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11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Claude Fable is relentlessly proactive

After two days with Claude Fable 5, it is best described as relentlessly proactive. It knows many tricks and deploys them effectively to achieve its goals. For instance, while working on Datasette Agent, a glitch was noticed with an unwanted horizontal scrollbar in the user interface. Starting a fresh session with Claude, the author dragged in a screenshot and instructed it to check dependencies to identify the scrollbar issue. This approach seemed promising, as Claude excels at digging into code dependencies.

Models

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Meet the OpenAI Engineer Leading ChatGPT’s Biggest Transformation Yet

Thibault Sottiaux has emerged as a key figure at OpenAI, driving AI coding to become one of its fastest-growing sectors. He is now overseeing a comprehensive overhaul of ChatGPT, reflecting OpenAI's commitment to enhancing user experience. This development includes improvements in performance and interactive capabilities. Such changes could strengthen OpenAI's position in the AI market, addressing the increasing demands of users and potentially opening new avenues for AI applications across various fields.

Business

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Jeff Bezos' AI startup Prometheus closes $12 billion round at a $41 billion valuation

Prometheus, founded by Jeff Bezos, has closed a $12 billion funding round, elevating its valuation to $41 billion. Launched last November, the company initially secured $6.2 billion in seed funding but has yet to release any products. Bezos indicated that sharing further details would be "premature." This funding reflects significant confidence in Bezos's vision for AI, potentially opening new market avenues and impacting competitors in the industry.

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Anthropic apologizes for invisible Claude Fable guardrails

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Business

Visa ChatGPT integration enables AI agent retail purchasing

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Visa ChatGPT integration enables AI agent retail purchasing

Visa has integrated its payment infrastructure with ChatGPT, enabling intelligent agents to recommend products and execute financial transactions. This integration eliminates the need for human intervention in the final stages of retail sales, allowing autonomous agents to process orders, evaluate merchant catalogs, and complete payments through the Visa network. Visa has surpassed the limitations of automated purchasing that were previously confined to single-vendor environments, where companies built chatbots restricted to their own inventory.

Agents

Google DeepMind is worried about what happens when millions of agents start to interact

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Agents

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Google DeepMind is worried about what happens when millions of agents start to interact

Google DeepMind has allocated $10 million to support research on the risks associated with interactions among artificial intelligence agents. This funding aims to study the behavior of multi-agent systems and develop methods to prevent unsafe scenarios. Partners in this initiative include the Schmidt Science Foundation, ARIA, the Partnership on AI, and Google.org. This funding represents a significant step toward enhancing academic research in agent safety, an area that has previously lacked specialized studies.

Agents

Xebia: Why AI agents fail without the right data foundation

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Agents

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Xebia: Why AI agents fail without the right data foundation

Niels Zeilemaker, CTO at Xebia, emphasizes the critical need for data availability for AI agents. Without proper data preparation, agents may struggle to access or correctly interpret information, leading to errors not solely attributable to the agents themselves but to the foundational data structure. He highlights the importance of data cataloging, noting that agents lack the fallback options humans have. If documentation is inadequate, agents rely solely on the catalog, which can hinder their performance. This necessitates a reevaluation of how organizations manage their data.

Business

NTT DATA and Nutanix partner to accelerate hybrid cloud and AI infrastructure modernisation

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

NTT DATA and Nutanix partner to accelerate hybrid cloud and AI infrastructure modernisation

NTT DATA has announced a strategic partnership with Nutanix to enhance hybrid multicloud adoption in the Middle East and Africa. This collaboration aims to support organizations in modernizing their infrastructure and improving AI readiness, reflecting a growing trend towards sustainable innovation. Organizations in the region are increasingly prioritizing infrastructure that supports long-term innovation. By combining their expertise, NTT DATA and Nutanix aim to provide tailored solutions that address real challenges faced by clients.

Business

ATERMES unveils next-generation AI-driven defence ecosystem and dedicated MRO division

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

ATERMES unveils next-generation AI-driven defence ecosystem and dedicated MRO division

French company ATERMES, a leader in surveillance and security solutions, will prominently participate in Eurosatory 2026 in Paris from June 15 to 19. The company will showcase an advanced range of autonomous solutions aimed at countering asymmetric threats, with a focus on the new ALTORE system designed to combat hostile drones. The ALTORE system features precise detection and rapid identification capabilities, providing immediate protection for field commanders against complex aerial threats.

Governance

Taiwan Moves to Criminalize Unauthorized AI Chip Exports to Mainland China in Major Policy Shift

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Governance

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Taiwan Moves to Criminalize Unauthorized AI Chip Exports to Mainland China in Major Policy Shift

Taiwan is set to impose new restrictions on AI chip exports to mainland China, classifying unauthorized shipments as a criminal offense. This marks a significant escalation from the previous blacklist approach, which targeted specific companies like Huawei, now applying broadly to all Chinese customers. The move signals a tightening of Taiwan's semiconductor export stance, especially following a high-profile smuggling case involving 50 AI servers with NVIDIA chips.