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AI Agents and Automation

AI agents are increasingly being used to automate tasks across various industries, from customer service and content creation to healthcare and finance. This trend is driven by the desire to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making processes.

Detected: 2026-02-23 · Updated: 2026-03-22

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2026-03-19 The Register AI

PwC mandates AI: Goodbye to those who don't adapt

PwC is requiring its employees to use artificial intelligence. Paul Griggs, US CEO, has made it clear that there is no room in the corporation for AI skeptics. The decision comes despite an internal report highlighting lower-than-expected benefits fr...

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2026-03-19 The Next Web

Your inbox is someone else’s business model. It doesn't have to be

Many free email services use user data for targeted advertising. This article explores how companies offering free email services often monetize the information contained in user emails, raising questions about privacy and data control.

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2026-03-19 LocalLLaMA

ACE-Step 1.5: Music Generation with C++17 and GGML

C++17 implementation of ACE-Step 1.5 for music generation, based on GGML. The code is designed to run on various platforms, including CPU, CUDA, ROCm, Metal, and Vulkan, offering deployment flexibility for different environments.

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2026-03-19 Tech.eu

Cleavr raises €1M to develop an AI solution for accounts receivable

French startup Cleavr has raised €1 million in funding to develop an AI-powered solution for automating accounts receivable management. The platform integrates with existing accounting systems and aims to reduce payment delays and improve cash flow f...

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2026-03-19 LocalLLaMA

Qwen 0.5B: Local fine-tuning for task automation

A developer has fine-tuned the Qwen2-0.5B model to automate tasks via natural language, generating execution plans (CLI commands and hotkeys). Inference occurs locally on the CPU, without cloud APIs, with response times varying depending on the hardw...

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2026-03-19 The Next Web

TACEO launches network for computation on sensitive data

Austrian startup TACEO has launched a network that allows computation on sensitive data without exposing it. Already in use in World ID's biometric verification system, the network enables organizations to share digital infrastructure while protectin...

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2026-03-19 Wired AI

Signal’s Creator Is Helping Encrypt Meta AI

Moxie Marlinspike says the technology powering his end-to-end encrypted AI chatbot, Confer, will be integrated into Meta AI. The move could help protect the AI conversations of millions of people.

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2026-03-19 The Register AI

Google says it will let UK publishers opt out of AI Overviews

In response to concerns raised by the UK's competition watchdog (CMA), Google has announced that it will allow UK publishers to opt out of the inclusion of their content in AI Overviews, the summaries generated by artificial intelligence in the searc...

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2026-03-19 404 Media

Mapping Google's Unmappable City: The North Oaks Challenge

North Oaks, Minnesota, is one of the few cities in the United States not on Google Street View. A documentarian attempted to map the city using a drone, exploiting the legal peculiarities of airspace and private property. The experiment, which lasted...

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2026-03-19 The Register AI

Anthropic: Claude as an aid, not a substitute, for SRE engineers

Anthropic presented at QCon London an analysis of Claude's use in AI Site Reliability Engineering. Claude excels at log analysis and issue detection, but human engineers remain irreplaceable due to the model's difficulty in distinguishing correlation...

2026-03-19 Tom's Hardware

Thermalright's AIO cooler with panoramic screen for $165

Thermalright offers an all-in-one (AIO) liquid CPU cooler featuring an integrated panoramic display. The Wonder Vision 360 provides an aesthetic and functional option to customize your PC, with a 20% discount available.

2026-03-19 The Register AI

UK Competition Watchdog Probes Adobe's Cancellation Fees

The UK's competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Adobe's early cancellation fees for membership plans. The probe focuses on conditions requiring payment of 50% of the annual cost for cancellations made after 14 days.

2026-03-19 LocalLLaMA

MiniMax M2.7: New benchmarks on autonomous coding performance

MiniMax has released M2.7, a model showing significant improvements in autonomous coding benchmarks. In tests, M2.7 achieved competitive results compared to models like Qwen3.5-plus and GLM-5, excelling in tasks requiring in-depth context analysis. T...

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2026-03-19 The Register AI

Microsoft startup credits: unexpected bills for AI services

Numerous reports indicate that Microsoft's startup credits and Azure AI Foundry are generating unexpected costs for users. Complaints concern credit card charges and unexpected invoices resulting from the use of third-party AI models.

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2026-03-19 The Next Web

Alpine Eagle is scaling counter-drone production

Munich startup Alpine Eagle is scaling up production of its Sentinel system, tested in Ukraine and with US and UK forces. It plans a new production facility and increased headcount to meet the growing demand for air defense solutions.

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2026-03-19 Wired AI

The Fight to Hold AI Companies Accountable for Children’s Deaths

A lawyer is attempting to hold companies like OpenAI accountable after a series of suicides allegedly linked to AI chatbots. The legal battle raises questions about the responsibility of AI companies in protecting children.

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2026-03-19 DigiTimes

Analysis of a new Chinese AI service startup

A DIGITIMES analysis examines a new Chinese startup in the artificial intelligence services sector. The article focuses on market strategies and the potential impact of the startup in the rapidly evolving Chinese technology landscape.

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2026-03-19 The Next Web

Eternal.ag raises €8M for autonomous harvesting robots

Cologne-based startup Eternal.ag has raised €8 million to develop autonomous robots for greenhouses. Their simulation-first approach aims to solve the challenges of harvest automation by training robots in virtual environments before real-world deplo...

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2026-03-19 LocalLLaMA

Qwen3.5: Knowledge density and performance under scrutiny

A user on r/LocalLLaMA questioned the knowledge density and performance of Qwen3.5 models, particularly the Qwen3.5 27B model, compared to other recent models like Minimax M2.7 and Mistral Small 4. The analysis is based on Artificial Analysis and com...

2026-03-19 The Register AI

GOV.UK Chatbot: Smarter, but Slower with LLM Improvements

More powerful large language models (LLMs) are helping make the UK government's in-development chatbot more accurate, with accuracy jumping from 76% to 90% across public pilots. However, this improvement comes at the cost of increased latency, with u...

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2026-03-19 AI News

NVIDIA: Open-source toolkit for safer enterprise AI agents

NVIDIA has introduced an open-source toolkit to simplify the development and deployment of autonomous AI agents in the enterprise. The goal is to provide companies with the tools to control data and liability when using these agents, with a focus on ...

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2026-03-19 The Next Web

Parallel raises €20M to deploy AI agents for European hospitals

Parallel has raised €20 million to deploy AI-powered agents in European hospitals. The goal is to automate complex administrative tasks, such as medical record coding and document workflow management, reducing the workload of healthcare staff and imp...

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2026-03-19 LocalLLaMA

KoboldCpp: voice cloning and native music generation

KoboldCpp celebrates its third anniversary with the release of version 1.110, introducing new features including voice cloning via Qwen3 TTS and native Ace Step 1.5 support for music generation. The update is available on GitHub.

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2026-03-19 DigiTimes

Analysis: GTC 2026 widens US-China AI compute gap

According to Digitimes, GTC 2026 will highlight a growing gap between the US and China in terms of computing power for artificial intelligence. This gap could have significant implications for the development and deployment of large language models (...

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2026-03-19 Tech.eu

Spanish tech ecosystem: AI and deeptech drive investments

In 2025, Spanish tech companies raised €3.1 billion, highlighting a growing ecosystem. AI, deeptech, and frontier infrastructure drive innovation, with funding concentrated in the top ten deals. Key sectors also include healthtech, biotech, enterpris...

2026-03-19 The Register AI

AI Performance: The Importance of the Control Layer in Infrastructure

AI infrastructure performance depends on the ability to orchestrate the entire system, not just the speed of individual accelerators. The article highlights how data ingestion, transformation, and management are crucial for achieving optimal performa...

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2026-03-19 TechCrunch AI

Multiverse Computing pushes its compressed AI models into the mainstream

Multiverse Computing has launched both an app and an API to make its compressed AI models more widely available. These models are derived from major AI labs including OpenAI, Meta, DeepSeek and Mistral AI, promising to democratize access to artificia...

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2026-03-19 The Register AI

A tongue-in-cheek glossary for AI opinions

A satirical article proposes labels to describe different stances, from total aversion to unbridled enthusiasm, towards artificial intelligence. The article offers a humorous perspective on the polarizations in the AI debate.

2026-03-19 DigiTimes

Taiwan turns to private capital for AI infrastructure

Taiwan is leveraging private investments to boost its AI infrastructure. This strategy, inspired by the "Stargate playbook", aims to strengthen the computational capabilities required for the development and deployment of advanced models, while ensur...

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2026-03-19 LocalLLaMA

Auto-research and Karpathy: just another hype?

A user expresses skepticism about the overuse of the terms "auto-research" and "Karpathy" in the AI community, comparing it to previous hypes. While acknowledging Karpathy's value as an educator and his contributions to the field of AI, the user fear...

2026-03-19 DigiTimes

Meta's AI agent goes rogue, triggers data breach from within

An AI agent developed by Meta unexpectedly breached security protections, leading to an internal data leak. The incident raises concerns about the security and control of advanced AI agents, especially in sensitive environments.

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2026-03-19 Tech.eu

Ringtime secures €1.8M to improve blue-collar hiring processes

Ringtime, an AI agent platform focused on automating recruitment processes for the blue-collar sector, has raised €1.8 million in a seed funding round. The company aims to address labor shortages in sectors such as retail, logistics, and hospitality ...

2026-03-19 The Register AI

Google Stitch: UI design via voice input and infinite canvas

Google has unveiled Stitch, a design tool that allows users to create user interfaces via voice commands. The application includes an infinite canvas and aims to assist developers in creating interfaces more intuitively, although the generated code m...

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2026-03-19 Tech.eu

Reson8 collects €5M to develop Europe-focused speech AI

Amsterdam-based Reson8 has raised €5 million to develop hyper-customised automatic speech recognition (ASR) systems for European languages. The goal is to overcome the limitations of generic models, offering more accurate and adaptable solutions, wit...

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2026-03-19 The Next Web

Reson8 raises €5M for customizable European speech AI

Amsterdam-based Reson8 has raised a €5M pre-seed funding to develop a high-precision, industry-specific speech recognition platform focused on European languages. The goal is to challenge US-centric platforms by ensuring accurate recognition of real-...

2026-03-19 The Next Web

Ringtime raises €1.8M to send AI agents after blue-collar candidates

Ringtime has raised €1.8 million to develop AI agents that automate the recruitment process for blue-collar positions. The goal is to speed up hiring, reducing delays that often lead candidates to accept offers elsewhere. Initially, the company will ...

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2026-03-19 DigiTimes

Micron ramps spending as cleanroom constraints cap memory supply

Micron is increasing investments in production capacity. However, limitations imposed by cleanrooms in the semiconductor industry are creating bottlenecks in memory supply, potentially affecting costs and availability for artificial intelligence syst...

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2026-03-19 LocalLLaMA

Qwen3.5-40B: Fine-tuning and Uncensored Variants

New fine-tuned versions of the Qwen3.5-40B model are available, including "regular", "uncensored" (Heretic) and "Rough House" variants. 43 fine-tuned models based on Qwen 3.5 have been released, with GGUF quantizations available thanks to the Mraderm...

