7-26-25 - News from Anthropic, Microsoft and a new privacy focused AI assistant

Today we talk Anthropic's leaked memo about seeking funding from Gulf states, the recent Microsoft SharePoint hack involving ransomware, Proton's new privacy-focused AI assistant, and the US government's new directives on AI development. The conversation highlights the ethical implications of AI funding, cybersecurity threats, privacy concerns, and the evolving landscape of AI regulations.

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Leaked Memo: Anthropic CEO Says the Company Will Pursue Gulf State Investments After All (Wired)

Microsoft says some SharePoint server hackers now using ransomware (Reuters)

Proton’s new privacy-first AI assistant encrypts all chats, keeps no logs (Techcrunch)

The US Government Issues New Directives on AI Development (Social Media Today)

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