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Sep 18

Manus seeks $4B valuation in new $500M fundraise as it resumes independent ops

Manus is raising $500 million at a $4 billion valuation as it operates independently following a terminated merger with Meta earlier this year. The funding round reflects investor confidence in the company's robotics and AI capabilities despite the failed acquisition.

Why it mattersThe funding signals continued investment in AI-powered robotics startups even after high-profile M&A deals fall through, and shows market appetite for robotic automation technologies outside of major tech acquisitions.
techcrunch.comRam Iyer
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Researchers used Anthropic’s Claude to hack into OpenAI

Security researchers demonstrated a successful attack on OpenAI's systems using Anthropic's Claude AI model, compromising employee accounts and accessing internal code repositories. The vulnerabilities were discovered and reported responsibly as part of security research.

techcrunch.comAditya Mehta, Rebecca Bellan
Sep 29

Trump, AI CEOs sign voluntary safety pact, back data centre expansion

Trump and major AI company leaders signed a voluntary safety agreement and pledged support for data centre expansion in the United States. The accord aims to establish shared safety standards while enabling infrastructure growth for AI development.

straitstimes.comThe Straits Times

Trump, AI CEOs sign voluntary safety pact, back data center expansion

Trump and AI industry leaders including Meta and Anthropic executives signed a voluntary safety agreement and pledged support for expanded data center development. The pact aims to establish industry standards while backing infrastructure growth needed for AI advancement.

reuters.comReuters

5 things to know about Trump’s new AI website

The Trump administration has launched a new AI-focused website. The specific details about the site's features and purpose are not provided in the available information.

thehill.comThe Hill

Trump hosts tech executives as administration doubles down on AI

Trump administration hosts meetings with technology executives to discuss AI policy priorities and regulatory approaches. The administration signals commitment to supporting the AI industry through strategic engagement with sector leaders.

npr.orgnpr.org

217 Million Voters, One Chat Box: New AI Tool Opens Up the Voter File

A new AI tool provides a single interface for accessing voter file data covering approximately 217 million voters. The system enables users to query and analyze electoral information through a conversational chat-based interface rather than traditional database searches.

ivn.usIndependent Voter News

Trump launches government chatbot, urging a wary public not to fear AI

The Trump administration has launched a government chatbot and is promoting AI adoption while addressing public concerns about artificial intelligence risks. The initiative aims to demonstrate government commitment to AI development and reassure citizens about the technology's benefits.

washingtonpost.comThe Washington Post

Trump launches new AI tool—and is immediately trolled

Trump has launched a new AI tool that quickly became subject to online ridicule and mockery from internet users. The tool's release sparked immediate negative reactions across social platforms.

nj.comNJ.com
Sep 17

Google DeepMind launches institute to widen the AGI debate

Google DeepMind has established an institute dedicated to fostering diverse perspectives on artificial general intelligence (AGI) development. The institute aims to bring together viewpoints from Google, DeepMind, and the global research community, acknowledging that positions on AGI will evolve as new evidence emerges.

techcrunch.comAditya Mehta

PrismML hopes its tiny LLM will change how we all use AI

PrismML is developing a compact language model designed to alter how users interact with AI systems. The lab aims to introduce efficiency improvements that could shift current practices in AI adoption.

techcrunch.comJulie Bort

The FAA’s plan to fix air traffic? $875M worth of AI

The FAA is investing $875 million in an AI-based software program designed to assist air traffic controllers with their operational duties. The system aims to improve navigation and management of America's airspace.

techcrunch.comLucas Ropek

The fix for rogue AI agents could be more AI

Companies deploying AI agents face oversight challenges as these systems execute tasks faster and at greater scale than humans can monitor. The proposed solution involves using additional AI systems to supervise and control rogue agents, creating a multi-layered oversight approach.

techcrunch.comAditya Mehta

Is the AI safety debate about safety or control?

The article examines whether the AI safety debate centers on genuine safety concerns or reflects deeper disagreements about controlling AI development and deployment. Industry voices diverge on the need for coordinated global action, suggesting the debate encompasses competing visions beyond technical risk mitigation.

techcrunch.comLucas Ropek

UN turns to Google to make its global data ready for AI agents

The United Nations is partnering with Google to restructure its global data infrastructure for AI agents, following UNICEF testing that revealed leading AI models struggle with accurate retrieval of development statistics.

techcrunch.comJagmeet Singh

Even the king of England has his hesitations about AI

King Charles hosted a private summit with leading AI figures and U.K. government officials to discuss concerns about artificial intelligence. The meeting reflects high-level skepticism about AI's trajectory among both royalty and policymakers.

techcrunch.comDominic-Madori Davis