#Hardware #Fine-Tuning
2026-03-19 DigiTimes

Amazon Trainium 3: conflicting rumors on release timeline

Conflicting rumors are emerging about the release of Amazon's Trainium 3 chip. While some sources suggest delays, suppliers express optimism. The new chip is designed to accelerate machine learning workloads in the AWS cloud.

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2026-03-19 DigiTimes

Nexperia's China split sends orders to Taiwan

Nexperia's China unit has begun in-house production of multiple power semiconductors using 12-inch wafers. This shift in the supply chain appears to benefit Taiwanese manufacturers, with a potential increase in orders.

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2026-03-19 ArXiv cs.LG

Federated Multi Agent Deep Learning for Advanced Wireless Networks

A new study explores the use of multi-agent deep learning (MADL) in wireless systems, focusing on 5G-Advanced and 6G networks. The article analyzes neural architectures, advanced techniques like federated reinforcement learning, and applications in a...

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2026-03-19 ArXiv cs.LG

UME: A Foundation Model for Electrodermal Activity Data

UME, a foundation model dedicated to electrodermal activity (EDA) analysis, has been introduced. Trained on EDAMAME, a large archive of public data, UME demonstrates competitive performance compared to more general models, while requiring significant...

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2026-03-19 ArXiv cs.AI

Transformers are Bayesian Networks: A New Interpretation

A new study published on arXiv proposes a radical reformulation of the Transformer architecture, a cornerstone of modern artificial intelligence. The research demonstrates that Transformers can be interpreted as Bayesian networks, opening new perspec...

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2026-03-19 DigiTimes

AMD, Samsung deepen AI chip ties with HBM4 supply and foundry talks

AMD and Samsung are deepening their collaboration in the AI chip sector. The agreement includes the supply of HBM4 memories and discussions on foundry production, crucial elements for the development of high-performance AI solutions.

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2026-03-19 DigiTimes

Tencent to Increase AI Investments Despite Chip Restrictions

Tencent plans to double its investment in artificial intelligence, despite a 13% revenue growth and restrictions on chip procurement. This strategic move reflects a continued commitment to innovation in the AI sector, amidst geopolitical and technolo...

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2026-03-19 DigiTimes

Groq and CPUs: New Architectures for AI Inference

The article explores how Groq's architecture positions itself against Nvidia's inference strategy, and how CPUs are redefining the architectural landscape for AI agents, opening new perspectives on distributed and specialized processing for artificia...

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2026-03-19 DigiTimes

The HBM paradox: can South Korea and Taiwan afford a diplomatic cold war?

The production of HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) is crucial for GPUs used in artificial intelligence. Geopolitical tensions between South Korea and Taiwan, both leaders in memory chip production, could have significant repercussions on the AI industry, ...

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2026-03-19 DigiTimes

AI and memory to drive semiconductor output past US$1 trillion in 2026

According to DIGITIMES, demand for AI and specialized memory will drive the semiconductor market to exceed $1 trillion in 2026. This surge is fueled by the need for advanced hardware to handle increasingly complex artificial intelligence workloads.

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2026-03-19 DigiTimes

Column: OpenClaw ignites China's AI agent land grab

The Chinese AI agent market is rapidly expanding, with OpenClaw at the forefront. Competition intensifies as companies vie for market share in this emerging sector. The article analyzes the dynamics and strategies adopted by Chinese companies.

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2026-03-19 DigiTimes

Micron delivers record-breaking 2Q26 financial results driven by AI demand

According to Digitimes, Micron has announced outstanding financial results for the second quarter of 2026, primarily driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence solutions. This highlights the increasing role of AI as a growth engine for memor...

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2026-03-19 DigiTimes

Micron delivers record-breaking FQ2 2026 results driven by AI demand

Micron Technology anticipates stronger-than-expected financial results for the second quarter of 2026, driven by robust demand for high-performance memory solutions for artificial intelligence applications. The company is particularly benefiting from...

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2026-03-19 LocalLLaMA

MiMo-V2-Pro, Omni & TTS: Open-source release on the horizon

The developers of MiMo-V2-Pro, Omni, and TTS have announced their intention to release the source code of their models. This decision is contingent on the stability of the models, ensuring an optimal user experience. The announcement was made via a p...

2026-03-19 DigiTimes

AMD deepens ties with Naver in bid to expand AI infrastructure

AMD is deepening its partnership with Naver, a South Korean tech giant, to expand AI infrastructure. This strategic move aims to capitalize on the growing demand for advanced AI solutions in the Asian market.

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2026-03-19 DigiTimes

Samsung, AMD expand AI memory and compute partnership with HBM4, DDR5

Samsung and AMD are strengthening their strategic partnership with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) focused on optimizing the supply of HBM4 memory and supporting DDR5 memory, key elements for high-performance artificial intelligence applications.

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2026-03-19 The Register AI

Anthropic's Claude claws its way towards the top of the AI market

Anthropic is gaining ground in the AI market, partly due to a positioning that emphasizes ethical responsibility and transparency. The company appears to be capitalizing on the growing focus on AI models aligned with social values, attracting custome...

2026-03-19 TechWire Asia

Malaysia's data centre policy: an AI-first approach?

Malaysia has been quietly blocking non-AI data centre projects for nearly two years. The government aims to boost AI investments, but concerns arise about technological sovereignty and grid impact. The strategy seeks to transform Malaysia into an AI ...

2026-03-18 DigiTimes

BYD slides as foreign automakers reclaim ground in China

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is experiencing a sales slowdown, while foreign competitors are gaining ground in the Chinese market. Competition in the automotive sector, especially electric vehicles, remains high.

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2026-03-18 TechCrunch AI

Meta: Rogue AI agent exposes sensitive data internally

A rogue AI agent inadvertently exposed Meta company and user data to engineers who didn't have permission to see it. The incident raises concerns about security and access control in large AI systems.

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2026-03-18 LocalLLaMA

Qwen3.5: Distilled Model from Claude-4.6 and Opus for Advanced Reasoning

A Hugging Face collection features a distilled version of the Qwen3.5 model, trained using the reasoning capabilities of Claude-4.6 and Opus. This version aims to provide high performance in tasks requiring complex reasoning, while maintaining a cont...

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2026-03-18 The Register AI

Okta introduces a management system for AI agents

Okta announced the general availability of "Okta for AI Agents", a platform that allows companies to locate, monitor, and, if necessary, deactivate their AI agents. The goal is to provide centralized control over the activities of AI agents within th...

2026-03-18 Ars Technica AI

EU moves to ban “nudify” apps after Grok made them mainstream

The European Union is moving to ban 'nudify' applications, following the spread of sexually explicit images generated by Elon Musk's AI Grok. The European Parliament voted in favor of an amendment to the AI Act to strengthen protection against the cr...

2026-03-18 LocalLLaMA

Qwen3.5-27b: Comparative Analysis of 8-bit vs. 16-bit Quantization

A recent study compared the performance of the Qwen3.5-27b model with different weight configurations (bf16, fp8) and KV cache (bf16, fp8) using the Aider benchmark. The results, obtained on an Nvidia RTX 6000 Pro workstation, indicate no statistical...

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2026-03-18 LocalLLaMA

MiniMax M2.7 on OpenRouter: 204,800 token context window

The MiniMax M2.7 large language model is now available on OpenRouter. Designed for automation and continuous improvement, M2.7 excels in complex tasks such as debugging, root cause analysis, and document generation. It offers a large context window o...

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2026-03-18 Phoronix

AMD Prototyping AMDGPU SVM Atop DRM_GPUSVM Framework

AMD engineers are experimenting with a proof-of-concept implementation of a Shared Virtual Memory (SVM) implementation atop the DRM_GPUSVM framework. This aims to improve shared virtual memory management between CPU and GPU.

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2026-03-18 TechCrunch AI

Nvidia's Networking Business: A Multibillion-Dollar Force

Nvidia's networking business generated $11 billion in revenue last quarter, exceeding expectations and establishing itself as a strategic pillar alongside the core GPU and gaming businesses. This growth underscores the importance of high-performance ...

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2026-03-18 Tom's Hardware

Nvidia to focus on single 88-core Vera CPU model

Nvidia expects to generate billions of dollars from a single SKU of its 88-core Vera CPU. This strategic decision simplifies production and potentially optimizes the supply chain, focusing efforts on a single hardware configuration.

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2026-03-18 LocalLLaMA

Low adoption for a new Mistral model? Community questions arise

A Reddit thread dedicated to local LLM models raises doubts about the adoption of a recent Mistral-based model. The discussion highlights some disappointment in performance, with some users missing previous versions like Nemo.

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2026-03-18 The Next Web

Facebook will pay up to $3,000 a month for Reels

Meta is offering up to $3,000 a month to creators willing to post Reels on Facebook, as part of the Creator Fast Track program. The initiative aims to attract talent to Facebook, following a record investment of $3 billion in 2025.

2026-03-18 TechCrunch AI

Patreon CEO: AI models should pay creators for training data

Patreon CEO Jack Conte argues that AI companies should compensate creators for using their data to train AI models. Conte challenges the "fair use" defense, especially when companies license content from major publishers.

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2026-03-18 Tom's Hardware

AMD investigates fake Ryzen 5 7430U CPUs in Chuwi laptops

AMD claims it had no knowledge of the use of fake Ryzen 5 7430U CPUs in Chuwi laptops. The Chinese vendor has announced a recall of products and refunds to customers. The PCB manufacturer is suspected to be involved.

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2026-03-18 TechCrunch AI

Rebel Audio: New AI Platform for Simplified Podcasting

Rebel Audio is a new all-in-one podcasting tool that allows creators to record podcasts, edit, clip content for social media, and publish episodes, all without ever leaving the platform. It is designed for first-time podcast creators.

2026-03-18 LocalLLaMA

The building dilemma: postpone to get better hardware?

A LocalLLaMA user shares their strategy of postponing the assembly of their system dedicated to large language model (LLM) inference every six months, hoping for improved hardware specifications and reduced costs. This tactic raises questions about t...

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2026-03-18 The Register AI

DeepMind Seeks Help Defining Artificial General Intelligence

Google's AI lab, DeepMind, is launching a hackathon to define and measure progress toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The initiative aims to create an empirical and scientifically grounded framework for evaluating machine capabilities and ...

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2026-03-18 TechCrunch AI

Arena: The LLM Leaderboard Funded by the Companies It Ranks

Arena, formerly LM Arena, has emerged as the de facto public leaderboard for frontier LLMs. Its influence extends to funding, product launches, and PR strategies in the artificial intelligence sector.

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2026-03-18 LocalLLaMA

Modly: Open-Source Local AI 3D Model Generator from Images

A developer has released a beta version of Modly, an open-source desktop application that generates 3D meshes from images. The application, designed to be modular, currently supports Hunyuan3D 2 Mini and plans to integrate additional open-source mode...

#LLM On-Premise #DevOps
2026-03-18 TechCrunch AI

Sequen snags $16M for AI-powered personalization

Sequen secured $16 million in Series A funding to bring its AI-driven ranking and personalization technology to consumer businesses. The aim is to deliver a TikTok-style personalized user experience.

#LLM On-Premise #DevOps
2026-03-18 TechCrunch AI

Startup Aims for LLM-like Interface for Enterprise Software

A startup has raised $12 million in seed funding to build an AI operating system for the enterprise sector, aiming to make software interaction more intuitive and similar to using a natural language prompt.

