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OpenAI Foundation launches $40 million Public Data for Health initiative, including funding to acquire failed biotech company datasets through bankruptcy proceedings, addressing what experts identify as AI's biggest medical research bottleneck.
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US Space Force confirms orbital deployment of classified "space control weapons," details undisclosed. Officials won't specify weapon type, launch method, or timing. International reactions and debris concerns follow announcement.
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Z.AI is raising $5 billion through shares and convertible bonds to fund next-generation AI model development and computing infrastructure, highlighting the escalating costs facing frontier AI companies despite rapid revenue growth.
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Thatch raised $108 million at a $1 billion valuation, more than doubling its worth in 17 months by offering individual health insurance marketplaces that reduce employer costs and expand worker choice.
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Brazilian banking malware KREMLIN uses Ethereum smart contracts to hide infrastructure, installs malicious Chrome extensions, and has infected over 1,500 systems, mostly in Brazil.
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Philadelphia activists are demanding a data center moratorium as AI-driven demand threatens communities already damaged by industry. Opposition is spreading nationwide, with moratoriums approved in multiple cities over environmental concerns.
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UK agency ARIA is funding 18 projects with £70 million to develop stratospheric aircraft for broadband connectivity, including ground-based power beaming technology to sustain week-long flights.
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Y Combinator led August startup investments by deal count while Nvidia posted its busiest month since early 2025, participating in nine rounds totaling $1.3 billion amid surging AI interest.
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Huawei showcased a 7.2 Tbps near-packaged optics module at CIOE, positioning it as a practical alternative to costly co-packaged optics for AI networks ahead of industry standards.
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