A profile of Paulina Borsook, as her 2000 book Cyberselfish, warning about Silicon Valley's love for "techno-libertarianism", finds a resurgence in interest (David Streitfeld/New York Times)

Silicon Valley is facing increasing scrutiny as insiders and regulators challenge the dominant narratives shaped by big tech companies, particularly regarding the psychological impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies like ChatGPT. This scrutiny is compounded by concerns over AI's potential to induce delusions and suicidal thoughts among users, leading to lawsuits against the technology.

South Korean police have arrested four individuals in connection with the hacking of 120,000 home security cameras, which were exploited to create sexually exploitative material. One of the suspects reportedly earned approximately $12,000 from these activities.

Kalshi, a prediction market platform, has successfully raised $1 billion in funding led by Paradigm, achieving a valuation of $11 billion. This funding round follows a $300 million Series D round in October, during which the company's valuation was $5 billion. The latest investment marks Kalshi's third fundraising effort this year.

Michael Truell, the 25-year-old CEO of Cursor, launched an AI coding tool in 2023 that has rapidly gained popularity among developers. However, the company's reliance on third-party models has raised questions about its long-term sustainability and competitive edge in the AI market.

Several start-ups in Silicon Valley are developing replicas of popular websites like Amazon and Gmail to train artificial intelligence (A.I.) agents, aiming to enhance their ability to navigate the internet and potentially replace white-collar jobs. This initiative reflects a growing trend in the tech industry to leverage A.I. for more complex tasks traditionally performed by humans.