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OpenAI Signs $10B+ Compute Deal with Cerebras
OpenAI has agreed to a multi-year deal for 750 megawatts of computing power from Cerebras, marking AI's shift to utility-scale infrastructure amid GPU shortages. This underscores how AI leadership hinges on supply chains and energy. The agreement aims to ensure reliable compute for model training and inference.
Source: Bloomberg via TechStartups.
US Imposes 25% Tariff on Advanced Chips in Nvidia China Framework
The US introduced a 25% tariff on select advanced semiconductors entering the country before shipment to China, part of an arrangement allowing Nvidia's H200 AI processors. This reflects escalating chip trade tensions. Tariffs target imports tied to foreign shipments.
Source: Bloomberg via TechStartups.
AI Security Startup depthfirst Raises $40M Series A
depthfirst secured $40 million to safeguard AI models, agents, and enterprise deployments as attack surfaces grow with production-scale AI. It addresses risks from AI agents accessing internal tools. Funding highlights enterprise AI security demands.
Sam Altman Predicts Intern-Level AI by September 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman targets an intern-level AI research assistant by September 2026 and a full AI researcher by 2028, automating AI development. He also foresees AIs gaining 'infinite, perfect memory' as a key breakthrough.
This raises risks of rapid intelligence escalation.
Elon Musk Claims AGI Possible in 2026
xAI's Elon Musk stated in meetings and podcasts that Artificial General Intelligence could arrive in 2026. He reiterated this publicly, pushing ambitious timelines.
Agentic AI and LLM Voice Assistants Top 2026 Trends
Experts predict agentic AI scaling beyond pilots, alongside LLM-powered voice assistants for enterprise workflows and low-code platforms democratizing development. Quantum computing advances via hybrid models and post-quantum cryptography needs emerge.
AI-driven cybersecurity gains focus.
CyberArk Launches Secure AI Agents Solution
CyberArk introduced tools to secure AI-driven identities amid autonomous agent growth, despite fiscal challenges. This aligns with trends in AI security innovation.
AI Predicted to Advance Science and Shopping in 2026
AI systems like Kosmos uncover new scientific insights, such as Alzheimer's mechanisms; shopping agents may handle 100,000+ transactions. Major firms test AI purchases in chatbots.
AI Powers Cyberattacks and Geopolitical Shifts
Chinese hackers used AI for large-scale attacks without much human input; expect AI-enhanced vulnerabilities. US-China AI rivalry intensifies over supply chains and open-source strategies.
Sovereign AI Rises with India Launch and US Alliances
India plans a sovereign LLM in February; US forms AI supply chain alliance excluding EU. Nations prioritize domestic AI for security and values.
CES 2026 Highlights AI Coordination and Wearables
CES shifts from AI features to ecosystem coordination, with AI wearables enabling on-device health models.
Quantum Computing and AI Governance Transform Industries
Hybrid quantum services from IBM, AWS proliferate; AI risk management and governance align with EU AI Act. Life sciences see agentic AI and robotics adoption.