OpenAI Sued Over Failure to Warn Police Before Tumbler Ridge Mass Shooting

OpenAI faces a lawsuit alleging ChatGPT played a role in a February mass shooting in British Columbia.Plaintiffs say OpenAIs safety team urged the company to alert police months before the attack.The case could test whether AI companies must report violent threats to law enforcement.  OpenAI is facing a new lawsuit alleging the company failed to warn police after ChatGPT was linked to one of Canadas deadliest school shootings. The lawsuit adds to growing scrutiny of how AI companies respond to signs of distress and real-world violence.  According to a report by Ars Technica, the lawsuit was filed on Wednesday in federal court in Northern California by an unnamed 12-year-old minor identified as M.G. and her mother, Cia Edmonds, against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and several OpenAI entities.  The suit accuses the company of negligence, failing to warn authorities, product liability, and helping to enable the mass shooting.  “Sam Altman and his leadership team knew what silence meant for the citizens of Tumbler Ridge,” the complaint states. “They were focused on what disclosure meant for themselves. Warning the RCMP would set a precedent: OpenAI would be compelled to notify authorities every time its safety team identified a user planning real-world violence.”  The case stems from a

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David Ellison Paramount Warner Bros 30 film releases

CEO of Paramount Skydance David Ellison speaks on stage during the Paramount Pictures presentation at CinemaCon at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 16, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Valerie Macon | AFP | Getty Images  CEO David Ellison is trying to do something that no other studio has done in the modern age of cinema — release 30 films annually.  Ellison once again promised this theatrical feat in front of thousands of exhibitors at CinemaCon earlier this month. Applause erupted from the crowd after he made the pronouncement.  But privately, movie theater operators have expressed concerns and skepticism about the proposed future slate of films. While a massive string of releases would help cinemas, companies doubt he will be able to follow through on the promise.  His 30-film plan would hinge on Paramount receiving regulatory approval for its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, which the latter companys shareholders approved last week. Ellison noted that each studio would produce 15 films a year.  However, Ellison has not provided many details about those 30 releases, and it‘s not clear how he would hit the ambitious goal. Representatives for Paramount did not reply to CNBC’s request for comment.  It‘s unclear if all of the films would have

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CertiK’s Skynet report: AML and security now define the rules of the game for crypto

CertiK‘s Skynet report shows AML enforcement and security standards have replaced securities angst as crypto’s main risk axis, with Basel and DORA baking rules into code.CertiK finds regulators in the US, EU, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, Japan, Turkey, and Brazil have shifted from consultations to live AML‑centric regimes that increasingly mirror TradFi.AML fines exceeded $900M in H1 2025, including $504M for OKX and $297.4M for KuCoin, while SEC crypto penalties fell 97% as DOJ and FinCEN took the lead.The Basel cryptoasset framework, DORA, and new licensing rules now treat smart‑contract audits, capital adequacy, segregation, and operational resilience as hard requirements, not marketing extras.  CertiKs latest Skynet State of Digital Asset Regulations Report makes one thing brutally clear: the experimental phase in crypto is over, and enforcement is now the default setting for digital assets in every major jurisdiction.  The report finds that regulatory frameworks across the United States, European Union, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UAE, Japan, Turkey, and Brazil have moved from consultation to live, enforceable regimes that increasingly mirror traditional financial regulation. The primary risk axis has shifted with them: securities classification is no longer the main fear for crypto businesses. Instead, anti‑money laundering (AML) enforcement has overtaken everything else.  According to

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ElevenLabs Expands to Madrid, Targets Spanish AI Market

