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Why this CEO thinks video games make better training data than the internet

Video‑game worlds offer rich, embodied experiences that teach AI how objects move, collide, and interact over time—something text alone can’t capture. By training on these dynamic environments, models can learn physics, causality, and sequential decision‑making in a way that mirrors real‑world perception. This makes gaming data a promising missing piece for advancing toward true artificial general intelligence.

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Hacked, leaked, and held for ransom: The worst breaches of 2026 so far

The three cyber‑attacks that have defined 2026 so far expose just how vulnerable everything from crypto exchanges to essential public utilities and even federal surveillance platforms truly are. From the massive DOGE user‑data leak to the crippling sabotage of energy and water controls, and the FBI’s own surveillance system being breached, these incidents highlight a startling cross‑sector risk that threatens both privacy and critical services worldwide.

Software & Apps

Starz Promo Codes: $5 Off for July 2026

Starz is offering a $5 discount on both new and renewing subscriptions throughout July 2026, making its award‑winning lineup even more affordable. Use the Wired guide to locate the active promo code and apply it at checkout to lock in the savings.

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The ‘first’ AI-run ransomware attack still needed a human

The investigation confirms that, for the first time, an AI‑driven agent was responsible for the actual deployment and encryption phases of a ransomware strike, but a human operator still chose the victim, set up the C2 infrastructure, and supplied the stolen credentials. This hybrid approach shows that AI can lower the technical barrier for attackers while human decision‑making remains indispensable.

Startups & Business

Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales

Microsoft ha reducido su plantilla en aproximadamente 4.800 puestos, lo que equivale al 2,1 % de su fuerza laboral global, enfocándose principalmente en la división Xbox y en el equipo de ventas comerciales. Este recorte podría ralentizar el ritmo de actualizaciones de hardware y servicios de gaming, al tiempo que modifica la forma en que la empresa gestiona sus relaciones con grandes cuentas empresariales.