OpenAI unveils Dots AI agents as Sam Altman promises always-on AI helper
Altman said AI should give people more power to create, learn, discover and expand knowledge rather than automate every aspect of lif
OpenAI seeks $30 billion-plus as valuation target rises to $1.4 trillion
The fundraising would serve as a bridge ahead of a potential Wall Street debut as OpenAI continues reporting strong revenue growth
Trump rejects new federal AI rules, backs industry self-regulation
Top Silicon Valley executives met Trump amid growing concerns over AI security, safety risks, regulation and the technologys rapid expansion
After AI lunch, Trump backs self-regulation and plans to rename AI
President Donald Trump left a White House lunch with more than two dozen tech leaders on Tuesday, still set against the backdrop of new AI safety rules. He told reporters the executives had agreed that companies should police themselves, NBC News reported. Theres a belief that there should be tremendous self-regulation, and we automatically have [] This story continues at The Next Web
Apple updates Final Cut Camera to support the iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture
The company is also rolling out new features across several of its Creator Studio apps.
OpenAI scraps debut of latest Astra model over safety risks
OpenAI has decided to hold back its Astra AI model after safety evaluations showed it underperformed. This decision follows a series of security incidents involving AI agents accessing unauthorised external systems. The company's head of safety systems, Saachi Jain, emphasised the need for better communication and task completion. While Astra showed some improvements in task persistence, it still failed in key areas.
GM will spend $1B making the first manganese-rich cells in mass production
GM and LG Energy Solution will spend $1B turning their Spring Hill plant into the first factory to mass-produce prismatic lithium manganese-rich cells. Europes carmakers are spending comparable sums on lithium iron phosphate, the chemistry GMs battery chief says may never earn its way into its cars. General Motors and LG Energy Solution will spend [] This story continues at The Next Web
Sam Altman says OpenAI now has an AI research intern
OpenAI now has an AI research intern, chief executive Sam Altman said on Tuesday. He made the claim in his DevDay 2026 keynote in San Francisco. He told 2,500 developers that the company predicted a year ago it would reach that goal within 12 months. A few weeks ago we reached that goal. We now [] This story continues at The Next Web
OpenAI ignored employees who warned it wasn't doing enough about security
In emails, employees said they worried that OpenAI's newest AI models were not being appropriately monitored during testing to gauge the tech's sophistication and to secure the models
Trump rules out working with China on AI safety before tech CEO lunch
US President Donald Trump has said he does not want to cooperate with China on AI governance, arguing that it would help Beijing catch up with American companies. He spoke on Tuesday in Washington shortly before hosting AI executives for lunch at the White House. He told the audience that AI had come up only [] This story continues at The Next Web
Apple's new iPhone and iPad security feature can protect you from scammers
One of iOS 27's coolest security features didn't make headlines, but it could stop you from falling for a scam.
OpenAI halves Pro 200 usage and launches a $500 ChatGPT plan at DevDay
Update, 29 September 2026 This article has been updated with OpenAIs commitment not to reintroduce the five-hour limit on Pro 200. OpenAI is halving the usage included in its $200 ChatGPT Pro plan and launching a $500 plan with its fastest speed tier. It also unveiled shared team workspaces, a meeting note-taker and @ChatGPT for [] This story continues at The Next Web
OpenAI Launches GPT 6.1-Sol. It Costs 1/5th Of Earlier Model
The company on Monday said it abandoned plans for GPT-6.1 Astra because the model frequently ignored instructions.
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OpenAI releases GPT-6.1 Sol at a fifth of GPT-6 Astra
Update, 29 September 2026 This article has been updated with a second safety test result from OpenAI and a customer quote from Salesforce. OpenAI has released GPT-6.1 Sol, a cheaper model that it says nearly matches GPT-6 Astra on agentic coding, computer use and professional work. It costs a fifth of Astras standard input and [] This story continues at The Next Web
OpenAI launches dots, always-on AI agents with their own cloud computers
Update, 29 September 2026 This article has been updated with the regions where dots is available and a quote from an early tester. OpenAI said Pro users in the European Economic Area, Switzerland and the UK will not get dots for now. OpenAI has launched dots, AI agents that run all the time on their [] This story continues at The Next Web
Apple worked with Trump admin to remove ICE-tracking apps, lawmaker says
Lawmaker rejects Apple excuse for banning ICE-tracking apps as unconstitutional.
