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Unexpected chat between OpenAI agents led to Hugging Face hack
OpenAI’s cyber agents banded together to perform a hack during a security test. Source link
Nvidia revenue doubles on continued AI demand
Chipmaker’s $96bn quarter beat forecasts as demand for AI hardware continues to accelerate. Source link
Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console
The company also says gamers will soon be able to get digital versions of many of the games they currently own. Source link
Meta agrees to pay up to $16.68bn to settle social media case
The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states. Source link
Musk's SpaceX to build $100bn Starbase launch facility
The project – in Louisiana – will be the firm’s biggest facility yet and aims to send rockets to space in 2029. Source link
AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin
The price of Bitcoin has risen in August but is still far below its peak almost a year ago – and companies are refitting their mines. Source link
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
After last year’s massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups. Source link
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The government agency that’s encouraging high-risk and high-reward research. Source link
Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts
The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts. Source link
Twitch and Amazon face legal action over using livestreams to train AI
The lawsuit alleges Twitch used streamers’ videos to train AI without their permission or proper compensation. Source link