The daily radar on models, frameworks, and hardware to run AI locally. LLMs, LangChain, Chroma, mini-PCs, and everything you need for a distributed "in-house" brain.
AI-generated articles from feeds, with space for human editorial layer above the raw content.
Modelence has raised $13 million to develop tools that simplify the software stack for artificial intelligence. The company aims to address the complexities of building AI-based applications, offering innovative solutions for developers.
Voyager Ventures has closed its $275 million Fund II, bringing its total assets under management to $475 million. The fund will invest in technologies for energy, materials production, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing, focusing on economic stability in a volatile world.
The 30-person startup Arcee AI has released Trinity, a 400 billion parameter open source large language model (LLM). The company claims it is one of the largest open source foundation models from a US company.
China has approved the import of Nvidia's H200 chips for ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent after weeks of uncertainty. The approval follows a temporary hold on shipments, despite export clearance from the United States.
The Kimi K2.5 model, boasting state-of-the-art performance in vision, coding, agentic, and chat tasks, can be run locally. The quantized Unsloth Dynamic 1.8-bit version reduces the required disk space by 60%, from 600GB to 240GB.
Apple introduces Creator Studio Pro, a platform leveraging AI to assist creators with tedious tasks like finding clips and building slides, without replacing their work.
The implementation of AI agents is slowing down. According to Redis CEO Rowan Trollope, only the largest businesses are successfully navigating the integration challenges and bringing these systems into production. Many organizations are reassessing their strategies.
The finanzen.net Group, parent company of neo-broker finanzen.net ZERO, has acquired Vickii, a German startup specializing in artificial intelligence for investments. The acquisition aims to integrate Vickii's technology into the existing platform, improving decision-making support for investors.
LangChain's Deep Agents SDK addresses the challenges of context management in complex AI agents. Using compression techniques such as filesystem offloading and summarization, Deep Agents aims to reduce the volume of information in the agent's working memory while preserving the details relevant to completing tasks. The SDK includes targeted evaluations to validate context management mechanisms and offers guidance for evaluating compression strategies.
Match Group, the online dating giant including platforms like Hinge and OkCupid, has suffered a data breach. Hackers claim to have stolen 1.7GB of compressed data, including unique advertising IDs and internal company documents. Match Group is investigating the incident and notifying affected users.
The Kimi team, the open-source research lab behind the K2.5 model, participated in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Reddit to answer questions from the LocalLLaMA community. The session focused on various aspects of the model and its architecture.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei expresses concern about the threats posed by artificial intelligence and urges regulation of the sector. This alarm prompts consideration of the importance of backup and protection strategies for AI models, especially in light of possible future regulatory restrictions.
AI chatbots' ability to remember preferences is becoming a key selling point. However, this personalization introduces new privacy vulnerabilities. Developers must implement granular controls over data usage and ensure transparency for users, allowing them to actively manage their information.
Salesforce's Franny Hsiao highlights how many AI pilot projects fail to scale to production due to inadequate data governance. Companies must integrate observability and guardrails from the outset of the AI lifecycle, managing latency through 'perceived responsiveness' and implementing human-in-the-loop gateways for critical actions. Interoperability between agents from different vendors requires standardization and 'agent-ready' data.
Flush with cash, SK Hynix is establishing a new division focused on AI solutions. The Korean company aims to capitalize on the current AI hype, although operational details of the new entity are still scarce.
Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman spoke out against ICE enforcement tactics following Minneapolis violence, with one addressing concerns publicly and the other in an internal message.
Prompt injection attacks and the malicious use of AI agents require a paradigm shift in security. Defenses based on semantic rules are fragile. Solid governance, access control, continuous monitoring, and policies enforced at architectural boundaries are needed to protect AI systems.
Apple and Nvidia are reportedly considering using Intel to produce some of their chips in the U.S. The decision is said to be motivated by geopolitical issues and tariffs, but it remains to be seen which products Intel will actually be able to manufacture.
West Midlands Police's acting Chief Constable has suspended use of Microsoft Copilot after the chatbot dreamed up a West Ham match that never happened, leading to the early retirement of his predecessor. The decision highlights the risks of using language models in sensitive operational contexts.
A Google researcher discovered a bypass for Windows User Account Control (UAC). The vulnerability was exploited due to delayed patches from Microsoft, highlighting risks in administrator privilege management.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has published a lengthy essay on the potential risks of superintelligent artificial intelligence, raising questions about the need for industry regulation.
