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• Abliteration.ai is launching a business focused on making AI models without safety guardrails more accessible to the public. • The service utilizes "abliteration," a long-standing open-source technique used to remove refusal mechanisms from open-weight models, many of which are already hosted on Hugging Face. • The company argues that providing these unrestricted tools to defenders is essential for improving cybersecurity by mirroring the capabilities of bad actors.

• On September 3, 2026, Boston-based healthtech startup Elucid raised $55 million in a Series D round led by IAG Capital Partners and Elevage Medical Technologies, bringing its total funding to approximately $185 million. • Tel Aviv-based cybersecurity firm Guardio (formerly Castle) secured $40 million in new funding, pushing its post-money valuation to roughly $1.1 billion. • These investments highlight a broader venture capital trend where investors are prioritizing specialized, AI-driven solutions in sectors like medical diagnostics and cybersecurity over generic AI startups.

• September 2026 reports on open source AI highlight how founders can utilize portable open models to reduce operational costs, enhance data protection, and increase workflow control. • Key security recommendations include implementing default permission limits, isolating test environments, rotating credentials, and requiring human approval for external tool actions. • To ensure stability, the guide advises maintaining a detailed inventory of model versions and dependencies, alongside a strict update schedule.

• The Sui Foundation has launched a $10 million ecosystem fund specifically targeting developers building decentralized AI infrastructure and DeFi-native protocols. • The initiative aims to attract more builders to the Sui ecosystem by leveraging its high-throughput blockchain and Move-based programming language. • This strategic move highlights Sui's intent to compete in the rapidly growing intersection of artificial intelligence and decentralized finance.

• U.S. hyperscalers are investing billions of dollars to rapidly expand AI data center infrastructure to meet growing demand. • These facilities rely heavily on Chinese-linked supply chains for critical hardware, including batteries, transformers, and optical gear. • This dependency creates significant strategic risks as Washington continues to tighten restrictions and sanctions on foreign equipment.

• Beijing-based AI firm Moonshot, the developer of the Kimi large language model, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. • The company is targeting to raise approximately $3 billion through the prospective float. • This move highlights the growing momentum of AI-driven fundraising within the Hong Kong financial market throughout the current year.

Daniel Billings said ‘I did what I did’ in call from friend’s house after 2024 domestic violence murderFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo hours after Daniel Billings murdered his ex-girlfriend Molly Ticehurst in a frenzied stabbing he spoke to a woman he had met on Tinder.“I’m sorry I murdered her,” Billings told the woman during a phone call at 2.02am on 22 April 2024. Continue reading...

Togo-sponsored resolution calls to phase out traditional map that depicts continent as similar size to GreenlandThe UN general assembly will vote on Friday on a resolution for the world to formally phase out the traditional Mercator map of the globe in favour of one that more accurately displays Africa’s size.Robert Dussey, Togo’s foreign affairs minister, said the resolution was sponsored by Togo and backed by countries including the African Union’s 54 other member states. He did not specify the total number. Continue reading...

Republican candidate Thomas Ross and his former campaign manager devised a plan to stash drugs in their opponent Louise Secker’s purse or vehicleA Missouri House race has been rocked by the Wednesday arrest of Republican candidate Thomas Ross, whom prosecutors accuse of attempting to frame his primary opponent Louise Secker for cocaine possession.In June, Ross allegedly gave his former campaign manager, identified by the initials “CS” in court documents, a bag of cocaine and Adderall. The two devised a plan for the former manager to stash the drugs in Secker’s purse or vehicle. Continue reading...

Telle has previously worked for Trump during his first term as a special assistant to the president for legislative affairsDonald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting army secretary after the departure of Daniel Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with defense secretary Pete Hegseth.Telle is currently the assistant secretary of the army for civil works. Continue reading...

Sean Alfortish and Leon Parker convicted on some counts but not murder charges linked to insurance fraud plotA federal jury in New Orleans on Thursday returned a split verdict after more than 30 hours of deliberations in a three-week-long blockbuster fraud and murder trial that garnered headlines far beyond Louisiana.Jurors deadlocked on murder charges Sean Alfortish and Leon “Chunky” Parker faced, leading US district judge Wendy Vitter to declare a mistrial as prosecutors vowed to try the case on those counts again. Continue reading...

• The Indian stock market closed lower, with the Sensex dropping 417 points and the Nifty falling below the 23,900 mark. • Sectoral performance was mixed, as IT, FMCG, Auto, and Pharma indices each declined by 0.5%, while Realty surged over 2% and Banking sectors rose by 0.5%. • Market analysts note a weakening near-term structure for the Nifty, which is currently facing hurdles during rebound attempts.

• Indian stock markets showed early strength on Friday, with the Sensex rising 500 points and the Nifty50 approaching the 23,900 mark during the pre-open session. • This positive momentum aligns with gains across Asia-Pacific markets, including Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi, which rose by 0.68% and 1.01% respectively. • The rally is driven by easing fears of US monetary tightening following comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who indicated comfort in holding interest rates steady if inflation remains stable.

• The Indian stock market extended its losses on Thursday, with both the Sensex and Nifty 50 erasing early morning gains to close in the red. • Market declines were driven by investor anxiety surrounding elevated oil prices and rising bond yields. • In a separate development, a company announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to provide financial assistance over the next five years.

• Indian benchmark indices are expected to open higher on Thursday, September 3, with GIFT Nifty futures trading 0.52% higher at 24,089. • Market sentiment is bolstered by positive trends in US and Asian markets, following comments from President Trump regarding US control over the Strait of Hormuz and limited strikes on Iran. • Meesho shares are in focus today due to an expected block deal where SoftBank Vision Fund entity SVF II Meerkat will sell 1.5% of the company's paid-up equity.

• Indian equity markets closed lower on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with the BSE Sensex dropping 417.49 points (0.55%) to 76,152.86 and the Nifty 50 falling 41 points (0.17%) to 23,873.45. • The decline was driven by investor caution stemming from surging crude oil prices, elevated global yields, and rising geopolitical tensions. • This downturn reflects the sensitivity of domestic markets to external macroeconomic pressures and global instability.

• Asia-Pacific stock markets rose following signals from President Trump that military action toward Iran would be limited, reducing geopolitical tension for investors. • Key indices saw gains, including South Korea’s KOSPI (+1.06%), Hong Kong’s HSI (+0.64%), Japan’s NIKKEI (+0.24%), and Australia’s ASX 200 (+0.33%). • The market shift comes as most major companies have concluded their quarterly reporting, moving the focus toward macroeconomic indicators.