Nvidia Eyes Massive $13 Billion Acquisition of AI Hub Hugging Face
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Nvidia Eyes Massive $13 Billion Acquisition of AI Hub Hugging Face

Nvidia is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire Hugging Face, the prominent open-source AI model repository, in a deal valued at approximately $13 billion. While neither company has officially confirmed the agreement, the potential acquisition marks a significant strategic pivot for Nvidia as it seeks to solidify its influence over the rapidly expanding open-source artificial […]
QueryStory Emerges from Stealth, Promising Trustworthy AI-Driven Data Narratives
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QueryStory Emerges from Stealth, Promising Trustworthy AI-Driven Data Narratives

QueryStory, a new startup co-founded by former Google engineer Shapor Naghibzadeh, has officially launched, aiming to bridge the trust gap in enterprise data analysis powered by artificial intelligence. The company emerged from stealth today, backed by a $6 million seed funding round secured in late 2025 from investors including Brightmind Partners and New York Life […]
The GPT-2 Era of Physical AI: Why Robot Brain Builders Are Struggling to Deliver
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The GPT-2 Era of Physical AI: Why Robot Brain Builders Are Struggling to Deliver

Physical artificial intelligence has rapidly emerged as one of the most heavily funded sectors in venture capital, with billions of dollars pouring into initiatives designed to apply large language model techniques to robotics. This surge in investor enthusiasm recently propelled Unitree, a prominent Chinese robotics manufacturer, to a massive public debut that valued the enterprise […]
Bluesky Expands Video Uploads to 10 Minutes Amidst Platform Competition
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Bluesky Expands Video Uploads to 10 Minutes Amidst Platform Competition

Bluesky, the burgeoning social network, has announced a significant upgrade to its video capabilities, now allowing users to upload videos up to 10 minutes in length. This marks a substantial increase from its previous three-minute limit, which itself was an upgrade implemented last year. The platform also enhanced its technical specifications, permitting a maximum file […]
Meta Reaches Massive $18 Billion Settlement With States Over Youth Mental Health Allegations
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Meta Reaches Massive $18 Billion Settlement With States Over Youth Mental Health Allegations

Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement to resolve a sweeping lawsuit brought by 29 states that accused the social media giant of designing platforms like Instagram and Facebook to intentionally addict young users. The legal action, which alleged violations of child privacy laws and the promotion of harmful content to minors, concluded without […]
Over 100 US Water Systems Hit by Widespread Cyberattack Campaign
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Over 100 US Water Systems Hit by Widespread Cyberattack Campaign

A sweeping wave of cyberattacks has targeted more than 100 internet-exposed systems across the United States water and wastewater sector, highlighting growing vulnerabilities within the nation’s critical infrastructure. The coordinated activity has hit utilities in Michigan, Minnesota, and at least five additional states, demonstrating a troubling expansion in the scale and frequency of attacks aimed […]
Bill Gates Advocates for ‘Robot Tax’ and ‘Human Reserved’ Jobs to Shape AI’s Future
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Bill Gates Advocates for ‘Robot Tax’ and ‘Human Reserved’ Jobs to Shape AI’s Future

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has shared extensive insights into the societal implications of artificial intelligence, outlining proactive measures to navigate its transformative impact. While acknowledging the immense potential of AI to revolutionize fields like science and healthcare, Gates emphasizes the critical need for responsible development and deployment, particularly concerning its effects on the global workforce. […]
Perceptron Unveils Isaac 0.5: Ex-Meta Scientists Bring Advanced Visual AI to Industrial Automation
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Perceptron Unveils Isaac 0.5: Ex-Meta Scientists Bring Advanced Visual AI to Industrial Automation

A new wave of artificial intelligence is poised to transcend the digital realm, moving into the physical world, particularly within industrial environments. Leading this charge is Perceptron, a startup founded in November 2024 by two former research scientists from Meta’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) division. Perceptron’s core mission is to develop frontier vision models that […]