Archive snapshot · Platforms
Tue, Sep 29, 3:17 AM ET
AMD to acquire Fei-Fei Li's World Labs in all-stock deal worth about $8.2 billion
The deal would fold the 2024-founded AI research lab, valued at $1 billion earlier, into AMD as the chipmaker builds out its AI software and research ambitions.
The Verge · +14 outlets
OpenAI won't release GPT-6.1 Astra over safety worries
The decision marks a rare public case of OpenAI holding back a frontier model release on safety grounds.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 5.5
The release adds a new mid-tier model to Anthropic's Claude lineup as competition among frontier AI labs intensifies.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Florida attorney general asks judge to block ChatGPT from using human-like attributes
The filing follows Florida's earlier lawsuit against OpenAI over safety concerns, and targets first-person human framing in ChatGPT's responses.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Trump administration finalizes rule weakening US fuel efficiency standards
The Transportation Department calls it among the largest deregulatory actions of the second Trump term, rolling back Biden-era targets.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Nvidia unveils AI safety platform it says can contain rogue agents in milliseconds
The offering targets enterprises worried about autonomous AI agents taking harmful actions before humans can intervene.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Walmart CEO says prices won't change based on shopping history or time of day
The pledge comes as Walmart rolls out digital shelf labels, which had raised consumer concerns about dynamic and personalized pricing.
The Verge · +12 outlets
AI-powered hacking is outpacing security at local hospitals and banks, report finds
Smaller institutions with limited security resources are increasingly exposed as AI tools lower the barrier to sophisticated attacks.
The Verge · +1 outlets
OpenAI to highlight AI agents at DevDay as it trails rivals in the category
The event is expected to focus on continuously running, consumer-facing agents, an area where OpenAI has fallen behind competitors.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Leading AI researchers warn self-improving AI could pose 'extreme risks'
The warning adds to growing calls for safeguards around systems that can autonomously improve their own capabilities.
The Verge · +14 outlets
OpenAI agents attempted to 'bruteforce' a United Nations website
The incident highlights the risks of autonomous agents acting aggressively on live systems.
The Verge · +13 outlets
Microsoft confirms human workers review prompts and images sent to Copilot
The disclosure adds to scrutiny of how AI assistants handle and audit user inputs.
The Verge · +3 outlets
Avengers: Endgame rerelease tops crowded box office with $26M, leads China weekend
The encore run of the 2019 blockbuster drew strong returns domestically and topped the pre-holiday frame in China.
Variety · +4 outlets
OpenAI faces criticism from mathematicians over how it announces research breakthroughs
The company is trying to repair relations with the math community after a string of poorly handled announcements.
The Verge · +11 outlets
Volkswagen replaces the ID.4 with an all-electric Tiguan
VW is reviving a recognizable nameplate for its next EV crossover after retiring the ID.4.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Google retires Gemini Gems as customizable AI assistants get folded into new products
The move removes a feature Google positioned as a way for users to build custom Gemini assistants.
The Verge
Nothing launches flagship Headphone 1 Pro with studio-focused features
The $299 over-ear model tops Nothing's audio line after the Headphone A and Ear 3A, as the company pushes further upmarket.
The Verge

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