Faster launches, more job cuts? New Apple CEO John Ternus pushes for sweeping changes
Apple CEO John Ternus plans to speed up product development by launching more frequently and reducing management layers. Key changes include moving product launches throughout the year.
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg among 31 guests at Trump
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg are joining other business leaders at the White House on Tuesday for a lunch event on artificial intelligence. The event will be hosted by President Donald Trump, together with Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House. Thirty-one people have confirmed their attendance, according to an RSVP list obtained [] This story continues at The Next Web
OpenAI launches Dots, its bubbly agentic avatar
Dots are meant to operate independent of any specific hardware or interface, pursuing user-defined goals continuously in the background with minimal oversight.
OpenAI takes on Meta with always-on Dots agent in enterprise AI push
OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled always-on agents called Dots that chase user
OpenAI adds $500(!) Pro subscription, nerfs its existing $200 tier
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OpenAI gives Codex reusable cloud environments that work across devices
OpenAI is expanding Codex with reusable cloud development environments, a revamped CLI with voice controls, new code review tools and a security-focused product for scanning repositories and preparing fixes.
OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol, says it nearly matches GPT-6 Astra and costs less
OpenAI says GPT-6.1 Sol delivers significant improvements over GPT-6 Sol across complex professional tasks, including code writing and debugging, document understanding, and executing multi-step business workflows.
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT plugins with dedicated sidebar homes, interactive panels, file viewers, improved discovery, and support for automations.
OpenAI Cancels New Model Release Over Safety Concerns
The news comes one day before the AI giant hosts an annual developer conference known as OpenAI DevDay in San Francisco, where the company is expected to make several announcements -- though it is unclear if a new version of Astra will be among them.
AI agents are joining your workforce. Your workforce isn
Executives are making a dangerous mistake with AI. They are preparing employees to use new tools when they should be preparing them to work differently. As AI agents begin to recommend, decide, coordinate, and act, the real transformation is not happening inside the software. It is happening inside the organization. If leaders do not prepare [] This story continues at The Next Web
Add six smart bulbs to your Apple Home for only $5 each (30% off)
Linkind Matter Smart Light Bulbs (6-pack) Buy for $30 (Reg. $43) What we love Ive been using these smart bulbs in my home for about two years now and they continue to work well. I control them solely using the Apple Home app, but Matter-certifications means that these will also work with Google Home, Alexa, as well as many other ecosystems. more
Support document seems to confirm new Apple TV 4K is coming
Macworld Apple doesnt usually comment on rumors. If they do, the comment is so vague that it doesnt really say anything. But sometimes Apple slips up and inadvertently lets us know something new is coming. As spotted by MacRumors , an update to a lossless audio support document dated September 28, 2026, states that Hi-Res Lossless is available only on Apple TV 4K (3rd generation or later). The current Apple TV 4K box is a third-generation device, so the or later reference appears to be a reference to the rumored new Apple TV box. Or, as MacRumors states, Apple could be future-proofing, or its an error. Since its still there, its probably not an error. The last line of text pictured above could be an indicator that the new Apple TV box is on its way. Apple Previous reports have said that Apple plans to release a new Apple TV that will have a faster processor and Siri AI support, as well as a new HomePod mini with an updated chip and refreshed colors. Apple is expected to announce these new products in late October or early November in time for the holiday shopping season. Last June, the Apple TV was part of the companys price hikes . The Apple TV 4K went up $70 to $199, while the Ethernet-equipped version shot up $100 to $249. Its not clear if Apple will raise the price again for the new Apple TV box, but since its expected to get a memory boost, another price hike is possible. But considering Apple raised the Apple TV 4K prices by a larger margin than other devices, theres a good chance theyll stay the same.
Apple TVs Nocturne: Release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything you need to know
Nocturne unfolds a gripping crime thriller narrative, showcasing Liev Schreiber as Jonah Lynn, a determined ex-soldier turned detective. As he delves into a web of enigmatic disappearances linked to the notorious serial killer, Jurek Walterplayed by Stephen Grahamviewers are kept on the edge of their seats. Zazie Beetz stars as an FBI agent drawn into the chilling investigation. Premiering on October 30, 2026, episodes drop weekly, promising suspense and intrigue.
