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  September 17, 2026 San Francisco — X Introduces Cashtags for U.S. Stock Trading

  X has launched Cashtags, enabling U.S. users to trade stocks directly from their timelines via participating brokerages.

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  September 17, 2026 Noise Secures $5.5 Million to Empower Everyday Content Creators

  Noise aims to democratize content creation by connecting brands with everyday creators, offering payment per view rather than flat fees.

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  September 16, 2026 What We Know About the Florida Motor Vehicle Database Breach

  The ShinyHunters group leaked data from Florida's motor vehicle database after ransom demands were unmet, exposing sensitive information.

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  September 16, 2026 San Francisco — Fly's Brain Powers Creative AI Project

  A fruit fly's brain map inspires PitchFly, a project generating creative story ideas, showcasing biological intelligence in AI.

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  September 16, 2026 What We Know About Meta's New AI-Focused Subscription Plans

  Meta introduces Meta One, offering new AI tools and premium features. This is part of a broader strategy to monetize AI investments.