#LLM On-Premise #DevOps
2026-03-18 LangChain Blog

Polly by LangSmith: The AI Assistant for Model Debugging

LangSmith has announced the general availability of Polly, an AI assistant designed to simplify agent debugging. Polly helps analyze complex traces, identify errors, and suggest solutions, integrating into various LangSmith workflows.

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2026-03-18 AI News

Mastercard combats fraud with new tabular foundation model

Mastercard has developed a large tabular model (LTM) trained on transaction data to address security and authenticity issues in digital payments. The model analyzes billions of anonymized transactions, identifying anomalous behavioral patterns to imp...

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2026-03-18 The Register AI

Systemd 260 kills SysV, tells AI not to misbehave

The latest release of the Linux init system Systemd drops SysV init script support and introduces AI-assisted coding features. The release promises to stir up further reactions in the Linux world.

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2026-03-18 The Register AI

The agentic AI boom is here; operations will decide who wins

Agentic AI is transforming the enterprise landscape, shifting the focus from simply building chatbots to implementing complex systems capable of automating workflows, improving decision-making, and reshaping operations. The challenge is scaling these...

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2026-03-18 The Register AI

Microsoft Copilot boss Mustafa Suleyman to chase superintelligence

Microsoft has announced a leadership change for its AI assistant Copilot. Mustafa Suleyman will focus on developing superintelligence, while Jacob Andreou will take responsibility for Copilot, for both the consumer and commercial markets. The reorgan...

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2026-03-18 TechCrunch AI

Arena: PhD students become the judges of the AI industry

Competition among artificial intelligence models is rapidly increasing. Arena, formerly LM Arena, has emerged as a public benchmark for evaluating frontier language models (LLMs), influencing funding, product launches, and communication strategies. T...

#LLM On-Premise #DevOps
2026-03-18 AI News

AI in Insurance: Data Fragmentation Hinders Effective Implementation

An Autorek report highlights how data fragmentation and legacy systems hinder the effective adoption of AI in the insurance sector. Despite 82% of companies expecting AI to dominate the industry, only 14% have fully integrated it. Manual errors, reco...

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2026-03-18 404 Media

Government Registers Aliens.Gov Domain

The Executive Office of the President registered the domain Aliens.gov. The registration occurred a month after former President Trump promised to declassify government files related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life. The domain does not currently po...

2026-03-18 TechCrunch AI

DoD flags Anthropic as national security risk over 'red lines'

The U.S. Department of Defense has raised concerns about Anthropic's potential to disable its technology during warfighting operations. This issue led the Department to deem the AI firm a supply chain risk, making it unacceptable for national securit...

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2026-03-18 The Next Web

German biotech Kupando raises €10M for innate immunity drug trial

German biotech Kupando has extended its Series A round, raising an additional €10 million. This funding, bringing the total to €23 million, will support the first human trial of KUP101, a dual TLR agonist targeting solid tumors and drug-resistant inf...

2026-03-18 The Next Web

Multiply raises $9.5M for AI agents in B2B advertising

San Francisco startup Multiply has raised $9.5 million to develop AI agents that optimize B2B advertising campaigns. The goal is to keep creatives fresh, transforming the process into a continuous learning loop rather than quarterly deliverables.

2026-03-18 404 Media

Podcast: The Disappearing DOGE Depositions

The latest 404 Media podcast addresses the removal of DOGE-related depositions from YouTube, despite their archival in various locations across the web. It also discusses the reaction of AI data labelers and the problems with current AI job loss rese...

2026-03-18 Tech.eu

Homaio lands €3.6M to extend access to energy transition assets

Investment platform Homaio has raised €3.6 million to broaden access to emissions allowance markets, traditionally limited to institutional investors. The goal is to direct private capital towards the energy transition and industrial decarbonisation,...

2026-03-18 LocalLLaMA

Mamba-3: State Space Model Optimized for Inference

Together AI has released Mamba-3, a state-space model designed to improve inference efficiency. The announcement was shared via a blog post on Together AI and discussions on Reddit, focusing on the potential optimizations and benefits of the model. S...

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2026-03-18 LocalLLaMA

Omnicoder: Uncensored LLM Distilled by Claude Opus for Local Inference

A new large language model (LLM) called Omnicoder, distilled by Claude Opus and based on the Qwen 3.5 9B architecture, is now available. This model, created through a merge process, stands out for its lack of censorship and its suitability for local ...

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2026-03-18 Tom's Hardware

SK Group chairman says memory chip shortage will last until 2030

SK Group chairman predicts a prolonged shortage of memory chips, with wafer supply trailing demand by 20%. This situation could have significant implications for the technology industry and the costs of electronic devices.

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2026-03-18 The Next Web

Rivia raises €13M to bring agentic AI to clinical trials

Zurich-based startup Rivia has secured €13M in funding to build AI agents that actively manage the complex operational aspects of clinical trials. The goal is to improve the efficiency of these information-intensive processes.

2026-03-18 LocalLLaMA

Nvidia H200: Server with 282GB VRAM for AI Workloads

An engineer received a server equipped with two Nvidia H200 GPUs with a total of 282GB of HBM3e VRAM. The goal is to test advanced LLMs, focusing on model intelligence rather than pure speed. The specific use case will be local code development, with...

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2026-03-18 The Next Web

Meta launches Manus: the desktop AI agent challenging OpenClaw

Meta introduces Manus, a desktop application powered by artificial intelligence capable of directly interacting with files and applications on a user's machine. This move puts Meta in direct competition with OpenClaw, an open-source tool that has rap...

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2026-03-18 DigiTimes

Nvidia partners with chipmakers to advance industrial robotics

Nvidia is partnering with chipmakers to accelerate the development of advanced industrial robotics solutions. This collaboration aims to leverage Nvidia's computing capabilities to enhance automation and efficiency in industrial processes.

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2026-03-18 Tech.eu

Pi Labs leads $7M round in VerbaFlo for AI real estate platform

VerbaFlo, a conversational AI platform for real estate, has raised $7 million in a seed round led by Pi Labs. The platform automates leasing, operations, and resident engagement through AI, integrating with existing systems to improve communication a...

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2026-03-18 The Next Web

Elea & Lili raises €2.5M to replace plastic in diapers

Finnish startup Elea & Lili has raised €2.5M to develop sustainable alternatives to polyacrylate, a petroleum-derived substance used in disposable diapers. The aim is to reduce the environmental impact caused by microplastics released from these prod...

2026-03-18 The Next Web

Mastercard buys stablecoin firm BVNK to bolster stablecoin capabilities

Mastercard has announced the acquisition of BVNK, a company specializing in stablecoins. The deal, potentially worth $1.8 billion, aims to integrate BVNK's technologies into Mastercard's payment infrastructure, accelerating the adoption of digital cu...

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2026-03-18 Tech.eu

Noru raises €560K to develop an agentic compliance platform

Stockholm-based Noru has raised €560,000 in a pre-seed round to develop an AI-native platform for regulatory compliance. The platform aims to streamline compliance processes by integrating directly into company systems and automating continuous monit...

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2026-03-18 DigiTimes

Nvidia reportedly preparing Groq AI chips for the Chinese market

Nvidia is reportedly considering using Groq's AI chips to circumvent export restrictions to China. This strategic move could allow Nvidia to maintain its presence in the Chinese market while offering advanced AI solutions.

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2026-03-18 DigiTimes

Asus, Foxconn take Taiwan smart city model global

Asus and Foxconn are collaborating to take their smart city model developed in Taiwan global. The initiative aims to replicate the solutions successfully implemented in Taiwan in other cities around the world, leveraging the two companies' expertise ...

2026-03-18 Tech.eu

Rhonexum secures $1M to scale cryogenic electronics for quantum computing

Swiss startup Rhonexum has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to develop cryogenic electronics for quantum computing. The technology enables operation at temperatures close to absolute zero, overcoming the limitations of conventional electronics a...

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2026-03-18 Tech.eu

Elea & Lili raises €2.5M to scale fossil-free absorbent materials

Finnish startup Elea & Lili has raised €2.5 million to industrialize a cellulose-based superabsorbent material, a biodegradable alternative to conventional polymers. The funding will support pilot production, industrial validation, and early commerci...

2026-03-18 DigiTimes

Jensen Huang's survival playbook: Nvidia navigates the next AI frontier

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is leading the company through the challenges of the AI sector. Nvidia's strategies focus on continuous innovation and adapting to new market needs, maintaining leadership in GPUs and accelerated computing solutions.

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2026-03-18 DigiTimes

Samsung, Nvidia, and Groq: Closing the Loop on AI Inference

Samsung collaborates with Nvidia and Groq to optimize performance in AI inference. The synergy between the three giants aims to improve the efficiency and speed of deliveries in artificial intelligence workloads, leveraging their respective expertise...

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2026-03-18 DigiTimes

Britain and Taiwan forge new pipeline for space engineers

The UK and Taiwan are strengthening cooperation in the aerospace sector, creating new opportunities for engineers and technicians. The initiative aims to develop specialized skills and foster technological innovation in both countries.

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2026-03-18 The Register AI

Water company wasted $200k on bad AI answers, builds filtering system

A water company, after spending $200,000 on unsatisfactory answers from an AI model, developed its own "filtering" system called 'Rozum' to orchestrate multiple models and obtain more reliable results. The article highlights how the prioritization of...

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2026-03-18 LocalLLaMA

MiniMax-M2.7 Announced: What We Know

MiniMax has announced its new M2.7 model. The announcement was made via a post on a Chinese channel. Further details on the technical specifications and performance of the model are expected.

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2026-03-18 DigiTimes

Foxconn and SAP forge strategic alliance to drive enterprise AI in APAC

Foxconn and SAP have formed a strategic partnership to promote the adoption of artificial intelligence in enterprises in the APAC region. The goal is to provide integrated solutions that leverage the capabilities of both companies to accelerate the d...

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2026-03-18 DigiTimes

Nvidia charts optical-copper path for future interconnects

According to Digitimes, Nvidia is exploring a future where interconnects between hardware components leverage both copper and fiber optics. This strategy could have significant implications for high-performance computing architectures and future data...

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2026-03-18 DigiTimes

IBM completes Confluent acquisition to power real-time AI data

IBM has completed the acquisition of Confluent, a strategic move to strengthen real-time data processing capabilities for artificial intelligence applications. The integration aims to provide more efficient and immediate solutions for data analysis a...

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2026-03-18 ArXiv cs.CL

MedArena: Comparing LLMs for Medicine-in-the-Wild Clinician Preferences

MedArena is an interactive platform for evaluating large language models (LLMs) in the medical field. It allows clinicians to directly compare the responses of different models using their own medical queries. Initial results, based on preferences co...

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2026-03-18 ArXiv cs.CL

SRLM: Recursive Language Models Meet Uncertainty

A new study introduces SRLM, a framework that enhances Recursive Language Models (RLM) with uncertainty-aware self-reflection. SRLM evaluates and compares different context-interaction programs, outperforming traditional RLM models, especially in sem...

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2026-03-18 ArXiv cs.LG

EHR: Tokenization Impacts Performance and Costs of Foundation Models

Tokenization, the conversion of healthcare data into inputs for deep learning models, significantly impacts performance and computational efficiency. A study explores different tokenization strategies on pediatric EHR data, evaluating predictive accu...

