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Revamping the Internet: The x402 Foundation's Initiative for AI Payments
The x402 Foundation aims to create an open payment standard for AI-driven commerce, involving major players like Visa and Mastercard.
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OpenAI to Launch Smart Speaker as AI Companion
OpenAI is launching a smart speaker designed as an AI companion, featuring advanced interaction capabilities and a unique design led by Jony Ive.
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Introducing Bonsai: The First 27B AI Model That Fits on Your Phone
PrismML has launched Bonsai 27B, a 27-billion-parameter AI model that fits on smartphones, achieving significant performance while requiring minimal memory.
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UK Fraud Review Suggests Judge Training for Crypto and AI Scams
A UK review suggests judges receive training for handling rising cases of AI-driven fraud and cryptocurrency laundering, as fraud could soon account for half of all crime.
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Nokia to Launch AI Equipment for Mobile Networks
Nokia has introduced the AI-RAN platform for mobile networks, set to begin pilot implementations in late 2026, leveraging Nvidia technology for enhanced efficiency.
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Tencent Cloud Expands AI Infrastructure in Indonesia
Tencent Cloud has launched a suite of AI solutions in Indonesia, aimed at automating workflows and enhancing enterprise AI adoption.
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AI Writes 95% of Coinbase's Code
Coinbase is now using AI to generate over 95% of its code, significantly increasing automation and reducing its workforce.
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DeepMind Chief Proposes Standards Body for AI Models Before Release
Demis Hassabis of DeepMind proposes a U.S. standards body for evaluating advanced AI models before release, citing potential risks and the need for oversight.
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Boundless Shifts Focus from ZKP to AI Computation
Boundless is shifting its focus from ZKP computations to AI model inference, expanding its GPU network and optimizing costs significantly.
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Quantum Computers to Aid in Gas Turbine Design
Quantinuum and Rolls-Royce have initiated a project to explore hybrid quantum-classical computing for gas turbine design, aiming to leverage future quantum capabilities.
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OpenAI Moves Away from Long Prompts in GPT-5.6
OpenAI has released guidance for GPT-5.6, urging users to keep prompts concise, which has shown to improve performance and reduce costs.
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Nvidia Releases Code for AI Module in Quantum Error Correction
Nvidia has unveiled the Ising Decoder ColorCode 1 Fast, an AI module that enhances quantum error correction, significantly reducing logical error rates and processing times.
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