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In brief Alibaba upgraded Qwen Deep Research with one-click webpage and podcast generation. In testing, Qwen and Gemini tied for accuracy, both outperforming ChatGPT and Grok Overall, Qwen won for research depth and shareable web output, while Gemini led multimedia quality Qwen, the dedicated AI research group within the Chinese tech giant Alibaba, released a…
In brief Valthos launched with $30 million from the OpenAI Startup Fund, Lux Capital, and Founders Fund. Its AI tools aim to detect and neutralize biological threats faster than traditional biodefense systems. The launch follows RAND’s warning that governments are unprepared for fast-moving AI-driven crises. Biodefense startup Valthos emerged from stealth on Friday with $30…
In brief Tether unveiled QVAC Genesis I, a 41-billion-token synthetic dataset aimed at training open, STEM-focused AI models. The release includes QVAC Workbench, a local AI app that runs fully on users’ devices for privacy and control. CEO Paolo Ardoino said the goal is to decentralize intelligence and challenge Big Tech’s control of AI data.…
In brief The study found fragmented, untested plans for managing large-scale AI disruptions. RAND urged the creation of rapid AI analysis tools and stronger coordination protocols. The findings warned that future AI threats could emerge from existing systems. What will it look like when artificial intelligence rises up—not in movies, but in the real world?A…
In brief OpenAI launched its ChatGPT Atlas browser Tuesday with an integrated AI assistant and memory features. Experts demonstrated prompt injection attacks capable of affecting the agent’s behavior. OpenAI Chief Security Officer Dane Stuckey admitted the threat “remains an unsolved problem” OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser, launched Tuesday, is facing backlash from experts who warn…
In brief Social media platform Reddit has sued Perplexity AI, accusing the firm of an “industrial-scale” scheme to scrape its user-generated content. Reddit alleges billions of search pages were scraped through tools that bypassed its and Google’s protections. The lawsuit names Perplexity, SerpApi, Oxylabs, and AWM Proxy as defendants. Social media platform Reddit has sued…
In brief Coinbase’s new MCP tool lets AI agents hold wallets and send stablecoin payments. Payments MCP builds on Coinbase’s x402 protocol for machine-to-machine crypto transfers. Built-in wallet limits and compliance checks aim to keep AI spending safe and traceable. Coinbase is linking artificial intelligence directly to crypto payments with a new system built on…
In brief NewsGuard found Sora 2 created fake news videos 80% of the time during 20 misinformation tests. The clips included false election footage, corporate hoaxes, and immigration-related disinformation. The report arrived amid OpenAI’s controversy over AI deepfakes of Martin Luther King Jr. and other public figures. OpenAI’s Sora 2 produced realistic videos spreading false…
In brief OpenAI launched ChatGPT Atlas, a native AI browser that merges chat, browsing, and automation to challenge Google’s dominance. The move escalates competition in the AI space, shifting the fight from search engines and chatbots to the browser itself. Google is expected to respond with Gemini 3, embedding multimodal reasoning into Chrome to defend…
In brief ChatGPT Atlas is initially available on macOS with versions for Windows, iOS and Android to follow.  Built on the Chromium engine, it embeds the Operator AI agent which can automate tasks like booking reservations and filling out forms.  The launch signals OpenAI’s shift from being a chatbot provider to controlling a…
