OpenAI Developes MRC: A Network Protocol for Predictable AI Training Performance
OpenAI and partners introduce MRC, a new networking protocol based on SRv6 to address network congestion in large-scale AI training clusters. The protocol aims to deliver predictable performance even
Former SpaceX Engineer Raises $22M for Geothermal Turbine Startup Critical Energy
Critical Energy, led by ex-SpaceX engineer Spencer Jackson, secures funding to develop modular geothermal turbines. Aiming for first 2.5 MW plant by 2027 and gigawatt-scale deployment by early 2030s.
Hugging Face Releases Transformers v5: Major Update to AI Model Library
Transformers v5, a popular model-definition library, focuses on simplicity and interoperability with a modular design, code reduction, and consolidation to PyTorch as the primary backend. Over 1.2 bil
OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Instant Deployed as ChatGPT Default Model: Unverified Benchmark Score Raises Concerns
OpenAI's latest language model, GPT-5.5 Instant, is now the default for ChatGPT. However, its self-reported benchmark score of 88.2% remains unverified by Epoch AI, raising questions about procurement
Pramaana Labs Raises $27M for Formal Verification of AI in High-Stakes Industries
San Francisco-based startup Pramaana Labs secures seed funding to develop a formal verification layer for AI, enhancing reliability in sensitive sectors like law, drug discovery, and tax preparation.
DeepMath: Intel's AI Breakthrough Streamlines Math Reasoning for Adult Industry
Intel's DeepMath, a lightweight math reasoning agent, improves accuracy and reduces verbosity in mathematical problem-solving tasks, crucial for the adult industry.
Uber's Robotaxi Operations: Implications for Adult Industry and Future Partnerships
Uber expands to robotaxi services, impacting adult industry with scalability solutions and potential moderation tools. Collaborations with tech partners advance.
XDOF Raises $70M for High-Quality Robot Training Data Infrastructure
AI startup XDOF, backed by top investors, aims to address the new bottleneck in robotics: high-quality training data. The company will build infrastructure for frontier labs and robotics companies.
NVIDIA Unveils Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B: Compact AI Model with Improved Accuracy
NVIDIA has released a new Mixture-of-Experts hybrid language model, Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B, which achieves better accuracy while activating less than half of the parameters per forward pass. The comp
AI-Powered Platforms Help Adult Industry Identify and Engage Potential Buyers
Leveraging AI tools for detecting B2B buying signals to boost conversion rates in the adult industry.
PayPal Winds Down Ventures Arm Under New CEO Enrique Lores
PayPal's corporate venture arm, PayPal Ventures, is winding down operations as part of a broader restructuring effort under new CEO Enrique Lores. The decision comes after the departure of former CEO
Introducing AprielGuard: A Unified Safety Model for Large Language Models
ServiceNow AI's new 8B-parameter model, AprielGuard, addresses safety risks and adversarial threats in large language models, offering a significant improvement for the adult industry.
Google Home Speaker with Gemini AI: A Leap in Natural Interaction for Smart Homes
Google's new smart speaker promises to revolutionize user interaction, enabling multi-step requests and two-way conversations. The device is priced at $99.99.
NVIDIA's Cosmos Reason 2: Top Open Model for Physical AI
New advanced reasoning vision language model surpasses predecessor in accuracy, excels at physical world scenarios with improved spatio-temporal understanding.
Simplex Enters Cryptocurrency Market with Secure Fiat-to-Crypto Onramp
Simplex, known for fire detection systems, launches a global fiat-crypto onramp offering instant purchases with credit cards and more. Provides secure, user-friendly solutions.
Mastodon Introduces Email Newsletters for Non-Users to Boost Audience Growth
Mastodon's new feature allows creators to send posts directly to email subscribers, bypassing the need for users to join the platform. This move aims to address the open social web's biggest problem:
Open Responses: Revolutionizing AI Applications with a New Standard
Learn about Open Responses, an open-source initiative that extends and improves the OpenAI Responses API for multi-provider interoperability, real-world agentic workflows, and more.
OpenAI Introduces Trusted Contact Safety Feature for ChatGPT
New safety feature aims to prevent self-harm and suicide conversations, developed with input from mental health experts.
Odyssey Secures $310M Series B Funding for World Model AI Platform
AI startup Odyssey raises $310 million in Series B funding at a $1.45 billion valuation, backed by Amazon and others. The company plans to optimize its world model AI platform for AWS Trainium chips.
DeepSeek's R1 Model Shakes Up AI Industry with Innovative Approach
The release of DeepSeek's R1 model marked a turning point in the AI industry, demonstrating a more cost-effective method for building large language models.
OpenAI Unveils Three New Real-Time Voice Models for API
Announcing GPT-Realtime-2, GPT-Realtime-Translate, and GPT-Realtime-Whisper, designed to enhance voice intelligence and revolutionize multilingual communication.
FTC Sues Genesis Tech Over Deceptive Subscription Apps: $700M Processed
The FTC alleges Genesis Tech used shell companies to operate deceptive apps, generating nearly $250M in revenue and processing nearly $700M through PayPal. Brands named include MadMuscles, Harna, Unim
IBM's AssetOpsBench: A New AI Evaluation System for Real-World Industrial Applications
IBM Research introduces AssetOpsBench, a comprehensive benchmarking system designed to evaluate agentic AI in industrial settings. It emphasizes decision trace quality, evidence grounding, and actiona
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.5-Cyber: Shifting Balance in Favor of Defenders
OpenAI's latest AI model variant, GPT-5.5-Cyber, shows improved cybersecurity performance, outperforming other models in a multi-step exercise evaluation.
Enterprises Struggle to Justify AI Spending After Tokenmaxxing Trend
The unofficial motto of Silicon Valley earlier this year led to excessive AI usage, but now enterprises are realizing not every experiment delivers business value. Measuring ROI is the new challenge.