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Russia Is Reviving a 1964 US Nuclear-Powered Missile Idea, Despite the Radiation Risk

Key Takeaways Russia revived Burevestnik after Project Pluto was shelved by the US in 1964. Rosatom’s 2019 White Sea blast raised fears over radioactive exhaust and testing risks. MIT says Burevestnik’s 9.5-meter design could shape future drones or space systems. In 1964, the United States built and then shelved a nuclear-powered cruise missile concept because…

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Web3 Builders Gathered in Manila for Blockchain Impact 2026

The Blockchain Impact 2026 summit concluded its Manila edition over the weekend at the BGC Arts Center, drawing 500 registered builders, investors, and founders. The single-day event followed a prior iteration in Bangkok that recorded over 5,000 delegates. The Manila conference utilized an application-only attendance format to focus on decentralized infrastructure, venture capital, and real-world…

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Meta Contractors Posed as Teens to Prompt Rival Chatbots About Suicide, Sex, and Drugs

Hundreds of contractors working on a project for Meta were instructed to pose as minors online and probe how competitor chatbots responded to prompts involving suicide, sex, eating disorders, and other high-risk subjects, according to internal documents and five people familiar with the project. The effort, which was managed by Meta contractor Covalen, was active…

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Chamath Palihapitiya raises $135M Series A for his AI coding startup, takes CEO role

Chamath Palihapitiya, best known for his venture capital firm Social Capital and the All-In podcast, announced Monday that the AI coding startup he founded raised a sizable Series A. The company, 8090 Labs, closed a $135 million round led by Salesforce Ventures with participation from Jeffrey Katzenberg’s WndrCo; David Sacks’ Craft Ventures; fellow All-In hosts…

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