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Demands are growing for the US government to release the full files connected to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in federal custody in 2019. Officials have previously released batches of court documents and evidence lists, but large portions remain sealed. Politicians and members of the public are pressing for full disclosure of who is named and what investigators found.

Fujifilm plans to multiply its magnetic tape production fivefold as artificial intelligence drives a surge in data storage and archiving needs. The company says demand for tape storage has grown sharply as organizations handling large AI datasets seek cheaper, long-term ways to archive vast volumes of information.

A new uBlock Origin filter list is circulating that blocks autoplay videos on TechCrunch, letting readers browse the site without videos starting on their own. The filter is being shared among users annoyed by intrusive autoplay media on news websites, and it highlights ongoing frustration with aggressive video placement on ad-supported publications.

Oracle has filed with regulators to sell up to $20 billion in new stock and bonds, with proceeds earmarked for its artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion. The filing underscores the enormous capital demands of the company's AI and cloud data center buildout, and investors are weighing what the large debt-and-equity raise means for Oracle's balance sheet and its bet on AI demand.

Anthropic's IPO filing reportedly shows that by April, the Claude its own staff used — priced at standard customer rates — was worth more than the company's monthly payroll, excluding stock compensation. By September, internal usage had grown 250-fold from January, with Claude writing over 90% of new code. The figures are drawing attention to how aggressively AI companies use their own tools.

Hundreds of occupations across Australia are facing worker shortages, according to a newly published full list covering everything from psychologists to roof tilers. The list highlights persistent gaps in both professional and trades roles, with employers across the country struggling to recruit enough qualified staff. Commentators point to how widespread the problem is, spanning health, construction and other sectors.

TDC Global has released a company profile presenting itself as a business rooted in local markets while operating through a global network. The profile outlines how the company positions its services, connecting local customers with international reach. Attention around the piece is driven by its broad business-focused audience and the company's emphasis on combining local presence with worldwide scale.

Sudan has submitted formal complaints to the United Nations and the African Union over drone attacks carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces from Ethiopian territory. The government in Khartoum says the strikes violate international law and Ethiopia's sovereignty obligations, adding a new diplomatic flashpoint to a war that has already strained relations across the region.

Anthropic has filed paperwork for an initial public offering in which it reportedly warns that recursive self-improvement — an AI system improving its own capabilities — may be imminent. The unusual disclosure that a company's core risk could be the technology it is building has drawn attention, with commenters highlighting the striking framing of superintelligence as a material risk factor in a securities filing.

Koudéta Films has acquired the French distribution rights to 'Thirteen in Gaza', a film focused on the Gaza conflict, ahead of its screening at the Doha Film Festival. The deal signals growing European interest in cinema documenting the war in Gaza, and the film's Doha festival slot is drawing attention from industry press.

Daniel Vorcaro, the businessman at the center of Brazil's Banco Master intervention, has filed a complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights against the Brazilian state. The petition, reported by UOL, seeks international protection over measures taken against him, and it is drawing wide attention in Brazil as his legal battle with regulators intensifies.

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against Brave Software, arguing the browser maker functions as a distributor of stolen news content. The newspaper claims Brave's paywall-blocking tools deprive publishers of subscription revenue, and that partnerships with AI firms further exploit Times reporting without licensing or compensation.