ElevenLabs, the generative AI company valued at $11 billion after its February 2026 Series D funding, is opening a new office in Madrid as part of its push to deepen its footprint in Spain. The company, known for its advanced voice AI solutions, will scale its local sales and engineering teams to help Spanish firms integrate AI into their operations.  The move underscores Spains strategic importance in the AI voice market. Spanish is the second most spoken native language globally, with 520 million speakers, and Spain itself boasts a linguistically diverse population, including speakers of Catalan, Galician, and Basque. According to ElevenLabs, this diversity demands AI solutions that go beyond generic platforms, offering regionally tailored language models with precise pronunciation and intonation.  “Most large Spanish companies have already piloted AI projects,” ElevenLabs noted in its announcement, “but the challenge now is scaling these initiatives into full production.” Enterprises such as MediaMarkt, Santa Lucía Seguros, and eDreams ODIGEO are already leveraging ElevenLabs‘ flagship platform, ElevenAgents, to automate customer interactions across multiple languages and channels. For example, eDreams ODIGEO, one of Europe’s largest travel subscription platforms, uses the technology to handle millions of customer interactions in five languages, achieving double-digit improvements in resolution speed

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Polymarket Rejects Claims of 300K Data Breach

Threat actor claims over 300,000 Polymarket records extracted using API flaws and exploits.Polymarket denies breach, says all referenced data is publicly accessible via APIs and on-chain.Dispute highlights tension between data scraping claims and decentralized transparency model.  Dark Web Informer, a cybercrime watcher on X, highlighted a major data breach at Polymarket. He alleges that over 300,000 records were extracted using API weaknesses. Meanwhile, Polymarket has denied the claim, stating the data is publicly accessible.  Alleged Data Leak and Exploit Details  A cyber threat actor identified as “xorcat” has alleged a large-scale data extraction involving Polymarket. The claim appeared on a cybercrime forum and was amplified by Dark Web Informer on X.  According to the post, the actor released a dataset containing more than 300,000 records, alongside an exploit kit and technical documentation. The dataset includes a wide range of platform data. This includes about 10,000 user profiles with details such as names, pseudonyms, bios, profile images, and wallet-linked addresses.  The release also lists over 250,000 active market records, 48,000 gamma markets, and thousands of comments tied to user accounts.  Additional records include follower profiles, internal user identifiers, and reports linked to Ethereum addresses. The total dataset size was described as roughly 750 MB in extracted form.

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Dow Jones slips below 49K ahead of Powells final Fed rate call

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, one of the oldest stock market indices in the world, is compiled of the 30 most traded stocks in the US. The index is price-weighted rather than weighted by capitalization. It is calculated by summing the prices of the constituent stocks and dividing them by a factor, currently 0.152. The index was founded by Charles Dow, who also founded the Wall Street Journal. In later years it has been criticized for not being broadly representative enough because it only tracks 30 conglomerates, unlike broader indices such as the S public participation, when the wider public joins in; and distribution, when the smart money exits.  There are a number of ways to trade the DJIA. One is to use ETFs which allow investors to trade the DJIA as a single security, rather than having to buy shares in all 30 constituent companies. A leading example is the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA). DJIA futures contracts enable traders to speculate on the future value of the index and Options provide the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell the index at a predetermined price in the future. Mutual funds enable investors to buy a

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Bitcoin Price Prediction for Next 24 Hours Ahead of FOMC Meeting: Will BTC Drop After Powell’s Speech?

The post Bitcoin Price Prediction for Next 24 Hours Ahead of FOMC Meeting: Will BTC Drop After Powells Speech? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News  Bitcoin is heading into the Federal Reserve decision today with a stretched rally and weakening momentum, conditions that have historically triggered sharp post-FOMC sell-offs. After climbing more than 20% through April and reclaiming the $75,000–$79,000 range, BTC price action is now stalling just below key resistance near $80,000. This setup has played out repeatedly over the past year, where strong pre-event gains were followed by rapid declines within 48 hours.  With Jerome Powell set to deliver his final policy speech today, markets are entering a high-volatility window, what comes next in the next 24 hours could define Bitcoins immediate trend.  Macro Setup: Fed Decision Priced In, Tone Becomes the Trigger  Going into today‘s FOMC meeting, the rate decision itself is largely a non-event, markets are already positioned for a pause, shifting all attention toward Powell’s forward guidance.  Today, Jerome Powell will deliver his last FOMC press conference as Federal Reserve Chair.  April‘s rally was driven by expectations of policy easing later in 2026. However, macro conditions remain mixed. Inflation continues to show persistence, while elevated energy prices are limiting the Fed’s

