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Hackers deface school login pages after claiming another Instructure hack: The cybercrime group ShinyHunters claimed to have hacked Instructure again, defacing the login pages of several Instructure customer schools with an extortion message. Read More

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Airbnb says AI now writes 60% of its new code: Airbnb also said its customer support AI bot now handles 40% of issues without escalating to a human agent. Read More

Lime, the Uber-backed micromobility company, files for IPO: After years of hints and preparation, Lime plans to enter the public markets. Read More

The biggest U.S. power grid is under strain from AI — and no one is happy: PJM Interconnection — which oversees the grid for some of the densest data center developments on Earth — wants to overhaul itself. Not everyone thinks it's up to the task. Read More

Disney looking to make a unified 'super app,' report says: Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro, who took over for Bob Iger earlier this year, has emphasized his intent to streamline the Disney experience. Read More

OpenAI launches new voice intelligence features in its API: The new features could be handy for customer service systems, but OpenAI says they have applications that work across a variety of other fields, including education and creator platforms. Read More

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Last but Not Least

Ramp in talks to hit $40B+ valuation, 6 months after reaching $32B: The company is reportedly in talks to raise another $750 million at a pre-money valuation of more than $40 billion. It last raised in November at $32 billion. Read More