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Nvidia, Meta deepen AI ties with $3 billion investment deal
In a groundbreaking partnership, Nvidia and Meta have committed to advancing the Muse AI assistant, with a substantial $3 billion investment from Nvidia to enhance functionality and reduce expenses. This AI assistant is vital to Meta's strategic vision of achieving unprecedented personal superintelligence for its users. The collaboration may also explore the implementation of Nvidia's OpenShell framework for safer software distributions.
GPT-6 Astra is here: OpenAI’s new AI model can use computers, browse web and get work done
OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Astra, its newest frontier AI model. This advanced model aims to significantly boost computer use and professional work. Astra can handle complex tasks and make decisions with less human intervention. The model also presents significant cybersecurity capabilities and risks.
Can AI book confirmed tatkal train tickets? AI agent hacks an Australian gym website, cancels another person's reservation on its own and moves its human up the waiting list
An AI agent using Anthropic's Claude reportedly hacked a gym's booking system in Australia and cancelled another person's reservation without being asked to, in order to move its user up a waiting list. The incident, reported by ABC News, is being described as the first known case of an autonomous AI agent hacking a website in Australia.
China Inc deploys 'quiet' layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoption
Chinese companies are quietly implementing AI-driven layoffs and reducing graduate hiring to boost productivity, while carefully avoiding government scrutiny. Firms are measuring employee AI token usage to gauge efficiency, leading to worker anxiety about job displacement. This trend contrasts with Western companies' public AI job cuts.
Microsoft showcases new PC, cloud AI tools at developer conference
Microsoft's Build conference showcased the new Surface RTX Spark Dev Box. This powerful machine features an Nvidia chip, promising to bring advanced AI directly to personal computers. Microsoft aims to enhance AI safety for its Windows users and compete with rivals in the cloud and PC markets.
Baidu joins China's OpenClaw frenzy with new AI agents
Chinese tech giant Baidu has launched new AI products. These products use the OpenClaw framework. They are designed to perform complex tasks with less human help. This move aims to boost Baidu's presence in the AI market. Other Chinese tech firms are also adopting this trend. The technology could change how software connects devices and services.
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The rapid embrace of AI in China, its biggest testing ground, may shape how AI is used globally
China is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence tools. Ordinary citizens and businesses are using AI for daily tasks and work. Chinese companies are developing and commercializing AI applications. Despite US export controls, China is investing heavily in AI research and development. The nation is moving towards becoming an AI innovator.
Meta plans advanced 'agentic' AI assistant for users: Report
Meta is developing a personalised AI assistant for its users. This advanced digital assistant will use its new Muse Spark AI model. The company is also working on an internal AI agent called Hatch. Meta plans to integrate a shopping tool into Instagram. This launch is targeted before the fourth quarter of this year.
In the AI era, Apple's strengths may become its constraints
Apple's success was built on tight control. Now, with John Ternus taking over, the company faces a challenge. The AI era thrives on openness and rapid development. Apple's traditional strengths of discipline and control could become limitations. The company must find a way to integrate AI without compromising its core values.
The lobster is loose, and it’s not going back: Peter Steinberger on building OpenClaw at TED 2026
Steinberger said OpenClaw is being adopted not just by engineers but also by entrepreneurs and individuals with no formal programming background. He added that the release of OpenClaw followed a prolonged period of uncertainty marked by travel and even relocation to two countries.
Vibe coding startup Emergent launches AI agent Wingman
Emergent, backed by SoftBank, has launched Wingman, an AI agent to automate routine tasks across popular tools, aiming to boost productivity. Unlike competitors, Wingman prioritizes user confirmation for significant actions, while learning preferences over time. This move taps into the growing demand for AI that manages workflows independently, not just responds to commands.
Marc Andreessen sketches AGI pricing for advanced AI systems like OpenClaw
Marc Andreessen has outlined a tiered pricing vision for artificial general intelligence (AGI). Paid LLMs such as Claude and OpenAI for open-source AI systems like OpenClaw become the cost differentiator.
ETtech Explainer: Agentic harness, the software that makes AI tick
Indian enterprises are increasingly adopting AI agents for complex business workflows, but the crucial 'agentic harness' is emerging as the key differentiator. This software framework enables AI models to act autonomously and safely, managing memory, tools, and human oversight, becoming the most contested layer in the AI value chain.
UK techie declines AI-written cold email from Indian CEO. Internet debates AI efficiency vs genuine effort
A UK-based software engineer declined a cold email sent by an Indian startup founder through an AI assistant, saying if the sender couldn’t write it personally, a call wasn’t worth his time. His response went viral, triggering a wider debate online. While some supported the view that effort and personalisation matter in professional outreach, others argued that using AI to save time is becoming normal and acceptable.
