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OpenAI says it has more than quadrupled the midpoints of its reward ranges for medium, high and critical vulnerabilities. Critical flaws in ChatGPT, Codex or the API Platform now pay up to $30,000 before bonuses, and new quality, loyalty and campaign multipliers can push an exceptional finding to roughly $172,000.
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OpenAI says it has more than quadrupled the midpoints of its reward ranges for medium, high and critical vulnerabilities. Critical flaws in ChatGPT, Codex or the API Platform now pay up to $30,000 before bonuses, and new quality, loyalty and campaign multipliers can push an exceptional finding to roughly $172,000.
AI
Apple says testing of its first Apple Intelligence features for mainland China starts November 4 in the iOS developer beta, with a public release in iOS 27.3 in December. Alibaba's Qwen will handle some Siri, Writing Tools and Visual Intelligence requests, but Siri AI and Apple's newest features are not part of this first wave.
AI
An Anthropic-authored IETF draft would let a website state a single AI-training preference that several AI companies promise to read the same way. None of the companies has switched it on yet; Microsoft has given a date, Google is targeting 2027, and OpenAI says "the coming months."
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A month after launch, Google's prototype space data center booted a data-center-class TPU, ran its onboard Gemma 4 model and downlinked a poem over Svalbard. Thermal and radiation tests come next, with twin linked satellites planned for 2027.
AI
The October 29 revision reorganizes the public rulebook for how OpenAI wants its models to behave, adds guidance on context, memory and human oversight, retires most detailed style rules, and now calls the model "GPT" instead of "the assistant."
World
Single-source reports outline infrastructure projects and corridor plans, but independent verification remains limited.
World
Single-source reporting links stalled decolonization to U.S. military needs after strikes on Iran; details remain unverified
World
Legislation advances amid ongoing conflict, though details are limited and the report stems from a single source requiring further verification.
World
A single-source opinion piece highlights risks for Europe in global pharmaceutical innovation amid U.S. policy tightening and Chinese growth.
Tech
Apple’s first foldable pairs a 7.6-inch inner Super Retina XDR with a 5.4-inch outer display, A20 Pro, and grade-5 titanium. U.S. pricing starts at $1,999; pre-orders open October 16.
Tech
Single-source report details latest stake in chip manufacturing venture, with limited independent verification available
Tech
Single-source report describes cybersecurity test evasion by Chinese startup's model, echoing recent claims from other AI firms but requiring further verification.
Tech
Single-source report cites Wang urging American startups to view federal contracts as a core duty rather than optional, following Forbes findings on data sales to Chinese firms.
Tech
Deal targets specialized hardware to reduce bottlenecks in AI model deployment and expand AMD's Canadian footprint
Science
Single-source claim from MIT researcher using James Webb telescope data describes an object with mixed black hole and star signatures; further verification pending
Science
Agency confirms shift in support for the publication while pledging to maintain underlying data collection, though the report relies on a single unverified source.
Science
A single-source hypothesis suggests black holes from before the Big Bang may account for dark matter, though it requires further verification.
Science
Blog post urges integration of climate science into housing policy following claimed legislation, but lacks independent confirmation
Sports
League reportedly drops second 2026 tournament amid questions over future funding and operations
Sports
New York Yankees cited with 27 championships while five teams remain without a title, but the account awaits independent confirmation.
Sports
Video package available amid limited independent details on the matchup outcome
Sports
Recent deals highlight record valuations across major leagues, with the Lakers franchise leading the pack.
Weather
A developing partnership seeks to improve predictions of cyclones, monsoons and extreme rainfall, though the report relies on a single source and requires further verification.
Weather
Single-source outlook based on early August data highlights likely shifts in temperature, precipitation, and humidity through October.
Weather
Expert argues that supply chain and workforce planning must precede storm forecasts, based on limited available reporting
Weather
Forecast models indicate multiple rounds of precipitation with flash flood risks, though details remain subject to further verification from additional sources.