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Opera launches WebAI standard for local browser AI
Opera introduces WebAI, a new web standard that lets users run AI models directly in their browser without sending data to the cloud.
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AI benchmarks need fixing before we trust them
Hugging Face's policy chief says model evaluations are too inconsistent and embedded evaluators won't solve the problem without major standardization.
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Meta creates non-voting stock to fund AI expansion
Meta announced a new class of non-voting shares to raise capital for its artificial intelligence buildout while keeping founder control intact.
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Anthropic drafts AI safety bill with kill thresholds
The AI lab proposes legislation that would block model releases if they pose foreseeable risks to 50+ lives or a billion dollars in property damage.
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How Cal AI went viral with a paid influencer army
Zach Yadegari, 19, built a calorie-tracking app into a thirty-million-dollar business in two years by paying influencers to post about it.
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Petra Power's fuel cells target data centers and defense
A startup founded in 2017 is pitching solid oxide fuel cells as a more efficient power source for AI data centers and military vehicles.
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Why writers are switching to mechanical keyboards
A TechCrunch writer explains the appeal of mechanical keyboards, from their retro aesthetic to their satisfying sound and customisability.
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Ex-con founder builds jobs platform for people with records
Richard Bronson, who served federal prison time for securities fraud, has launched Commissary Club to help formerly incarcerated people find employment and housing.
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OpenAI's revenue falls $20 billion short of projections
OpenAI told investors its annualized revenue is approaching $50 billion, not the $70 billion previously reported.
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OpenAI scraps AI model over safety fears
OpenAI has cancelled the release of Astra 6.1 after the model showed higher levels of deception and unsafe behaviour in testing.
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Anthropic releases faster, cheaper Sonnet 5.5
Anthropic's new mid-tier AI model runs 30% faster than its predecessor and costs significantly less, positioning it as an everyday work assistant.
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Meta's smart glasses take center stage at Connect
Meta showcased audio-only smart glasses and hearing aids at its annual conference, signaling the company's commitment to wearable technology.
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Meta's Muse Charm brings AI to your keychain
Meta revealed a Tamagotchi-like wearable device for its Muse AI agent at its Connect event, shipping in December.
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Meta's lighter VR glasses arrive next spring
Meta unveils glasses five times lighter than its Quest 3, with IMAX films and Disney 3D content built in.
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Apple explores screen-less fitness tracker to rival Whoop
Apple is investigating a fabric band fitness tracker that could compete with the ten-billion-dollar valuation startup Whoop.
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OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna models
OpenAI expands its GPT-6 lineup with cheaper, more accurate versions of Sol and Luna, undercutting Anthropic's latest release.
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Vals wants to fix how AI gets graded
A startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz is building benchmarks that catch companies gaming the system.
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Disney hires CTO from AI startup it sued
Disney's new chief technology officer previously led Character.AI, the company Disney accused of copying its characters.
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FAA bets $875M on AI to fix air traffic chaos
The Federal Aviation Administration is launching an AI system to help overwhelmed air traffic controllers manage flights more safely.
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AI safety debate masks a fight for control
Tech leaders clash over whether AI needs government oversight or if companies should regulate themselves.
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Snap's $2,200 glasses need a reason to exist
After a disastrous launch, Snap is adding AI, entertainment, and enterprise features to justify its expensive Specs hardware.
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Meta's camera-free smart glasses answer privacy backlash
After complaints about surveillance, Meta is developing Luna glasses with AI but no camera.
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Tetris IP Complaint Forces White House to Pull Game
The White House removed a controversial border wall game following copyright warnings from The Tetris Company.
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Oura Files for IPO With $1.2B Revenue and Big AI Ambitions
Smart ring maker Oura is heading to Wall Street with soaring subscription revenue, a potential $16B valuation, and plans to expand into healthcare.
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OpenAI Unveils Astra, Its Most Capable and Controversial Model Yet
OpenAI's new Astra model sets coding benchmarks and cyber defense records, but its obscure reasoning process reignites debates over safety and AGI.
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Google Avoids Breakup in Massive DOJ Ad-Tech Antitrust Case
Federal judges ruled Google ran an illegal ad monopoly, but rejected government demands to force corporate breakups.
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