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OpenAI Shuts Down Sora, Redirects GPUs to Codex
OpenAI is shutting down Sora, its AI video generator launched six months ago, and redirecting compute to a new model code-named 'Spud' and to Codex ahead of a reported IPO.
R3 Bio reveals brainless human clones, lab uterus
R3 Bio, a previously secretive California startup, has emerged from stealth to reveal its controversial pitch for creating brainless human clones. This development coincides with other significant adv
Qodo raises $70M for AI code verification
Qodo raised a $70 million Series B led by Qumra Capital, betting that code verification — not generation — will define the next phase of AI-assisted software development. The New York startup's round
Mistral Raises $830M Debt for Nvidia Data Centers
French AI startup Mistral raised $830 million in its first debt-financing round, backed by seven banks, to build Nvidia-powered data centers near Paris as part of a broader €4B infrastructure push.
Mistral AI Secures $830M Debt for Nvidia Data Center
French AI startup Mistral secured $830 million in debut debt financing to build Nvidia‑powered data centers across Europe, part of a €4 billion plan to launch a new AI hub near Paris.
Rebellions raises $400M at $2.3B valuation before IPO
South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions has raised $400 million in a pre-IPO round at a $2.34 billion valuation, bringing its total fundraising to $850 million, while expanding globally and launching
TechCrunch Mobility: Robotaxi Calls 911
The latest TechCrunch Mobility update highlights a critical incident where a robotaxi initiated a 911 call, underscoring the evolving challenges and safety protocols for autonomous vehicles in real-wo
Microsoft Launches Copilot Cowork, Claude Critiques GPT
Microsoft has introduced Copilot Cowork, a Frontier‑program feature that lets Anthropic’s Claude critique OpenAI’s GPT outputs, marking a multi‑model push to enhance AI research, task automation, and
OpenAI Shuts Down Sora Video Generator
OpenAI has shut down its AI video generator Sora, citing low user adoption and a $1 million‑a‑day cost, and is redirecting its compute power to other products and a new model ahead of its IPO.
Pentagon Stalls 30+ Wind Farm Reviews
The Pentagon's failure to process routine military reviews has stalled at least 30 onshore wind farm projects representing roughly 7.5 gigawatts of capacity, even as the Trump administration publicly
SpaceX targets $75 bn IPO at $1.75 trillion valuation
SpaceX is gearing up for an unprecedented IPO that could raise $75 bn and value the company at $1.75 trillion, dwarfing recent U.S. listings and reshaping the market for AI‑driven firms.
DeepSeek's chatbot suffers seven-hour outage in China
DeepSeek's chatbot experienced a significant outage exceeding seven hours in China, marking its longest downtime since its 2025 debut. This incident is particularly unusual for a globally utilized app
China‑linked clusters hit Southeast Asian govt 2025
China‑linked threat clusters executed a coordinated 2025 cyber‑espionage campaign against a Southeast Asian government, using malware such as HIUPAN and FluffyGh0st to gain persistent access, with Mus
OpenAI shuts down Sora, moves GPUs to Codex
OpenAI has terminated its Sora AI‑video service, shelved the near‑ready adult‑mode chat, and is repurposing the freed GPUs for Codex and an upcoming model slated for release in two weeks.
UK defense startups eye US move amid spending delays
Several UK defense tech startups are contemplating a move to the US, citing significant delays in military spending and government contracts within the UK. Executives describe the UK's defense tech se
OpenAI quits Sora, citing $1 M daily cost and low users
OpenAI terminated its Sora video‑generation service six months after launch, after the tool's daily operating cost hit roughly $1 million and its user base fell from a peak of about one million to und
AI drives music industry with sample, demo, playlist
AI is rapidly transforming the music industry, impacting everything from sample creation and demo production to playlist generation and digital liner notes. This widespread integration brings signific
Inflexor Ventures raising Rs 1,200 cr Fund III for deeptech
Inflexor Ventures is raising a ~Rs 1,200 crore third fund to back science-, engineering-, and technology-led startups at the pre-Series A and Series A stages, betting that India's deeptech sector is s
Tech CEOs cite AI to justify wave of mass layoffs
Tech executives at Meta, Block, and Amazon are increasingly blaming AI for sweeping workforce cuts, a shift from past justifications like efficiency and over-hiring.
Bluesky launches Attie AI assistant for custom feeds
Bluesky is launching Attie, an AI assistant designed to help users create highly customized social media feeds, moving beyond traditional algorithmic curation. This new app aims to give users more con
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