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30 Sept 202619 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

FTC launches sweeping probe into OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI labs over consumer protection concerns

The FTC is conducting a formal investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic, and other major AI labs for potential consumer protection violations. The agency aims to compel companies to hand over documents and executive testimony through legally binding demands. This investigation was already underway before the Hugging Face hack and goes far beyond the FTC's previous efforts to hold companies accountable for their agents' behavior. This move indicates a significant escalation in the agency's stance on AI regulation, seeking to ensure consumer protection amid the growing use of this technology.

Agents

30 Sept 202619 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

DoorDash launches an AI agent you can text to order food

DoorDash has announced the launch of a new AI agent designed to enhance the food ordering experience. This innovation comes as the company seeks to strengthen its position in the food delivery market, facing strong competition from Uber Eats and Grubhub. The smart agent works to expedite the ordering process by providing personalized options for users, making it easier for them to choose their favorite meals. This move reflects the growing trend of leveraging AI to improve food delivery services.

Business

30 Sept 202619 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Warnings of Concentrated AI Investments in Global Credit Markets

The AI boom is shifting from a story of high-tech stock valuations to one of the largest bets in global credit markets. KKR warns that the wave of AI-related financing is creating increasing concentration in credit markets, with infrastructure investments expected to reach $8 trillion by the end of the decade.

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From Training to Production, NVIDIA and CoreWeave Close the Loop on Agentic AI

How will the new NVIDIA systems impact AI development?

Business

Google reportedly tests paying publishers for AI search results

30 Sept 202619 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Business

30 Sept 202619 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Google reportedly tests paying publishers for AI search results

Google has launched a pilot program that compensates publishers for their contributions to AI-powered search features. The program includes around 100 publishers and comes as Google faces scrutiny regarding the impact of its AI features on web traffic. Initiated less than a year ago, the program aims to pay publishers based on how much their content contributes to AI Overviews, AI Mode in Search, and the Gemini chatbot. One publisher that joined the program early reportedly earned over $1 million.

Infrastructure

Cerebras Systems’ Andrew Feldman on whether AI can keep scaling at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

30 Sept 202619 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Infrastructure

30 Sept 202619 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Cerebras Systems’ Andrew Feldman on whether AI can keep scaling at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Andrew Feldman, CEO and co-founder of Cerebras Systems, will discuss the increasing demand for compute, energy, and infrastructure. Feldman will explore how Cerebras is uniquely addressing these constraints, showcasing innovative strategies in technology. He will also highlight the challenges the AI industry faces as the need for computing resources escalates. This discussion will significantly impact the future of computing, addressing what may happen if current hardware reaches its limits. This is particularly relevant for decision-makers in the tech sector.

Models

Instagram is adding an AI ‘assistant’ to tell you how to post

30 Sept 202619 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Models

30 Sept 202619 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Instagram is adding an AI ‘assistant’ to tell you how to post

Instagram announced on Wednesday the addition of new AI-powered features to its standalone Edits app. The new creative assistant will provide users with suggestions based on their account data, helping them enhance their content. Users can now ask open-ended questions about what's trending on Instagram, why one video succeeded while another did not, and what content resonated most with their audience. The assistant utilizes data such as likes, views, and retention metrics.

Agents

Restate lands $20M as the need for durable infrastructure increases with AI agents

30 Sept 202619 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Agents

30 Sept 202619 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Restate lands $20M as the need for durable infrastructure increases with AI agents

Restate has developed an internal execution engine that relies on its own storage rather than an external database. This architecture allows the company to achieve high speed and efficiency, enhancing its competitive edge in the market. Restate's design features its own layers of storage, replication, and reliability, enabling it to handle data more swiftly. This strategy reflects a focus on performance improvement and reducing reliance on external solutions.

Governance

Anthropic raises alarm over elite hacking ability of Chinese firm Z.ai’s GLM-5.3

30 Sept 202619 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Governance

30 Sept 202619 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Anthropic raises alarm over elite hacking ability of Chinese firm Z.ai’s GLM-5.3

Anthropic, the US AI giant, has issued a warning regarding the potential dangers posed by Z.ai's GLM-5.3 model. This open-weight model exhibits powerful hacking capabilities but lacks robust safety constraints, increasing the risk of misuse by malicious actors. GLM-5.3 nearly matches Anthropic's most advanced model in cyber capabilities, yet its weaker safeguards raise concerns about its vulnerability to exploitation. This warning is part of a report released by Anthropic addressing the risks associated with open models.

Models

Microsoft Launches Quine Project to Accelerate Drug Discovery

30 Sept 202619 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Models

30 Sept 202619 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Microsoft Launches Quine Project to Accelerate Drug Discovery

Microsoft Research has announced the Quine project, an experimental multimodal AI system. This project aims to connect computational biology models with actual laboratory experiments, facilitating faster drug discovery. Developed in collaboration with the Broad Institute of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Quine relies on a unified World Model. This integration allows for better data synthesis from various sources to enhance experimental outcomes.