Anthropic’s valuation more than doubles to $183 billion after $13 billion fundraise

Artificial-intelligence company Anthropic said on Tuesday it is now valued at $183 billion post-money, over twice as much as its earlier valuation, as investor enthusiasm towards AI startups stays strong despite some doubts over tech industry spending.

Alibaba tests new AI chip as China seeks Nvidia alternatives

Alibaba is China's largest cloud-computing firm and is among the top customers of Nvidia.

AI crawlers destroying websites in hunger for content

Opinion: But the cure may ruin the web....

OpenAI plans to develop massive data center in India

In the United States, OpenAI is working with SoftBank and Oracle on its Stargate initiative, which aims to deliver 4.5 gigawatts of capacity.

Your LLM-assisted scientific breakthrough probably isn’t real

Many people have been misled by LLMs into believing they have an important breakthrough when they don't. If you think you have a breakthrough, please try the reality checks in this post (the first is fast and easy). If you're wrong, now is the best time to figure that out!

Nvidia Launches Developer Kit for AI-Powered Cars

Platform integrates generative AI, advanced sensors and automotive-grade safety features to speed self-driving technology development

AI-driven drug discovery picks up as FDA pushes to reduce animal testing

Drug developers are increasing adoption of AI technologies for discovery and safety testing to get faster and cheaper results, in line with an FDA push to reduce animal testing in the near future.

AI-powered brain device allows paralysed man to control robotic arm

Nature - The human user and AI have shared autonomy and constantly interact to complete tasks.

Salesforce CEO says it cut 4,000 support jobs – and replaced them with AI

Salesforce has cut 45% of its customer support workers

Artificial intelligence for prostate cancer diagnostics

Nature Cancer - Prostate MRI has emerged as a way to improve accuracy in prostate cancer diagnostics. However, the subjectivity of assessments remains a challenge. New research shows that AI can...

Tesla Shifts Focus to AI and Robotics with Master Plan 4.0

Tesla Shifts Focus to AI and Robotics with Master Plan 4.0

Runway Pivots to Robotics with AI World Models for Cost-Effective Training

Runway, known for generative video AI, is pivoting to robotics by adapting its world models for simulating environments to train robots and autonomous vehicles cost-effectively. This strategic shift addresses creative AI market saturation and taps into multi-billion-dollar opportunities. Partnerships and revenue growth are already emerging, positioning Runway as a key player in AI-driven automation.

US-Indian VC Firms Form $1B Alliance for Deep Tech Startups in India

Eight U.S. and Indian VC firms, including Accel and Lightspeed, have formed a $1 billion alliance to fund deep tech startups in India, focusing on AI, biotech, quantum computing, and advanced materials. The initiative provides mentorship and global access to bridge funding gaps. This move strengthens U.S.-India tech ties and boosts innovation.

Nvidia Unveils Jetson Thor: $3,499 AI Module with 7.5x Power for Robots

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the Jetson Thor, a $3,499 computing module based on Blackwell architecture, offering 7.5x more AI power for humanoid robots and autonomous vehicles. It enables real-time processing of complex tasks, boosting efficiency in manufacturing and beyond. This innovation could democratize AI hardware and accelerate robotics adoption.

Detecting and countering misuse of AI: August 2025

Anthropic's threat intelligence report on AI cybercrime and other abuses

LayerX uses AI to cut enterprise back-office workload, scores $100M in Series B

This Japanese AI startup just raised $100M to cut businesses’ admin burden.

Mexico says works created by AI cannot be granted copyright

Mexico's Supreme Court said that the Federal Copyright Law (LFDA) reserves authorship to humans after a copyright applicant submitted an AI-created avatar.

Alibaba is developing an AI inference chip amid US export curbs

The new 7nm-class chip, reportedly in testing, signals a shift to domestic fabrication and aims to rival Nvidia’s China-compliant GPUs while maintaining CUDA compatibility.

Brain–computer interface control with artificial intelligence copilots

Nature Machine Intelligence - AI copilots are integrated into brain–computer interfaces, enabling a paralysed participant to achieve improved control of computer cursors and robotic arms....

Nvidia Is Set to Get a Big Boost From OpenAI. Here’s How Much.

WIRED Roundup: Meta’s AI Brain Drain

On this episode of "Uncanny Valley," we look back at the week's biggest stories—from the researchers leaving Meta's new superintelligence lab, to the dark money group funding Democratic influencers.

Alphabet Lands $10 Billion Meta Cloud Deal, a Win for Google’s Artificial Intelligence Ambitions and Investors

Key PointsMeta's new deal with Google Cloud follows other artificial intelligence (AI) investments in Scale AI and the creation of Meta Superintelligence Labs.

Alphabet Lands $10 Billion Meta Cloud Deal, a Win for Google’s Artificial Intelligence Ambitions and Investors

Key PointsMeta's new deal with Google Cloud follows other artificial intelligence (AI) investments in Scale AI and the creation of Meta Superintelligence Labs.For Alphabet, this ne

Gecko Robotics Hits Unicorn Status with AI Infrastructure Robots

Gecko Robotics, founded by Jake Loosararian, deploys AI-powered robots to inspect and maintain aging infrastructure in energy, manufacturing, and defense, collecting vital real-world data to fuel effective AI applications. Achieving unicorn status with a $1.25 billion valuation, the company bridges data gaps for predictive maintenance and efficiency gains. This positions Gecko as a leader in industrial AI innovation.