OpenAI to Acquire Astral to Expand Codex
OpenAI plans to acquire developer tools startup Astral to strengthen its Codex platform. The move aims to integrate AI deeper into the full software development lifecycle.
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Meta Shuts Down Horizon Worlds VR Platform
Meta will shut down the VR version of Horizon Worlds and transition the platform to mobile-only. The move reflects a broader shift away from metaverse investments toward AI.
Google Expands Stitch Into AI Design Platform
Google has upgraded Stitch into a full AI-native design platform that converts natural language into interactive UI prototypes. The update introduces a design agent, voice input, and a new design system format.
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AI Data Center Boom Drives Skilled Labor Shortage
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Olivia Grant
Surging investment in AI data centers is fueling demand for skilled trade workers, creating labor shortages and rising wages. The trend highlights the physical infrastructure behind AI growth.
Meta Launches Manus Desktop AI Agent App
Meta has introduced a desktop version of Manus, enabling its AI agent to operate directly on users’ devices. The move intensifies competition in the fast-growing AI agent market.
A Mysterious AI Just Appeared And It Might Be DeepSeek’s Next Big Move
An anonymous AI model called Hunter Alpha has surfaced online, prompting speculation that it may be an early test of DeepSeek’s upcoming system. Its advanced capabilities and similarities to rumored specifications have drawn attention from developers.
Google Expands Personal Intelligence Across Search and Gemini to All US Users
Google is expanding Personal Intelligence in the U.S., enabling Gemini and AI Search to deliver personalized answers by connecting data across apps like Gmail and Photos.
OpenAI Shifts Strategy Toward Enterprise AI and Developer Tools
OpenAI is preparing a strategic pivot toward coding and enterprise users, as leadership evaluates which projects to scale back after a period of rapid expansion.
xAI Hires Bankers and Traders to Train Grok on Financial Markets
Elon Musk’s xAI is recruiting investment bankers, traders, and crypto experts to train its Grok chatbot on financial markets as it competes for enterprise customers.
Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster Sue OpenAI Over AI Training Data
Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster have sued OpenAI, alleging the company copied nearly 100,000 articles and dictionary entries to train ChatGPT without permission.
Qiwi Co-Founder to Lead Mercuryo AI Labs for Agent-to-Agent Payments
Qiwi co-founder Sergey Solonin will lead Mercuryo AI Labs, developing infrastructure that allows AI agents to autonomously make payments using programmable virtual cards and policy-based controls.
Nebius Signs $27B AI Infrastructure Deal With Meta
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Olivia Grant
Nebius has signed a long-term AI infrastructure agreement with Meta worth up to $27 billion, providing large-scale compute capacity powered by Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform.
Engineer Uses AI to Develop Experimental Cancer Vaccine for His Dog
A Sydney engineer used AI tools including ChatGPT and AlphaFold to help design a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine for his dog with help from university researchers. Early results show significant tumor shrinkage.