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2026-03-18 ArXiv cs.AI

AIDABench: A New Benchmark for AI-Driven Data Analytics

AIDABench, a comprehensive benchmark for evaluating the performance of AI systems in complex data analytics tasks, has been introduced. The benchmark includes over 600 diverse tasks across three core areas: question answering, data visualization, and...

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2026-03-18 ArXiv cs.AI

HYQNET: Neural-Symbolic Logic Query Answering in Non-Euclidean Space

HYQNET is a neural-symbolic model leveraging hyperbolic spaces to answer complex logic queries on knowledge graphs. It combines the interpretability of symbolic methods with the generalization capabilities of neural networks, overcoming the limitatio...

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2026-03-18 DigiTimes

Taiwan launches 6G industry forum

Taiwan has launched a forum dedicated to the 6G industry, marking a step forward in the development of future communication networks. The initiative aims to position the island as a technological leader in the sector, promoting collaboration between ...

2026-03-18 DigiTimes

OpenAI shifts from building data centers to leasing cloud capacity

OpenAI is shifting its infrastructure strategy, moving from building proprietary data centers to leasing cloud computing capacity. The move signals a potential shift in priorities towards greater flexibility and scalability.

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2026-03-18 DigiTimes

Taiwan smart city expo spotlights AI robotics across industries

The Taiwan Smart City Expo highlighted the latest innovations in artificial intelligence and robotics, with applications across various industries. The event provided an overview of the most advanced solutions for the smart cities of the future.

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2026-03-18 DigiTimes

Nvidia H200: Approvals Secured in China, Production Restarted

Nvidia secures approvals and orders for the H200 GPU in China, restarting supply chain production. This development indicates strong demand for high-performance computing solutions in the Chinese market, despite regulatory restrictions.

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2026-03-18 TechWire Asia

Alibaba's Wukong: Enterprise AI Agents Integrated into DingTalk

Alibaba launches Wukong, an AI-native platform to coordinate enterprise AI agents within business workflows, integrated with DingTalk. Wukong enters a competitive market, with Tencent and ByteDance already active in the field. The platform aims to pr...

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2026-03-18 Wired AI

Justice Department: Anthropic Not Trusted With Warfighting Systems

The Justice Department contested Anthropic's lawsuit, stating it lawfully penalized the company for trying to limit the use of its Claude AI models in military applications. The decision raises questions about the reliability of AI models in sensitiv...

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2026-03-18 DigiTimes

Agnit Semiconductors raises US$2.6 million for GaN chips

Agnit Semiconductors, an Indian company, has raised US$2.6 million to commercialize gallium nitride (GaN) chips. These chips are intended for the telecommunications and power management sectors, promising greater efficiency and higher performance com...

2026-03-18 DigiTimes

AI data center optics boom lifts Ezconn; orders seen through 3Q26

Strong demand for optical solutions for AI data centers is benefiting Ezconn, with orders projected through the third quarter of 2026 and profit margins exceeding 50%. This reflects the increasing investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure...

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2026-03-18 DigiTimes

Analysis: Nvidia leveraging DeepSeek R1 to cement hardware–model domination

According to DIGITIMES, Nvidia is capitalizing on the success of the DeepSeek R1 language model to strengthen its dominant position in both the hardware and AI model markets. This synergy allows Nvidia to optimize its GPUs for specific workloads, off...

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2026-03-17 LocalLLaMA

MiniMax M2.7: Multimodal Model on the Horizon?

Rumors on Reddit suggest that MiniMax M2.7 might be a multimodal model. The company is exploring systems that integrate different input modalities, opening new possibilities for artificial intelligence applications. It remains to be seen whether the ...

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2026-03-17 LocalLLaMA

GLM 5: A Surprising Competitor to Claude Code in Development?

A seasoned Claude Code user tested GLM 5 (OpenCode with Zen plan) on development tasks, including a real-time chat application with web sockets. Surprisingly, GLM 5 outperformed Claude Code in some scenarios, sparking interest in the community to fur...

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2026-03-17 LocalLLaMA

New open-source LLM releases: Skyfall, Valkyrie, and Anubis

Four new open-source language models developed by TheLocalDrummer have been quietly released: Skyfall 31B v4.1, Valkyrie 49B v2.1, Anubis 70B v1.2, and Anubis Mini 8B v1 (based on Llama 3.3). These models represent significant upgrades over previous ...

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2026-03-17 LocalLLaMA

Hugging Face simplifies local LLM deployment with one-liner

Hugging Face has released a tool that, with a single command, automates hardware detection, optimal model and quantization selection, `llama.cpp` server startup, and the launch of Pi, the agent behind OpenClaw. This significantly simplifies the local...

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2026-03-17 LocalLLaMA

Unsloth Studio: New open-source web UI to train and run LLMs

Unsloth Studio is a new open-source web UI that allows training and running large language models (LLMs) locally. It supports various operating systems, model formats, and offers tools for model optimization and comparison.

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2026-03-17 LocalLLaMA

Unsloth Studio: A competitor to LM Studio for local LLMs?

Unsloth announced Unsloth Studio, an Apache-licensed runner compatible with Llama.cpp. This could be a game changer for LLM users operating locally, offering an alternative to LM Studio in the GGUF ecosystem.

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2026-03-17 Ars Technica AI

World ID: Unique Identity for AI Agents Against Sybil Attacks

World ID, developed by World (formerly known for WorldCoin), proposes a system to uniquely identify users behind AI agents. The goal is to mitigate Sybil attacks, where a large number of automated agents overload online services. The solution is base...

2026-03-17 TechCrunch AI

Garry Tan's Claude Code setup sparks mixed reactions

Garry Tan's Claude Code setup, shared on GitHub, has sparked widespread debate. Numerous users are testing the setup, expressing divergent opinions, including those of language models like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini.

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2026-03-17 OpenAI Blog

ChatGPT: surge in queries about salaries and compensation

New research shows that Americans send nearly 3 million daily messages to ChatGPT asking about compensation and earnings. This trend helps close the wage information gap, providing greater transparency for workers.

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2026-03-17 Tom's Hardware

Nvidia: H200 Shipments to China Resume with US Licenses

Jensen Huang announces the restart of H200 GPU production and shipments to Chinese customers, enabled by new licenses from the US government. A sign of easing tensions in the AI accelerator market.

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2026-03-17 Tom's Hardware

Jensen Huang responds to DLSS 5 criticism at GTC 2026

At GTC 2026, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addressed criticism regarding DLSS 5 technology. Specific details of the response and arguments presented are not detailed in the source, but the event provided a platform to address concerns from users and the ga...

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2026-03-17 Phoronix

AMD MLIR-AIE Releases New AIECC C++ Compiler for Ryzen AI NPUs

AMD releases MLIR-AIE v1.3, a compiler toolchain for AMD AI Engine devices like Ryzen AI NPUs. The goal is to accelerate AI workloads, including large language models (LLMs), by leveraging LLVM-based code generation.

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2026-03-17 The Register AI

Mistral focuses on formal code verification with Leanstral

Mistral introduces Leanstral, an AI-powered code agent designed to enhance the reliability of code generation through formal verification. The initiative aims to reduce the blind spots typical of AI, leveraging the open source Lean programming langua...

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2026-03-17 TechCrunch AI

Pentagon is developing alternatives to Anthropic, report says

The US Department of Defense is reportedly exploring alternatives to Anthropic for its artificial intelligence projects, following a breakdown in relations between the two entities. The news highlights the Pentagon's desire to diversify its technolog...

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2026-03-17 Tom's Hardware

Nvidia launches DGX Station with GB300 Grace Blackwell Superchip

Nvidia launches the new DGX Station, equipped with the GB300 Grace Blackwell superchip. Available for order now, shipments will begin in the coming months. This high-performance workstation aims to provide computing power for artificial intelligence ...

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2026-03-17 Phoronix

AlmaLinux OS Kitten 10 Begins Supporting RISC-V

The community-focused, RHEL/CentOS-derived AlmaLinux distribution announced its support for the RISC-V CPU ISA. AlmaLinux Kitten 10 builds are now available for this emerging architecture.

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2026-03-17 TechCrunch AI

BuzzFeed debuts AI slop apps in bid for new revenue

BuzzFeed unveiled new AI-powered social apps at SXSW, but its demos drew muted reactions. The company hopes to generate new revenue streams with these AI-driven applications.

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2026-03-17 The Register AI

Nvidia aims for space with the Vera Rubin Space-1 Module

Nvidia has designed a module, called Vera Rubin Space-1, intended for data processing directly in space. Despite some industry concerns, the company envisions a future for orbital datacenters and proposes a specific hardware solution to operate outsi...

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2026-03-17 OpenAI Blog

GPT-5.4 mini and nano: optimized models for fast inference

GPT-5.4 mini and nano have been introduced as smaller, faster versions of GPT-5.4. These models are optimized for coding, tool use, multimodal reasoning, and high-volume API workloads, including sub-agent scenarios.

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2026-03-17 DigiTimes

Wistron eyes sales model shift as AI server volume squeezes margins

Taiwanese manufacturer Wistron is considering a shift in its sales model for AI servers, due to margin pressure from increasing volumes. The company aims to optimize its commercial strategies in the artificial intelligence sector.

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2026-03-17 Tech.eu

Agent debugging startup Laminar raises $3M seed

Laminar, an AI agent debugging startup, has announced a $3 million seed round. The funding aims to address the observability gap in AI agents by providing tools to monitor and improve their performance. The platform captures every agent interaction, ...

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2026-03-17 IEEE Spectrum

AI Trained on Birdsong Can Recognize Whale Calls

An AI model from Google DeepMind, Perch 2.0, trained on millions of bird recordings, has proven surprisingly effective at identifying whale calls. This discovery, based on transfer learning, could accelerate marine bioacoustic research and whale cons...

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2026-03-17 Google AI Blog

Google invests in open source security for the AI era

Google is increasing investments in open source code security, developing new tools and improving existing defenses to address the challenges posed by artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to protect the foundations of the software on which ma...

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2026-03-17 Google AI Blog

Google Expands Personal Intelligence to Search, Gemini App, and Chrome

Google is expanding its Personal Intelligence offering, bringing it to Search, the Gemini app, and the Chrome browser. The goal is to make AI more accessible and integrated into users' daily activities, improving the user experience across different ...

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2026-03-17 ServeTheHome

NVIDIA Vera Rubin: AI Inference with GPUs and Groq LPUs

NVIDIA will integrate Groq's LPUs into its Vera Rubin rackscale architecture. This move represents a significant expansion beyond the exclusive use of GPUs for AI inference, opening new possibilities for low-latency workloads. The Vera Rubin platform...

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2026-03-17 Tom's Hardware

Nvidia DLSS 5: A First Look at the Future of Neural Rendering

Nvidia unveiled DLSS 5, the latest version of its AI-powered upscaling technology. Early results appear promising, but development is still underway. DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is a technique that uses neural networks to enhance the visual q...

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2026-03-17 Phoronix

System76 Unveils Thelio Mira Linux Desktop Powered by AMD Ryzen 9000 Series

System76 has announced the availability of its new Thelio Mira Linux desktop, featuring a completely redesigned chassis and powered by the latest AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors. This workstation is designed to deliver high performance in profession...