Sam Altman admitted that OpenAI is 'dramatically slowing down' hiring as the company faces increasing financial pressure. An internal memo signals the need for urgent fixes to ChatGPT, while analysts warn of a potential cash crunch. The company is exploring new revenue streams, including advertising.
The UK government is investing heavily in AI for law enforcement, allocating millions of pounds for live facial recognition (LFR), a new Police.AI unit, and a bespoke legal framework. The aim is to reform law enforcement through the intensive use of advanced technologies.
Peter Carlsson, former CEO of Northvolt, described raising funds for his new startup, Aris Machina, as "emotionally tough" following the collapse of the Swedish battery maker. Aris Machina leverages AI to optimize manufacturing processes. Carlsson emphasized the difficulties in reassuring investors after Northvolt's failure.
Moltbot, an open source AI assistant, has rapidly gained popularity on GitHub. Created by developer Peter Steinberger, it offers control through messaging apps. Despite similarities to Iron Man's Jarvis, it presents security risks and requires a subscription to external services like Anthropic or OpenAI for optimal effectiveness.
Masumi Network combines AI and blockchain to create a secure, decentralized environment for AI agents. The goal is to enable agents from different companies to interact and exchange value autonomously, without centralized intermediaries, addressing the challenges of trust and governance in the emerging agent economy.
Funnel, a Stockholm-based marketing intelligence platform, has secured an $80 million debt facility from HSBC Innovation Banking and Hercules Capital. The funding will support the development of advanced AI-driven features and international expansion, aiming to enhance analytics capabilities for marketing professionals.
A White House paper draws parallels between the industrial revolution and the current era of artificial intelligence, positioning the latter as a driving force for economic growth. AI is at the center of US economic strategy, with infrastructure investments increasing the country's GDP. The report highlights how the US is focusing on investment incentives and deregulation to maintain leadership in the sector.
Chinese researchers claim Starlink lowered the orbit of a significant portion of its satellite constellation following a near-miss incident with a Chinese satellite launch in December 2025. Over 4,000 satellites were reportedly pulled to a 300-mile orbit to increase 'space safety'.
New research suggests thermodynamic computing could drastically reduce the energy consumption of AI in image generation. Prototypes show promise, but the challenge of creating competitive hardware is significant.
According to a Reddit post, Kimi K2.5 stands out as a particularly effective open-source model for programming tasks. The online discussion suggests that the model offers remarkable results in this specific area.
A Gallup survey reveals that the adoption of artificial intelligence in US workplaces is growing, but remains uneven. Usage is concentrated in the technology, finance, and professional services sectors, with lower adoption in customer-facing or manual roles. Many employees are unaware if their company has implemented AI solutions.
The Mesa NVK open-source Vulkan driver has temporarily disabled support for larger memory pages due to a discovered issue. This feature, implemented in the Nouveau kernel driver in Linux 6.19, aimed to improve performance through compression and the use of larger page sizes.
Micron's Fab 10B, now under construction in Singapore, promises to more than double the company's 3D NAND output from the region when it is fully operational in about 10 years.
When budgets are tight for RAM, storage, or GPUs, replacing your PC case can refresh your system. A new case offers modern features and an updated look, representing a lasting investment for future builds.
Waabi has secured a $750 million Series C round to accelerate autonomous trucking. Additionally, Uber has committed roughly $250 million to deploy 25,000 robotaxis exclusively on its platform.
The cost of APIs for large language models (LLMs) is rapidly decreasing, raising questions about the cost-effectiveness of maintaining on-premise infrastructure. Privacy, latency, and customization remain key advantages, but hardware and management costs complicate the picture. We analyze the factors at play to assess the best choice.
Google has extended Gemini's capabilities by offering practice tests for the JEE, India's most competitive college entrance exam. This move follows the recent introduction of full-length SAT practice tests within Gemini, expanding the range of AI-powered educational tools.
The UK's tax collector is budgeting to spend more than £2 billion on new tech deals in the next couple of years. Among the most important contracts, one is set for AWS and another for Capgemini, both to be awarded without competition.
ASML executives predict strong chip demand beyond 2025. The company, a leader in the production of semiconductor lithography systems, expects continued growth in the sector, despite short-term market fluctuations.
Modern Milkman, a UK-based sustainable grocery delivery service, has raised £10 million in a funding round led by Salica Investments. Founded in 2019, the company aims to further develop its logistics platform and expand integrated services for customers, promoting sustainable choices and reducing environmental impact.
