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ASML Reports Record New Bookings, Signaling Ongoing AI Infrastructure Surge

ASML Reports Record New Bookings, Signaling Ongoing AI Infrastructure Surge

ASML, the Dutch photolithography specialist, posted record new orders worth 13 billion euros, more than double the previous quarter. The surge reflects strong demand from artificial‑intelligence data‑center builders, underscoring the continued momentum of the AI infrastructure boom. CEO Christophe Fouquet highlighted that customers are increasingly confident about medium‑term AI‑related demand, suggesting that the industry expects sustained growth in chip production for AI workloads.

CISA Acting Director Uploads Sensitive Government Docs to ChatGPT

CISA Acting Director Uploads Sensitive Government Docs to ChatGPT

The acting head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) uploaded internal government documents marked “for official use only” to the public ChatGPT platform, triggering automated security warnings. The director, Madhu Gottumukkala, had previously received an exception to use the tool, despite a department-wide ban. Homeland Security officials are assessing potential security impacts, while a CISA spokesperson described the usage as short‑term and limited. The incident raises concerns about the handling of unclassified but sensitive data on public AI services.

China Grants Limited Approval for Nvidia's High-End AI Chips

China Grants Limited Approval for Nvidia's High-End AI Chips

China has granted conditional approval for the import of Nvidia's high-end AI GPUs, signaling a strategic move to support its major internet firms while protecting domestic semiconductor interests. The approvals arrived during Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's visit to Beijing, but strict licensing terms and restrictions on state-backed entities suggest a cautious approach. Chinese tech companies await future rounds of permission, and regulators are weighing the need for foreign chips against the goal of boosting local chip production.

Anthropic Doubles Funding Target to $20 B, Seeks $350 B Valuation

Anthropic Doubles Funding Target to $20 B, Seeks $350 B Valuation

Anthropic announced it is raising twice the amount originally planned, increasing its target from $10 billion to $20 billion. The expanded round aims to bring the company’s valuation to $350 billion and includes investors such as Sequoia Capital, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, and Coatue. The move follows a prior $13 billion raise that set a $183 billion valuation and follows reports that the firm is preparing for an initial public offering later this year.

AI Tool Helps Identify Dinosaur Footprints

AI Tool Helps Identify Dinosaur Footprints

Researchers from a German research center and a Scottish university have created an artificial‑intelligence system that can analyze dinosaur footprints and suggest the most likely trackmaker. Trained on thousands of real fossils and millions of simulated tracks, the algorithm focuses on eight key foot characteristics and operates without human‑assigned labels. In tests the AI agreed with expert classifications about ninety percent of the time, offering a neutral, mathematical aid for paleontologists. The open‑source tool is available on GitHub and could expand as more scientists contribute data, potentially shedding new light on dinosaur‑bird evolution.

US Attorneys General Target xAI Over Grok’s Nonconsensual Sexual Image Generation

US Attorneys General Target xAI Over Grok’s Nonconsensual Sexual Image Generation

A coalition of U.S. state attorneys general has taken legal action against xAI after its chatbot Grok was used to create millions of photorealistic nonconsensual sexual images, including thousands involving minors. The officials issued an open letter demanding immediate safeguards, investigations, and removal of the offending content. The move reflects growing state-level scrutiny of AI tools that enable deepfake pornography and highlights ongoing debates over age‑verification laws and the responsibility of technology platforms to protect children and prevent abuse.

OpenAI Introduces Prism, an AI-Powered Workspace for Scientific Research

OpenAI Introduces Prism, an AI-Powered Workspace for Scientific Research

OpenAI launched Prism, a free AI‑enhanced workspace for anyone with a ChatGPT account. Integrated with GPT‑5.2, Prism functions as a word processor and research assistant, offering LaTeX support, diagram generation, and full‑context chat capabilities. The tool is designed to help human scientists draft papers, verify claims, and explore hypotheses, rather than conduct research autonomously. OpenAI positions Prism as a catalyst for faster scientific progress, drawing parallels to AI’s impact on software engineering. Early examples include AI‑assisted proofs in mathematics and statistics, showcasing a collaborative model between researchers and advanced language models.

Google DeepMind Employees Demand ICE Safety Measures

Google DeepMind Employees Demand ICE Safety Measures

Employees at Google DeepMind have asked company leaders for clear policies to keep staff physically safe from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while on company premises. The request follows reports of an ICE officer attempting to enter the Cambridge office without a warrant. Leadership, including the CEOs of Google and DeepMind, has not publicly responded. The internal discussion reflects growing tension between AI firms and their workforce over federal immigration actions, especially as many Silicon Valley companies rely on foreign‑national talent.

Google Search upgrades AI Overviews with Gemini 3 and adds instant chat follow‑ups

Google Search upgrades AI Overviews with Gemini 3 and adds instant chat follow‑ups

Google Search has replaced the AI model behind its AI Overviews with Gemini 3, delivering smarter, longer, and better‑structured answers to complex queries on mobile. The update also lets users jump directly from an AI Overview into a conversational AI Mode without leaving the search page. By keeping context and enabling seamless follow‑up questions, the change aims to make search feel more like a dialogue, reducing the need for multiple queries and improving the overall user experience.

AI Overviews gets upgraded to Gemini 3 with a dash of AI Mode

AI Overviews gets upgraded to Gemini 3 with a dash of AI Mode

Google is updating its AI Overviews feature to run on the latest Gemini 3 models. The change promises more reliable, conversational answers across a broader set of search queries. While earlier versions relied on Gemini 2.5, the new system will automatically select the appropriate Gemini 3 variant—whether a lightweight Flash model for simple queries or a more powerful Pro model for complex, long‑tail searches. The upgrade aims to improve answer quality and expand coverage, giving users a more consistent AI‑driven search experience.

Moltbot Emerges as Open‑Source Personal AI Assistant After Rebranding from Clawdbot

Moltbot Emerges as Open‑Source Personal AI Assistant After Rebranding from Clawdbot

Moltbot, formerly known as Clawdbot, is an open‑source personal AI assistant that lets users automate tasks such as calendar management, messaging, and flight check‑ins. Created by Austrian developer Peter Steinberger, the project was renamed after a copyright challenge from Anthropic but kept its lobster‑themed branding. Moltbot quickly attracted thousands of developers, earning over 44,200 stars on GitHub, and sparked market buzz that lifted Cloudflare shares. While praised for its flexibility and on‑device operation, experts warn that its ability to execute arbitrary commands introduces security risks like prompt injection, urging cautious setup on isolated systems.