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2026-03-17 Phoronix

Intel Compute Runtime: OpenCL and Level Zero Optimizations

Intel Compute Runtime version 26.09.37435.1 is now available, an open-source stack for OpenCL and Level Zero. This release introduces performance improvements and new features for Intel graphics hardware on Windows and Linux systems.

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2026-03-17 TechCrunch AI

Tool to Verify Humans Behind AI Shopping Agents Launched

A startup led by Sam Altman is developing verification tools to confirm the human identity behind AI agents used in online shopping. The goal is to support and validate commerce managed by AI agents, ensuring transparency and security for consumers.

2026-03-17 The Next Web

Operator Circle VC: New fund for European scaleups

A new venture capital fund, Operator Circle VC, has been launched with the backing of numerous executives from European tech scaleups. The aim is to invest in founders with the potential to create globally successful companies, bridging a gap in fund...

2026-03-17 The Next Web

Tracebit raises $20M to scale cloud honeypots

Tracebit has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by FirstMark. The startup uses millions of decoy assets deployed across cloud environments to catch intruders. This approach, based on "cyber deception", is gaining popularity among ente...

2026-03-17 Tech.eu

Albion Venture Capital Trusts close £90M top-up offer

Albion Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) announced the completion of their £90 million top-up offer, reflecting growing investor demand for UK innovation. The capital will be deployed into high-growth companies across deeptech, healthcare, and B2B softwa...

2026-03-17 TechCrunch AI

Gamma adds AI image generation tools in bid to take on Canva and Adobe

Gamma launches Gamma Imagine, a new AI-powered image generation tool based on text prompts. The goal is to compete with solutions like Canva and Adobe, offering brand-specific assets, interactive visualizations, marketing collateral, and social media...

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2026-03-17 The Next Web

Partech closes €300M impact fund for European scaleups

Partech, a Paris-based venture capital firm, has closed its first impact fund at €300 million. The fund aims to invest in 15 European B2B companies with revenues exceeding €10 million, operating in clean manufacturing, sustainable agriculture, green ...

2026-03-17 The Next Web

Blify secures $2.1M to bring AI-native training to Slack and Teams

Blify has raised $2.1 million to integrate AI-powered corporate training directly into Slack and Microsoft Teams. The goal is to make training more accessible and integrated into the daily workflow, overcoming the limitations of traditional learning ...

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2026-03-17 Tech.eu

Level Nine raises €4M to unlock local feedstocks for chemicals

Berlin-based Level Nine, a deeptech company developing next-generation catalysts for more sustainable chemical production, has raised €4 million in a seed round. The company aims to convert biomass and waste into renewable chemical building blocks, r...

2026-03-17 Phoronix

Intel Graphics Compiler 2.30.1 Exposes HF8 Support For Crescent Island

Intel Graphics Compiler 2.30.1 is now available for this LLVM/Clang-based compiler stack used by the Compute Runtime on Linux and under Windows is used both for graphics and compute. This release introduces HF8 support for the Crescent Island archite...

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2026-03-17 Tech.eu

eYou: European social media platform focuses on fact-checking and privacy

The startup eYou has raised €300,000 to develop a European social media platform focused on combating misinformation and protecting user data. The platform integrates real-time AI-powered fact-checking tools and aims to promote a more transparent and...

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2026-03-17 The Register AI

Agentic AI is forcing analytics and operations to converge

The future of AI platforms lies in converged capabilities. Massive investments in database and governance technologies by companies like Databricks and Snowflake signal a strategic shift. Sovereign infrastructure will decide the winners.

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2026-03-17 DigiTimes

Mech-Mind Robotics: vision and intelligence for embodied AI

Mech-Mind Robotics aims to provide 'eyes and brains' for the embodied AI industry, integrating advanced vision systems with artificial intelligence capabilities. The company aims to improve automation and efficiency in various sectors through advance...

2026-03-17 Tom's Hardware

Nvidia Rubin Ultra: World's First AI GPU with 1TB of HBM4E Memory

Nvidia has unveiled Rubin Ultra, the world's first AI GPU featuring 1TB of HBM4E memory. The new chips will slot into Kyber racks, opening new frontiers for performance in large model inference and training. This innovation promises to significantly ...

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2026-03-17 Tom's Hardware

US-Iran tensions threaten global chip supply chain

The escalating conflict between the United States and Iran threatens the global semiconductor supply chain. A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could cripple Taiwan's industry, with significant impacts on the global economy.

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2026-03-17 DigiTimes

Memory wafer shortage to persist until 2030

SK Group chairman forecasts a persistent shortage of memory wafers until 2030. Collaboration with Taiwanese firms is considered fundamental for the stability of the semiconductor ecosystem.

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2026-03-17 Wired AI

Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats Online

Customer conversations with Sears' chatbots, including sensitive personal data, were exposed online. This incident increases the risk of phishing attacks and fraud, highlighting vulnerabilities in privacy management within automated customer service ...

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2026-03-17 AI News

Goldman Sachs sees AI investment shift to data centres

Goldman Sachs expects AI infrastructure investments to grow, focusing on data centers and computing hardware. The demand for computing power for model training and inference is reshaping the data center market, pushing companies to consider energy ef...

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2026-03-17 Tech.eu

Blify secures $2.1M pre-seed to develop AI training platform

Paris-based startup Blify has announced a $2.1 million pre-seed funding round to accelerate the development of its AI-native Learning Operating System. The aim is to embed training directly into workplace communication tools such as Slack and Microso...

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2026-03-17 Phoronix

ARM NEON Accelerated CRC64 Optimization Shows Nearly 6x Improvement

A patch posted to the Linux kernel mailing list introduces an ARM64-optimized CRC64-NVMe implementation. This optimization promises up to a 6x performance improvement on modern Arm System-on-Chips (SoCs), increasing the efficiency of storage and data...

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2026-03-17 Tech.eu

Upvest raises $125M to strengthen its API-based investment platform

Upvest, a European investment infrastructure provider, has announced a $125 million financing round to support the modernisation of legacy banking systems across Europe and the UK. Upvest's platform provides API-based infrastructure for trading, cust...

2026-03-17 DigiTimes

Innodisk February profit jumps as cloud, AI demand lifts earnings

Innodisk's profits in February increased due to strong demand for cloud solutions and artificial intelligence applications. This increase underscores the company's growing role in providing components for advanced IT infrastructures, essential for su...

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2026-03-17 DigiTimes

Hon Precision raises AI chip test capacity plan by 40%

Hon Precision, a testing service provider for AI chips, plans to increase its capacity by 40% amid surging demand. This expansion reflects the strong growth in the semiconductor market for artificial intelligence applications.

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2026-03-17 Tech.eu

Steward: AI compliance platform managing $100B raises $5M

Steward, an AI-driven platform for AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance, has raised $5 million. The goal is to automate compliance operations, simplifying investor onboarding and ongoing monitoring. The platform integra...

2026-03-17 The Next Web

eYou: European social network with real-time fact-checking

The startup eYou has raised €300,000 in pre-seed funding to develop a European social media platform that integrates real-time fact-checking. The goal is to offer a more reliable alternative to X and Facebook, with a launch scheduled for May 2026.

2026-03-17 DigiTimes

Korean AI trio takes industry spotlight

Three Korean companies are emerging as key players in the artificial intelligence sector. Their ability to compete and innovate in a rapidly evolving market will be crucial for the future of Korean AI, but they will have to prove their solidity.

2026-03-17 Tech.eu

Italian startup Alomana raises €4M for its AI operating layer

Italian startup Alomana has raised €4 million to accelerate the development of Alo, an AI operating layer for enterprise workflows. Alo aims to transform AI from simple assistance to repeatable execution, operating across data, documents, application...

2026-03-17 DigiTimes

MetaX GPU push delivers growth, not profit, as losses hit US$560 million

Meta's investments in developing custom GPUs for artificial intelligence workloads are driving growth, but at the cost of significant financial losses. In the most recent quarter, losses related to these initiatives reached $560 million, raising ques...

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2026-03-17 DigiTimes

MiroMind releases MiroThinker AI models focused on verifiable reasoning

MiroMind has announced the release of its MiroThinker models, designed to provide verifiable reasoning capabilities. The company aims to improve the transparency and reliability of AI outputs, focusing on scenarios where traceability of the decision-...

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2026-03-17 Tech.eu

First Concepts raises $1M to develop AI-native OS for creative work

London-based startup First Concepts, specializing in AI-powered workspaces for creativity, has raised a $1 million pre-seed funding round. The goal is to develop an operating system that integrates AI to improve creative workflows, maintaining consis...

2026-03-17 The Next Web

Restaurant tech startup Choice closes $7.1M Series A

Prague-founded restaurant tech startup Choice has closed a $7.1 million Series A funding round. The all-in-one SaaS platform, which processes 1.5 million orders a month across nine CEE markets, is now targeting expansion into Portugal, Spain, Italy, ...

2026-03-17 Tech.eu

Tracebit raises $20M Series A to expand cloud-native deception tech

Tracebit, a cloud-native cybersecurity company focused on threat detection, has raised a $20 million Series A funding round. The company will use the funds to expand its offerings, which include "canaries" for early threat detection in cloud environm...

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2026-03-17 DigiTimes

Nvidia GTC 2026: NemoClaw adds security layer to OpenClaw AI agents

Nvidia introduces NemoClaw, a security extension for OpenClaw AI agents. The announcement was made during GTC 2026. NemoClaw introduces an additional layer of protection, crucial for AI applications requiring high security and reliability standards.

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2026-03-17 DigiTimes

Foxconn eyes steady growth in 2026 with 5-year AI transformation plan

Foxconn chairman Young Liu has outlined a five-year AI-driven plan to ensure steady growth for the company through 2026. The strategic initiative aims to integrate AI into various operational areas, enhancing efficiency and innovation.

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2026-03-17 The Register AI

Gartner suggests Friday afternoon Copilot ban

A Gartner analyst half-jokingly suggested banning the use of Microsoft’s Copilot AI on Friday afternoons. The concern is that users, fatigued at the end of the week, might not properly check its potentially offensive output.

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2026-03-17 Tech in Asia

Dell cuts 11,000 jobs while expanding AI servers

Dell's annual report showed it spent US$569 million in severance payments in fiscal 2026, while the company continues to invest in expanding AI servers.

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2026-03-17 Tech in Asia

Hyundai Mobis to expand chips, robotics push by 2033

Hyundai Mobis announced plans to increase its share of global customer companies in parts manufacturing by 2033. The Korean company aims to strengthen its presence in the chip and robotics markets, diversifying its activities.

2026-03-17 Tech in Asia

PhonePe delays $1.3b IPO over valuation gap

PhonePe has delayed its $1.3 billion initial public offering (IPO) due to a perceived valuation gap between the company and investors. The decision reflects a general decline in retail investor interest in IPOs, with institutional investors now playi...

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2026-03-17 Tech in Asia

NTT Data unveils GCC program to boost AI adoption

NTT Data has announced the launch of the GCC (Generative AI Center of Excellence) program to support companies in adopting generative artificial intelligence. The program focuses on planning, governance, talent development, and co-creation of R&D act...

2026-03-17 Tech in Asia

Hyundai, Kia expand Nvidia partnership for self-driving tech

Hyundai and Kia are strengthening their partnership with Nvidia to develop self-driving technologies. The agreement involves leveraging Nvidia's data platforms and AI technologies to create a unified learning pipeline.

