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Restate lands $20M as the need for durable infrastructure increases with AI agents
Founded by Apache Flink veterans, the startup is taking on workflow heavyweight Temporal.
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Instagram rolls out an AI video editor for creators
Instagram has introduced a conversational AI assistant designed to provide personalized feedback and advice to content creators.
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xAI acquired domain ahead of OpenAI AI agent launch
Before OpenAI launched its new AI agent, Elon Musk's xAI secured the dot.com domain, redirecting users to the Grok chatbot.
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OpenAI's latest features take direct aim at the app store model
OpenAI is building an alternative to the traditional app store model by turning ChatGPT into a hub where software can be discovered and used by humans and AI agents.
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OpenAI reportedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation
AI pioneer OpenAI is reportedly negotiating a massive new funding round that could value the company at $1.4 trillion ahead of its 2027 public debut.
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Here is why OpenAI is absent from Nvidia-led AI safety initiative
OpenAI is not a public backer of Nvidia's Open Agent Safety Platform, but reports show they are privately collaborating.
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OpenAI takes on Microsoft with the launch of office suite features
OpenAI's newly announced suite of office features puts it into more direct competition with traditional software giants.
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AI-powered app maker Wabi pivots to a messaging experience
Wabi is repositioning its prompt-based app builder as a personal AI agent that combines chat and apps.
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OpenAI expands ChatGPT plugins with app-like interfaces and automations
OpenAI is upgrading ChatGPT plugins with dedicated sidebar homes, interactive panels, file viewers, and automation support.
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OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol, promising near Astra-level performance at a lower cost
OpenAI has announced GPT-6.1 Sol, delivering major performance boosts in coding, document processing, and complex business workflows.
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OpenAI Expands Codex with Reusable Cloud Environments and Security Tools
OpenAI is upgrading Codex with cross-device cloud development environments, a voice-controlled CLI, code review tools, and repository security scanners.
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OpenAI launches Dots, its bubbly agentic avatar
OpenAI has introduced Dots, a new agentic avatar designed to operate independently and pursue user-defined goals in the background.
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Meta is expanding its AI agent Muse to small businesses
The tech giant says the agent can help owners run their business and find new customers.
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Marissa Mayer bets on your camera roll with new AI assistant Dazzle
The former Yahoo CEO is introducing a new AI personal assistant based entirely on your photos.
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Apple issues urgent security update for iPhones, iPads, and Macs
Apple has rolled out an urgent security fix after discovering a vulnerability actively exploited against specific targeted individuals.
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OpenAI apologizes to Australia after its AI agents breach government sites
OpenAI has officially apologized to Australia and detailed how its AI agents managed to breach government websites.
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Reco raises $55M as AI agent security startups crowd the market
AI agent security startup Reco has secured $55 million in a new funding round, bringing its total raised capital to $140 million.
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Anthropic prospectus details massive losses, rapid growth, and AI existential risk
In its new investor prospectus, Anthropic has revealed billions in annual losses, hyper-growth, and a stark warning that its AI could pose an existential threat to humanity.
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OpenAI reportedly shelves a model over safety and alignment concerns
A top executive at the AI lab told the Wall Street Journal that the model in question had displayed a poor aptitude for following orders.
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Modal Labs closing in on $750M round at $15.75B valuation
AI infrastructure startup Modal Labs is finalizing a massive funding round that more than triples its valuation in just four months.
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AMD to Acquire Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs for $8.2 Billion
In a major industry deal, AMD is purchasing spatial intelligence startup World Labs, with founder Fei-Fei Li joining as executive VP and chief scientist.
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Shopify Opens Checkout to Browser-Based AI Agents
Shopify is expanding WebMCP support to checkout, allowing browser-based AI agents to update order details and complete purchases.
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Nvidia launches new platform for reining in rogue AI agents
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has introduced a new suite of software and hardware products designed to add independent security layers around AI agents.
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After a deepfake voice fooled her grandfather, this founder launched DetectifAI
Tarini Padmanabhuni founded DetectifAI to run lightweight AI models on smartphones and detect voice deepfakes in real time.