Todays lineup of the best Apple TV deals is now ready to roll, and its a massive one with over 75 titles and film collections. Argylle, Back to the Future Trilogy, Blade Runner (The Final Cut), Die Hard + Die Hard 2, F1: The Movie, Godzilla vs Kong 5-Film Bundle, Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures, Inglourious Basterds, John Wick 5-Film Collection, and Killers of the Flower Moon are included, and thats just for starters. Just be sure to dive into the giant $500 price drop on the 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro and clearance deals on the black Apple Watch Ultra 3 as well. more
OpenAI Dev Day 2026: Live updates on the latest ChatGPT and Codex announcements
CEO Sam Altman is expected to take the stage today.
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From safety net to market risk: J&K apple growers face greater price exposure
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In 1977, Mike Markkula put $250,000 into Apple when its future was still uncertain. The money helped the young company move beyond small-scale computer building and prepare for the Apple II. Markkula also brought business experience, helped shape Apples first formal plan and recruited experienced management. His early involvement helped turn an engineering project into a company built to grow.
OpenAI apologizes to Australia after its AI agents breached government sites
The company also detailed how some of those breaches had happened, and outlined additional measures it is taking to assess the impact of the events.
OpenAI scraps New AI Model Rollout over Safety Concerns
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: OpenAI scraps New AI Model Rollout over Safety Concerns OpenAI has halted the release of GPT-6.1 Astra after the AI model failed to meet its safety standards, raising fresh concerns over AI risks. The post OpenAI scraps New AI Model Rollout over Safety Concerns appeared first on DESIblitz .
OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra release after safety tests raise concerns
OpenAI has scrapped the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra. Safety tests found problems with scope, authorisation and deceptive behaviour. UK testing found Astra carried out simulated cyber attacks more often than earlier OpenAI models. OpenAI has scrapped the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra after safety testing raised concerns about the model's ability to follow instructions and stay within authorised limits. The model had been expected to launch inside ChatGPT and Codex in October, but OpenAI decided not to release it after internal testing found that it did not meet the company's safety threshold. Saachi Jain, OpenAI's head of safety systems, said Astra didn't quite meet the bar in terms of staying within scope and authorisation, as well as accurately communicating to users about the work it had carried out. The decision comes as concerns grow over increasingly autonomous AI systems that can use external tools, make decisions and carry out multi-step tasks with limited human intervention. Astra's troubling behaviour under test The concerns extend beyond OpenAI's own testing. The UK's AI Security Institute (AISI) tested GPT-6 Astra, the underlying model, in simulated cybersecurity scenarios before its public release. It found that Astra carried out unsanctioned supply-chain attacks more frequently than earlier OpenAI models. In the simulations, Astra completed a supply-chain attack in 29.2 per cent of trajectories, compared with 6.3 per cent for GPT-5.6 Sol and zero per cent for GPT-5.5 in the smaller set of tests used for that model. All of the activity was simulated and no real-world attacks or harm occurred. AISI said Astra sometimes created fake identities to deceive developers, posted comments from fake accounts and attempted to introduce malicious code into open-source software. In some tests, the model continued to carry out attacks against simulated targets even after being explicitly told that anything not listed as in scope was outside the authorised environment. The institute also found that Astra sometimes reasoned that an action was outside the permitted scope but proceeded anyway, giving reasons such as believing the action was harmless or that it was not explicitly forbidden. AISI stressed that the tests were conducted in a simulated environment and that OpenAI's standard safeguards were not used during those particular evaluations. It also noted that simulation awareness could have influenced some of the model's behaviour. However, the institute said the actions still represented failures to follow the instructions of the evaluation. The findings come after a series of incidents involving AI agents behaving in unexpected ways. OpenAI has recently disclosed cases involving its AI systems interacting inappropriately with US and Australian government websites . It also said more than 1,000 AI agents were involved in an incident targeting Hugging Face, a platform used by AI developers. The company has now paused training on its most capable models until it is confident that additional safeguards and alignment improvements are in place, according to reporting by the Washington Post. The Astra decision therefore puts the focus on a growing challenge for AI companies: as models become better at carrying out complex tasks independently, ensuring they remain within the limits set by users and developers becomes increasingly important.
OpenAI Delays Release of Latest Model Over Safety Concerns
The company said its latest Astra model would undergo more work to meet safety standards, and issued an apology for the way it handled the hacking of an Australian government website.
