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In brief The Pentagon has awarded $50 million contract to Auterion for 33,000 AI drone strike kits for Ukraine. The Kits turn commercial drones into autonomous weapons. Experts say autonomous commercial drones are a growing part of modern warfare. The Pentagon has awarded a $50 million contract to Swiss defense software firm Auterion to deliver…
In brief Z.ai’s GLM-4.5 and Air models leapfrog Western AIs, hitting No. 3 globally in industry tests. The startup, blacklisted by Washington, raised $1.5B as Chinese state funds pile in. New models are open-source, super-efficient, and cost a fifth of Western rivals to use. Beijing-based Z.ai, recently added to the U.S. Entity List and backed…
In brief Hackers leaked 72,000+ selfies, IDs, and DMs from Tea’s unsecured database. The private info of women using the app is now searchable and spreading online. The original leaker said lax “vibe coding” may have been one of the reasons why the app was left wide open to attack. The viral women-only dating safety…
In brief OpenAI rolled out ChatGPT agent to subscribers, enabling web access and task automation. The company warned users about prompt injection attacks that could exploit the agent’s permissions. Experts recommend caution, limited access, and layered security to reduce risks. OpenAI rolled out its ChatGPT agent to Plus, Pro, and Team subscribers on Thursday, offering…
In brief AI coding startup Cognition is closing a $300M+ funding round, rocketing its “autonomous coder” Devin to a $10 billion valuation. Devin wowed Silicon Valley with viral demos, but critics say it still flubs real-world coding and needs human help. Investors keep piling in as agentic AI hype grows—despite bugs, flops, and open questions…
In brief The White House unveiled a national AI strategy centered on growth, infrastructure, and global dominance. Critics say it overlooks risks and weakens existing safeguards. The plan promotes deregulation, open-source models, and export controls. The White House on Wednesday unveiled a national strategy to cement U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence—drawing criticism from civil rights…
In brief Sahara AI launched a platform that pays users in crypto to label AI training data. It uses a bounty model with $450K+ in token rewards at launch. Sahara emphasizes quality control and shared data ownership. Looking for a way to earn crypto without writing code or trading tokens? Try labeling data for AI.Los…
In brief Streaming giant Netflix has revealed that it used generative AI for a VFX sequence in its show “The Eternaut.” Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos called generative AI “an incredible opportunity to make films and series better, not just cheaper.” There is widespread concern among film industry professionals over the threat posed by AI to…
In brief Bedrock Robotics raised $80 million to retrofit construction equipment with AI-driven automation. The startup aims to address a nationwide labor shortage and improve job site safety. Its autonomous systems are already operating in several states, with operator-less deployments planned for 2026. With construction sites across the U.S. stalled by labor shortages, San Francisco-based…
In brief OpenAI launched ChatGPT Agent, enabling AI to complete complex tasks using a virtual computer. The tool raises security concerns, including prompt injection attacks. OpenAI added safeguards, but warned users to stay cautious. OpenAI has unveiled its most autonomous AI tool yet: a version of ChatGPT that can browse the web, run apps, and…
