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Google is working on a new AI chip designed to make Gemini more efficient

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Alphabet is developing a new server chip, "Frozen v2," to enhance the efficiency of its Gemini AI models. Expected by 2028, the chip could be six to ten times more efficient than current hardware. This move follows a broader industry trend of reducing dependence on Nvidia. The news has boosted investor confidence and Google's stock price ahead of its earnings report, amid massive planned AI infrastructure expenditures.

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AI’s most important protocol is getting a little bit easier to use

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The Model Context Protocol (MCP), which enables AI models to access external data, is receiving a significant update to improve scalability. By shifting from stateful to stateless session ID management, the protocol will better support large-scale deployments across multiple servers and load balancers. This technical change aims to reduce maintenance costs and encourage companies to implement first-party integrations, addressing a key infrastructure bottleneck in agentic AI development.

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X relaunches a rebuilt Android app after year-long effort

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X has launched a completely rebuilt Android app, developed from the ground up over nearly a year to improve performance, reliability, and user experience. Built using a modern Kotlin and Jetpack Compose stack, the update aims to fix previous stability issues and accelerate the rollout of new features. While some refinements for older devices and Spaces support are pending, the app is now available via the Google Play Store.

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OpenAI is scared of open-weight models. Should the US be?

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The release of China's Kimi K3 open-weight model has sparked a debate over AI regulation in the US. While some American frontier labs push for bans citing security and safety risks, critics argue that open models accelerate innovation and lower costs. Experts suggest that restricting these models protects corporate profits rather than national security, proposing chip export controls as a more effective strategy to maintain US leadership.

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Judge pauses $110B Paramount-Warner Bros merger

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"A U.S. District Judge has issued a 14-day pause on Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery following a lawsuit from 12 state attorneys general. Led by California, the coalition argues the merger would stifle competition in theatrical film distribution and basic cable licensing, harming audiences and theaters. The delay threatens Paramount's strategy to compete with Netflix by consolidating major studios and streaming platforms.".

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7 Books that teach you how to become less judgmental

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Being less judgmental involves understanding human complexity and replacing assumptions with curiosity. The article recommends seven books, including "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Humankind," to help readers develop empathy and recognize shared humanity. These works, ranging from memoirs to philosophy, illustrate how hidden struggles and unconscious biases shape behavior. Ultimately, exploring these diverse perspectives encourages a more compassionate approach to others by revealing their untold stories.

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Adobe camera app’s new feature will critique your photos using AI

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Adobe is updating its experimental iOS camera app, Project Indigo, with new AI-powered features. These include LLM-driven photo critiques, capture and edit suggestions, and advanced object removal using deterministic toggles. The app also introduces depth of field generation and style transfer options. Powered by Google’s Gemini-based Nano Banana, these tools are currently in a testing phase for select users to refine photography skills and editing.

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YouTube clarifies policies around AI slop and upsetting videos

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YouTube has updated its monetization policies to combat "AI slop" and low-quality content farming. The revised guidelines identify three types of inauthentic content ineligible for the YouTube Partner Program: repetitive template-based videos, distressing or manipulative content, and AI personas discussing sensitive topics like finance or health. These changes, effective July 16, aim to protect platform quality and ad revenue by discouraging mass-produced, low-value content.

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Inference startup Infinity raises $15M from Touring Capital, OpenAI and Athropic researchers

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AI infrastructure startup Infinity has raised $15 million at a $100 million valuation to challenge Nvidia's market dominance. Founded by Jeremy Nixon, the company is developing a universal inference library and an AI agent called Ignition that automatically writes and optimizes low-level kernel code for various chip architectures. This software aims to provide a CUDA-like stack, enabling diverse hardware to run AI models more efficiently and rapidly.

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Raghu Vamsi Aerospace bags $40M to expand manufacturing, defence tech

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"Hyderabad-based Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by Norwest and Skegen Asset Management. The company plans to use the capital to expand its manufacturing footprint in India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This investment will also accelerate the development of its Hyderabad campus and strengthen its propulsion, autonomous systems, and mission systems businesses within the growing defense sector.".

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Hackers stole ‘significant’ amount of data from tech firm relied on by thousands of US hospitals and pharmacies

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"U.K.-based healthcare billing software provider Craneware reported a cyberattack resulting in the theft of a significant volume of customer, employee, and partner data. While the company believes hackers have been expelled, an investigation into the breach remains ongoing. Craneware's software is used by thousands of U.S. healthcare providers, highlighting a growing trend of cyberattacks targeting the technology infrastructure supporting the American medical sector.".

