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Thinking Machines releases 975B-parameter Inkling model with million-token context
Thinking Machines launched Inkling, a 975-billion parameter mixture-of-experts model featuring 41 billion active parameters, multimodal reasoning capabilities, and a one-million-token context window.
SPINE Framework Automates Robot Deployment with Agentic AI Debugging
Researchers developed SPINE, an agentic AI framework that reduces robot deployment time and eliminates expert calibration requirements through automated debugging workflows.
Researchers develop black-box test to catch AI reasoning that looks right but isn't
New interventional grounding audit method exposes when large language models produce logically-sounding chain-of-thought reasoning that doesn't actually depend on stated premises.
AI advice eliminates human willingness to say 'I don't know', study finds
New research shows people become three times less accurate when AI advice is available, even when the advice is wrong and accuracy is financially incentivized.
Sea Limited deploys OpenAI Codex across engineering teams for AI-native development
Sea Limited's CPO David Chen explains the company's rollout of Codex to its entire developer organization, citing 87% weekly active usage and fundamental shifts in engineering workflows across Southeast Asia.
Lyzr raises $100M Series B using its own AI agent to run the fundraise
Jersey City startup Lyzr closed a $100 million Series B at $500 million valuation after its AI agent SivaClaw handled investor outreach, memos, and tracking for 130+ potential backers.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work for autonomous workplace tasks
OpenAI released ChatGPT Work, an autonomous agent that can run workplace tasks for hours and integrate with Slack, Teams, and other business tools.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work productivity agent with GPT-5.6 models
OpenAI released ChatGPT Work, a general-purpose productivity agent powered by GPT-5.6 models that integrates coding, web browsing, and task automation in one desktop application.
SpaceXAI Launches Grok 4.5 to Challenge Enterprise Coding Market
SpaceXAI released Grok 4.5, its first enterprise-focused AI model, targeting coding and agentic tasks at $2 per million input tokens following its $60 billion Cursor acquisition.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work agent powered by new GPT-5.6 model
OpenAI released ChatGPT Work, an autonomous agent that completes multi-step tasks across apps and workflows, powered by the new GPT-5.6 frontier model launching simultaneously.
AI Futures Project releases 2040 scenario delaying superintelligence to avoid rushed development
The AI Futures Project published AI 2040: Plan A, a detailed scenario recommending governments delay superintelligence development from 2030 to 2040 through decisive regulatory action.
Meta launches Muse Spark 1.1 multimodal AI model with new developer API
Meta released Muse Spark 1.1, an upgraded multimodal reasoning model for agentic tasks, alongside a public preview of its new Meta Model API for developers.
Kraken Technology Group raises $175m Series B, becomes Europe's newest defence unicorn
London-based maritime defence startup Kraken Technology Group raised $175m in Series B funding at a $1bn valuation, making it Europe's newest defence unicorn.
OpenAI to publicly release GPT-5.6 models after government restrictions lifted
OpenAI will publicly release its GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna models today, ending a two-week period where access was limited at the U.S. government's request.
SpaceXAI ships Grok 4.5, first model built with Cursor partnership
SpaceXAI released Grok 4.5, its first model developed through its partnership with Cursor, targeting coding and agentic tasks at $2 per million input tokens.
Resolution Secures $160M Grant to Accelerate AI Alignment Research
AI safety lab Resolution received a $160 million grant from Coefficient Giving to scale rigorous alignment research and compete with frontier labs on safety development timelines.