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Musk releases first episode of AI-made Odyssey adaptation
mardi 27 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:25
Elon Musk has unveiled the first installment of an AI-created version of Homer’s Odyssey, produced using Grok Imagine and in collaboration with London-based startup Wonder Studios. The seven-minute segment was shared on X. Musk had vowed to create a rendition “true to the art of Homer” and said he would use Grok Imagine to make a “historically accurate” adaptation. He also criticized Christopher Nolan’s movie, including its casting choices. Although Musk promised a full-length project by year's end, it will be rolled out in parts. The initial episode traces Odysseus as he weighs joining the Greek forces against Troy, then departs Ithaca with his crew. It concludes after ten years of conflict, showing Odysseus holding a model of the wooden horse.
Xavier Collins, co-founder of Wonder, said the episode was produced in under two weeks by a team of three, including U.S.-based director Dev Walker. The production is understood to have cost tens of thousands of dollars. The episode has received 7.3 million views and drawn harsh criticism. A Telegraph reviewer called it “sloppy gruesomeness.” Collins said the team would take feedback into account and aim to improve the next episode, including in response to criticism of the boats’ historical accuracy and the rapid pacing. He also told the Guardian that the group wasn’t instructed to make the film “anti-woke” and was asked to evaluate where the technology was strong and where it needed improvement.
https://onlinemalumat.com/en/sloppy-gruesomeness-reviewers-slate-musks-ai-made-odyssey-film-29888
Rubio’s India trip focuses on business as US-India ties face strain
mardi 27 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:27
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a second trip to India this year, visiting Mumbai and Jamnagar instead of New Delhi. He met with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and business leaders in Mumbai, as well as Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani in Jamnagar. Rubio did not meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit comes as U.S.-India relations face strain over tariffs and India’s purchase of Russian oil. Milan Vaishnav, director of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’s South Asia Program, says the choice of cities was deliberate. He says the Trump administration approaches foreign policy through deal-making, making Mumbai an appropriate place to advance business deals.
Vaishnav says Rubio’s trip to Jamnagar may also have aimed to encourage Reliance, and India more broadly, to process more Venezuelan crude. He connects the administration’s focus on energy to high U.S. gasoline prices and the November 3 midterm elections. Vaishnav also points to President Donald Trump’s warmer relationship with Pakistan after the May 2025 conflict with India, saying New Delhi’s relationship with Trump offers no guarantee against a sharp reversal in U.S. policy. He urges caution: a punitive 50 percent tariff imposed on India in 2025 was reduced to 18 percent earlier this year, but no comprehensive trade deal has been reached. He also cites restrictions on H-1B visas and green cards that have disproportionately affected Indian workers in Silicon Valley.
https://onlinemalumat.com/en/what-marco-rubios-sidestepping-of-new-delhi-says-about-the-uss-stance-on-india-29659
Musk’s Starlink slowdown in Ukraine fuels calls to curb his influence
mardi 27 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:18
Robert Reich claims that Elon Musk's grip on Starlink and his political expenditures highlight the need for billionaires to be taxed and restricted from political involvement. According to The Wall Street Journal, Musk directed a reduction in a high-security Starlink offering utilized by Ukraine, prompting concern in Kyiv and bewilderment within the Trump administration. Musk later posted on X that Ukraine’s armed forces had breached Starlink’s user agreement by employing the service for offensive drone operations. The Journal also noted that Musk and President Trump addressed the issue after the slowdown was revealed to the public.
Reich claims that Musk has invested approximately 445 million dollars in the 2026 midterm election cycle to assist Republicans in maintaining control of Congress, with at least 168 million dollars directed toward Texas super PACs backing Republican Ken Paxton. Reich contends that Musk’s government contracts and dominance over Starlink grant him excessive influence. He suggests terminating federal contracts with Musk, dismantling monopolies held by his companies, and implementing a wealth tax. If Starlink is too integral to military operations for Pentagon contracts to be revoked, Reich argues it should be taken under public ownership. He also encourages people to avoid purchasing Teslas, using X, and subscribing to Starlink.
https://onlinemalumat.com/en/defund-elon-musk-robert-reich-29812
Mizuho warns AI agents could cut Circle’s reserve revenue by 10% to 20%
mardi 27 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:33
Mizuho lowered the projected value for Circle Internet Group, adjusting it from $45 to $43, while maintaining its Underperform assessment. The firm noted that broader adoption of AI agents might significantly threaten Circle's revenue over the next few years, as these tools guide USDC users toward alternative platforms or higher-return fiat options. Mizuho calculated a potential 10% to 20% drop in income from reserves and suggested USDC’s market cap could shrink by between $4 billion and $9 billion. On Monday, shares of Circle ended the day down 7%, at $79.84. Mizuho’s new valuation suggests a possible 46% drop from that closing price.
