The Codegate Security Forum will hold Codegate 2026, an international hacking defence contest and global conference, on July 23-24 at COEX Grand Ballroom in Seoul. The event’s theme is “The Path Toward a Top 3 Global AI Power: Security”. A jointly developed “AI hacker” with KAIST will compete in the finals alongside human white hackers. The finals draw 3,333 participants from 88 countries, with total prize money of 71 million won.

Waymo robotaxi hailing via the Uber app has ended in Phoenix, Arizona. CNBC reported that the two companies wrapped up the Phoenix pilot and will keep the vehicles operating locally for other uses. Uber said the Phoenix program was intentionally limited, with about 10 dedicated vehicles, and that lessons learned helped it scale quickly in Austin and Atlanta. Waymo said the pilot laid groundwork for global expansion and partnerships.