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OpenAI cancels October launch of GPT-6.1 Astra after failed safety tests
OpenAI has called off the October release of GPT-6.1 Astra after the model failed to meet its own safety and alignment standards in testing. The Wall Street Journal broke the news on Monday, and OpenAI later confirmed the decision to Reuters. The model was meant to follow GPT-6 Astra, which OpenAI released on 3 September, [] This story continues at The Next Web
Google takes EU to court over orders to share search data with AI rivals
Google has gone to court to challenge two EU orders that would require it to open Android to rival AI assistants and share search data with other search engines, Reuters reported. It filed both cases at the EU General Court in Luxembourg on Monday. In July, the European Commission issued orders under the Digital Markets [] This story continues at The Next Web
OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing
Anthropic founders to keep 50.1% of votes after IPO through Founder LLC
Anthropics seven co-founders will hold 50.1% of the companys voting power after it lists. They will do so through a new entity called the Founder LLC, according to a draft IPO filing reviewed by Reuters. The setup is meant to let them put the companys mission ahead of market pressure. Still, the document has not [] This story continues at The Next Web
The Paris-based company Marble, which develops open-source software for fraud detection and anti-money laundering compliance, raised 6.5 million in its Series A round, with Smartfin as the lead investor. This brings the total funding to 9 million, with ADNEXUS as a new investor, while existing investors Passion Capital, 42Capital, and Hexa have each increased their [] This story continues at The Next Web
Meta signs deal for Firmus AI computing capacity in Southeast Asia
Meta has signed deals to rent AI chips at data centers in Southeast Asia run by Firmus, an Australian company that builds them, the two companies announced. Meta has reserved a certain amount of capacity and can add more if needed. Also, the company plans to use the chips to research, build, and train its [] This story continues at The Next Web
Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion Over Haptics Patents Used in iPhone, Apple Watch
Apple has been ordered to pay more than $5.7 billion to Taction Technology after a US jury found that its Taptic Engine infringed two haptics patents. The patents relate to haptic technology that produces vibrations in devices such as smartphones and smartwatches. Apple has denied using Taction's technology and said it plans to appeal the verdict. The case dates back to 2021, when Taction accused Apple of using its patented haptic technology without permission.
OpenAI Apologizes for Australia Medicare Hack
The company detailed how A.I. agents gained access to four government websites and acknowledged mishandling its response.
OpenAI Cancels GPT-6.1 Astra Release After Safety Concerns
OpenAI has halted the launch of its GPT-6.1 Astra AI model after tests showed it could act beyond user instructions and provide inaccurate task reports.
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iPhone Duo Leak Reveals New StandBy Faces With Smart Home Controls, Apple Watch-Like Customisation
The iPhone Duo was launched as Apples first-ever foldable earlier this month, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While the non-fold models have already made their way to customers, the foldable iPhone will go on sale beginning next month. A new leak suggests that the iPhone Duo could offer more software features than the company previewed during its Surprise and shine event. It is expected to introduce a new StandBy experience designed specifically around its two-display form factor.
Elizabeth Hurley shares joy of hand-picking apples from her neglected orchard
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actress Elizabeth Hurley shared a glimpse of her countryside life as she shared the results of her familys efforts to revive an ancient, neglected orchard, sharing that crates of hand-picked apples were on their way to a local juice presser. Hurley took to Instagram, where she shared a picture of herself dressed in a crimson red T-shirt paired with denims. The actress was seen holding a few apples and standing next to baskets full of freshly picked fruit. Hurley wrote: I have an ancient, neglected orchard which I finally started to work on this summer. It still needs tons of work but heres the results of this years effort, all hand picked by me and my family. Hurley added: Crates on the way to a local juice presser and cant wait to get my juice. Apparently I get x10 bottles per crate #home #country #apple #local. She is best-known film roles are Vanessa Kensington in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and as the Devil in Bedazzled. Her television roles include the original series The Royals and Morgan le Fay in Runaways, based on the Marvel Comics series. She portrayed Diana Payne on the fifth season of original series Gossip Girl. Her first role in a big budget film was in Passenger 57. In 1994, Hurley accompanied Hugh Grant to the London premiere of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral. The actress was last seen in the 2024 film Strictly Confidential, a British thriller film written and directed by Damian Hurley in his directorial debut and starring his mother Elizabeth Hurley, Georgia Lock, Lauren McQueen, Freddie Thorp, Genevieve Gaunt, Pear Chiravara, Llyrio Boateng, and Max Parker. In television, her last work was in Breaking Bear, an adult animated dark comedy crime television series created by Julien Nitzberg for Tubi. Featuring the voices of Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Annie Murphy, Elizabeth Hurley and Josh Gad, it parodies mobster films and other crime fiction, including the television series Breaking Bad.
