Claw Intelligence Raises $3M Seed Round Led by Castrum Istanbul

Largan Precision refuses additional iPhone orders, enters the AI space, and partners with TSMC on CPO, with its stock price edging toward 3,000 yuan.

Largan Precision is about to hold a product briefing; the stock price is nearing 3,000 TWD. Because it refused Apple’s additional order request, it is focusing on CPO technology in collaboration with TSMC. The company’s breakthroughs in the AI hardware supply chain and its rollout of new high-end lens products will have a positive impact on revenue growth. It is expected to launch new products such as a variable aperture.

Anthropic Introduces Identity Verification for Claude to Prevent Abuse and Ensure Compliance

Anthropic has introduced an identity verification system for Claude, utilizing Persona for photo ID submission and potential live selfie checks to prevent misuse. Verification data remains confidential, with retries allowed for failed attempts. Accounts may face suspension for policy violations or age restrictions.

South Korean AI Startup Upstage Raises $120M, Becomes Country's First Generative AI Unicorn

South Korean AI startup Upstage has raised $120 million in Series C funding, becoming the country's first generative AI unicorn. The funds will enhance its AI models and expand internationally, driven by demand for its cost-effective document processing solutions.

Zerion Hot Wallet Loses $100K in AI-Driven Social Engineering Attack by North Korea-Linked Hackers

Zerion confirmed a recent AI-driven social engineering attack by North Korean hackers, resulting in a $100,000 loss from corporate hot wallets. User funds remain safe, and the company has taken precautionary measures. This follows another significant attack on Drift Protocol.

Hurt? OpenAI fires shots at Anthropic—annual revenue inflated by $8 billion; real revenue is less than ChatGPT’s

OpenAI revenue growth—Denise Dresser, in an internal memo, accused competitor Anthropic of having inaccurate annual revenue figures. She said its actual comparable revenue is about $22 billion, which is lower than the $25 billion OpenAI reported. The memo also reveals that OpenAI will prioritize developing new models, expanding market reach, and improving sales integration, while hinting that its relationship with Microsoft is being adjusted. Dresser emphasized that this battle over the numbers will affect future IPO accounting transparency.

GitLab Deepens Google Cloud Partnership, Stock Surges Nearly 7% After Hours

GitLab announced a partnership with Google Cloud, boosting its stock by nearly 7%. The collaboration integrates GitLab's Duo Agent with Google Cloud's Vertex AI, enhancing enterprise developer workflows. A new commercial model allows cloud customers to use existing commitments for GitLab services.