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OpenAI Strikes Major Deal with AMD for AI Chip Supply

OpenAI Strikes Major Deal with AMD for AI Chip Supply

OpenAI announced a strategic partnership with AMD to procure AMD's Instinct GPUs for large‑scale AI infrastructure. The agreement envisions deploying up to six gigawatts of compute power, with the first gigawatt slated for the second half of 2026. In addition to the hardware purchase, OpenAI will acquire 160 million AMD shares at a nominal price, potentially giving it a ten‑percent stake in the chipmaker. The deal positions AMD as a core compute partner and underscores OpenAI’s push to diversify its hardware sources beyond its existing relationships.

OpenAI Announces Tighter Copyright Controls and Revenue Sharing for Sora 2

OpenAI Announces Tighter Copyright Controls and Revenue Sharing for Sora 2

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company will give copyright holders more granular control over how their characters are used in the Sora 2 video‑generation app. The firm also hinted at a future revenue‑sharing model that could reward rightsholders when their intellectual property appears in user‑generated clips. Altman explained that the changes aim to balance open‑ended creativity with the interests of creators and owners, while also addressing the unexpectedly high volume of video generation on the platform.

AI-Generated Avatar Tilly Norwood Sparks Industry Debate

AI-Generated Avatar Tilly Norwood Sparks Industry Debate

Eline Van der Velden, founder and CEO of Particle6 and its talent studio Xicoia, introduced Tilly Norwood, an AI‑generated digital avatar, at the Zurich Film Festival. While talent agents have reportedly shown interest, the avatar's role as an "actress" has drawn criticism from SAG‑AFTRA and industry observers who question the ethics and feasibility of AI‑driven performers. Van der Velden envisions the avatar becoming a major screen presence, but the technology relies on human oversight and raises concerns about the impact on human actors and creative labor.

Apple Shifts Focus from Vision Pro to AI‑Enabled Smart Glasses

Apple Shifts Focus from Vision Pro to AI‑Enabled Smart Glasses

Apple has reportedly deprioritized work on a cheaper version of its Vision Pro headset, redirecting resources toward AI‑enabled smart glasses. The move, revealed in a Bloomberg report citing internal sources, signals a strategic pivot as the company seeks to compete in a market where lighter, more affordable wearables are gaining traction. Analysts comment that Apple’s Vision Pro has struggled with price, bulk, and limited use cases, prompting the shift toward a Meta‑style smart‑glass design slated for 2027 and a higher‑resolution lens model for 2028. The decision reflects both financial pressures and a desire to stay relevant in the evolving AR space.

Huawei Ascend 950, Nvidia H200, and AMD MI300 Instinct: Head‑to‑Head AI Chip Comparison

Huawei Ascend 950, Nvidia H200, and AMD MI300 Instinct: Head‑to‑Head AI Chip Comparison

A side‑by‑side look at three leading AI accelerators—Huawei's Ascend 950 series, Nvidia's H200 (GH100 Hopper), and AMD's Radeon Instinct MI300 (Aqua Vanjaram). The comparison covers architecture, process technology, transistor counts, die size, memory type and capacity, bandwidth, compute performance across FP8, FP16, FP32 and FP64, and target scenarios such as large‑scale LLM training, inference, and high‑performance computing. Availability timelines differ, with each vendor positioning its chip for data‑center and HPC workloads.

TCL QM9K Review: Flagship Mini‑LED TV Packs AI‑Powered Google TV and Premium Picture

TCL QM9K Review: Flagship Mini‑LED TV Packs AI‑Powered Google TV and Premium Picture

The TCL QM9K stands out as the company’s top‑of‑the‑line mini‑LED television, delivering exceptional brightness, deep contrast and wide‑angle uniformity thanks to an advanced local dimming system and a high‑performance processor. It introduces Google TV with Gemini, an AI chatbot that handles contextual voice queries, image generation and personalized screensavers. Audio is handled by a Bang & Olufsen‑tuned Dolby Atmos system, with optional wireless FlexConnect support for expanded sound. Gaming features include HDMI 2.1 ports, high refresh rates and variable‑rate technology, making the QM9K a well‑rounded premium TV for home entertainment.

Perplexity Makes Comet AI Browser Free Worldwide

Perplexity Makes Comet AI Browser Free Worldwide

Perplexity has announced that its AI‑powered Comet browser is now free for all users, ending the previous $200 a month subscription barrier. Built on Chromium, Comet embeds Perplexity’s conversational AI directly into the browsing experience, offering a side‑panel assistant that can summarize text, generate shopping lists, and interact with personal data such as email and calendar with permission. While core features are free, advanced tools remain behind Comet Plus and Max subscription tiers. The move aims to capture more browsing time and compete with AI integrations from Google, Microsoft, and emerging rivals.

AI-Generated Influencer Tilly Norwood Sparks Debate Over Synthetic Actors

AI-Generated Influencer Tilly Norwood Sparks Debate Over Synthetic Actors

Tilly Norwood, an AI‑generated persona promoted by Particle6, has ignited a heated discussion about the nature of synthetic actors. While the model’s creators tout her as a new type of cultural icon, industry professionals argue that labeling her an "actress" misleads audiences and threatens human performers. The controversy highlights broader concerns about anthropomorphizing AI, the blurring of reality in video content, and the ethical implications of using AI‑crafted characters in entertainment and advertising.

Researchers Warn of Gap in DNA Screening as AI-Designed Toxins Emerge

Researchers Warn of Gap in DNA Screening as AI-Designed Toxins Emerge

A team of researchers led by Microsoft has identified a previously unrecognized vulnerability in the DNA‑screening systems that guard against biological threats. The gap, described as a "biological zero‑day," could allow AI‑designed toxins to slip past existing checks that flag DNA orders encoding known harmful proteins or viruses. While screening processes have evolved to catch DNA variants that produce the same dangerous proteins, the rapid advancement of AI‑generated protein designs may outpace current safeguards, prompting calls for updated detection methods.

AI Data Centers Face Growing Energy and Water Challenges

AI Data Centers Face Growing Energy and Water Challenges

The surge in AI workloads is driving rapid expansion of data centers that rely heavily on GPUs, which consume far more power and generate far more heat than traditional CPUs. This growth is straining electricity supplies and dramatically increasing water use for cooling. Industry leaders are exploring liquid‑cooling, micro‑fluidic chips, free‑cooling, and geothermal options, while experts call for greater transparency, smarter hardware design, and more efficient model use to curb the environmental impact.

DoorDash Unveils Dot: A New Chapter for Delivery Robots

DoorDash Unveils Dot: A New Chapter for Delivery Robots

DoorDash introduced Dot, a five‑foot‑t. The robot features nine cameras, multiple sensors, and a bright red design with pixelated eyes. Built by DoorDash Labs, Dot is intended to navigate sidewalks, roads, and bike lanes, reflecting a hybrid delivery model that blends human couriers with autonomous technology. The rollout follows earlier partnerships with Coco Robotics and highlights industry challenges such as navigating complex urban environments, handling obstacles like tree roots, and addressing safety concerns around children and pedestrians. Experts suggest that while robots may reshape certain tasks, they are unlikely to replace human couriers entirely in the near term.