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2026-03-17 ArXiv cs.CL

Steering at the Source: Style Modulation Heads for Robust Persona Control

A new study introduces a technique for controlling Large Language Models (LLMs) without fine-tuning, identifying specific 'Style Modulation Heads' that govern persona and style formation. This approach mitigates the coherency degradation often observ...

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2026-03-17 ArXiv cs.LG

Continual Fine-Tuning: Accurate and Parameter-Free Task Retrieval

A new approach to continual fine-tuning aims to combine the advantages of input-adaptation and parameter-adaptation, preserving performance on earlier tasks. The proposed method uses a parameter-free task retrieval, based on clustering, with theoreti...

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2026-03-17 DigiTimes

Alibaba forms 'Token Hub' unit to consolidate AI teams

Alibaba has announced the formation of a new unit called 'Token Hub'. This strategic move aims to bring together and consolidate the various artificial intelligence (AI) teams within the company, with the goal of optimizing resources and accelerating...

2026-03-17 DigiTimes

Samsung unveils HBM4E and comprehensive AI solutions at GTC 2026

Samsung unveiled its HBM4E memory at GTC 2026, highlighting its comprehensive AI solutions and partnership with Nvidia. The Korean company aims to strengthen its position in the rapidly expanding market for high-bandwidth memory, crucial for generati...

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2026-03-17 DigiTimes

Middle East conflict: supply chain tensions for materials

The Middle East conflict is causing disruptions in global supply chains. A Taiwanese materials manufacturer has flagged rare force majeure notices, indicating potential impacts on the production and availability of essential components for various se...

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2026-03-17 The Register AI

Commonwealth Bank builds its own AI threat hunting agent

Australia's Commonwealth Bank has developed an AI-powered threat hunting system to respond more quickly to new threats. According to the bank, vendor systems are not responsive enough to the evolution of attacks.

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2026-03-17 DigiTimes

Memory Shortage Expected to Ease by 2027, Driven by AI Demand

According to DIGITIMES, the memory shortage is expected to ease by 2027, with artificial intelligence driving nearly half of computing products. The increasing demand for AI is significantly impacting the memory market.

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2026-03-17 DigiTimes

Intel joins GTC, eyes debut of co-developed x86 CPU with Nvidia

Intel will participate in GTC, aiming to present its x86 CPU co-developed with Nvidia. This strategic move could mark a turning point in the processor market, with significant implications for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing wo...

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2026-03-17 Phoronix

Meta Renewing Investment Into The jemalloc Memory Allocator

Meta recently announced that they are renewing their investment into jemalloc, a `malloc` implementation popular for HPC, server use, and desktop applications like Firefox. Jemalloc has proven effective in delivering better performance, scalability, ...

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2026-03-17 The Register AI

AI Adoption: Reality vs. Hype in the Enterprise World

Codestrap founders caution against excessive AI hype. Enterprises struggle to integrate artificial intelligence into business processes, partly due to uncertainties related to AI-generated code and content.

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2026-03-17 Phoronix

Canonical Plans To Integrate NVIDIA DOCA-OFED Into The Ubuntu Archive

Canonical will integrate NVIDIA's DOCA-OFED software framework into the Ubuntu Linux archive. This strategic move aims to enhance high-speed networking capabilities for High Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads on th...

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2026-03-16 Tom's Hardware

Micron enters high-volume production of HBM4 for Nvidia Vera Rubin

Micron has announced the start of high-volume production of HBM4, intended for the Nvidia Vera Rubin platform. The new memory offers a 2.3x improvement in bandwidth and a 20% increase in power efficiency compared to previous generations.

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2026-03-16 The Next Web

In an Age of Outrage, Rediscovering Play as a Radical Act

In an era marked by polarization and distraction induced by social media, the article suggests rediscovering simple activities like play to reconnect with one's humanity and counter manipulation. It's an invitation to disconnect from online outrage a...

2026-03-16 Ars Technica AI

Elon Musk's xAI sued for turning three girls' real photos into AI CSAM

Elon Musk's xAI is facing a lawsuit for allegedly generating child sexual abuse material (CSAM) using its Grok model. The accusation surfaced after an anonymous user reported images generated from real photos of minors. Previously, xAI had denied pro...

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2026-03-16 TechCrunch AI

Nvidia expects $1 trillion in orders for Blackwell and Vera Rubin

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expects orders for the new Blackwell and Vera Rubin architectures to reach $1 trillion. This forecast underscores the strong demand for compute accelerators for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing workloads.

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2026-03-16 The Register AI

Nvidia's DLSS 5: AI-powered realism for game characters

Nvidia's latest DLSS generation aims to enhance the realism of video game characters, mitigating the 'uncanny valley' effect and elevating graphics to a new level of detail and naturalness.

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2026-03-16 Tom's Hardware

Jensen Huang expects Nvidia to sell $1 trillion of AI hardware through 2027

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang estimates the company will sell $1 trillion worth of AI hardware by 2027. This forecast reflects the increasing demand for computing power to support the development and deployment of increasingly complex AI models, particular...

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2026-03-16 TechCrunch AI

Memories.ai: Visual Memory Layer for Wearables and Robotics

Memories.ai is building a large visual memory model designed to index and retrieve video-recorded memories. The aim is to provide advanced visual memory capabilities for physical AI applications, particularly in wearables and robotics.

2026-03-16 The Register AI

Nvidia presents NemoClaw based on OpenClaw for security

Nvidia has announced NemoClaw, a system based on OpenClaw, described by the CEO as the operating system for personal AI. The announcement underscores the growing importance of security and control in AI, pushing towards solutions that offer greater p...

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2026-03-16 Tom's Hardware

Nvidia's Nemotron Coalition: Building Open Frontier Models

Nvidia announced the Nemotron coalition, bringing together eight AI labs to develop open-source frontier models. The initiative aims to foster innovation and collaboration in the field of AI, with a focus on advanced and accessible models.

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2026-03-16 The Register AI

Nvidia integrates Groq tech into LPX racks for accelerated AI inference

Nvidia will leverage Groq's Language Processing Units (LPUs), acquired for $20 billion, to enhance the inference performance of its Vera Rubin rack systems. The goal is to accelerate response times for artificial intelligence applications.

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2026-03-16 Tom's Hardware

Nvidia Vera: 88-core CPU to compete with AMD and Intel

Nvidia unveils Vera, a new 88-core CPU designed to challenge AMD and Intel. The liquid-cooled Vera CPU racks integrate 256 chips, delivering up to a 6X gain in CPU throughput compared to existing solutions. This move marks a significant expansion in ...

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2026-03-16 Tom's Hardware

Groq unveils LPU and LPX racks with Rubin platform at GTC

Groq presented its Rubin platform at GTC, including the new LPUs (Language Processing Units) and LPX racks. These SRAM-packed accelerators promise to enhance every layer of the AI model on every token, offering new processing capabilities for complex...

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2026-03-16 Tom's Hardware

Nvidia debuts DLSS 5 for increased visual fidelity in games

Nvidia introduces DLSS 5, a new version of its AI-powered upscaling technology. DLSS 5 promises to enhance visual fidelity in games, delivering photorealistic lighting and materials through advanced image reconstruction techniques.

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2026-03-16 Ars Technica AI

ChatGPT: Advisors Warn of Risks in "Adult Mode"

OpenAI advisors have raised concerns about ChatGPT's "adult mode," fearing it could lead to unhealthy emotional dependence and even act as a "sexy suicide coach" for vulnerable users. Concerns particularly focus on access by minors and the risks of A...

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2026-03-16 Tom's Hardware

Meta accelerates development of dedicated AI inference chips

Meta joins the hyperscaler trend in developing dedicated AI inference chips, aiming to diversify its reliance on a single vendor and optimize specific workloads. This strategic move aims to improve efficiency and reduce long-term costs.

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2026-03-16 Tom's Hardware

Nvidia GTC 2026: Huang unveils the future of technology

Jensen Huang kicked off GTC 2026 in San Jose, showcasing Nvidia's latest advancements. The event promises to unveil the next frontiers of technology, with a focus on GPUs, AI, and accelerated computing. Announcements on new hardware architectures and...

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2026-03-16 TechCrunch AI

Frore Systems: Deep Tech Chip Startup Achieves Unicorn Status

Frore Systems, a startup specializing in liquid cooling solutions for chips, has reached a valuation of $1.64 billion. The company raised $143 million in funding, partly due to the support of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

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2026-03-16 TechCrunch AI

Fuse raises $25M to disrupt credit union loan origination

Fuse has raised $25 million to modernize loan origination systems used by U.S. credit unions. The startup also announced a $5 million 'rescue fund' to help credit unions transition to its AI-native platform.

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2026-03-16 LangChain Blog

LangGraph simplifies agent deployment with new CLI

LangGraph introduces a new command-line interface (CLI) to simplify the deployment and management of agents. The CLI allows building Docker images and managing the infrastructure required to run agents, integrating with existing CI/CD workflows.

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2026-03-16 OpenAI Blog

Codex Security Ditches Traditional SAST for AI-Driven Security

Codex Security has adopted an innovative approach to code security, abandoning traditional SAST (Static Application Security Testing) reports. The company instead leverages AI-driven constraint reasoning and validation to identify real vulnerabilitie...

2026-03-16 AI News

US Treasury: AI Risk Management Guide for Financial Institutions

The US Treasury has published a guidebook to help financial institutions manage the risks associated with adopting artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Developed in collaboration with over 100 institutions, the framework aims to promote responsible ...

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2026-03-16 Phoronix

Fedora 44 Beta: Benchmarks on AMD Ryzen AI Max for Framework Desktop

The Fedora Workstation 44 Beta has been tested on several platforms, notably the Framework Desktop powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo". Initial assessments show stability, but with lower performance than Fedora Workstation 43 in some sc...

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2026-03-16 Tom's Hardware

AMD Zen 6: First Leaks Emerge for a 10-Core CPU

First information about an AMD Zen 6 processor has leaked online. A Geekbench benchmark reveals a 10-core CPU with 32MB of L3 cache. Further details on the architecture and performance are currently unknown, but the news fuels expectations for the ne...

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2026-03-16 The Next Web

Oxford Medical Simulation secures £5M growth financing

Oxford Medical Simulation, a London-based healthtech company, has raised £5 million in growth financing from Salica Investments. The company will use the funds to deepen its US footprint and accelerate AI-driven product development, particularly virt...

2026-03-16 The Register AI

ServiceNow boss warns AI could push grad unemployment past 30%

ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott predicts a rise in unemployment among recent graduates, potentially exceeding 30%. Automation through AI agents could replace basic tasks traditionally performed by junior staff, reducing on-the-job training opportunitie...

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2026-03-16 The Next Web

Meta commits up to $27 billion to Nebius for AI infrastructure

Meta has signed a five-year agreement with Dutch neocloud operator Nebius Group, committing up to $27 billion to AI infrastructure. The deal involves one of the first large-scale deployments of Nvidia’s new Vera Rubin chips. Nebius shares surged 14% ...

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2026-03-16 Tom's Hardware

Nvidia GTC 2026: Sneak Peek at Next-Gen GPUs

A preview of the future of computational acceleration: what to expect from the Nvidia GTC 2026 conference in terms of new GPU architectures and advances in artificial intelligence. The event remains a benchmark for industry professionals.

