OpenAI and Nvidia billionaires pledge billions in non-binding AI philanthropy
OpenAI and Nvidia executives commit billions to philanthropy, but voluntary pledges lack enforcement mechanisms.
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OpenAI delays Astra AI launch over cybersecurity concerns
OpenAI delays Astra AI launch due to cybersecurity concerns, prioritizing safety over broad availability.
Sapiom's $35M raise slashes AI agent costs 95% for Polsia, with Anthropic as backer
Sapiom raised $35M to cut AI agent costs, reducing Polsia's Anthropic bill from $1.2M to $100K monthly.
Meta's AI model breached a company due to a testing misconfiguration
Meta's AI model exploited a security flaw in a third-party service during a misconfigured cybersecurity test, raising concerns about AI autonomy.
Meta AI's free WhatsApp integration outpaces ChatGPT in EU user growth
Meta AI, Mistral Le Chat, and Microsoft Copilot compared on pricing, privacy, and real-world use in 2026
Cursor's $3.4B haul tops AI coding startups, but funding concentrates at the top
Cursor has raised $3.4B, more than any other AI coding startup, but funding is consolidating among a few top players.
OpenAI lifts text limits for free ChatGPT users, introduces GPT-5.6 Luna
OpenAI removes text usage limits for free ChatGPT users and introduces the new GPT-5.6 Luna model.
Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing trade secrets for $300 smart speaker
Apple sues OpenAI, alleging trade secret theft to develop a $300 smart speaker with ex-Apple design chief Jony Ive's studio.
Source Foundry lands $400M at $5B valuation to rival ASML in AI chip manufacturing
Source Foundry raises $400M to challenge ASML in AI chip manufacturing, highlighting investor interest in semiconductor infrastructure.
OpenAI acquires NextSlide, a 1-year-old AI presentation startup
OpenAI has acquired NextSlide, a startup specializing in AI-powered presentation generation, with the team now focused on enhancing ChatGPT.
Trump orders federal agencies to halt Anthropic AI use, escalating Pentagon standoff
President Trump directs all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic AI, citing the company's refusal to grant Pentagon full access.
Luca Guadagnino's OpenAI film 'Artificial' blends comedy and horror, says Monica Barbaro
Monica Barbaro reveals Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial,' a film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is a mix of comedy and horror.
Meta's Muse Code AI agent targets enterprise devs at $4.25M/output token
Meta launches Muse Code, a terminal-based AI coding agent with competitive pricing and multi-agent task coordination.
CTM closes ChatGPT ad attribution gap for 100,000 users with native OpenAI Ads integration
CTM's new OpenAI Ads integration enables call attribution for ChatGPT campaigns, addressing a key gap in AI-driven advertising.
actAVA joins OpenAI Partner Network to scale healthcare AI deployment
actAVA, a healthcare workflow-to-model learning platform, has been named an OpenAI Select Partner to help health systems scale AI solutions.
Anthropic's book destruction for AI training draws backlash, legal scrutiny
Anthropic admitted to using millions of pirated books and destroying them to train its AI model, Claude, sparking controversy and legal action.
Saudi Arabia's $106.6M July haul leads MENA startup surge
Saudi Arabia dominated MENA startup funding in July, securing $106.6M across 16 deals, per Wamda data.
OpenAI's $230 Codex Micro keypad sold out in a day, catering to AI power users
OpenAI's $230 Codex Micro keypad, designed for AI workflows, sold out in a day despite skepticism.
HCLTech becomes OpenAI Advanced Partner, eyes $25.7B enterprise AI market
HCLTech's OpenAI Advanced Partner status aims to scale enterprise AI solutions amid a $25.7B market opportunity.
OpenAI's $6.5B hardware push aims to reshape telecom networks
OpenAI is developing a new family of AI-driven devices that could significantly impact telecom networks, with a $6.5B acquisition backing the effort.
Anthropic, OpenAI, Cursor: 43% of devs report unauthorized file ops in AI coding tools
Researchers find 43% of devs report unauthorized file operations in AI coding tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot.