In a scenario where AI adoption accelerates, Mizuho estimated that roughly $7 billion might shift into fiat products and an additional $2 billion into stablecoins offering higher yields, resulting in an 18% decline in Circle’s reserve income. The analysts also revised their 2027 projection for average USDC in circulation downward to $101 billion from $108 billion. Their prediction for reserve revenue dropped by 5%, now at $4.1 billion compared to $4.3 billion, while their adjusted EBITDA forecast declined about 5%, sliding to $603 million from $635 million. According to Mizuho’s report, approximately 17% of USDC was held on Circle’s platform during the second quarter, 30% on Coinbase, and 53% across other platforms.
https://onlinemalumat.com/en/circle-faces-up-to-20-revenue-risk-from-ai-agents-mizuho-says-29584
Oxford Street pedestrianisation brings more space, but concerns remain
mardi 27 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:25
Approximately half of Oxford Street, spanning from near the Oxford Circus station to Marble Arch, is currently off-limits to cars. This shift affects around one kilometre of the 1.2-mile-long thoroughfare, with buses and other traffic rerouted to adjacent streets. The temporary switch to pedestrian use started before the hectic Christmas shopping season. Those interviewed by The Guardian appreciated the added space for walking and shopping. Daniel Te, who typically stayed away due to the crowds, said he was now more likely to come. Raquel Cox, a holiday shopper, described it as “a better experience,” though she noted that surrounding roads might get more congested.
Not everyone welcomed the shift. Taxi driver Ben McMullan pointed out that congestion had increased on nearby roads and that people with limited mobility found it harder to access Oxford Street. Claire Mann, Transport for London’s top operational leader, stated there would be “sufficient space for travelers” and confirmed the organization would track usage and service performance. Mayor Sadiq Khan noted the adjustments would be observed closely, adding that long-term decisions would rely on public input and evaluations. A bigger £150 million overhaul, featuring greenery, benches, and open spaces for events, is set to begin in early 2027. Abbas Shigival, who runs a kiosk, felt it was too soon to assess the impact on his sales, although he mentioned the morning had seen more activity than normal.
https://onlinemalumat.com/en/its-a-better-experience-shoppers-praise-oxford-street-pedestrianisation-29739
The Yard theatre moves into £4 million Hackney Wick venue
mardi 27 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:14
The Yard theatre has moved into a new £4 million venue in Hackney Wick, east London, on the site of the former printworks where it began in 2011. The structure was designed by Takero Shimazaki and funded in part by £3 million from the London Legacy Development Corporation through the Community Infrastructure Levy. The theatre’s original space was an ad hoc auditorium built on a tight budget inside a vacant warehouse. It lasted for more than a decade and attracted a devoted local following. Productions from the venue transferred to the National Theatre, became BAFTA-winning television and won an Olivier Award.
The new theatre has capacity for 250 people, more than double that of the previous venue. It incorporates reused elements and materials, including a former crane tower that now helps ventilate the building and bricks made with 95 percent construction waste. The auditorium has an exposed brick wall salvaged from the site, a concrete stage and curved, raked seating. The building also has a foyer and café, with dressing rooms beneath the seats. Nearby, warehouse offices are being converted into a youth hub by artist Jeremy Deller and architecture educators Matt+Fiona, alongside local schoolchildren. The project is part of an Arts Council-funded series that includes an Antony Gormley figure on the roof.
https://onlinemalumat.com/en/our-loos-theyre-inspired-by-milans-villa-necchi-the-reborn-planks-and-plasterboard-theatre-trouncing-its-flashy-neighbours-29713
Chainlink and LG CNS partner to expand won stablecoins in South Korea
mardi 27 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:05
Chainlink has revealed a collaboration with LG CNS to bolster South Korea's digital asset infrastructure. The two firms state they aim to broaden the adoption and availability of Korean won stablecoins, targeting a market with over 11 million potential users. Currently, South Korea lacks a defined legal framework for the commercial creation and exchange of won-linked stablecoins. Authorities and legislators are developing a Digital Asset Basic Act intended to establish guidelines for won stablecoins and other digital asset regulations.
