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When Anthropic unveiled its new Mythos model in April, it also delivered a stern warning to anyone developing software. The model was so powerful at sniffing out software vulnerabilities, the lab claimed, that it had discovered thousands of high-severity bugs that would need to be fixed before it could be made public. Now, security researchers for Mozilla’s Firefox browser are providing a closer look at what that process has looked like in practice, and what Mythos’ powers mean for software security at large. In a post published on Thursday, Mozilla said Mythos has unearthed a wealth of high-severity bugs, including…

Startup Battlefield 200 applications are open, but only for three more weeks. Apply by May 27 for your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, $100K equity-free, and more opportunities for major scaling impact. Pre-Series A founders — and anyone who knows a startup worth backing — this is your reminder: the deadline is approaching fast, and the strongest contenders are already entering the arena. If your startup has been nominated, don’t wait. Complete your application now before the window closes. Know a startup that deserves to step into the spotlight? Nominate them now to give them time to complete the application by the deadline. Image Credits:TechCrunch / Global visibility that’ll launch…

Key Aspects: Carnival informed cruise guests that they would need to enroll in the new Rewards Program in order to maintain their current VIFP status. This action has reignited the controversy behind the new program. Largely because of the negative response, the program’s launch was delayed to September 1, 2026. It’s no secret that Carnival’s new Rewards Program has been met with a sea of controversy, particularly over the removal of the automatic lifetime loyalty status. After being told that guests’ existing VIFP statuses would automatically be carried over to the new program, Carnival informed cruisers that they would now…

Location : The A14 westbound between junctions J44 Bury St Edmunds East and J43 Bury St Edmunds Central. Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 7 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 7 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. Source link

South Korea’s Finance Ministry has confirmed that a long-delayed tax on crypto gains will take effect as scheduled in January 2027.Moon Kyung-ho, director of the ministry’s income tax division, announced at an emergency parliamentary forum on virtual asset taxation held at the National Assembly Members’ Office Building in Seoul on Thursday, according to South Korea news outlet Edaily. The forum was hosted by Representative Park Soo-young of the People Power Party and the Korea Tax Policy Association.“We will proceed with virtual asset taxation as scheduled in January next year,” Moon said in what appears to be the first public confirmation…

The first of five heritage street lighting columns has been reinstalled on Brighton’s promenade, returning to its original position near the Palace Pier. Councillor Birgit Miller, cabinet member for culture, heritage and tourism at Brighton and Hove City Council, said: “It’s great to see this iconic lighting back in all its glory – the column feels brand new and the brackets and lanterns look absolutely stunning. “The craftsmanship and expertise should be applauded.” The Grade II-listed columns, complete with newly cast brackets and lanterns, are part of a pilot restoration scheme. A second column was reinstalled further along Madeira Drive,…

Google just made it official. Reddit posts and forum threads can now appear in AI search results under a label that says ‘Expert Advice’ – and that changes something important for every founder currently investing in content. According to The Verge, Google has updated its AI Mode and AI Overviews to include a new module that surfaces content from Reddit threads, social media posts, niche forums and independent blogs, labelled in search results as “Expert Advice” or “Community Perspectives” depending on the query. The update includes the creator’s name, handle or community name alongside each snippet so users can assess…

Two days. That’s all that’s left to lock in your place — with your partner, co-founder, or colleague — at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Right now, you can buy one pass and get 50% off a second of the same ticket type, but that offer ends May 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT. After that, prices go up, and the opportunity to show up with more perspective, more context, and more clarity disappears with it. At this stage, the advantage comes down to how quickly you leave with a clear sense of what to do next, which is why securing your pass now and deciding who to bring with you matters more than waiting. Image Credits:Slava…

A team of Cornell University students are turning heads within industry and the federal government with the results of their research into creating a national air transportation management system in which thousands of drones could safely operate together. NASA is sponsoring their work through the University Student Research Challenge (USRC), which provides grants to college students interested in helping the agency realize its aeronautical research goals. “Looking at new traffic management systems for drones is not new,” said Mehrnaz Sabet, a doctoral student in the field of information science who serves as principal investigator on the grant and leads the…

Spotify said on Thursday that its interactive AI DJ feature now supports four additional languages: French, German, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese. Until now, the feature, which you can interact with to request songs and get AI-powered spoken commentary, was only available in English and Spanish. The company said the AI DJs have different names and personalities to suit their respective languages: Maia, Ben, Alex, and Dani. Besides expanding support for new languages, the company is bringing the feature to Austria, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, South Korea and Switzerland. The AI DJ is now available in more than 75 countries.…