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24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

OpenAI and Broadcom unveil LLM-optimized inference chip

OpenAI and Broadcom have announced the launch of Jalapeño, a custom AI chip designed to enhance the performance of large language models. This chip aims to improve efficiency and scalability across AI systems, delivering superior data processing capabilities. Jalapeño features a unique design that supports inference operations for large language models, making it an ideal choice for developers and companies looking to enhance their AI capabilities. It is expected to reduce operational costs while increasing processing speed.

Business

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Banks are rushing to recruit AI leadership – but how will the tech be implemented?

Shaown Nandi, VP of technology at Amazon Web Services, predicts that both regulators and clients will drive banks to adopt AI for greater efficiency. In recent months, multinational banks have approached AWS to explore innovative ways to grow their businesses. This trend could intensify the global race to embrace cutting-edge technology. The shift towards AI highlights its potential to enhance banking operations, prompting significant changes in how financial services are delivered. Banks must prepare to adapt to these transformations to maintain their competitive edge.

Infrastructure

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Embodied AI Chip Market Heats Up as Multiple Players Race for Dominance

The embodied AI chip market is experiencing unprecedented competition as tech companies race to deliver processors capable of running AI directly on robots and autonomous vehicles. Currently, Nvidia sets the high-performance standard with its Jetson Thor unit, offering 2070 TFLOPS of AI performance and 128 GB of memory. Nvidia leverages its mature CUDA system, the Isaac robotics development framework, and Cosmos simulation tools. However, high power consumption and costs limit its application on lightweight robots and mass-market devices.

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Agents

Anthropic’s Claude Tag is learning your company, one Slack message at a time

23 Jun 20268 Muharram 1448 AH

Agents

23 Jun 20268 Muharram 1448 AH

Anthropic’s Claude Tag is learning your company, one Slack message at a time

Anthropic has launched Claude Tag, a feature that provides a constant intelligent assistant within Slack. This initiative aims to enhance productivity by facilitating access to institutional knowledge and workflows, strategically attracting more users through improved organizational context and team collaboration. Claude Tag continuously integrates AI into Slack, enabling users to more easily leverage available information. This feature allows employees to access institutional knowledge faster, boosting team efficiency and reflecting the growing trend of AI adoption in workplace environments.

Models

How GPT-5 helped immunologist Derya Unutmaz solve a 3-year-old mystery

23 Jun 20268 Muharram 1448 AH

Models

23 Jun 20268 Muharram 1448 AH

How GPT-5 helped immunologist Derya Unutmaz solve a 3-year-old mystery

GPT-5 Pro has successfully solved a three-year-old mystery in immunology, providing new insights into T cell behavior. This breakthrough is significant for understanding how these cells respond to diseases. T cells are crucial to the immune system, and understanding their behavior may lead to new avenues in cancer and autoimmune disease research. These findings enhance researchers' ability to develop more effective treatments.

Business

Omio scales travel product development using OpenAI models

23 Jun 20268 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

23 Jun 20268 Muharram 1448 AH

Omio scales travel product development using OpenAI models

Omio has integrated OpenAI models into its engineering operations to accelerate travel product development and launch booking interfaces. CTO Tomas Vocetka mandates a complete redesign of internal processes to function as a native AI enterprise. The integration of OpenAI Codex into the software development lifecycle allows engineers to focus on active task execution rather than basic information retrieval.

Agents

Construction stands to get an AI boost

23 Jun 20268 Muharram 1448 AH

Agents

23 Jun 20268 Muharram 1448 AH

Construction stands to get an AI boost

The Hong Kong Construction Industry Council will host the AI and Smart Construction Conference and Exhibition on June 24-25. The event will showcase a range of intelligent systems and robots aimed at automating certain aspects of construction sites, while also enhancing worker safety and efficiency through modern technologies. This conference is the first of its kind in the industry, focusing on the integration of AI into construction processes. Professionals will have the opportunity to explore how robots and smart systems can improve productivity and reduce risks.

Business

Something’s off with Midjourney’s pivot to body scanners

23 Jun 20268 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

23 Jun 20268 Muharram 1448 AH

Something’s off with Midjourney’s pivot to body scanners

Midjourney has announced an innovative ultrasound imaging device designed to provide a comfortable medical imaging experience. The new device requires users to immerse themselves in a water basin and promises to produce images with clarity that may exceed that of MRI machines. This innovation aims to enhance quality of life and increase life expectancy, according to CEO David Holz. However, some medical imaging experts have expressed skepticism about Midjourney's ability to achieve this goal, citing a lack of public evidence to support its claims.

Agents

Meta Launches New Smart Glasses Starting at $299

23 Jun 20268 Muharram 1448 AH

Agents

23 Jun 20268 Muharram 1448 AH

Meta Launches New Smart Glasses Starting at $299

Meta Platforms announced the launch of a new line of smart glasses starting at $299 on June 23, 2026. The company aims to make smart glasses a daily device, while still collaborating with EssilorLuxottica on manufacturing aspects. The new glasses come in three main designs and allow users to play music, make calls, and translate languages. Meta relies on the AI model (Muse Spark) to enhance user experience by improving image understanding and providing contextual information.