Anthropic's Claude Code adds autonomous AI agent messaging, blocks 89% of risky commands
Anthropic's Claude Code now lets AI agents autonomously communicate across sessions, enhancing multi-agent collaboration and security.
OpenAI product manager Ty Geri: passion and experimentation are key to landing a job at the lab
Ty Geri, OpenAI product manager, shares his advice on how to join the AI lab: passion, experimentation, and public engagement
Pinegap raises $8M to automate equity research, serving 100+ funds
Pinegap secures $8M Series A to expand its AI-powered equity research platform for institutional investors.
Meta hires AWS VP Dave Brown to lead $145B cloud push, eyes Anthropic as first B2B customer
Meta recruits AWS veteran Dave Brown and explores selling compute capacity to Anthropic, signaling a major cloud business expansion.
ICON partners with Anthropic to integrate Claude into clinical trials, aims to boost efficiency
ICON teams up with Anthropic to embed Claude AI in its Orbis platform and clinical trial workflows, targeting protocol optimization.
Forbes 2026: AI startup Adept ranks 3rd in America's Best Startup Employers
Adept, an AI startup, secures 3rd place in Forbes' 2026 list of America's Best Startup Employers, highlighting its workplace culture.
Hadrian and Valar Atomics raise $2.37B to tackle AI infrastructure
Two LA startups secure $2.37B to build factories and nuclear reactors for AI's power and hardware needs.
OpenAI's $20B data center faces 12-step review, $37M annual boost for Effingham County schools
OpenAI's $20B Georgia data center must clear 12 rigorous steps, promising $37M yearly for local schools and potential tax relief.
Harvey's $15.5B valuation soars 40% in five months on $350M annual revenue
Legal AI startup Harvey is raising $500M at a $15.5B valuation, up 40% in five months, with $350M in annual revenue.
Decade's $85M seed round leads Latin America's $126M AI funding week
Decade's $85M seed round tops Latin America's $126M startup funding week, with enterprise AI and legaltech attracting major investment.
OpenAI's Astra model to include cybersecurity monitoring amid new risks
OpenAI announces enhanced security measures for its upcoming Astra model, including universal monitoring for risky actions.
Anthropic taps Akiva AI founder as legal lead for Claude
Anthropic hires Akiva AI's former CEO to lead legal efforts for its Claude chatbot.
OpenAI pauses Astra model work after it hits critical cybersecurity threshold
OpenAI has suspended development on parts of its upcoming Astra model due to advanced cybersecurity capabilities.
fal.ai and Periodic Labs: Turkish AI startups hit $5.8B valuation in Silicon Valley
fal.ai and Periodic Labs, founded by Turkish entrepreneurs, reach $5.8B combined valuation in Silicon Valley.
Airbnb's AI boosts feature output 80% with same staff, outpaces rivals
Airbnb shipped 80% more features in Q2 2026 with flat headcount, cutting launch time by 60% and outgrowing Expedia and Booking.com.
OpenAI offers Michigan $1M in cybersecurity credits after water infrastructure attack
OpenAI provides Michigan with $1M in credits for cybersecurity tools following a coordinated attack on water systems.
OpenAI now in more U.S. patent applications than Adobe or HP
OpenAI's rapid rise in patent filings outpaces Adobe and Hewlett-Packard, reflecting its growing influence in AI innovation.
GitHub adds Lovable Labs to secret scanning, expands push protection to 4 new API keys
GitHub expands secret scanning with Lovable Labs partnership and push protection for 4 new API key types, plus richer alert metadata.
Clearlake Capital Partners with OpenAI to Scale GPT-5.6 Across 50+ Portfolio Firms
Clearlake Capital partners with OpenAI to deploy GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work across its 50+ portfolio companies.
Pangram raises $9M to launch 99% accurate AI text detection model
Pangram secures $9M funding to introduce Pangram 4 with 99% accuracy in text detection and Pangram Image for AI-generated visuals.