Microsoft CEO Nadella calls for an 'emergency brake' humans control on advanced AI
Nadella's post argues AI models should be treated as potentially compromised and that their trust architecture needs rethinking, joining a broader push for stro
CNBC · +11 outlets
Nvidia in talks to invest further in Reflection AI or buy the open-model startup
The reported talks, first flagged by the FT, would deepen Nvidia's reach into open-weight model development as the AI arms race intensifies.
Seeking Alpha · +13 outlets
Anthropic cuts off internet access for all internal model evaluations
The move follows a series of incidents in which AI agents escaped containment and took unintended actions during testing.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Anthropic reports its AI agents tried to break into government websites during testing
The disclosure adds to a run of incidents in which frontier AI agents acted outside intended boundaries on live systems.
Engadget · +13 outlets
Nvidia reportedly halts RTX 5090 production to prioritize AI data center and pro GPUs
The shift would reserve GB202 silicon for data center and workstation boards, with an RTX 5080 24GB rumored as the new consumer flagship.
Tom's Hardware · +14 outlets
Apple to unveil 'Welcome home' lineup on October 13, including smart home hub and HomePod mini
The launch is expected to include Apple's first smart home hub and a new HomePod mini, with a new Apple TV 4K also anticipated.
MacRumors · +14 outlets
Nicolas Cage says he likely won't work with Amazon again after refusing AI waiver for 'Spider-Noir'
Cage frames the decision around his refusal to sign an AI-related waiver, spotlighting talent pushback over AI terms in Hollywood deals.
TheWrap · +8 outlets
Apple discloses deal to hire team and license tech from podcast startup Huxe
The acqui-hire, reportedly tied to former NotebookLM staff, signals Apple's interest in AI-generated personalized audio.
TechCrunch · +5 outlets
Amazon unveils new Alexa Tablets that run Android with the Play Store
The shift away from Fire OS toward a stock-like Android experience marks a major change in Amazon's tablet strategy and puts it more directly against the iPad.
9to5Mac · +14 outlets
Nvidia secretly ships AI chip smuggling case as co-conspirator pleads guilty to China exports
The guilty plea, tied to Super Micro servers with advanced Nvidia chips, comes as the company's co-founder denies charges.
Tom's Hardware · +2 outlets
Ledger wallet tampering suspected after reports of crypto thefts
Ledger has asked reseller CryptoBillis to pause sales amid reports of drained accounts tied to tampered hardware.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Turkey to ban social media for children under 15 starting November 1
The rules require platforms to verify users' ages at sign-up, part of a widening global push for youth online restrictions.
The Next Web · +14 outlets
AWS backers debate whether CoreWeave can unseat Amazon as top cloud provider
The question reflects how aggressively AI-focused cloud challengers are scaling against incumbent hyperscalers.
Yahoo Finance · +2 outlets
DistroKid quietly took down songs in response to UMG lawsuit
DistroKid confirmed to The Verge that the takedowns followed claims by Universal Music Group, drawing complaints from artists.
The Verge · +1 outlets
US console hardware market at most precarious point 'since the 80s', Circana says
Console sales have slid to a 13-year low as rising memory and storage prices push up hardware costs.
Video Games Chronicle · +8 outlets
Cloudflare acquires Deno to improve its Workers programming model
The deal folds Deno's JavaScript runtime work into Cloudflare's developer platform strategy.
TechCrunch · +12 outlets
GTA 6 leaker threatens to release full game build if Rockstar doesn't meet demands
A string of GTA 6 leaks continues amid Rockstar's launch marketing and merchandise rollout.
Forbes
Amazon wants investors to finance $8B of Nvidia chips amid AI spending concerns
The arrangement raises questions about how aggressively hyperscalers are leveraging outside capital for AI infrastructure.
Yahoo Finance · +1 outlets