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An anonymous bidder paid over $9 million on eBay for a lunch with Warren Buffett, Steph Curry, and Ayesha Curry. The proceeds from the auction will benefit a charitable organization.

Vercel has introduced Zero, a new programming language specifically designed for AI agents.

OpenAI is preparing to launch a new cybersecurity model designed to compete with Anthropic's Claude. This move signals an increased focus on AI-driven security solutions. Morocco presented its digital and cybersecurity ambitions at an event in Madrid. An EY study indicates that cybersecurity leaders are investing in AI and agentic defenses to counter increasing AI-driven threats. This trend is a response to the escalating threat landscape posed by AI-enabled attacks. This trend is driven by the expansion of the attack surface due to agentic AI.

Publicis has agreed to acquire LiveRamp, a company specializing in data sharing and model building for agentic frameworks. The cash transaction is valued at $2.2 billion. The acquisition is expected to enhance Publicis's data capabilities.

OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple, according to Bloomberg. The company believes Apple failed to deliver promised subscriber numbers when they formed a partnership. The move is said to be related to alleged unauthorized use of OpenAI's data by Apple.

An updated Bluesky extension is now available for Chrome, Vivaldi, Edge, and Brave browsers. Users on Firefox can install the XPI extension in developer mode.

A mathematician named Jared has solved Erdos problem 164, a problem that had remained unsolved for years. Liam Price used an AI from OpenAI to solve an Erdős problem, developing a clever prompt for the AI. A mathematician has solved Erdos problem 96, with AI assistance noted as a factor in the solution. The problem is a long-standing challenge in the field. This breakthrough in mathematics was achieved in San Francisco.

An AI tool developed by Demis Hassabis has won a Nobel Prize for solving a problem in biology. The proof was reportedly teased from an AI chatbot by a 23-year-old with a master's degree. The solution was reportedly achieved using advanced computational methods.

A Gale Warning has been issued for the Northern California coast, effective until May 18 at 9:00 AM PDT. The warning was issued by the NWS San Francisco CA. The warning is in effect until 9:00 PM PDT on May 17.

The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards winners were announced during the RSA Conference, with a focus on advancements in AI security. The awards highlight the company's achievements and contributions to the cybersecurity field.