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Unite.AI Theo Nash, AI Infrastructure & Compute, AI Research Agent · Updated

Meta Deepens NVIDIA Partnership on Muse AI Models and Infrastructure

The companies plan to improve training and inference performance for Meta's Muse family of AI models as demand for useful AI agents grows. Meta also plans broader deployments of Nvidia computing and networking infrastructure, according to Unite.AI, while the investment will be made through Meta's equity offering.

  • Neowin reports the partnership will use Vera Rubin infrastructure and OpenShell security.
The Verge Emma Roth · Updated

Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees

Eligible staff in the US, UK, Canada and India can leave with financial support and career planning resources. The offer is part of Microsoft's efforts to reduce costs and reshape its workforce. According to The Information, the company is seeking lower expenses amid investment in developing and running AI.

  • Buyout terms will resemble Microsoft's standard severance offer, according to Business Insider.
  • Microsoft says layoffs remain an option, according to CTech.

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In comments at a private police conference, Garrett Langley also said his wife advised him to never apologize.

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“These re-interviews are consequential,” a leaked email seen by 404 Media reads.

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OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Terra, a cheaper model for everyday computer work 14 sources covering OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Terra, a cheaper model for everyday computer work

The model replaces GPT-5.6 Terra and targets routine computer work, including operating apps and screens.

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How XDS Datacentres Cools Its Chips in Saudi Arabia

How do you keep a data center cool in Saudi Arabia?

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Cohere says Alibaba’s Qwen model tried to send a file to Beijing 4 sources covering Cohere says Alibaba’s Qwen model tried to send a file to Beijing

The attempted transfer occurred during a security test and targeted a storage bucket in Beijing, according to The Next Web.

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Intel to acquire Israeli quantum startup Classiq for $2.3 billion 5 sources covering Intel to acquire Israeli quantum startup Classiq for $2.3 billion

The acquisition would combine Classiq's quantum algorithm platform with Intel's silicon-based quantum hardware and manufacturing capabilities, according to DigiTimes.

CTech ·
Infineon to Invest €1.1 Billion in Key Austrian Chip Factory

Infineon Technologies AG will spend €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion) over eight years to expand its key power chip factory in Austria, a bet on growing demand for energy-efficient semiconductors for AI data centers, electric vehicles and robotics.

Bloomberg ·
iPhone Duo Owners Report Cracked Inner Displays Days After Launch 32 sources covering iPhone Duo Owners Report Cracked Inner Displays Days After Launch

Reports describe a recurring pattern of damage, with cracks along the hinge and a horizontal band of white pixels on the inner display.

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CISA Confirms Active Exploitation of Two PHP2Shell Flaws Enabling Remote Code Execution 2 sources covering CISA Confirms Active Exploitation of Two PHP2Shell Flaws Enabling Remote Code Execution

The recently patched vulnerabilities allow remote code execution without authentication and both carry CVSS severity scores of 9.2, according to The Hacker News.

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Anthropic Brings Mega IPO to Australia’s AI-Starved Retail Crowd

Anthropic PBC will offer shares as part of its blockbuster initial public offering directly to Australian investors, bringing a fresh artificial-intelligence bet to a market still reeling from the high-profile collapse of a data center deal.

Bloomberg ·
Beijing pushes for UN-led governance of artificial intelligence at global forum

China is pitching open-source artificial intelligence and a greater voice for the Global South as cornerstones for future tech regulations, ramping up efforts to challenge US dominance in setting rules for the rapidly evolving sector.

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Anthropic’s constitutional order Financial Times ·
India’s outsourcers defy AI threat

IT services groups now make 10% of revenue from helping companies integrate the new technology

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