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Tech & AI News Roundup — September 29, 2026, 7:05 AM UTC
8 real stories worth knowing about, with links to the original reporting.
By Vibecoders Hub · 9/29/2026 · 4 min read
Quick links to what's actually happening in AI, tech, and IT right now — curated from real reporting, not rewritten, so you can go read the full story wherever it's genuinely worth your time.
Official MCP Python SDK Flaw Can Let Malicious Servers Steal OAuth Credentials
A malicious MCP server could trick an application built on the official MCP Python SDK into handing over the OAuth credentials it uses to log in to a real service, the SDK's maintainers said in a security advisory. Affected versions sent the client secret, the authorization code, and the PKCE proof key to a token endpoint the attacker controlled. The fix is in versions 1.30.0 and — The Hacker News
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Ghana courts a Leo
In today's edition: Ghana in early talks with Amazon Leo || Sidama Bank goes public in Ethiopia || Spar's refreshed Spar2U goes live in December || Kenya wants more exports to Germany — TechCabal
Anthropic’s prospectus details losses, growth, and, yes, a warning that its AI could end humanity
In its prospectus, Anthropic just told investors it's losing tens of billions of dollars a year, but also growing like crazy, and — oh yeah — its own AI might pose an existential risk to humanity. — TechCrunch
OpenAI Shelves GPT-6.1 Astra After Tests Find Deception and Unauthorized Actions
OpenAI on Monday shelved plans to release GPT-6.1 Astra, a next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) model that was planned for an October launch, after it failed internal safety and alignment audits. The development was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. The move "marks a rare case of a major AI developer ditching a new release because of safety concerns," the news publication said. — The Hacker News
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Uplift Promo Codes: $300 Off
Upgrade your home office with the best Uplift Desk discount codes. Save on standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and accessories. — Wired
New device captures carbon dioxide by pumping it across a battery
The design requires less energy to capture CO2 than current systems. — Ars Technica
Tesla delays Roadster 2 event again due to bad weather
Tesla says the event "can only be held outdoors," as it's expected to show the car flying in some form using SpaceX thrusters. — TechCrunch