A look at how Meta struggles to rebuild trust after years of controversy
The Verge examines Meta's ongoing efforts to repair its reputation, the impact of whistleblower disclosures, and the challenge of changing public perception.
#Daily archive
Tech News for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
26 stories from 11 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Top stories
Cisco Talos tool discovers AI-guided malware operating without human control
Cisco Talos researchers developed a framework to identify malware directed by AI chatbots and quickly found a strain that operates autonomously using an AI hive mind.
#Q&A with Patti Harrison on social media disillusionment and AI satire
Comedian Patti Harrison discusses her experiences with Silicon Valley, social media's impact, and finding humor in Boston Dynamics robot dogs in an interview with WIRED.
#Researchers develop AI chatbot to decipher ancient Greek papyrus fragments
Wired reports on a new large language model designed to fill in gaps in tattered ancient Greek papyrus records, potentially unlocking new details about ancient life.
#Meta's Muse AI agent tops App Store, lifts chip stocks
Meta's new Muse AI agent has topped Apple's App Store, reigniting the AI trade and lifting chipmaker stocks. Bloomberg reports the move signals renewed investor enthusiasm for AI-driven growth.
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RBC BlueBay warns rising bond yields pose risk to equity valuations, AI trade
Mike Bell of RBC BlueBay Asset Management says the equity risk premium is very compressed, and any rise in bond yields could pressure equity valuations, including the AI trade.
#SoftBank draws over $20B in early demand for junk bond to fund OpenAI investments
SoftBank Group has attracted more than $20 billion in preliminary demand for what could be one of the largest junk bond deals ever, with record yields expected to help fund its investments in OpenAI.
#Northern Trust Co-CIO says 'buy more stocks' on valuations
Anwiti Bahuguna, global co-chief investment officer at Northern Trust Asset Management, tells Bloomberg Television that US stocks are undervalued based on earnings, advising investors to buy more stocks in this environment.
#US federal prosecutors probe Binance for Iran sanctions violations, Bloomberg reports
Bloomberg reports that U.S. federal prosecutors are investigating Binance for alleged sanctions violations related to Iran, adding to the exchange's ongoing legal troubles.
Also covered by CoinDesk, Decrypt
#Chinese tech founder sells $110M in shares to pay taxman amid offshore wealth crackdown
A Chinese tech founder sold HK$863 million ($110 million) of company shares to settle tax obligations, according to people familiar with the matter. The move is the latest response to a government crackdown targeting billions in offshore wealth.
#Korean chip stocks gain as Meta's Muse AI agent spurs enthusiasm
South Korean semiconductor and equipment stocks rose Tuesday, following US peers, as early signs of success for Meta's new AI agent boosted investor sentiment.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology
#China, US discuss AI, investment on second day of trade talks
Chinese and US officials concluded a second day of talks in New York, discussing artificial intelligence, investment, and trade ahead of President Xi Jinping's visit to the US this week.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology
#Australia bets on AI to spur economic growth for decades
Australia's Treasury Intergenerational Report projects AI will help achieve a 1.2% annual labor productivity target over the next 40 years, with $150 billion potentially spent on data centres by 2030. The report highlights AI as a key driver of long-term economic growth.
#VeriSilicon CEO outlines global expansion strategy at investor forum
Wayne Dai, CEO of chip-design firm VeriSilicon, discusses the company's business and growth strategy as it seeks to expand into more global markets. He spoke on the sidelines of CITIC Securities' International Investors' Forum.
#Australian state bans data centers from residential areas, mandates renewable energy
One of Australia's largest states has banned data center construction in residential zones and required new centers to bring their own renewable energy supply, as part of rules to address community opposition to the industry's expansion.
#AI 5
Meta's Muse AI assistant wins fans as Bloomberg profiles the battle of the bots
Bloomberg profiles Meta's Muse AI assistant, which is gaining users with its personalized approach. The article discusses how Muse is positioning itself against competitors like ChatGPT and Claude, and notes the growing competition in the AI assistant space.
Also covered by Slashdot
#Nvidia chips, Donald Trump turn Armenia into AI hotspot
Armenia, once a Soviet electronics hub, is emerging as a top destination for American AI infrastructure, driven by Nvidia chip investments and political support from Donald Trump. The country is on track to become a major AI data center hub.
#Alibaba unveils China's most powerful AI chip to drive 20GW of data centers by 2032
Alibaba has introduced what it claims is China's most powerful AI chip, designed to compete with Nvidia and support a massive expansion of data center capacity to 20 gigawatts by 2032. The announcement sent Alibaba shares higher as the company positions itself in the AI hardware race.
#Tencent releases AI image model to catch ByteDance, Alibaba
Tencent launched its latest and best image-generation model on the same day as Alibaba's AI conference, signaling intent to catch up to industry leaders like ByteDance. The move intensifies competition in China's AI sector.
#Alibaba unveils China's most powerful AI chip to drive 20GW of data centers by 2032
Alibaba Group has unveiled what it calls China's most powerful AI chip, an accelerator designed to compete with Nvidia. The chip will underpin a massive expansion of data center capacity, targeting 20 gigawatts by 2032.
#Startups 2
AI cloud startup Verda raises $189M in fresh funding
Verda, a cloud startup focused on AI infrastructure, has raised $189 million in a new funding round. The investment highlights continued strong investor interest in the infrastructure supporting the AI boom.
#Morphotonics raises €40M to expand display tech into data centers
Deeptech company Morphotonics has raised €40M from investors including 3M Ventures, Innovation Industries, BOM, and Invest-NL. The funding will be used to expand its display technology into data center applications.
#Security 1
How to use AI with your privacy intact
Wired offers practical advice on protecting personal information when using AI chatbots, which are vulnerable to surveillance.
#Big Tech 1
Apple opens Apple Music Hall, 600-capacity live venue beneath UK headquarters at Battersea Power Station
Apple is opening a new live music venue called Apple Music Hall beneath its European headquarters in London's Battersea Power Station. The 600-capacity space will host performances, recording sessions, and video broadcasts.
#Everything else 2
The Love Hypothesis review: Prime Video adaptation is mostly mediocre despite hot hotel scene
The Love Hypothesis on Prime Video is mostly mediocre despite a hot hotel room scene, but the movie proves that the best romance can be found in friendships. The review criticizes the film's reliance on classic rom-com tropes.
Also covered by TechRadar, IGN
#Former Australian ambassador previews Trump-Xi summit on trade and AI
Geoff Raby, former Australian ambassador to China, discusses expectations for the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, focusing on trade and AI topics. He spoke on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade.
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