AI start-up reportedly recommences second funding round, seeking funds for data centre investment, at valuation of nearly $74bn
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Nscale May Hold IPO In September – Report
London-based data centre start up reportedly says it has $51bn in contracted revenue, could make US market debut as early as September
Make-Up Robot Prototype Wins Top Hackathon Prize
Robot arm prototype that accepts voice controls, applies make-up to a person’s face on a daily schedule takes award at Hong Kong event
Rural Yorkshire, Lincolnshire Premises Get Fibre Links
Some 60,000 rural homes and businesses in region linked to ultra-fast broadband network under government-funded Project Gigabit
New Mexico Orders Meta To Pay Additional $567m
New Mexico judge tells Meta to pay $567m on top of earlier $375m in damages, after jury found company created public nuisance for young people
Hackers Target Wall Street Giants
Multiple high-profile asset management companies targeted by social engineering attacks, in effort to breach internal systems
OpenAI Plans Doughnut-Shaped Smart Speaker
ChatGPT developer reportedly working on circular, battery-powered smart speaker with moving parts and human-like personality, amid Apple lawsuit
Samsung Sees Jump In Orders For Wide-Screen Foldable
Samsung sees surge of interest in passport-shaped, wide-screen Galaxy Z Fold 8, ahead of expected foldable iPhone launch
Meta AI Model Hacked Outside System During Test
AI model developed by Facebook parent Meta accessed internet due to configuration issue, hacked outside system
Hassabis Steps Down As Google DeepMind Chief Amid Major AI Shift
At least four senior AI researchers leave Google to form start-up, while DeepMind head Demis Hassabis hands over operations role at lab
Meta Previews First AI Coding Agent
Meta launches test version of Muse Code and Muse Spark 1.2, as it looks to compete with Anthropic and OpenAI
Uber, Wayve Granted First London Robotaxi Licences
Transport for London issues first minicab licences for automated vehicles in capital, though human safety drivers must remain for now
Explosives-Laden Drone Found At German Airport
Quadcopter fitted with explosive device defused after being found near Ukrainian cargo jet at major air freight hub in Leipzig
ICO Reprimands Met Police After Data Leaks
Data protection regulator tells Met to do more, after officer accidentally sends contact details of stalking victim to defendant
Anthropic, OpenAI Models Involved In More Hacking Incidents
Anthropic, OpenAI models go rogue during testing by UK’s AISI, attempt to poison open-source project on GitHub
Samsung Debuts Next-Gen Vertical AI Memory
Samsung Electronics says V10 Bonding V-NAND tech could help increase density and improve performance for AI workloads
Perplexity Overturns Amazon Bot Injunction On Appeal
Appeals panel rejects Amazon’s request for court order blocking Perplexity AI agents from accessing its service
Ukrainian Drones Strike More Wildberries Warehouses
Drones have burned down 13 Wildberries e-commerce logistics facilities over past 18 days, Ukraine officials say
Blackstone Eyes Major Debt Deal For Anthropic Chip Access
Asset manager reportedly discusses debt deal that could exceed size of earlier $35bn package to finance lease of Google AI chips
Apple Seeks Immediate Court Order In OpenAI Trade Secrets Case
iPhone maker seeks preliminary injunction to stop OpenAI from using allegedly stolen proprietary data to develop hardware