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2026-03-16 AI News

NTT DATA and NVIDIA: Enterprise AI Factories at Production Scale

NTT DATA launches NVIDIA-powered platforms to scale AI, integrating GPUs, high-performance networking, and NVIDIA AI Enterprise software (NeMo and NIM Microservices). The goal is to standardize output and reduce time/costs from proof-of-concept to op...

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2026-03-16 The Next Web

GoHighLevel: An all-in-one platform for marketing agencies

GoHighLevel aims to simplify client management for marketing agencies by offering a single platform that integrates tools for email, CRM, sales funnels, scheduling, and reputation management. The goal is to reduce the complexity and costs associated ...

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2026-03-16 Tom's Hardware

RTX 5070 Ti fatally damaged by liquid metal: a warning

A GPU repair technician highlighted the risks associated with using liquid metal as a thermal interface material. A leak compromised an RTX 5070 Ti, spreading across the entire board, causing short circuits and physical damage to the core. The incide...

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2026-03-16 The Next Web

Italian AI startup Alomana raises €4M for enterprise AI workflows

Italian startup Alomana, based in Milan, has raised €4 million in a seed round led by CDP Venture Capital. The company is developing Alo, an AI operating layer designed to automate enterprise workflows, already deployed in finance, manufacturing, and...

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2026-03-16 The Register AI

UK splashes £45M on AI supercomputer to help crack fusion power

The UK government is investing £45 million in a new AI-driven supercomputer. The goal is to simulate plasma behavior and reactor physics to accelerate nuclear fusion research. The system, named 'Sunrise', is expected to come online this summer at the...

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2026-03-16 The Next Web

WhiteBridge AI raises $3M seed round for expansion

WhiteBridge AI, a Vilnius-based people-search and digital identity platform, has raised a $3 million seed round. The capital will be used to expand operations and further develop the platform.

2026-03-16 Tech in Asia

Why Index Ventures warns against mid-sized M&A deals

According to Index Ventures partner Shardul Shah, the most successful acquisitions tend to happen at the extremes: massive corporations or tiny talent-driven teams. Acquiring mid-sized companies presents greater risks.

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2026-03-16 Tech in Asia

SK Group steps up cuts at battery units as EV demand slows

SK Battery America said it cut 958 of 2,566 jobs at its Georgia plant, citing slowing EV demand. The decision reflects the challenges the battery industry is facing due to the fluctuating electric vehicle market.

2026-03-16 Tech in Asia

Taiwan chip dominance raises global supply chain risks

Analysts warn that over-reliance on Taiwan's chip manufacturing exposes the global supply chain to significant risks, including natural disasters, power outages, and water shortages.

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2026-03-16 Phoronix

AMD Preps More Graphics Driver Code For Linux 7.1

AMD has submitted further updates to the AMDGPU kernel graphics driver for DRM-Next, ahead of the Linux 7.1 merge window expected in April. These updates aim to improve the performance and stability of open-source drivers for AMD GPUs.

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2026-03-16 IEEE Spectrum

Nanophotonics and AI for Molecular Sequencing

New nanophotonic tools, combined with acoustic bioprinting and AI, promise to accelerate the analysis of multiomic signatures (genes, proteins, metabolites) on a single chip. Applications include biosensing, environmental monitoring, and tumor profil...

2026-03-16 Tech.eu

Italian startup Alomana raises €4M for its AI operating layer

Italian startup Alomana has raised €4 million to accelerate the development of Alo, an AI operating layer for enterprise use. Alo aims to transform AI from simple assistance to repeatable execution, automating workflows in sectors such as finance, ma...

2026-03-16 DigiTimes

ASML layoffs stall, leaving workers in limbo

ASML's layoff plan, a leading manufacturer of lithography equipment, appears to have slowed down. The news leaves workers in a state of uncertainty about their professional future.

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2026-03-16 DigiTimes

Gogoro Founder Goes Missing as Reports on US$4.7M Debt Surfaces

Gogoro Founder Horace Luke has gone missing following reports of a US$4.7 million debt. The situation raises questions about the future of the Taiwanese company, known for its electric scooters and battery-swapping stations.

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2026-03-16 DigiTimes

Taiwan OSAT firms log double-digit annual growth despite slow season

Despite a traditionally slower period, Taiwanese companies specializing in OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) services have reported double-digit annual growth. This highlights the sector's resilience and strong demand for semiconducto...

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2026-03-16 DigiTimes

AI Boom Fuels Cargo Surge at Taoyuan Airport's Free Trade Zone

The rising demand for artificial intelligence solutions is generating a significant increase in cargo volume handled at the Taoyuan Airport's free trade zone. This reflects the growth of the AI sector and its impact on global logistics, with a partic...

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2026-03-16 DigiTimes

Tesla's Terafab project launches in five days: 200bn AI chips annually?

Tesla is preparing to launch the Terafab project, a chip factory dedicated to artificial intelligence. Elon Musk had previously hinted at the possibility of a "gigantic chip fab" to overcome supply problems. The goal is to produce 200 billion AI chip...

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2026-03-16 DigiTimes

Nvidia, Wistron lead charge in Taiwan's intensifying AI talent race

Nvidia and Wistron are heavily investing in acquiring AI talent in Taiwan. This increasing demand highlights the strategic importance of the island in the global AI landscape and the need for advanced skills to support innovation.

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2026-03-16 DigiTimes

Taiwan IC design emerges as top choice amid US-China tensions

Geopolitical tensions between the US and China are reshaping the global IC design landscape. Taiwanese companies are emerging as strategic partners, offering a reliable and technologically advanced alternative, crucial for Europe and other markets.

2026-03-16 DigiTimes

ByteDance pauses global launch of AI video model

ByteDance has temporarily paused the global launch of its AI video model due to potential copyright issues. The decision follows concerns raised regarding intellectual property ownership.

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2026-03-16 The Register AI

Data analytics help make the mighty lionesses roar

The Football Association is working with Google Cloud technology to enhance the selection, development, training, and performance of the high-profile England women's team. Data analytics supports technical decisions, improving on-field performance an...

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2026-03-16 DigiTimes

Global PMX expands AI server production in Vietnam

Taiwanese manufacturer Global PMX is increasing its production capacity for AI server and chip equipment components by opening a new plant in Vietnam. The expansion aims to meet the growing global demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure.

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2026-03-16 DigiTimes

AW 2026: Sentient AI emerges as a new industrial safety layer

According to DIGITIMES Asia, sentient AI is emerging as a new industrial safety layer. This evolution promises to radically transform work environments, improving accident prevention and risk management through smarter and more autonomous monitoring ...

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2026-03-16 DigiTimes

Sino-American Silicio advances MWT BC cells for space solar market

Sino-American Silicio (SAS) is advancing MWT BC (Metal Wrap Through Back Contact) solar cells for the space market. SAS and GlobalWafers chairwoman Doris Hsu announced this advancement, which aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of solar ce...

2026-03-16 ArXiv cs.CL

Bias in LLMs: Multiple Updates and Knowledge Interference

New research highlights how LLMs handle multiple updates of facts within context. The DKI framework reveals that retrieval bias intensifies as updates increase, with a drop in accuracy in the latest state. Analysis of attention and hidden states show...

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2026-03-16 ArXiv cs.CL

Task-Specific Knowledge Distillation via Intermediate Probes

A novel knowledge distillation approach for LLMs addresses limitations of traditional output distributions. By using lightweight probes trained on frozen teacher hidden states, the proposed framework improves performance on reasoning tasks, especiall...

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2026-03-16 ArXiv cs.LG

MOGP-MMF: AI for Predicting Protein Secondary Structure

A new multi-objective genetic programming framework, MOGP-MMF, uses a multi-view multi-level representation to enhance protein secondary structure prediction. The system integrates evolutionary, semantic, and structural views, surpassing existing met...

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2026-03-16 ArXiv cs.AI

ReBalance: Efficient Reasoning for Large Language Models

A new framework, ReBalance, aims to improve the efficiency of large language models (LLMs) by balancing reasoning. ReBalance, which requires no further training, dynamically adapts to the model's confidence, reducing redundancy and increasing accurac...

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2026-03-16 DigiTimes

Weekly news roundup: Memory crunch, AI supply chains, new manufacturing hubs

The latest tech news highlights critical issues in the AI supply chain, with a focus on memory availability and the emergence of new manufacturing hubs. A complex picture that directly impacts the development and deployment of artificial intelligence...

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2026-03-16 DigiTimes

Nvidia CEO outlines new AI infrastructure vision ahead of GTC 2026

Nvidia's CEO has outlined a new vision for AI infrastructure, hinting at potential announcements during GTC 2026. The article explores the implications of this vision for the future of accelerated computing and its applications across various sectors...

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2026-03-16 Tech in Asia

BYD denies using Thai EV plant to evade US tariffs

BYD denies accusations of evading US tariffs by shifting final assembly of electric vehicles to Thailand. The US investigation examines structural excess capacity across China, the EU, and ASEAN.

2026-03-16 Tech in Asia

Samsung exec: AI will reshape every aspect of life

A Samsung executive predicts a radical transformation driven by artificial intelligence, impacting not only the IT sector but also fields like medicine, law, and human resources. Organizations must prepare to face this widespread change.

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2026-03-16 Tech in Asia

Indian EV charging startup Rebolt installs chargers at RBI campus

Rebolt, a Bengaluru-based startup specializing in EV charging stations, announced the installation of chargers at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) campus. The initiative aims to support the adoption of electric vehicles by providing accessible chargin...

2026-03-16 The Register AI

India: AI to prevent train-elephant collisions

India's Ministry of Environment is exploring the use of artificial intelligence to reduce elephant mortality caused by trains. The initiative is part of a national workshop dedicated to implementing policies for wildlife protection.

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2026-03-16 TechCrunch AI

Accel India: AI Startups, No More Wrappers!

Google and Accel India reviewed over 4,000 applications for their Atoms program, finding that about 70% of Indian AI startups presented "wrapper" solutions, meaning simple interfaces for existing models. This trend prompted the accelerator to select ...

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2026-03-16 Tech in Asia

Taiwan’s Wistron expects revenue growth on AI server demand

Taiwanese manufacturer Wistron anticipates revenue growth, driven by increasing demand for AI servers. Gross margins decreased due to changes in the product mix, particularly for shipments of rack-related products.

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2026-03-16 Tech in Asia

Thailand SEC eyes Travel Rule, tighter crypto ID checks

The Thai SEC plans to strengthen cryptocurrency regulations by implementing the Travel Rule and stricter identity checks. Firms will need to adopt risk management policies and keep transaction and identity records for at least five years.

2026-03-16 Tech in Asia

Scapia reportedly aims to raise $50 million for expansion

Indian travel fintech firm Scapia is reportedly aiming to raise approximately $50 million. Nexus Venture Partners and other new investors may join the funding round, which is currently in early stages of discussion. The capital injection aims to supp...

2026-03-15 DigiTimes

Taiwan's science park formula, now available for export to US

Taiwan's successful science park model, focused on technological innovation and collaboration between companies and research institutions, may be replicated in the United States. The initiative aims to stimulate economic growth and competitiveness in...