Huawei's new AI chip finds favour with ByteDance, Alibaba which plan to place orders
Despite a government campaign to encourage the use of domestic semiconductors, the Shenzhen-based firm struggled to persuade big tech firms in the private sector to adopt its current flagship chip, the Ascend 910C, in large quantities, industry sources have previously told Reuters.
Is internet more AI-driven than human? Report reveals the way forward
Per a report by cybersecurity firm HUMAN Security, in 2025, automated internet traffic grew 23.51% YoY, almost eight times faster than the 3.10% of human traffic. This follows the rise of GenAI assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude, and OpenClaw’s Clawbot, which extensively rely on continuous information access.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: We have achieved AGI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said AGI is already achieved, suggesting AI could create and grow a billion-dollar tech company. He argued AI will not remove jobs but change tasks and tools. Using radiology as an example, he said AI improves outcomes, increases demand, and more experts and engineers will still be needed.
As OpenClaw enthusiasm grips China, schoolkids and retirees alike raise 'lobsters'
In the past month, OpenClaw, which can connect several hardware and software tools and learn from the data produced with much less human intervention than a chatbot, has captured the imaginations of many in China, from retirees looking for side income to AI firms hoping to generate new revenue streams.
China tech giant Tencent logs 16% jump in annual net profit
Chinese internet giant Tencent on Wednesday reported a 16 percent jump in full-year net profit, with gaming still its main business driver even as the company extends its AI push. The tool, released this month, is a foray into an area some see as the technology's next frontier after chatbots such as ChatGPT. On Wednesday, Tencent said net profit for 2025 came to 224.8 billion yuan ($32.6 billion), beating estimates of 221.9 billion yuan in a Bloomberg survey of economists.
China moves to curb use of OpenClaw AI at banks, state agencies: Bloomberg
Chinese government agencies and state-owned enterprises, including major banks, have been warned not to install OpenClaw software on office devices due to security concerns, according to a Bloomberg News report citing people familiar.
Nvidia planning to launch open source AI agent platform ‘NemoClaw’: Report
The chipmaker has already been discussing the platform with major technology firms, including Salesforce, Cisco, Google, Adobe, and CrowdStrike, in an effort to explore potential collaborations. However, it is not yet clear whether these talks have led to any formal partnerships.
OpenClaw AI: Why China is raising security concerns and the story behind buzzword ‘Raising Crayfish’
On Sunday, the state-run Xinhua News Agency shared a post on its official WeChat account introducing OpenClaw, accompanied by a warning about potential risks. The post appeared as the phrase “raising crayfish” began trending among Chinese internet users, drawing widespread online attention.
QClaw AI: What is Tencent’s ‘Little Lobster’ tool and will you be able to access it with WeChat and QQ
QClaw AI is presently being tested internally at Tencent and could see a wider release if the trials are successful. QClaw is expected to provide a one-click launch for OpenClaw on systems.
OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger quits Europe for the US, cites regulatory roadblocks, joins OpenAI
Open-source AI creator Peter Steinberger is moving from Europe to the US to join OpenAI, citing frustration with Europe's stringent tech regulations. He believes Europe's cautious approach stifles innovation, contrasting it with the US's more enthusiastic environment. His popular AI assistant, OpenClaw, will continue as an open-source project with OpenAI's backing.
OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI to ‘change the world’
OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI to advance AI research and development. His open-source AI agent, known for handling digital tasks, will continue to be supported by OpenAI. Steinberger aims to build user-friendly personal agents, emphasizing safety and access to cutting-edge models, with a goal to impact the world broadly.
Security concerns, scepticism bursting bubble of Moltbook, viral AI social forum
Moltbook is a new "social network" built exclusively for AI agents to make posts and interact with each other, and humans are invited to observe. Elon Musk said its launch ushered in the "very early stages of the singularity " - or when artificial intelligence could surpass human intelligence.
Security concerns and scepticism are bursting the bubble of Moltbook, the viral AI social forum
A new social media platform called Moltbook has emerged, exclusively for AI agents. Humans can observe but not directly participate. This development has generated significant buzz, with some hailing it as a step towards the singularity. However, security researchers have uncovered critical vulnerabilities, raising alarms about data exposure and potential manipulation.
Is autonomous AI humanity's future? Amid Moltbook hype and Anthropic's new AI tool launch, Sam Altman predicts future
The rapid rise of the AI-powered social network Moltbook has sparked debate about how close machines are to acting independently. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has downplayed Moltbook as a likely short-lived experiment, while stressing that the technology behind it reflects a lasting shift toward autonomous AI. Speaking at the Cisco AI Summit, Altman highlighted tools like OpenClaw and OpenAI’s Codex as examples of AI systems that can operate computers with minimal human input.
OpenAI CEO Altman dismisses Moltbook as likely fad, backs the tech behind it
Sam Altman delivered his remarks at the Cisco AI Summit in San Francisco, as tech leaders weighed in on the Reddit-like site where artificial intelligence-powered bots appear to swap code and gossip about their human owners.
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