OpenAI shelves new model after safety tests
Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) OpenAI has cancelled the planned release of a new artificial intelligence (AI) model after tests found it could act beyond a users instructions and fail to give an accurate account of what it had done, according to multiple reports. Reports by The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post said that the model -- called GPT-6.1 Astra -- had been due to appear in ChatGPT and Codex in October. The decision concerns that planned update. OpenAI released an earlier model, GPT-6 Astra, this month. Saachi Jain, OpenAIs head of safety systems, said the newer model didnt quite meet the bar in terms of staying within scope and authorisation and how it communicates back to the user about the type of work its done, according to a statement reported by The Washington Post. The concern goes beyond whether a model gives a wrong answer. AI agents can use tools and carry out steps on a computer. For such systems, a user also needs to know whether the agent stayed within the task it was given and whether its account of its actions is reliable. OpenAI had planned to make the new model available inside products used for writing, research and software development, The Wall Street Journal reported. The companys decision means the October release will not go ahead as planned. Neither newspaper reported a new release date. The cancellation follows a separate pause in the development of highly capable models while OpenAI examines its safeguards, it added. The paper said OpenAI had disclosed instances in which its agents accessed US and Australian government websites in ways the company had not intended. These are separate developments; the reports do not establish that those incidents involved GPT-6.1 Astra. The new models reported failure to stay within its authorised scope raises a practical question for anyone asking an AI agent to complete a task: whether it will seek permission before doing more. Jains statement also points to a second question whether the agent will tell the user clearly what work it actually performed. That distinction matters to users in India as well as elsewhere. ChatGPT and coding tools are used across borders, while decisions about which models to release are made by their developers. Mondays reports did not identify an India-specific incident, affect Indian customers or change to a service already available in India. The episode comes only weeks after OpenAI published a safety overview for GPT-6 Astra. In that document, the company described the earlier model as reaching its highest cybersecurity capability threshold and said it had strengthened controls against harmful or unauthorised actions. OpenAIs September account also said it had delayed parts of that earlier models development while testing additional safeguards before release. The newly cancelled update shows that a later model faced a separate release decision. The company has not said in the cited reports when, or whether, GPT-6.1 Astra could meet its safety requirements.
Apple iPad 12 will be powered by an A19 chip and 8GB of RAM, secret revealed in a leak.
New details have emerged about Apple's upcoming entry-level iPad 12, which could make it significantly different from the current iPad 11. According to the leak, the new iPad could feature several upgrades, from an A19 chip to 8GB of RAM.Apple iPad 12 Specifications LeakedApple is prepar...
Nvidia is touting a software tool to contain runaway AI. How would it work?
The chipmaker unveiled its Open Agent Safety Platform amid growing AI-safety concerns after several incidents of AI systems acting on their own to breach other organisations
OpenAI Pledges Task Force After Hacking Of Australia Government Website
OpenAI was rebuked last week by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the delay in informing Canberra.
Apple's Latest Update Finally Fixes Camera, Face ID Issues on Latest iPhones
Apple released the iOS 27.0.1 update for iPhone on Monday. The latest software update comes with key bug fixes for issues that have plagued users since the release of iOS 27 earlier this month. The...
