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AI and technology news

Short bilingual briefs on the AI and technology news that matters, each linked to its original source and reviewed before publication.

Models

New Anthropic, OpenAI models make same promise: A little more for a lot less money

The competition in AI models has reached a phase of price comparison. New models from Anthropic and OpenAI offer similar promises.

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Industry

Five AI safety sessions every founder should have on their TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 agenda

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, five sessions will focus on AI safety, featuring speakers from various companies. These sessions will take place on the AI Stage and Real World AI Stage.

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Tech

AstroForge is putting AI in command of its next spacecraft

AstroForge is developing an AI model called 'Solo' for autonomous control of its spacecraft. This transformer-based model is set to fly on its first mission to an asteroid in 2027. This approach…

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Models

Anthropic releases Opus 5.5 with lower prices and Fable-level performance

Anthropic's new model, Opus 5.5, has been introduced with improved performance in coding and knowledge work. It is significantly cheaper than its predecessor and outperforms the larger Fable model…

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Models

OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna, boasting lower cost and fewer mistakes

OpenAI has introduced two new models named Sol and Luna, which are updated versions of previous models. These models feature improvements in efficiency and cost, designed for various tasks.

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Tools

Meta admits Muse’s likeness to OpenClaw isn’t a coincidence

Meta has acknowledged that its AI assistant Muse was inspired by OpenClaw, despite being built from scratch. The company noted similarities in workspace filenames and content. Muse is designed to be…

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Devices

Qualcomm launches two new smartphone chips with emphasis on AI

Qualcomm has introduced two new smartphone processors named Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. These chips are designed to enhance AI-driven features and can run small…

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Industry

Snorkel AI triples valuation to $3.5B as demand for AI training data booms

Snorkel AI, a startup that assists in building training datasets, has raised $350 million in a Series E funding round. Its valuation has reached $3.5 billion, nearly tripling from its previous…

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Industry

TechCrunch Founder Summit’s agenda revealed: Unlock fundraising, hiring, and AI insights in Boston on November 4

The TechCrunch Founder Summit will take place on November 4 in Boston, focusing on topics such as fundraising, hiring, and AI strategies. This event provides direct access to successful investors…

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Industry

Greek Prime Minister discusses challenges of AI

The Greek Prime Minister addressed the challenges governments face regarding AI during his visit to San Francisco. He openly admitted that no government is prepared for the impacts of AI and…

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Models

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5.5 with stricter safeguards for cybersecurity

Anthropic has introduced its new Claude Opus 5.5 model with enhanced security measures. The model features improvements to mitigate certain risky behaviors, particularly attempts to escape the…

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Industry

Andreessen Horowitz is launching an ‘academy’ with no homework and partnerships with Palantir, Google, and Meta

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is launching the 'Horowitz Andreessen Academy' aimed at helping young people join Silicon Valley startups. The academy will partner with ten companies,…

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