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OpenAI and Helion Discuss Power Deal as Sam Altman Steps Down from Helion Board

OpenAI and Helion Discuss Power Deal as Sam Altman Steps Down from Helion Board

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is leaving the board chair of fusion startup Helion amid reports that the two companies are in early talks for a power agreement. The potential deal could give OpenAI a share of Helion’s future production, which aims for five gigawatts by 2030 and 50 gigawatts by 2035. Helion, which raised $425 million last year, is developing a magnetic‑based reactor that directly converts fusion energy into electricity. Helion confirmed Altman's departure but did not comment on new customer agreements beyond existing deals with Microsoft and Nucor.

Anthropic Expands Claude Code and Claude Cowork with Computer Interaction Capabilities

Anthropic Expands Claude Code and Claude Cowork with Computer Interaction Capabilities

Anthropic announced that its Claude Code and Claude Cowork tools are being updated to operate directly on a user's computer. The new functionality lets the AI open files, browse the web, and run development tools. When activated, Claude first looks for connectors to services like Google Workspace or Slack, but can still perform tasks without a connector. The system asks for permission before taking actions, and Anthropic advises against using it for sensitive data. The feature launches as a research preview for Claude Pro and Claude Max subscribers on macOS and integrates with the Dispatch messaging platform.

OpenAI Tests Ads in ChatGPT Amid Uncertainty Over Effectiveness

OpenAI Tests Ads in ChatGPT Amid Uncertainty Over Effectiveness

OpenAI has begun testing advertisements inside ChatGPT, initially rolling them out to a limited group of advertisers and users on free and lower‑cost plans. The ads appear alongside conversational responses and are charged based on views rather than clicks. Early advertisers report difficulty measuring campaign performance because traditional metrics like clicks and conversions are hard to apply to a dialogue format. While the move aims to offset OpenAI’s growing infrastructure costs, brands remain uncertain about the value of these new ad placements.

Gimlet Labs Secures $80 Million Series A to Boost AI Inference Efficiency

Gimlet Labs Secures $80 Million Series A to Boost AI Inference Efficiency

Gimlet Labs, founded by former Pixie co‑founders including Stanford adjunct professor Zain Asgar, announced an $80 million Series A led by Menlo Ventures. The startup’s “multi‑silicon inference cloud” software lets AI workloads run simultaneously across CPUs, GPUs, and high‑memory systems, promising 3‑to‑10× faster inference at the same cost and power. Partnerships with major chip makers such as NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, ARM, Cerebras and d‑Matrix support the platform, which targets large model labs and data‑center operators. The round brings total funding to $92 million and backs a team of 30 employees.

Polymarket Tightens Insider Trading Rules to Boost Market Integrity

Polymarket Tightens Insider Trading Rules to Boost Market Integrity

Polymarket announced a major update to its market integrity policies, targeting insider trading and market manipulation. The platform now prohibits trading on stolen confidential information, illegal tips, and any activity by individuals with authority that could affect outcomes. Enhanced surveillance will trigger reviews of suspicious activity, with possible wallet bans, law‑enforcement referrals, or monetary penalties. The move follows recent concerns over questionable bets on high‑profile events, including the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro and an OpenAI product launch, and reflects a broader effort to safeguard prediction markets.

Using Inverted Prompts to Make ChatGPT Advice More Realistic

Using Inverted Prompts to Make ChatGPT Advice More Realistic

A new prompting technique asks ChatGPT to first describe how a plan could fail and then flip that into advice. By framing requests in terms of potential pitfalls, the model produces guidance that is grounded, flexible, and easier to follow. The approach has been applied to everyday scheduling, productivity, and simple tasks, resulting in recommendations that emphasize realistic timing, single‑task focus, and preparation. Users report that the inverted prompts generate answers that feel less polished but more actionable, aligning with the natural human habit of spotting possible problems before they occur.