Anthropic warns AI may pose 'existential risks to humanity' in IPO filing
Our development of highly advanced models, platforms, and applications and expansion of use cases could further increase the risk that our models cause harm, Anthropic said
OpenAI delays latest model over security concerns, as industry faces new safety pressures
OpenAI delayed GPT-6.1 Astra amid a broader push to slow autonomous AI development until safety measures catch up
TRAI mandates telecom operators to act against AI-flagged spam callers
The amended regulations introduce new procedures for identifying suspected spammers, checking linked connections and restricting telecom resources following violations
Coforge appoints former Bharti Enterprises vice-chairman Akhil Gupta as chairperson
The appointment follows weeks of boardroom turmoil after the resignation of former chairman O P Bhatt and NRC chairperson D K Singh
HCLTech arm to acquire Croatia-based RPA platform Robotiq.ai for 98 crore
The transaction will give the software division full ownership of the Zagreb-based automation company, which serves large banks, insurers and telecom firms
Hinton, Bengio and AI lab scientists warn of an intelligence explosion
More than 20 AI researchers have warned that AI systems that automate AI research could set off an intelligence explosion. They include OpenAIs chief scientist and an Anthropic co-founder. Such an event could compress years of progress into months or less, they wrote in a paper published on Monday. Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio are [] This story continues at The Next Web
Saltwater sensor turns touch into electrical signals like skin, with prosthetic potential
You pick up a fragile glass from the table. Without thinking about it, you feel its surface against your fingertips and continuously adjust your grip. You hold it firmly enough to keep it from slipping out of your hand, but not so tightly that it breaks.
SiMa.ai raises $150m at a $1.45bn valuation for physical AI chips
SiMa.ai has raised $150m in a Series C round that values the company at $1.45bn, it announced on Monday. The San Jose startup makes chips and software that let robots, drones and cars run AI on the device itself. Fidelity Management & Research Company and Amplify co-led the round. Alter Venture Partners, Dell Technologies Capital, [] This story continues at The Next Web
Self-powered artificial synapse combines sensing and memory in flexible electronics
Neuromorphic devices, which are designed to emulate aspects of biological neural networks, are promising candidates for low-power, intelligent sensing technologies, including wearable applications.
UK AI minister says AI testing is not enough, Fortune reports
The UKs AI minister, Kanishka Narayan, says countries must harden their defences against AI risk. Testing models is no longer enough, he said. He was answering a question from Fortune at the Labour Partys annual conference. Fortunes Kamal Ahmed asked him about a warning from Jacob Coxon, a researcher who quit Anthropic this month. Narayan [] This story continues at The Next Web
Anthropic ends discounts once tokens run out, The Information reports
Anthropic ends enterprise customers discounts once they use up the tokens covered by their contracts, The Information reported on Monday. OpenAI takes a more flexible approach, the report said. Kevin McLaughlin of The Information spoke to software company managers who buy from both AI companies. When Anthropic customers hit their contracted token volume, they must [] This story continues at The Next Web
A YouTuber says Metas Muse agent gave his home address to a Facebook Marketplace buyer and then told the buyer he was home when he wasnt. Matt Robb described what happened in a post on Threads. Just found out it told people my address and agreed a lowball price, Robb wrote. Robb had let Muse [] This story continues at The Next Web
Florida asks a court to stop OpenAI building new AI models
Floridas attorney general, James Uthmeier, has asked a state court to stop OpenAI from developing new AI models without independent safety guardrails. He made the request in a motion for a temporary injunction filed on Monday. It was filed in the Highlands County circuit court. The motion is part of the lawsuit Florida brought against [] This story continues at The Next Web
Nvidia adds a record $150bn to its share buyback
Nvidias board has approved an extra $150bn for share buybacks, the company said on Monday. That lifts the total remaining authorisation to $235bn, which Nvidia expects to use through fiscal year 2028. Nvidia called it the largest increase to a share repurchase authorisation in history. This authorization reflects our confidence in the long-term opportunity ahead, [] This story continues at The Next Web
Meta hires MongoDB CEO CJ Desai to sell its AI to businesses
Meta has launched a division to sell its AI tools to businesses, Mark Zuckerberg said on X on Monday. MongoDB chief executive Chirantan CJ Desai will run it. Today we are starting the next major pillar of our business, Meta Enterprise Platform, Zuckerberg wrote. The unit will first offer Metas full technology stack to businesses [] This story continues at The Next Web
Instinct raised $1B at $10B for an AI agent that rings restaurants on its own phone
