US Offers $10M for Info on Signal-WhatsApp Hackers
The US government is offering a $10 million reward for information on a group responsible for a hacking operation targeting Signal and WhatsApp users. The operation, attributed to two Russia-state groups, has been ongoing since at least March.
- US State Department offers $10 million reward for information on hackers
- Operation targeted Signal and WhatsApp messaging platforms
- Attributed to two Russia-state affiliated groups
- Hacking activity ongoing since at least March 2026
Source: Biz & IT - Ars Technica
Tidal won’t pay royalties on AI-generated music but isn’t banning it outright
Tidal announced new policies for AI-generated music: starting July 15th, tracks identified as 100% AI-generated will be labeled with an icon, and from today, those tracks will no longer be monetizable. The platform aims to protect artists and inform listeners without an outright ban.
- Tidal will not pay royalties on 100% AI-generated music starting today.
- Starting July 15th, Tidal will label such tracks with an icon.
- The policy aims to protect artists and inform listeners, not ban AI music outright.
Source: AI | The Verge
OpenAI teases new hardware for Codex coding tool
OpenAI has posted a teaser video on X showing a square-shaped device with buttons, captioned 'Your favorite Codex shortcuts are getting an upgrade,' suggesting a hardware release for its AI-powered coding tool Codex on July 15th. The device is separate from the mysterious AI device OpenAI is reportedly developing with other partners.
- OpenAI announced a July 15th release for a new device tied to its coding tool Codex.
- A teaser video posted on X shows a square device with multiple buttons.
- The caption reads "Your favorite Codex shortcuts are getting an upgrade."
- This device is distinct from the previously reported AI-powered device OpenAI is working on with others.
Source: AI | The Verge