Briefs for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 — Tech
8 facts-only briefs of articles from The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, each written by a local AI model. They may contain mistakes; every brief links to its full article.
The creators of PHP disclosed a critical security vulnerability named PHP2Shell on Wednesday, which allows attackers to seize control of systems running the software.
Exclusive | AI Just Found a Bug That Puts up to 70% of the World’s Websites at Risk
Meta plans to issue a new class of nonvoting shares starting in January 2027 to fund artificial intelligence development, a measure that will preserve CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s voting authority.
Meta Is Getting Creative to Fund Its Massive AI Investments
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta Platforms to pay the state $25 billion on Wednesday, following a jury verdict that found the company violated state unfair practices laws.
Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion to New Mexico in Data-Privacy Case
Meta Platforms reported record third-quarter revenue of $64.2 billion, a 26% year-over-year increase, while announcing plans to issue a new class of nonvoting stock effective in January 2027 to fund artificial intelligence development.
Meta Will Create New Stock Class to Fund AI Spending
An opinion essay argues that Elon Musk’s public accusations against Indian business and political leadership have undermined his efforts to launch Starlink in India.
Opinion | Elon Musk Blunders in the Indian Market
Write a comment