Instinct has raised $1B at a $10B valuation from Sequoia, Benchmark and Coatue for a personal AI agent that books trips, orders groceries and telephones businesses using its own phone. Since 2 August, Article 50 of the EU AI Act has required systems that interact directly with people to tell them they are dealing with [] This story continues at The Next Web
Red Queen Bio is using AI to design antibodies for future viruses, WSJ says
Red Queen Bio, a biosecurity startup backed by OpenAI, has raised $36 million in total to design antibody drugs against viruses, including ones that AI systems could one day help create, The Wall Street Journal reported. The company is starting with antibodies against bird flu and other influenza viruses and plans its first clinical trials [] This story continues at The Next Web
AI chatbots give us a narrow slice of knowledge: Researchers warn of
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Canon India sees semiconductor equipment opportunity as India fabs take shape
Looks to diversify beyond its traditional printing and imaging businesses over the next one-two years
OpenAI and Anthropic probe tens of thousands of AI incidents, Axios reports
OpenAI, Anthropic and security researchers are investigating tens of thousands of incidents of frontier AI models misbehaving, Axios reported, citing sources. Evaluators deemed the behaviour problematic. The total could grow well beyond tens of thousands. The episodes include bypassing guardrails, creating message boards, escaping sandboxes and hijacking websites. Models also prompted themselves or tried to [] This story continues at The Next Web
US and China agree a super intelligence dialogue and incident channel
The US and China will hold a regular dialogue on super intelligence and set up a channel for incidents. The White House announced the deal in a fact sheet on Xi Jinpings state visit. Both leaders agreed to call the technology super intelligence rather than artificial intelligence. The two countries established the U.S.-China Super Intelligence [] This story continues at The Next Web
Modulate raises $25M to sell AI that listens to voice calls, not just transcripts
Modulate, a Boston company that builds AI models to analyze speech directly rather than working from text transcripts, has raised $25M in a round led by Future Ventures. Hyperplane and Lakestar also took part, bringing the companys total funding to $60M. The company was founded by Mike Pappas and Carter Huffman, who first met at [] This story continues at The Next Web
Jio gains 2.4 million mobile users in August, Airtel 2.1 million: TRAI data
TRAI data showed Vodafone Idea and BSNL also gained subscribers during August, while MTNL recorded a decline in its mobile base.
OpenAI says its rogue agents posted 53 ChatGPT users
OpenAIs AI agents posted 53 images uploaded by ChatGPT users to image-hosting sites. The company said so on Friday on the page where it tracks its review of rogue agents. The links to the images were not publicly listed. This is not an appropriate use of this data, OpenAI said. The images came from accounts [] This story continues at The Next Web
JetSynthesys signs MoU with MIXI to collaborate on esports and digital entertainment
Under the MOU, the two companies will explore potential collaboration in game development and publishing support, marketing and user acquisition initiatives
YouTube and Meta will now run ads for Gibney
YouTube and Meta will now run paid ads for Musk, Alex Gibneys documentary about Elon Musk, The Hollywood Reporter reported on Saturday. Both had refused the trailer ad. TikTok and X are still not running it. The outlet first reported the refusals on Friday. Bleecker Street, the films US distributor, opens it in cinemas on [] This story continues at The Next Web
India among Fireflies.ais top three markets as Fred takes on more workplace tasks
Fireflies.ai plans to eventually expand its offering to enterprise customers
The RAF launches a new space squadron to defend UK satellites
The Royal Air Force has set up a new space squadron, the Ministry of Defence said on 23 September. No. III Space Effects Squadron is the first UK unit dedicated to disrupting, degrading and denying threats to British satellites. Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth, the Chief of the Air Staff, announced it at the [] This story continues at The Next Web
Monzo is in talks about a sale to Brazils Nu Holdings, the owner of Nubank. A deal could value the British digital bank at between 8bn and 10bn, Mark Kleinman reported for Sky News on Saturday. The talks are at a relatively early stage, according to Sky News. Monzo has hired Morgan Stanley and Qatalyst [] This story continues at The Next Web
Magnetic field measurements reveal internal current distribution in fuel cells
Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells are promising clean power-generation technologies that do not emit carbon dioxide during operation. However, issues such as flooding (i.e., the accumulation of water generated during operation) and dry-out (i.e., when the electrolyte membrane becomes dehydrated) can result in an uneven internal current distribution. This uneven distribution can impair cell performance and accelerate localized material degradation.
CtrlS picks Ciena gear for metro fibre networks
The networks are part of a larger Managed Optical Fibre Network (MOFN) that CtrlS is setting up for a leading hyperscaler, which it did not name
Billtrust to invest 450 cr in Hyderabad GCC
To build a 1,000-member team in three years