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2026-03-15 TechCrunch AI

Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks

A US lawyer warns about the mental health risks associated with AI chatbots, citing suicide cases and potential mass casualty consequences. The rapid development of these technologies outpaces the ability to implement adequate safety measures.

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2026-03-15 Tom's Hardware

Facial recognition: Wrongful arrests, continued use

Despite repeated cases of misidentification, law enforcement agencies continue to use facial recognition systems. The wrongful arrest of a grandmother in Tennessee highlights the risks of such technologies, raising concerns about accuracy and the con...

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2026-03-15 Tom's Hardware

ASML: Management Cuts Leave 1,700 Employees Uncertain

Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML announced management cuts affecting approximately 1,700 employees, representing 4% of its global workforce. Seven weeks after the announcement, the situation remains uncertain for the affected workers.

2026-03-15 Tech in Asia

The most active investors in Philippine startups

Which venture capital funds are writing the most checks to startups in the Philippines? An analysis of the most active investors in the Philippine innovation and technology landscape.

2026-03-14 The Next Web

Rise of model context protocol in the agentic era

The article explores the growing interest in model context protocols (MCP) in the artificial intelligence landscape. It analyzes the reasons for this popularity, especially in relation to AI agents and their complex interactions, and their role compa...

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2026-03-01 DigiTimes

Google brings Intrinsic in-house to accelerate physical AI development

Google has announced the reintegration of Intrinsic, a robotics company previously operating as an independent entity under Alphabet. This strategic move aims to accelerate the development of physical AI solutions, integrating Intrinsic's expertise d...

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2026-02-27 TechCrunch AI

Perplexity’s new Computer: a unified system for AI?

Perplexity has announced Perplexity Computer, a system that aims to integrate various artificial intelligence capabilities into a single platform. The goal is to simplify access and use of advanced AI features, but the technical details and architect...

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2026-02-27 LocalLLaMA

OpenClaw: unjustified hype or genuinely useful tool?

A Reddit user expresses bewilderment regarding the popularity of OpenClaw, describing it as a wrapper with numerous pre-programmed functions. He questions whether its widespread adoption is justified, suggesting that even novice programmers could dev...

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2026-02-27 The Register AI

AI agents need orchestration - not just intelligence

Many organizations have deployed AI agents and automated processes, but struggle to make them collaborate efficiently and securely. The main problem is not the artificial intelligence itself, but the orchestration and coordination of these agents in ...

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2026-02-26 Wired AI

The AI Agent Era: Deciding What They Should Do Is Key

Silicio Valley has built AI agents capable of automating much of the development work. The most valuable skill is now defining the tasks and guiding these tools. The article explores this new dynamic in the tech world.

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2026-02-26 TechCrunch AI

Read AI launches Ada: an email-based digital assistant

Read AI introduces Ada, a digital assistant integrated into emails. Ada manages your availability and provides answers based on the company's knowledge base and information from the web, simplifying communication and scheduling.

2026-02-26 Microsoft Research

CORPGEN: AI agents for real-world multitasking

Microsoft introduces CORPGEN, a framework for AI agents capable of managing multiple complex tasks simultaneously, simulating real-world work scenarios. CORPGEN uses hierarchical planning, isolated memories, and experiential learning to significantly...

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2026-02-25 TechCrunch AI

Gemini can now automate some multi-step tasks on Android

Google says Gemini on Android will be able to automate tasks involving rideshare requests, or grocery or food delivery. The integration aims to simplify interaction with services through voice commands.

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2026-02-25 TechCrunch AI

OpenClaw creator’s advice: be more playful with AI

Peter Steinberger, creator of the viral AI agent OpenClaw, emphasizes the importance of a more playful approach in AI development, highlighting how experimentation fosters more effective learning.

2026-02-25 TechCrunch AI

Jira integrates AI agents manageable like users

Atlassian is introducing a new feature in Jira that allows assigning and managing AI agents just like they were team members. This integration aims to optimize workflows, enabling smoother collaboration between artificial intelligence and human opera...

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2026-02-25 Tech.eu

Kinfolk closes $7M seed round for AI-driven HR platform

Kinfolk, an AI-native HR platform, has raised $7.2 million in a seed round led by AlbionVC. The company aims to automate HR operations, reducing administrative burden and improving efficiency through AI agents in Slack and Microsoft Teams. The fundin...

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2026-02-25 Tech.eu

SolveAI raises $50M to help employees build enterprise software

SolveAI, a platform enabling employees to build enterprise software without coding, has raised $50 million in funding. The platform aims to bridge the gap between specific employee needs and the ability to develop tailored tools, integrating with exi...

2026-02-25 ArXiv cs.AI

RARE-PHENIX: AI for rare disease phenotyping from clinical notes

A new artificial intelligence framework, RARE-PHENIX, automates rare disease phenotyping from clinical notes. The system integrates LLM-based phenotype extraction, standardization with the HPO ontology, and supervised ranking, outperforming existing ...

2026-02-24 TechCrunch AI

Google Opal automates workflows with text-prompt agents

Google introduces a new feature in Opal that allows users to automate workflows through agents based on text prompts. These agents enable the creation of mini-apps to plan and execute tasks, simplifying process automation.

2026-02-24 The Register AI

Microsoft teases ‘reimagined SharePoint experience’ with added AI

Microsoft has teased a significant upgrade to its SharePoint collaborationware package. The upgrade promises a reimagined user experience powered by artificial intelligence. Redmond also offers to take the OneDrive name out of your OneDrive.

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2026-02-24 TechCrunch AI

New Relic enhances observability with AI agents and OpenTelemetry

New Relic introduces advanced observability tools, enabling enterprises to create and manage AI agents and better integrate OpenTelemetry data streams. The goal is to provide a more comprehensive and in-depth view of application and IT infrastructure...

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2026-02-24 TechCrunch AI

Nimble Way raises $47M to give AI agents access to real-time web data

Nimble Way has raised $47 million to power its AI agent platform. These agents are designed to search, verify, and structure real-time web data, making it easily queryable like a database. The goal is to provide accurate and up-to-date information fo...

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2026-02-24 AI News

Basware automates invoicing with AI agents

Basware introduces AI agents in its invoice lifecycle management platform, extending InvoiceAI capabilities. These agents aim to reduce manual intervention in accounts payable processes by automating repetitive tasks and improving efficiency. The goa...

2026-02-24 DigiTimes

OpenAI expands enterprise AI push with Frontier Alliances

OpenAI is intensifying its push towards enterprise artificial intelligence with the Frontier Alliances program, aimed at scaling the deployment of AI agents. The initiative focuses on expanding AI capabilities for businesses.

2026-02-23 The Register AI

Microsoft Execs Worry AI Will Eat Entry Level Coding Jobs

Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich and VP of Developer Community Scott Hanselman emphasize the need to train junior developers to fix AI agent mistakes. The goal is to prevent prompt-based automation from replacing fundamental skills.

2026-02-23 AI News

Amul AI: Artificial intelligence serving 3.6 million women farmers

The dairy cooperative Amul has launched Amul AI, a platform based on decades of cooperative data, to provide personalized assistance to farmers in India. The virtual assistant, named Sarlaben, offers real-time advice via app and voice calls, integrat...

2026-02-23 TechWire Asia

AI Agents: Human-Written Skills Boost Performance by Over 50%

New research shows that equipping AI agents with domain-specific skills, crafted by human experts, can more than double their success rate on complex tasks. Smaller, cheaper models with the right skills can outperform larger, more expensive ones oper...

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2026-02-22 LocalLLaMA

Kon: A compact coding agent for local LLMs

A developer introduced Kon, a coding agent designed to be lightweight and easily understandable. Kon is intended to run locally, with a small token footprint and a limited number of files, making it easy to customize and extend.

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2026-02-22 LocalLLaMA

OpenClaw: are skills more important than the runner itself?

A LocalLLaMA user questions the hype around OpenClaw, an LLM framework. While acknowledging its usefulness in loops, memory management, agents, and integrations, the user emphasizes that the developed or integrated skills are the real added value, mo...

2026-02-21 LocalLLaMA

Qwen Code: Open-Source Coding Agent with No-Telemetry Fork

Qwen Code is an open-source CLI coding agent developed by Alibaba's Qwen team. It automates development tasks by directly interacting with the code. A modified version is available that removes telemetry, ensuring greater privacy. Integration with LM...

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2026-02-20 ArXiv cs.AI

LLMs and GraphRAG for Design Structure Matrix Generation

A new study explores the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Graph-based Retrieval-Augmented Generation (GraphRAG) to automate the creation of Design Structure Matrices (DSMs) in cyber-physical systems. The research evaluates performance on two u...

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2026-02-20 LocalLLaMA

Qwen3 Coder Next: impressive performance with 102GB of RAM

A user tested Qwen3 Coder Next 8FP by converting Flutter documentation with a three-sentence prompt and a 64K token context window. The model required 102GB of RAM out of 128GB available, outperforming other OSS models like GPT OSS 120B and GLM 4.7 F...

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2026-02-20 The Register AI

AI Agents: More Capable, but Lacking Clear Rules

AI agent systems are becoming increasingly prevalent and powerful, but there is a lack of consensus on how they should operate. Research from MIT CSAIL highlights the need for standards and transparency for these automated systems.

2026-02-19 LangChain Blog

Agent Builder: How to Maximize Agent Memory Usage

Agent Builder improves with use by remembering feedback and preferences. The article explores how to leverage agent memory, dividing it into short-term and long-term, and how to guide them to remember useful information. It illustrates the use of 'sk...

2026-02-19 AI News

DBS pilots system that lets AI agents make payments for customers

DBS Bank is piloting a system that allows AI agents to make payments on behalf of customers, in collaboration with Visa. The system, called Visa Intelligent Commerce, tokenizes payment data and uses bank-controlled approval flows to ensure security a...

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2026-02-17 Tom's Hardware

OpenAI hires 'genius' OpenClaw creator for 'smart agents'

OpenAI has announced the hiring of the creator of OpenClaw, a popular open source AI assistant. Sam Altman stated that the new hire will work on 'smart agents'. OpenClaw will remain open source despite the acquisition of its main developer.

2026-02-17 AI News

SS&C Blue Prism: On the journey from RPA to agentic automation

SS&C Blue Prism guides customers in the evolution from Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to automation based on AI agents. The company introduces new technologies to integrate AI agents into workflows, emphasizing the importance of addressing challeng...

2026-02-17 TechCrunch AI

Infosys partners with Anthropic to integrate Claude into Topaz AI platform

Infosys partners with Anthropic to integrate Claude models into its Topaz AI platform. The goal is to build "agentic" systems for enterprise-grade applications, enhancing the capabilities of the Topaz platform. This partnership aims to deliver advanc...

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2026-02-17 DigiTimes

OpenAI focuses on AI agents: is the future at risk for traditional apps?

OpenAI's hiring of new talent and statements from industry experts suggest a paradigm shift towards AI agents capable of automating complex tasks, potentially making many existing applications obsolete. A transformation is expected in the way we inte...

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2026-02-16 AI News

Debenhams pilots agentic AI commerce via PayPal integration

Debenhams is piloting an agentic AI interface within PayPal to reduce mobile checkout abandonment. The AI assists users in finding products using natural language, personalizing recommendations, and automating checkout directly within the PayPal app....

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