For Standard Chartered, data privacy issues are the starting point for any artificial intelligence project. Data protection regulations influence the type of data that can be used, the transparency of the systems, and their monitoring. The bank adopts a mixed approach, with global and market-specific deployments, based on local laws, and places great emphasis on human oversight and staff training.
The UK's Ministry of Defence has directly awarded a £240.6 million contract to US technology company Palantir to continue to licence and support its data analytics work. The 3-year agreement follows protests in the US over Palantir's contracts with ICE.
SK Hynix has announced a US$10 billion investment to strengthen its presence in the artificial intelligence sector in the United States. The decision comes amid increasing competition and tariff pressures in the global semiconductor market.
A developer has created SanityHarness, a benchmark tool to evaluate the capabilities of coding agents and language models in various programming languages. The results are published on SanityBoard, a leaderboard comparing the performance of 49 different agent and model combinations.
b2venture has announced the closing of its Fund V at €150 million, exceeding its hard cap. The fund will support approximately 35 early-stage startups in Europe, focusing on scalable and defensible technologies in deep tech, AI, and robotics. The investment approach is based on long-term collaborations and a network of experienced angel investors.
OpenAI launches the EU Economic Blueprint 2.0, a program featuring new data, partnerships, and initiatives to promote the adoption of artificial intelligence, skills development, and economic growth across Europe. The initiative aims to support European businesses and workers in integrating AI technologies.
Apply for the EMEA Youth & Wellbeing Grant, a €500,000 program funding NGOs and researchers advancing youth safety and wellbeing in the age of AI. The initiative aims to support projects addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by AI for younger generations.
Zebra Technologies integrates artificial intelligence into frontline operations to address challenges related to labor shortages, customer expectations, and supply chain unpredictability. The company focuses on solutions that combine AI, data, and human expertise to improve workflows in sectors such as retail, manufacturing, and logistics, with a particular focus on data preparation and achieving a rapid return on investment.
SK Hynix anticipates record earnings in 2025, driven by strong demand for high-performance memory for artificial intelligence applications. The growth is primarily attributed to the increased demand for specialized memory solutions for AI workloads.
Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML has announced better-than-expected orders, along with a workforce reduction plan involving the layoff of 1,700 employees. The news arrives during a period of change in the technology sector.
London-based Pallma AI has closed a $1.6 million pre-seed round to develop a centralized security platform for AI agents. The solution aims to protect AI-powered applications from real-time threats, integrating with existing technology stacks and mitigating risks such as prompt manipulation and unintended data exposure.
China has reportedly approved the first imports of Nvidia H200 chips, a high-end artificial intelligence accelerator. This move could have significant implications for the Chinese AI market and competition among tech companies.
Taiwan is making a significant investment in drone swarm technology, relying on Anduril's Lattice AI-powered command and control system. This strategic move aims to strengthen the island's defense and surveillance capabilities.
The lithography systems manufacturer ASML expects record financial results for 2025, supported by strong order growth. The company, crucial for the production of advanced semiconductors, continues to benefit from the global demand for increasingly powerful chips.
Phison's Pascari SSDs have set a new reliability benchmark by powering the world's first lunar data center. This milestone demonstrates the ability of SSDs to operate in extreme environments, opening new frontiers for data processing in space.
German startup Co-reactive has secured €6.5 million in seed funding to develop CO₂-negative building materials. The continuous mineralization process converts captured CO₂ and natural minerals into supplementary cementitious materials, reducing emissions from the cement industry. The funding will support the construction of a 1,000-ton per year demonstration plant by 2026.
Anthropic aims to compete with OpenAI by increasing revenue, but high compute infrastructure costs pose a significant obstacle. The company is evaluating strategies to optimize resources and scale operations.
Powertech has announced a significant investment of NT$43.3 billion to accelerate the development of FOPLP (Fan-Out Panel Level Packaging) technology. The company aims to start mass production in the first half of 2027, marking a major step in the advanced semiconductor packaging sector.
AUO (AU Optronics), a Taiwanese panel manufacturer, has secured a significant victory in a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States. This ruling marks the first win for a Taiwanese company in such a dispute in the last 22 years, setting an important precedent in the intellectual property landscape.
AI-Radar is an independent observatory covering AI models, local LLMs, on-premise deployments, hardware, and emerging trends. We provide daily analysis and editorial coverage for developers, engineers, and organizations exploring local AI solutions.
