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29 Sept 202618 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

[AINews] AMD buys World Labs for $8.2B, as Atlas solves sparse reconstruction problem for robotics, design and more

AMD has announced its acquisition of World Labs, founded in 2024, to enhance its AI capabilities. World Labs boasts a leading team in model training for images, video, and spatial reconstruction, strengthening its robotics simulation capabilities. This move follows the launch of Atlas, an innovative model architecture that solves the problem of new view prediction from 2D images. This model outperforms specialized models, indicating significant advancements in computer vision and reconstruction.

Agents

29 Sept 202618 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Delta Intelligence Ships Delta-0 Native Humanoid Foundation Model

Delta Intelligence announced the launch of Delta-0, a new humanoid foundation model for loco-manipulation, on September 28, 2026. The model integrates vision, language, and proprioception into unified bodily actions, allowing bipeds to move, balance, and manipulate continuously. In a continuous demo, a Delta-0-powered humanoid planned 32 steps and completed nine household tasks in about 210 seconds. Tasks included tidying a bed, picking up toys, loading laundry, and discarding spoiled fruit, showcasing the model's efficiency in diverse home environments.

Business

29 Sept 202618 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Huawei Cloud CodeArts Ships Harmony Coding LLM Tuned for ArkTS

On September 21, 2026, Huawei Cloud upgraded its CodeArts agent for HarmonyOS developers, launching a purpose-trained coding language model and new applications. The model is specifically designed for ArkTS and HarmonyOS applications, leveraging over one million Harmony-related sources. Internal tests indicate that error rates in lengthy code dropped by over 80%, while one-shot compile success rates increased by more than 78%. The new agent provides an end-to-end workflow from requirement analysis to code generation, enhancing developer efficiency.

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Agents

Introducing dots

29 Sept 202618 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Agents

29 Sept 202618 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Introducing dots

OpenAI's Dots provides proactive assistance to help users manage complex projects and daily tasks effectively. The tool's continuous operation ensures that work progresses without interruptions, allowing users to maintain control over their workflows. This capability enhances users' ability to coordinate tasks and manage their responsibilities efficiently.

Models

OpenAI reportedly ditches model over safety concerns

28 Sept 202617 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Models

28 Sept 202617 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

OpenAI reportedly ditches model over safety concerns

A senior executive at an AI lab reported to the Wall Street Journal that the model in question displayed a poor aptitude for following orders. This observation is significant in the context of AI model development, as it highlights the need for improved performance in accurately and effectively executing instructions. This result underscores the necessity to review the training methodologies employed. This issue indicates major challenges for companies relying on AI in their applications. Leaders in this field must focus on enhancing models to ensure satisfactory outcomes in practical uses.

Models

Claude Sonnet 5.5

28 Sept 202617 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Models

28 Sept 202617 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Claude Sonnet 5.5

Anthropic has announced the launch of the Sonnet 5.5 model, which boasts over 30% faster performance and up to 30% lower operating costs compared to its predecessor. Priced the same as Sonnet 5, it outperforms it on all benchmarks. Sonnet 5.5 suffers from a similar issue as Opus 5.5, taking too long to think before failing to produce results. However, it appears to perform well on some coding tasks, including various 3D animation techniques.

Business

AMD is acquiring AI company World Labs in a deal worth more than $8 billion

28 Sept 202617 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Business

28 Sept 202617 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

AMD is acquiring AI company World Labs in a deal worth more than $8 billion

AMD announced its acquisition of World Labs, an AI research lab co-founded by prominent researcher Dr. Fei-Fei Li, in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $8.2 billion. Founded in 2024, World Labs was valued at $1 billion within months of its launch. The lab introduced its first commercial product, a world generation model named Marble, which allows users to create interactive 3D worlds from prompts in 2025. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year, with Li becoming EVP and chief scientist at AMD, while the World Labs team will continue focusing on advancing AI model research.

Business

Source: Inference provider Modal Labs closing in on $750M round at $15.75B valuation

28 Sept 202617 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Business

28 Sept 202617 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Source: Inference provider Modal Labs closing in on $750M round at $15.75B valuation

The new funding is expected to more than triple the valuation of the AI infrastructure startup from just four months ago. This financing comes at a critical time as demand for AI solutions continues to rise, reflecting investor confidence in the company's growth and market expansion potential. This significant increase in valuation serves as a strong indicator of the company's future in the AI sector, making it an attractive point for new investors looking to support technological innovations.

Governance

Trump Meets Tech Leaders to Discuss AI Regulation

28 Sept 202617 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Governance

28 Sept 202617 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Trump Meets Tech Leaders to Discuss AI Regulation

On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with top executives from tech companies to discuss AI regulation. The meeting aims to find a balance between innovation and oversight, as calls for controls on advanced systems grow. Participants include Mark Zuckerberg, Dario Amodei, and Greg Brockman, amid calls from leading companies to slow down the development of more capable systems.