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5 Books that explain our need for approval and validation

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"Seeking approval is a natural human instinct rooted in survival, but over-reliance on external validation can hinder authenticity and mental well-being. Five influential books—The Courage to Be Disliked, The Gifts of Imperfection, Attached, Self-Compassion, and Quiet—explore the psychological roots of this behavior. Together, they suggest that lasting confidence and freedom are achieved by prioritizing self-acceptance and personal values over the desire for social approval.

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Watch Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley discuss the future of surveillance at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco from October 13-15. He will address the tension between public safety and privacy regarding AI surveillance. Despite achieving a $7.5 billion valuation and significant funding, Flock Safety faces intense criticism from privacy advocates and has lost partnerships with Amazon Ring and the LAPD. The session aims to explore the future of surveillance technology.

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Hugging Face confirms breach affected internal datasets and credentials, urges users to take action

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Hugging Face recently disclosed a security breach where internal datasets and service credentials were compromised. Attackers exploited a vulnerability via a malicious dataset to gain system access. While the company fixed the flaw and rotated credentials, it is still investigating potential customer data theft. Hugging Face attributed the attack to an external AI agent and utilized a local large language model to analyze logs after commercial AI guardrails blocked them.

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StrictlyVC returns to New York City September 10 to celebrate a huge year for the city’s startup community

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StrictlyVC is returning to New York City on September 10 at Ideal Glass Studios in the West Village. Tickets are available for $180. The event comes amid significant growth in NYC's startup ecosystem, which raised $16 billion in the first half of the year. Featured speakers include Craig Shapiro and Tristan Walker, focusing on community and reinvention. The gathering aims to connect founders, venture capitalists, and dealmakers.

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Coratia Technologies builds underwater robots in Odisha, and just signed a Rs 66 crore Navy deal

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Coratia Technologies, a Rourkela-based startup, develops indigenous remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles to replace dangerous human diving tasks. Specializing in AI-based inspection for infrastructure and defense, the company serves clients like Indian Railways and Tata Steel. A significant milestone includes a Rs 66 crore Indian Navy contract, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers. The startup aims to bolster India's blue economy through homegrown deep-sea robotics.

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Surat's InsideFPV builds India's own combat drones and delivered 100 to the Army in 60 days

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Founded in 2020, InsideFPV develops indigenous first-person-view drones for the Indian armed forces to reduce import reliance. The Surat-based company specializes in kamikaze drones and GPS-denied systems capable of operating in extreme temperatures. After securing a Rs 10 crore Ministry of Defence contract and winning the Him Dron-a-thon, the profitable startup is expanding its facility to scale production and aims to serve global allied nations.

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From running a successful social media platform to showing a proprietary robot dog to the PM: The ShareChat founders' second act

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Former ShareChat founders Farid Ahsan and Bhanu Pratap Singh have launched General Autonomy, a Bengaluru-based robotics startup. The company focuses on developing humanoid systems and robot dogs, like PARAM, to automate labor-intensive factory and warehouse tasks. Despite being pre-revenue to prioritize research and local supply chains, the firm recently raised Rs 32 crore in seed funding, valuing the company at Rs 280 crore to scale its technology.

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Steptrade Capital raises Rs 100 Cr in first close of Fund II

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"Ahmedabad-based Steptrade Capital has achieved the first close of its Chanakya Opportunities Fund II, securing Rs 100 crore toward a target corpus of Rs 500 crore. Targeting pre-IPO and growth-stage companies, the CAT II AIF focuses on advanced manufacturing, energy transition, and emerging enablers. With capital deployment starting in August, the fund aims to leverage India's structural economic transformation through investments in high-growth private markets.".

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The Passport Hotel, Nasher Miles, and Rippl bring creators together for a sharing circle on trust and genuine recommendations in Goa

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"The Passport Hotel, Nasher Miles, and Rippl hosted a creator staycation in Goa to launch The Passport Hotel's Mini Bar. The event featured a 'Sharing Circle' focusing on the importance of authentic recommendations over paid reviews. Rippl, now available on Android, iOS, and the web, enables creators to monetize existing content by tagging products and experiences they genuinely trust, transforming personal recommendations into discoverable living profiles.".

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