Inside Proton’s AI Push: The Data Questions Users May Want To Ask

Proton confirmed an internal push to speed AI adoption. Reporting on security concerns and a cancelled staff review leaves questions for users.

How Much Changes When A Website Break-In Costs About $50?

Reuters reported more than 100 company websites were breached by an AI-agent campaign. The estimated cost was about $50 per successful intrusion.

The Money Trail Behind AI’s Data Center Boom

Four tech giants spent about $202 billion on property and equipment in Q3 2026 as debt, leases and other funding shift the AI build-out’s risks.

A Familiar Name, Tampered Code: What Cursor Users Need To Know

Cursor says a modified Claude Code extension was available for about 11 hours, with up to 5,000 users potentially affected. Here is what to check.

Links For October 2026

Astral Codex Ten’s October links post ranges from Bentham’s cookbook to AI forecasting, while warning that some linked claims may be wrong.

Halloween Aboard The International Space Station

NASA revisits Halloween traditions on the International Space Station, where crews have used creative costumes to mark the holiday in orbit.

Could DeepSeek’s Reported $16 Billion Raise Change Its AI Strategy?

Reports say DeepSeek closed a roughly 100 billion yuan funding round. The company has not confirmed the deal or its investors.

ChatGPT Pro Gets Doubled Limits As OpenAI Drops The Pro 200 Cut

OpenAI canceled a planned ChatGPT Pro 200 allowance reduction and doubled Work and Codex usage on Pro 100 and Pro 500.

What A Humanist’s AI Exemption Reveals About US Workplace Law

The University of Kentucky approved a Humanist employee’s request not to personally use AI at work, a case that shows how religious accommodation law may apply.

5 Best Halloween Educational Board Games in 2027

Compare five Halloween board games by age, cooperation, strategy, and learning value to find the right spooky pick for your family or group.