Helion Fusion Startup Discusses Power Deal with OpenAI

Helion Fusion Startup Discusses Power Deal with OpenAI

Helion, a fusion energy company backed by Sam Altman, is in early talks to supply electricity to OpenAI. The potential agreement could allocate a share of Helion's future output—estimated at several gigawatts by the early 2030s—to the AI firm. Helion’s approach uses magnetic conversion of fusion energy directly into electricity, a departure from traditional heat‑based methods. The company plans to scale rapidly, targeting hundreds of reactors that together could generate tens of gigawatts. Altman has stepped down from Helion’s board to facilitate the partnership, and Microsoft has already signed a similar power purchase agreement with Helion.

Senator Elizabeth Warren Calls Pentagon’s Ban on Anthropic ‘Retaliation’

Senator Elizabeth Warren Calls Pentagon’s Ban on Anthropic ‘Retaliation’

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren labeled the Department of Defense’s decision to label AI lab Anthropic as a supply‑chain risk as “retaliation.” Warren argued the move punishes Anthropic for refusing to let its technology be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons without human oversight. The dispute has drawn support from several tech firms and legal groups, and Anthropic is suing the DoD over alleged First Amendment violations while a judge considers a preliminary injunction.

Meta CEO Tests Personal AI Assistant to Streamline Executive Work

Meta CEO Tests Personal AI Assistant to Streamline Executive Work

Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg is developing an artificial‑intelligence agent to act as a personal assistant for executive duties. The system, still in development, already serves as an on‑demand information tool that speeds data retrieval compared with traditional hierarchical channels. Internal AI applications such as MyClaw and Second Brain are already in use, giving employees faster access to files, chat logs, and institutional knowledge. Meta reports significant productivity gains, with engineer output up 30 percent and power‑user output up 80 percent year over year. The company is investing heavily in AI infrastructure, including a $2 billion acquisition of Manus and a capital‑expenditure plan that nearly doubles the previous year’s spend.

Copyright Law Meets Generative AI: Lawsuits, Fair Use, and the Future of Creative Rights

Copyright Law Meets Generative AI: Lawsuits, Fair Use, and the Future of Creative Rights

Generative AI is prompting a wave of copyright disputes as companies use large amounts of human‑created content to train models. Creators argue that many firms have incorporated copyrighted works without permission, leading to more than 30 active lawsuits. The U.S. Copyright Office maintains that fully AI‑generated images and videos are not eligible for protection, though AI‑edited works may be registered if creators disclose the AI contribution. Tech firms are pushing for a fair‑use exemption to avoid licensing fees, while industry groups and thousands of writers oppose such a carve‑out. Courts and regulators remain the ultimate arbiters of how copyright will apply to AI.

Barrister Leverages AI to Navigate Coroner Inquests and Clinical Negligence Cases

Barrister Leverages AI to Navigate Coroner Inquests and Clinical Negligence Cases

When a man in his mid‑70s died unexpectedly two days after complex cardiac surgery in the Midlands, his family turned to clinical‑negligence barrister Anthony Searle. After the coroner declined an independent expert report, Searle turned to artificial intelligence, using ChatGPT to sharpen his technical questions and fill evidentiary gaps. He stresses that no client data is entered into the AI and that all output is vetted. Searle’s early adoption points to broader possibilities for AI in legal research, drafting, and even damage‑calculation tools for medical‑malpractice claims.

Essential iOS Tweaks to Boost Your iPhone’s Performance and Privacy

Essential iOS Tweaks to Boost Your iPhone’s Performance and Privacy

A comprehensive guide walks iPhone users through dozens of built‑in iOS settings that can improve speed, extend battery life, tighten privacy, and add handy shortcuts. From turning off precise location tracking and customizing back‑tap actions to managing 5G usage, setting lock‑screen access, and fine‑tuning notifications, the tips show how to get more out of an iPhone without buying new hardware. The article also covers Face ID adjustments, dark mode, default app selection, and other features that make everyday use smoother and more secure.