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AI chip startup Cerebras files for IPO
AI chip startup Cerebras has filed for an IPO, signaling significant investor interest in the specialized hardware powering artificial intelligence.
Read on TechCrunch →AI recruiting startup Mercor was hit by a cyberattack attributed to a hacking group that compromised the open-source LiteLLM project.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the cybersecurity risks associated with open-source AI tools. The compromise of LiteLLM, a project used to simplify interactions with various large language models, could have far-reaching implications for other companies relying on it for their AI infrastructure. It underscores the need for robust security practices not only for proprietary AI systems but also for the foundational open-source components they depend on.
A company that uses AI to help hire people was hacked. The hackers might have gotten in because a tool they used, called LiteLLM, which helps connect to different AI models, was also compromised.
AI chip startup Cerebras has filed for an IPO, signaling significant investor interest in the specialized hardware powering artificial intelligence.
Read on TechCrunch →App store launches are reportedly surging in 2026, with AI tools potentially driving this growth.
Read on TechCrunch →New iPhone app Gigs uses AI to transform users' concert history from digital memorabilia into a personalized live music archive.
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