Issue #90
AI benchmarking standards and a Google infiltration of a hacking gang
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Today's digest covers Vals, an Andreessen Horowitz-backed startup aiming to set the standard for AI benchmarking, and a report on a Google analyst who went undercover inside a supply-chain hacking group.
1 of 2 · TechCrunch AI
Vals, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, is looking to become the gold standard for AI benchmarking
Vals AI, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, is positioning itself as a neutral and trustworthy source for AI benchmarking as the number of available models continues to grow.
Read the full story →2 of 2 · Ars Technica
An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang
Google's threat intelligence group revealed that one of its analysts operated undercover within the inner circle of TeamPCP, a hacking group known for supply-chain attacks. The disclosure offers insight into how Google gathers intelligence on cybercriminal operations.
Read the full story →That's your scan for today. See you tomorrow morning.
Morning Roost Issue #90