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Real Finance and Wiener Privatbank Partner on Regulated Institutional Framework for REAL Blockchain

VIENNA, Austria — Real Finance has entered a strategic partnership with Wiener Privatbank to establish a regulated infrastructure for institutional participation in blockchain-based financial markets. The collaboration centers on combining traditional banking systems with the REAL blockchain, with the aim of enabling institutional access to on-chain financial products within a framework aligned with European regulatory requirements.  As part of the agreement, Wiener Privatbank will deliver core banking services, including custody of client funds, reserve management, and support for asset origination. Client assets will be held in EU-regulated accounts, with compliance structured around frameworks such as MiCA, alongside standard KYC and AML procedures. The model is intended to provide institutional participants with legal certainty, operational transparency, and defined risk management processes.  The initial MVP phase is expected to facilitate around $50 million in on-chain assets. Following the anticipated launch of the REAL blockchain mainnet, the partnership targets a pipeline exceeding $500 million in tokenized assets within the first year. Wiener Privatbank will also contribute to the structuring and origination of euro-denominated assets, supporting liquidity development within a regulated digital asset environment.  In a subsequent phase, the companies plan to assess the potential issuance of a euro-denominated stablecoin native to the REAL blockchain, subject to

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Pumpfun Announces 50% Revenue Buyback-and-Burn Model

PUMP briefly rallied today on news that the platform has burned ~36% of the tokens circulating supply from previous buybacks.  Solana memecoin launchpad pumpfun announced Monday evening on X that it has burned approximately $370 million worth of previously bought-back PUMP tokens — roughly 36% of the circulating supply — and is pivoting to a programmatic buyback-and-burn policy funded by 50% of all future revenue for one year.  PUMP briefly rallied 5% on the news today, before retracing and is now flat over the past 24 hours.  The move marks a significant structural shift for the platform. Since launching, pumpfun had been directing 100% of revenue toward PUMP buybacks, but the approach drew persistent community criticism over a lack of transparency — specifically around what would happen to repurchased tokens and whether buybacks would continue long-term.  Now, rather than accumulating bought-back tokens in a treasury, pumpfun will burn 100% of all future buyback purchases immediately upon acquisition, the company explained. The 50% buyback allocation covers net revenue from its Bonding Curve, PumpSwap, and Terminal products. The remaining 50% will fund operations, hiring, and strategic investments, pumpfun said in the X post.  In a separate post on X, co-founder Alon framed the change as essential for

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Dogecoin Breaks Above $0.10 as Open Interest Surges to $1.8 Billion

Dogecoin has broken out of a prolonged consolidation phase, surging past the critical $0.10 mark and trading in the $0.107–$0.109 range. The move comes with a notable spike in trading volume, signaling the end of weeks of sideways price action. Market participants are now debating whether the breakout signals a sustained rally or a short-lived surge typical of high-volatility meme assets.  Structural Shift: DOGE Escapes Multi-Week Downtrend  For months, Dogecoin beneath a descending trendline that capped every recovery attempt since February. That resistance has now been broken. The reclaimed the $0.10 psychological level with conviction, forming a series of higher lows in the lead-up, a technical pattern associated with sustained buying pressure before a decisive move.  The Supertrend indicator, which had been bearish since January, has flipped to bullish. That shift reinforces the case for further upside. However, caution remains warranted. The Relative Strength Index is approaching the overbought zone near 70, a level that historically precedes short-term pullbacks or consolidation.  Price has left inefficiencies, commonly known as fair value gaps, below current levels. These zones often act as magnets during retracements. Traders are watching two scenarios: a consolidation above $0.10 that builds momentum for a push toward $0.118, or a pullback to test

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