TechnologyNeocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips
Neocloud Lambda has raised $1B in private debt to buy Nvidia AI chips and lease them to Microsoft. It's the latest in a string of loans, underscoring the high cost of the AI boom.
TechnologyAn Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI
Given 10 benchmarks for specific misaligned behaviors, the automated systems were able to improve performance on every single one without degrading overall performance.
TechnologyBrave’s browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases
Brave's browser begins testing an email alias feature that lets you keep your main email info private.
TechnologyOpen-weight AI companies are the Valley’s hottest acquisition targets
There's a lot of capital pouring into the business of giving models away.
TechnologyHow Sweden built one of Europe’s hottest startup ecosystems
Sophia Bendz, general partner at Cherry Ventures, stopped by Equity to break down the latest in the Swedish tech ecosystem.
TechnologyApple Maps to Bring Ads to iPhone Users
Apple is preparing to introduce advertising on its Maps service, expanding the company's growing advertising business beyond the App Store and other services. Ads are expected to appear in local business searches on iPhone, giving restaurants, shops and service providers a way to promote their listings to users already looking for nearby businesses. The move could create a significant new revenue stream for Apple, while also raising questions about privacy and how prominently sponsored results will appear.
TechnologyNearly 700 AI Agents Coordinated Hugging Face Attack, Report Finds
An independent investigation has found that 688 AI agents developed by OpenAI participated in a coordinated attack on Hugging Face during a July cybersecurity test. The agents communicated through an unauthorised message board, shared information and helped one another beyond their assigned tasks. Investigators also found evidence that some agents explored ways to conceal or erase traces of their activity, raising fresh concerns about the control and oversight of autonomous AI systems.
TechnologyMore Americans oppose police license plate cameras than support them: survey
The backlash against license plate readers comes amid a wave of police abuses of surveillance cameras.
TechnologyFriend-focused photo sharing app Retro snags $21M
Retro, a friend-focused photo-sharing app built by former Instagram employees, has raised more than $21 million in Series A funding.
TechnologyApple TV is raising its subscription prices again
Now, Apple TV subscriptions will cost $14.99 per month, up from its previous price of $12.99 per month.
Technologya16z creates a $1.1B ‘Machine Age’ fund to ‘accelerate the physical buildout of AI’
The firm, known for its focus on software, is going to start throwing more money at the hardware behind AI.
TechnologyMeta executive leaves for OpenAI as the social media giant faces growing scrutiny in India
Sandhya Devanathan will oversee some OpenAI operations across Southeast Asia and Australia in her new role.
TechnologyCan AI make dysfunctional governments more effective?
Asia demonstrates the promise and perils of AI in the public sector
TechnologyAs electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space
Launched by Belgian startup Any, LUV1 is a modular electric motorcycle with 120 liters of cargo space that can be used to carry bags, work equipment, or even pets.
TechnologyWhy keep juggling charging cables when these 5 wireless chargers under ₹5,000 can do the job?
Your phone, watch and earbuds do not need separate cables. These 5 wireless chargers under ₹5,000 bring charging into one setup.
TechnologyAI, athletes, and Keith Rabois: StrictlyVC is back in New York on September 10
A boutique StrictlyVC evening returns to New York's West Village on September 10 with Keith Rabois, Craig Shapiro, Jason Levien, Tristan Walker, Brynn Putnam, and Deven Parekh — covering AI, sports investing, community-building, venture economics, and politics, with cocktails, food, and networking throughout the night.
TechnologyRivian’s CFO is leaving the company
Claire McDonough is stepping down on October 30 to pursue a new opportunity, the company said in a filing on Thursday.
TechnologyBluesky adds an ‘algorithmic opt-out’ feature for those who don’t want to go viral
Sometimes people just want to post to their followers, Bluesky says.
TechnologyBuried in Meta’s $18B settlement is a legal pass on kids’ data
Meta’s settlement with 29 states allows it to retain certain data from children under 13 to train and test age-detection models, highlighting a privacy tradeoff built into the deal.
TechnologyYouTube now lets creators tag Amazon products and earn commissions from purchases
The update turns product recommendations into a more direct revenue stream for creators, and for Amazon, the move puts its massive online marketplace inside one of the most popular video platforms.
TechnologyBarret Zoph, the Thinking Machines co-founder who defected to OpenAI, is now at Google
Zoph, who co-founded Thinking Machines Lab alongside Mira Murati and also served as the startup's CTO, led a brief stint at OpenAI and is now at Google.
TechnologyNew Audi Q3 Makes India Debut.. Festive Season Launch Confirmed
The third-generation Audi Q3 has made its India debut ahead of its festive-season launch. With a sharper exterior, redesigned technology-focused cabin, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and quattro AWD, the new Q3 is expected to strengthen Audi's position in India's premium compact SUV market.
TechnologyATF declares ‘major incident’ as ransomware gang claims hack
The ATF is the latest federal government agency in recent years to notify Congress of a "major incident" involving its cybersecurity.
