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Wikipedia’s Arbitration Committee has permanently banned Iskandar323, a key operator of the pro‑Hamas “Gang of 40.” The editor coordinated more than a million edits on Hamas, Iran, Zionism and related Middle‑East topics, shaping narratives across the encyclopedia. The site‑wide sanction follows a unanimous ArbCom vote after extensive investigative reporting by NPOV and Pirate Wires. The decision sparked debate over evidence standards and the platform’s governance under ideological pressure.
The Pentagon is launching an Economic Defense Unit, dubbed “Deal Team Six,” staffed by Wall Street bankers from firms like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan. The unit will make strategic equity investments in defense suppliers to address chronic production bottlenecks, such...
Meta announced the acquisition of Moltbook, a niche platform for AI‑driven agents, indicating a push to embed autonomous bots across its social properties. Bluesky saw a leadership change as CEO Jay Graber stepped down for a product‑strategy role, highlighting governance...
The U.S. Department of War has labeled Anthropic a supply‑chain risk, threatening its AI models from Pentagon contracts unless a deal is struck. DOW CTO Emil Michael signaled openness to renegotiating, suggesting a potential path forward for Anthropic. Meanwhile, new...