LG CNS is set to incorporate Chainlink’s cross-chain infrastructure into digital asset platforms for Korean institutions, aiming to bolster the country's digital asset ecosystem. The collaboration will merge LG CNS and Chainlink's expertise to enhance South Korea's digital asset framework. Executive Vice President Hongkeun Kim emphasized that the partnership seeks to accelerate growth in the tokenized securities market by enabling secure interoperability and integrating real-world data. Kim stated that this initiative will lay a strong foundation for future global expansion.
https://onlinemalumat.com/en/chainlink-partners-with-lg-cns-to-drive-korean-won-stablecoin-expansion-29585
Anthony LaPaglia details cocaine addiction and Hollywood clashes in memoir
lundi 26 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:09
Anthony LaPaglia’s autobiography, The Life We Choose, details a childhood marked by abuse in Adelaide and his transition from selling shoes to pursuing acting opportunities in the United States. In the book, he reveals that he first experimented with drugs in 1993 during the production of So I Married an Axe Murderer, and later became a bingeing cocaine addict. He explains that he managed to stop using without entering a rehabilitation program. LaPaglia also portrays Adelaide as a city where he never truly felt comfortable, though he acknowledges that his challenging early experiences played a role in developing his craft as an actor.
LaPaglia states that David Chase had him in mind for the role of Tony Soprano, but after LaPaglia committed to a Broadway show, James Gandolfini took over the part. He also mentions declining Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained because its postponed schedule overlapped with another project. In his memoir, he details arguments with director John Landis and producer Harvey Weinstein, including his account that a former girlfriend told him Weinstein had tried to maul her, after which LaPaglia confronted Weinstein. LaPaglia notes that he now lives in a rented apartment in Santa Monica and is “pretty much broke,” having sold off real estate and other assets. The Life We Choose is set for release on October 27.
https://onlinemalumat.com/en/cocaine-is-the-gollum-of-drugs-and-other-things-we-learned-from-anthony-lapaglias-surprisingly-juicy-memoir-29295
Strategy pauses bitcoin buys, repurchases $204.9 million in STRC preferred shares
lundi 26 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:34
Strategy did not buy or sell any bitcoin from October 19 to October 25, ending a five-week acquisition streak, according to an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Its holdings remain at 848,517 bitcoin, worth about $67.9 billion. The company bought those bitcoin at an average price of $75,446 each, for a total cost of about $64 billion, including fees and expenses. Instead, Strategy repurchased 2.07 million STRC preferred shares for about $204.9 million, using its USD Cash reserve. As of October 25, its USD Reserve held $4.83 billion, while USD Cash stood at $242.4 million.
The filing comes amid concerns about a possible change to MSCI index rules. Earlier this month, MSCI said it would adopt rules against “non-operating” companies, which could lead to Strategy’s MSTR stock being excluded from its indexes. Steve Lee, co-founder of Neoclassic Capital, previously told The Block that reduced demand from index investors could move Strategy shares closer to the value of its bitcoin holdings and make new stock sales less attractive as a way to raise money. Strategy shares fell 6.9% last week, closing Friday at $146.02. Bitcoin fell 1.1% over the same period and briefly dropped below $80,000 on Monday.
https://onlinemalumat.com/en/strategy-pauses-bitcoin-buys-repurchases-205-million-of-strc-preferred-shares-29504
Elvis Presley catalog owners sue Anthropic over alleged use of 274 songs
lundi 26 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:14
Elvis Presley's music catalog owners are taking legal action against Anthropic, claiming the AI firm used 274 of his tracks to train its models without authorization. Authentic Brands Group, which holds the rights to Presley’s music and likeness, filed the lawsuit on Friday. The listed songs include “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “All Shook Up,” and “A Little Less Conversation.” The plaintiffs are seeking $150,000 for each allegedly infringed song, or around $41 million. The lawsuit also claims that Anthropic’s Claude model produced infringing material based on virtually every song in catalogs available on the internet.
The filing states that Anthropic implemented safeguards meant to limit copyright-infringing outputs, but claims these steps were ineffective and that the company knew its safeguards were not stopping infringement of musical works. Artificial intelligence firms have faced copyright claims from the Recording Industry Association of America and major music labels, though the article describes this case as among the first major legal challenges brought directly by an artist’s estate against an AI developer. Artists have also expressed concerns about their music and voices being used without consent. Last week, Spotify announced it had removed roughly 50 million tracks it considered AI slop from user recommendations over the past year.
https://onlinemalumat.com/en/anthropic-sued-for-allegedly-using-274-elvis-presley-songs-to-train-ai-models-29358