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Johnson says no moratorium on AI, would give China competitive edge

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson warned that a moratorium on AI development would cede a competitive advantage to China, calling for self‑regulation by AI firms.

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OpenAI buys smartphone camera maker Glass Imaging for $300 million, report says

OpenAI has acquired Glass Imaging, a startup that uses AI to enhance smartphone camera performance, in a deal worth over $300 million.

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€3 Billion Fuels Europe’s Largest AI Bet on Data Sovereignty

European AI developer Mistral secured €3 billion in a Series D, pushing its valuation past €21 billion and setting a record for a European tech company.

Anthropic CEO warns of AI‑driven botnet 'swarm' taking over the entire internet

Anthropic’s chief executive Dario Amodei cautions that a swarm of AI‑powered bots could dominate the internet within 6‑12 months, raising concerns about alignment and security for the next decade.

AI warnings knock Nasdaq futures, pressure tech stocks

Top AI lab CEOs called for slowing development, sparking a sell‑off in AI‑heavy stocks and a dip in Nasdaq futures.

AI Bosses Risk Clash With Wall Street and Trump Over Safety Call

Anthropic and OpenAI are urging a slowdown in AI development, but industry giants, financial markets and the Trump administration are likely to resist any substantial pause.

OpenAI launches its first AI-native ad format

OpenAI introduces a new ChatGPT ad that opens a branded conversation instead of sending users to a website, aiming to turn clicks into AI-driven interactions.

DeepSeek Launches Sparse Attention Model, Halves API Costs

DeepSeek has unveiled V3.2-exp, a sparse‑attention model that can cut per‑call API costs by up to 50%.

OpenAI’s feud with mathematicians is only escalating

A letter from 25 Fields Medalists criticizes OpenAI for alleged plagiarism and lack of attribution in its mathematical proofs, sparking a broader debate over AI‑generated research.

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Amodei, Altman, Musk Call for Slowing Development of AI Models

Leaders of the world’s biggest artificial intelligence platforms said it’s time to slow the development pace of their most advanced models, citing escalating risks of the technology.

Sep 13, 2026 →

OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be ‘ill‑advised’ to go public in 2026

OpenAI’s CEO warned that the company would not rush into an IPO this year, citing safety concerns and market volatility.

Positron AI Raises $875M to Prove Commodity Memory Can Beat HBM in Inference

Reno-based AI hardware startup Positron AI closed an $875 million Series C financing round, arguing commodity LPDDR5X memory can match Nvidia’s high‑bandwidth memory for inference workloads.

Mecka AI Nears $500M Valuation in Sequoia-Led Deal

Mecka AI, a startup that collects human motion data for robot training, is close to a $500 million valuation after a Sequoia-led funding round.

Global AGI Regulations in 2026 (September 2026 Update)

A patchwork of EU, U.S., and China rules now governs frontier AI models, with the EU AI Office enforcing GPAI duties and the U.S. EO 14409 offering a voluntary framework.

Silicon Valley Escalates Warnings About Existential Risks of AI

Leading Silicon Valley figures warn that AI could pose an existential threat, spurred by a high-profile Anthropic resignation.

Tencent-backed Enflame nearly triples in Shanghai debut on AI chip demand bets

Shanghai Enflame Technology’s IPO closed at 397 yuan, valuing the company at roughly 171 billion yuan after a 179 % surge on debut.

In Depth: Inside the $50 Billion Rise of Moonshot AI

Chinese startup Moonshot AI’s valuation surged to $50 billion after a $3.5 billion funding round, while its Kimi K3 model set new performance benchmarks.

OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand

OpenAI paused new Pro plan sign‑ups as demand for its Astra model strained infrastructure, underscoring the rapid adoption of next‑generation AI models and the need for scalable services.