OpenAI launches workspace agents that turn ChatGPT from a chatbot into a team automation platform
OpenAI has introduced workspace agents in ChatGPT that can automate complex team workflows and operate continuously without supervision. These new agents, powered by Codex…
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Tesla just increased its capex to $25B. Here’s where the money is going.
Tesla has increased its planned capital expenditure to $25 billion for 2026, triple its historical spending levels. The company's CFO indicated this will result in negative free cash flow for the…
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Sam Altman’s Orb Company Promoted a Bruno Mars Partnership That Doesn't Exist
Sam Altman's Worldcoin company falsely promoted a partnership with Bruno Mars that the artist's representatives say never existed. A spokesperson for Mars told WIRED the singer was never approached about…
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Google Cloud launches two new AI chips to compete with Nvidia
Google Cloud unveiled two new AI chips designed to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the artificial intelligence hardware market. The new Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) offer improved speed and cost efficiency…
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Microsoft issues emergency update for macOS and Linux ASP.NET threat
Microsoft released an emergency security update for ASP.NET applications running on macOS and Linux systems to address a critical authentication vulnerability. The flaw can cause severe security issues when…
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How SpaceX preempted a $2B fundraise with a $60B buyout offer
Cursor halted a planned $2 billion funding round after SpaceX offered a $10 billion collaboration fee and potential $60 billion acquisition deal. The AI coding company was set to close the fundraising this week…
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Ex-OpenAI researcher Jerry Tworek launches Core Automation to build the most automated AI lab in the world
Former OpenAI researcher Jerry Tworek has launched Core Automation, an AI lab focused on developing new learning methods to advance beyond current AI architectures. The…
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Google turns Chrome into an AI coworker for the workplace
Google is adding Gemini AI-powered "auto browse" features to Chrome for enterprise users, enabling automated tasks like research and data entry. The new capabilities are designed to help workers streamline routine…
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AI Tools Are Helping Mediocre North Korean Hackers Steal Millions
North Korean hackers used AI tools to write malware code and create fake company websites, enabling them to steal up to $12 million in three months. The technology allowed previously mediocre hackers to significantly…
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OpenAI teams up with Infosys to bring AI tools to more businesses
OpenAI has partnered with Infosys to integrate AI tools into the consulting firm's business services for enterprise clients. The collaboration will initially focus on software engineering, legacy system…
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Anthropic manager hints that Pro and Max plans are outgrown by today's Claude workloads
Anthropic temporarily removed Claude Code from its Pro subscription after customer complaints forced a reversal. Growth head Amol Avasare indicated that current subscription tiers no…
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AI is spitting out more potential drugs than ever. This start-up wants to figure out which ones matter.
10x Science raised $4.8 million in seed funding to help pharmaceutical researchers analyze complex molecules generated by AI drug discovery platforms. The startup aims to…
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Unauthorized users breach Anthropic's restricted Mythos AI model
A small group of unauthorized users gained access to Anthropic's new AI model Claude Mythos, according to Bloomberg. The breach involved Anthropic's restricted AI system that had not been publicly released.
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The most interesting startups showcased at Google Cloud Next 2026
Google showcased numerous AI startups at its Cloud Next 2026 conference as part of efforts to attract more AI companies to its cloud platform. The company presented a comprehensive list of emerging AI startups…
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AI needs a strong data fabric to deliver business value
Organizations are rapidly deploying AI systems across business functions like finance, supply chains, and HR, with half of companies expected to use AI in at least three areas by 2025. However, successful AI…
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The Pope’s Warnings About AI Were AI-Generated, a Detection Tool Claims
A detection tool from Pangram Labs claims that recent papal warnings about artificial intelligence were themselves generated by AI. The company's Chrome extension now flags suspected AI-generated content with…
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ChatGPT’s new Images 2.0 model is surprisingly good at generating text
OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.0 demonstrates significant improvements in generating text within images compared to previous AI models. The new image-generation model represents a notable advancement in AI's…
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Agent orchestration
AI agents represent the next evolution beyond chatbots like ChatGPT, designed to perform complex tasks rather than just generate text responses. These autonomous systems are expected to drive significant changes in industries like drug development…
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AI research lab NeoCognition lands $40M seed to build agents that learn like humans
AI research lab NeoCognition has raised $40 million in seed funding to develop AI agents designed to learn and adapt like humans. The startup, founded by an Ohio State University researcher,…
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Weaponized deepfakes
Deepfake technology has become more accessible and sophisticated, with cheap or free AI tools now widely available to create fake videos, images, and audio recordings. Security experts' long-standing warnings about malicious use of these technologies…
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Apple’s John Ternus will run one of the world’s most powerful companies; the job is a minefield
Apple's John Ternus is set to take over as CEO of one of the world's most valuable companies when Tim Cook steps down. The role offers immense power and resources but also brings…
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World models
AI systems excel in digital tasks like writing and coding but struggle with physical world activities like folding laundry or street navigation. Researchers are developing "world models" - AI systems that can understand and predict how the physical world…
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Unauthorized group has gained access to Anthropic’s exclusive cyber tool Mythos, report claims
An unauthorized group has reportedly gained access to Anthropic's exclusive cyber tool called Mythos. Anthropic is investigating the claims but states there is no evidence its…
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Supercharged scams
Criminals have begun using ChatGPT and other large language models to generate malicious emails and sophisticated phishing attacks since the technology became publicly available in late 2022. The AI tools allow scammers to produce large volumes of…
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Meta will record employees’ keystrokes and use it to train its AI models
Meta has developed an internal tool that converts employee mouse movements and button clicks into training data for its AI models. The company is using this keystroke and interaction data from its…
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LLMs+
OpenAI's ChatGPT became an everyday app for hundreds of millions of users after launching as an experimental prototype in late 2022. The success triggered an industry-wide race as tech companies rushed to develop competing large language model products.
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SpaceX is working with Cursor and has an option to buy the startup for $60 billion
SpaceX is collaborating with AI coding assistant startup Cursor and holds an option to acquire the company for $60 billion. The potential deal comes as SpaceX remains privately held ahead of any…
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10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now
A compilation highlights ten current significant developments and trends in artificial intelligence. The list covers key areas of focus for AI researchers, companies, and policymakers in the current landscape.
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ChatGPT Images 2.0 is a breakthrough that could fundamentally reshape graphic generation
OpenAI has upgraded ChatGPT Images 2.0 with reasoning capabilities, web search integration, and the ability to generate up to eight consistent images from a single prompt. The enhanced…
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Sam Altman throws shade at Anthropic’s cyber model, Mythos: ‘fear-based marketing’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman criticized Anthropic's Mythos AI model as "fear-based marketing" in response to the company's cybersecurity-focused AI system. The comment represents the latest public…
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