Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Pluto Security Raises $42 Million to Help Companies Control AI Tool Risks
Cybersecurity

Pluto Security Raises $42 Million to Help Companies Control AI Tool Risks

Pluto Security raised $42 million to monitor AI tool risks as companies struggle with employees building exposed applications. The startup has 30 enterprise customers and identifies threats mainly from finance, marketing, and legal departments.

3h ago
Linus Torvalds Uses AI to Write Linux Kernel Code for First Time
AI & ML

Linus Torvalds Uses AI to Write Linux Kernel Code for First Time

Linus Torvalds used Anthropic's Claude Code to write Linux kernel patches addressing memory cache bottlenecks, achieving threefold throughput gains in testing but leaving unresolved memory reclamation issues.

5h ago
AI Startup Cuts Chip and Battery Defect Diagnosis From Days to Minutes
AI & ML

AI Startup Cuts Chip and Battery Defect Diagnosis From Days to Minutes

Niobia uses AI agents on chip and battery production lines to identify microscopic defects and diagnose root causes in minutes versus days, addressing costly manufacturing delays.

6h ago
Google Opens Gemini 4 Argon to Developers at $2 Per Million Tokens
AI & ML

Google Opens Gemini 4 Argon to Developers at $2 Per Million Tokens

Google released Gemini 4 Argon to developers at $2 per million input tokens, matching OpenAI's pricing. The model uses a unified 1 million token budget for input and output combined.

9h ago
Startup Says AI Robots Can Retool Factory Lines in Minutes, Not Weeks
AI & ML

Startup Says AI Robots Can Retool Factory Lines in Minutes, Not Weeks

Industrial Next claims its AI-driven robotic stations can retool factory lines in minutes using foundation models and simulation, already handling smartphone assembly tasks manufacturers failed to automate for years.

12h ago
Chainguard Launches AI Tool to Find Vulnerabilities Conventional Scanners Miss
AI & ML

Chainguard Launches AI Tool to Find Vulnerabilities Conventional Scanners Miss

Chainguard launched an AI security tool using Anthropic's Claude Mythos to find vulnerabilities conventional scanners miss, alongside survey showing over half of security leaders knowingly leave critical flaws unpatched.

14h ago
GitLab Adds Goal-Driven Agents, Open-Weight Models in Version 19.4
AI Apps

GitLab Adds Goal-Driven Agents, Open-Weight Models in Version 19.4

GitLab 19.4 introduces goal-driven AI agents that complete open-ended tasks autonomously, three hosted open-weight models offering up to four times more calls per credit, and granular cost controls for automated workflows.

15h ago
Former Plaud Executive Raises $26 Million for AI App That Listens Continuously
AI Apps

Former Plaud Executive Raises $26 Million for AI App That Listens Continuously

Former Plaud executive Peter Mo raised $26 million for Ambi, an AI app that listens continuously to provide real-time intelligence. The startup is launching iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch apps despite privacy concerns.

19h ago
London Report Questions Robotaxi Safety as Union Calls for Rollout Halt
AI Apps

London Report Questions Robotaxi Safety as Union Calls for Rollout Halt

London Assembly report finds insufficient evidence to support robotaxis, citing safety incidents, regulatory gaps, and potential job losses for 105,000 drivers as union demands rollout halt.

20h ago
Spotify AI Coding Doubles Changes to 17,000 Monthly, Strains Quality Systems
AI & ML

Spotify AI Coding Doubles Changes to 17,000 Monthly, Strains Quality Systems

22h ago
AI Startup Creates Permit-Ready Building Blueprints in Minutes
AI Apps

AI Startup Creates Permit-Ready Building Blueprints in Minutes

1d ago
Most People Barely Use AI While Small Group Sees Rapid Progress, Karpathy Says
AI & ML

Most People Barely Use AI While Small Group Sees Rapid Progress, Karpathy Says

1d ago
TypeSafe AI Raises $870 Million for Decision-Making Model Jev
AI & ML

TypeSafe AI Raises $870 Million for Decision-Making Model Jev

1d ago
Meta's Muse Wonder AI Model Challenges OpenAI, Anthropic at Top of Benchmarks
AI & ML

Meta's Muse Wonder AI Model Challenges OpenAI, Anthropic at Top of Benchmarks

1d ago
OpenCode 2.0 Launches With Shared Background Service, Rebuilt API
AI Apps

OpenCode 2.0 Launches With Shared Background Service, Rebuilt API

1d ago
UK Asylum AI Failed 22% of Accuracy Tests, Rights Group Says
AI Apps

UK Asylum AI Failed 22% of Accuracy Tests, Rights Group Says

1d ago
Petra Power Targets Data Centers With Fuel Cells to Cut Energy Costs
AI Apps

Petra Power Targets Data Centers With Fuel Cells to Cut Energy Costs

3d ago
Decision Models Spread to Six Providers in Three Weeks, Converge on One API
AI & ML

Decision Models Spread to Six Providers in Three Weeks, Converge on One API

3d ago
Tesla Renames Self-Driving System in Europe After Germany Objects
AI Apps

Tesla Renames Self-Driving System in Europe After Germany Objects

4d ago
Microsoft Unveils Surface Laptop Ultra at $2,599 to Win AI Developers From Mac
AI & ML

Microsoft Unveils Surface Laptop Ultra at $2,599 to Win AI Developers From Mac

4d ago
Big Five Publishers Use AI for Marketing, Cover Copy Despite Public Opposition
AI Apps

Big Five Publishers Use AI for Marketing, Cover Copy Despite Public Opposition

4d ago
Anthropic Offers Startups Free Claude Access, Eyes Channel Partners for Long-Term Growth
AI & ML

Anthropic Offers Startups Free Claude Access, Eyes Channel Partners for Long-Term Growth

4d ago
GitHub Copilot to Route Code Tasks Between Local and Cloud Models Automatically
AI & ML

GitHub Copilot to Route Code Tasks Between Local and Cloud Models Automatically

4d ago
Anthropic Launches Dashboard Builder for Claude, One Month After OpenAI
AI Apps

Anthropic Launches Dashboard Builder for Claude, One Month After OpenAI

5d ago
AI Companies Rely on Refusal Systems That May Enable Catastrophe or Censorship
AI & ML

AI Companies Rely on Refusal Systems That May Enable Catastrophe or Censorship

5d ago
AI Startup Healthleap Raises $38 Million to Flag Undiagnosed Illnesses in Hospitals
AI & ML

AI Startup Healthleap Raises $38 Million to Flag Undiagnosed Illnesses in Hospitals

5d ago
Bloom Raises $3.6 Million to Build Supplier Marketplace for U.S. Hardware Makers
AI Apps

Bloom Raises $3.6 Million to Build Supplier Marketplace for U.S. Hardware Makers

5d ago
Kaltura Buys Two AI Firms, Forecasts $184 Million Revenue for 2026
SaaS

Kaltura Buys Two AI Firms, Forecasts $184 Million Revenue for 2026

5d ago
AI Text Model Drives Real Car Through Drive-Thru With No Prior Training
AI & ML

AI Text Model Drives Real Car Through Drive-Thru With No Prior Training

5d ago