Research
Kimi K3 performed significantly below leading frontier models when tasked with developing software exploits and conducting autonomous attacks on simulated enterprise networks.
Acquisition
The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the third quarter of 2026.
AI News
The flight was conducted under the Viper Experimentation and Next-generation Operations Model (VENOM) programme, a joint initiative between the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the U.S. Air Force.
AI Startups
The startup is also introducing a Founding Builders Programme for Indian startups.
Opinion
IBM executives said "tens" of customers delayed planned mainframe purchases during the quarter after prioritising AI infrastructure investments.
AI Agents
Organisations can also define exactly which systems an agent can access and what actions it is authorised to perform, helping reduce operational and security risks.
Learning & Development
The solution integrates Workday's Human Capital Management (HCM) data with Sana's AI-native learning technology to create tailored learning experiences
Startups
CAIR combines data from multiple credit bureaus with the company's proprietary AI engine, FibeSense, to provide users with personalised insights into their credit profiles.
Acquisition
Founded by former Docker engineers and Dagger co-founders Sam Alba & Andrea Luzzardi, Mendral developed AI agents designed to automate software engineering tasks
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The company said the new models focus on reducing token usage and latency while improving coding, multimodal reasoning, and agentic workflows
The company said the incident involved GPT-5.6 Sol and a more capable unreleased model that were being tested on ExploitGym
The initiative gives AI-native startups in YC's portfolio dedicated access to GPU resources for both AI training and inference.
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The 4-billion-parameter model is optimised for memory-constrained edge devices while delivering data center-level performance.
Applications are open until August 2, 2026.
Together, the three products create a connected operating platform designed to help businesses improve productivity, make faster decisions, and build a stronger foundation for AI adoption.
He previously served as Zoom's Head of Asia, leading regional strategy and sales across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong SAR, and Taiwan.
With Connected Apps, users can ask AI Mode to perform actions across supported services.
The round is being led by existing investor Coatue and is expected to close later this summer, with participation from both new and existing investors.
Ramrakhiani succeeds Rajan Sethuraman, who has led the company since 2019 and will transition to the role of Strategic Advisor to the CEO.
The company said the fresh capital will be used to expand product development, strengthen research and testing capabilities.
