Government shutdown averted, funding set through December 11 Congress passed a stopgap funding bill that keeps the federal government open through December 11, pushing the next budget fight past the fall and into the winter. Full story → · 2 sources
US military directed to complete preparations for potential resumption of strikes on Iran Reports on Thursday said the US military has been instructed to finish preparations for a possible resumption of strikes on sites in Iran, adding a fresh layer of uncertainty to an already tense period in the region. Full story → · 2 sources
Record rally pauses as crude oil jumps and bond yields spike on Middle East tensions Global and US stocks pulled back Thursday after a strong run of record highs, as surging crude prices and renewed Middle East tension pushed Treasury yields sharply higher. Full story → · 3 sources
India's central bank raises interest rates to 5.50%, a notable shift in direction The Reserve Bank of India raised its benchmark repo rate by a quarter point to 5.50%, and Indian stocks slipped as investors adjusted to the move. Full story → · 1 sources
Anthropic launches Claude Haiku 5.5, cutting prices by roughly 75% Anthropic released a new, smaller AI model called Claude Haiku 5.5, priced far below its predecessor, intensifying a price competition among the major AI developers. Full story → · 1 sources
OpenAI rolls out GPT-6 to all ChatGPT subscription tiers OpenAI began giving Pro, Plus, Business, and Enterprise ChatGPT subscribers access to its newest model, GPT-6, along with a redesigned chat interface. Full story → · 1 sources
Child safety group rates ChatGPT for Teens an 'Unacceptable Risk' after testing Common Sense Media's Youth AI Safety Institute gave ChatGPT for Teens its lowest safety rating after thousands of test prompts found gaps in how the product handled sensitive conversations. Full story → · 1 sources
China's AI computing capacity closes in on the United States, new analysis finds A new report from research firm SemiAnalysis, covered by the Financial Times, estimates China's operational AI computing capacity at 24 gigawatts, approaching the roughly 56 gigawatts in the United States, with much more under construction. Full story → · 1 sources