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The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, says only people who live in ‘shitty houses’ oppose data center
The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, claims that only residents of 'shitty houses' oppose the new data center project. This statement reflects the ongoing tension between local government and community concerns over the development's impact.
Meta made its own AI-generated clickbait news feed
Meta just launched an AI-generated clickbait news feed. Users will see more sensationalized headlines designed to increase engagement and drive traffic.
Sakana AI bets AI that improves itself can break the compute arms race of frontier labs
Sakana AI is developing self-improving AI systems to tackle the compute arms race in AI labs. This approach could lead to more efficient models that require less computational power while enhancing performance.
Here comes new Siri again
Apple is revamping Siri with a more conversational approach and improved contextual understanding. Users can expect a more intuitive interaction as Siri learns to handle complex queries better.
Meta's Hatch AI agent could cost up to $200 a month and marks its first paid AI product
Meta just launched its Hatch AI agent, which could cost users up to $200 a month. This marks Meta's first paid AI product, indicating a shift towards monetizing AI services.
Elon Musk's xAI reportedly trained its coding models on Claude outputs for months before getting cut off
xAI trained its coding models using outputs from Claude for several months before stopping. This raises questions about data sourcing and model integrity in AI development.
New open-source voice model listens nonstop and decides every 0.4 seconds whether to speak or stay silent
Researchers launched a new open-source voice model that listens continuously and decides every 0.4 seconds whether to speak or stay silent. This advancement enhances real-time interaction capabilities in voice applications.
Crypto-Funded Chinese Peptide Labs Are Booming
Crypto-funded labs in China are rapidly developing peptide therapies. This surge indicates a growing intersection between cryptocurrency and biotech innovation, potentially reshaping the pharmaceutical landscape.
SpaceX signs $920 million per month deal with Google for 110,000 Nvidia AI chips ahead of IPO
SpaceX just signed a $920 million per month deal with Google to secure 110,000 Nvidia AI chips ahead of its IPO. This partnership boosts SpaceX's AI capabilities and positions them strongly in the tech landscape.
OpenAI and the Trump administration are negotiating a government stake in the AI startup
OpenAI is negotiating with the Trump administration for a potential government stake in the AI startup. This move could influence funding and regulatory support for OpenAI's future projects.
Qwen3.7-Plus is Alibaba's bid to turn multimodal AI into a full-blown autonomous agent
Alibaba just launched Qwen3.7-Plus, aiming to transform multimodal AI into a fully autonomous agent. This move positions Alibaba to compete more aggressively in the AI landscape by enabling more complex, independent task execution.
[AINews] not much happened today
Not much happened today in the AI space. It's a quiet day with no major announcements or updates.
micropython-wasm 0.1a2
Simon Willison just released micropython-wasm 0.1a2. This update allows developers to run MicroPython in WebAssembly, expanding its usability in web environments.
Running Python code in a sandbox with MicroPython and WASM
Simon Willison just launched a new way to run Python code in a sandbox using MicroPython and WASM. This setup allows developers to execute Python scripts securely in web environments without risking system integrity.
OpenAI Help: Lockdown Mode
OpenAI just introduced Lockdown Mode for ChatGPT. This feature restricts the model from accessing the internet and external tools, enhancing user safety and control during interactions.
Thousand Token Wood: shipping a multi-agent economy on a 3B model
Hugging Face just launched Thousand Token Wood, a multi-agent economy built on a 3B model. This setup allows multiple AI agents to interact and collaborate, enhancing their ability to perform complex tasks together.
Startup Battlefield 200 applications officially close in 3 days
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close in three days. This gives startups a final chance to compete for funding and exposure in the tech community.
Google will pay SpaceX $920M per month for compute
Google is paying SpaceX $920 million per month for cloud computing services. This deal boosts SpaceX's infrastructure capabilities while enhancing Google's cloud offerings with advanced satellite data processing.
How to Stop Shipping Low-Quality RL Environments (with Examples)
Researchers are developing methods to improve the quality of reinforcement learning (RL) environments. Better environments lead to more effective training for AI models, enhancing their performance in real-world applications.
S&P 500 rejects SpaceX, also blocking entry for OpenAI and Anthropic
S&P 500 just blocked SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic from entering the index. This decision impacts their market visibility and potential investment opportunities.