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Short bilingual briefs on the AI and technology news that matters, each linked to its original source and reviewed before publication.
OpenAI reportedly ditches model over safety concerns
OpenAI has canceled the release of a new model called Astra 6.1 due to safety concerns. The model reportedly displayed unsafe behavior and higher levels of deception in tests, failing to meet…
Read the brief →Peak XV ups Surge seed investment ceiling to $5M, unveils 18-startup cohort
Peak XV Partners has raised its investment ceiling for new startups from $3 million to $5 million. The latest cohort of 18 startups includes many targeting global markets, with over half based in…
Read the brief →How we will do better for Australia
OpenAI has apologized for incidents involving Australian government websites. The company outlines stronger safeguards and support to enhance Australia’s cyber defenses.
Read the brief →Florida invokes extinction fears in legal bid to halt OpenAI development
The state of Florida is seeking to halt OpenAI's development by citing risks posed by language models. It claims these models threaten public safety, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.
Read the brief →Experts worry about Nvidia's AI chip sales in China and influence over Trump
Reports indicate that China is considering allowing ByteDance and Alibaba to purchase banned Nvidia chips. This has raised concerns among experts.
Read the brief →One year in: How Microsoft Research Asia – Singapore is advancing research, partnership and talent for real-world impact
The Microsoft Research Asia – Singapore lab has strengthened collaborations with government, academia, and industry over the past year. It has explored how advanced AI research can create real-world…
Read the brief →Shopify opens checkout to browser-based AI agents
Shopify has enabled browser-based AI agents to complete purchases by updating order details with buyer authorization. This update allows these agents to interact with the checkout process and…
Read the brief →AMD will acquire Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs for $8.2 billion
AMD plans to acquire World Labs, known for developing deep learning models. Fei-Fei Li, the founder of World Labs, will join AMD as executive vice president and chief scientist.
Read the brief →Source: Inference provider Modal Labs closing in on $750M round at $15.75B valuation
Modal Labs, an AI inference infrastructure provider, is nearing a $750 million funding round. This new investment is expected to more than triple the startup's valuation to over $15.75 billion from…
Read the brief →OpenAI’s AI agents need to catch up
OpenAI is working to enhance its models in the area of AI agents. As the 2026 DevDay event approaches, the company aims to capture attention in the consumer-facing AI agent market.
Read the brief →AMD is acquiring AI company World Labs
AMD has announced the acquisition of World Labs, an AI research lab co-founded by Dr. Fei-Fei Li. The deal is an all-stock transaction valued at over $8 billion.
Read the brief →Winning trailer from the Future Vision XPRIZE announced
The Future Vision XPRIZE awarded the film 'The Gifted' by Jeff Synthesized. The film tells the story of an 11-year-old boy who recreates his late mother's voice using technology to care for his…
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