Anthropic's leaked source code takedown and revealed Claude Code plans highlight AI's ethical and development challenges, alongside Baidu robotaxis paralyzed by system failure, Musk's Grok facing a defamation lawsuit, and Meta's energy demands for AI data centers, while Cognichip secures funding for AI-designed chips and record Q1 startup funding fueled by AI giants indicate robust growth.

• Anthropic took down thousands of GitHub repos trying to yank its leaked source code — a move the company says was an accident — TechCrunch -
• ‘System failure’ paralyzes Baidu robotaxis in China — TechCrunch -
• Startup funding shatters all records in Q1 — TechCrunch -

• Here's what that Claude Code source leak reveals about Anthropic's plans — Ars Technica -
• Musk loves Grok’s “roasts.” Swiss official sues in attempt to neuter them. — Ars Technica -
• Meta’s natural gas binge could power South Dakota — TechCrunch -
• Cognichip wants AI to design the chips that power AI, and just raised $60M to try — TechCrunch -
• Nothing’s AI devices plan reportedly contains smart glasses and earbuds — TechCrunch -

The De-fi platform Drift hack, Apple's DarkSword security fix for older iPhones, WhatsApp's notification of spyware-infected fake apps, Hasbro's ongoing cyberattack recovery, and Mercor's cyberattack linked to an open-source compromise collectively illustrate the pervasive and evolving threats to digital security.

• De-fi platform Drift suspends deposits and withdrawals after millions in crypto stolen in hack — TechCrunch -
• Apple releases security fix for older iPhones and iPads to protect against DarkSword attacks — TechCrunch -
• WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app made by government spyware maker — TechCrunch -

• Hasbro says it was hacked, and may take ‘several weeks’ to recover — TechCrunch -
• Mercor says it was hit by cyberattack tied to compromise of open source LiteLLM project — TechCrunch -

**SpaceX's confidential IPO filing for a $1.75 trillion valuation marks a monumental business step, coinciding with Artemis II mission launch preparations and LIGO data hinting at powerful supernovae alongside discussions on the military's role in lunar protection**.

• SpaceX finally files for IPO, targets $1.75 trillion valuation — Ars Technica -
• SpaceX files confidentially for IPO in mega listing potentially valued at $1.75 trillion, report says — TechCrunch -
• A word from Editor Moonshark about Artemis II — Ars Technica -

• LIGO data hints at supernovae so powerful they leave nothing behind — Ars Technica -
• Launch day has arrived for NASA's Artemis II mission—here's what to expect — Ars Technica -
• NASA is leading the way to the Moon, but the military won't be far behind — Ars Technica -

Cash App's new 'buy now, pay later' feature signals fintech innovation, contrasting with troubled YC startup Delve's worsening reputation, while Toyota's Woven Capital appoints new leadership and the upcoming StrictlyVC San Francisco event point to broader venture capital activity.

• Cash App launches ‘buy now, pay later’ feature for P2P pay transfers — TechCrunch -
• The reputation of troubled YC startup Delve has gotten even worse — TechCrunch -
• Less than a month: StrictlyVC San Francisco brings leaders from TDK Ventures, Replit, and more together — TechCrunch -

• Toyota’s Woven Capital appoints new CIO and COO in push for finding the ‘future of mobility’ — TechCrunch -

Kia's new EV3 and Seltos Hybrid models showcase advances in efficient vehicle design, though Lucid Motors faces a recall for improperly welded seat belts in its Gravity SUVs.

• Kia shows off small cars in NY: The 2027 EV3 and 2027 Seltos Hybrid — Ars Technica -
• Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs citing improperly welded seat belts — TechCrunch -

Nvidia's fix for PC gaming's shader compilation wait times addresses a key user pain point, while Sonder's deliberately annoying dating app signup and Cameo's partnership with TikTok explore new social media engagement strategies.

• Nvidia rolls out its fix for PC gaming's "compiling shaders" wait times — Ars Technica -
• A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it’s working) — TechCrunch -
• Cameo partners with TikTok to boost popularity — TechCrunch -

Sweden's shift from screens to books in classrooms sparks debate on education and technology, while legal challenges to Trump's NPR and PBS defunding and controversy over the White House app developer's UFO theories highlight technology's intersection with public policy and societal beliefs.

• Did Nazis escape on a UFO? Dev who asked the question just built the official White House app. — Ars Technica -
• Trump defunding of NPR and PBS blocked by judge, but damage is already done — Ars Technica -
• Sweden goes back to basics, swapping screens for books in the classroom — Ars Technica -