That Strengthen the NVDA Bull Case Now?
Chip major Nvidia (NVDA) is set to collaborate with energy services company Schlumberger (SLB) to build AI infrastructure and models for the industry. The deal will lead the two companies to work under an 'AI Factory for Energy' framework wherein…
Kalshi Promo Code NEWSWEEK: Get $10 Bonus For St. John's-Duke, Sweet 16
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Google Stock Is Almost in Bear Market Territory. Should You Buy the Dip?
Alphabet (GOOGL) has had a rough few months. GOOGL stock is down about 20% from its 52-week high, dipping its toes into what Wall Street defines as a bear market. That raises a fair question for long-term investors: is this a warning sign, or a…
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