Reddit, Quora, Yahoo Team Up to Take On AI Data Scraping With New Licensing Protocol
While several major publishers have signed on, no AI companies have officially adopted the standard yet.
The Left Shift Bureau
Chips
Arm Launches Lumex Chip Designs to Power Next-Gen AI Smartphones
Arm expects the first Lumex-powered smartphones to arrive later this year or in early 2026.
AI Models
Stability AI Unveils Stable Audio 2.5, Built for Enterprise-Grade Sound Production
To accelerate adoption, Stability AI is partnering with amp, a Landor Group company under WPP, to co-develop enterprise sound solutions.
AI Agents
Replit Unveils Most Advanced Autonomous AI Agent Yet, Raises $250 Mn at $3 Bn Valuation to Power Next-Gen AI Apps
Agent 3 introduces the ability to create agents and workflow automations for platforms like Slack, Telegram, Notion, and Dropbox.
Developer's Corner
OpenAI Introduces MCP Server Tools in ChatGPT Developer Mode
The inclusion of MCP Server Tools is seen as part of OpenAI’s broader push to better serve developers building applications on ChatGPT.
Reports
1 in 3 Aerospace Leaders Say AI Will Redefine Aircraft Manufacturing by 2035: TCS Study
63% openness to agentic AI in supply chains but only 6% adoption today
Startups
M37Labs Launches EBIC.AI to Transform Global Marketing and Communications Workflows
The company says early enterprise deployments in India and Malaysia show promising results, with teams reporting up to 15x productivity improvements.
Chips
d-Matrix Launches JetStream Network Card to Accelerate AI Inference in Data Centers
JetStream is a full-height PCIe Gen5 card capable of delivering up to 400 Gbps.
AI News
Microsoft to Integrate Anthropic’s AI Into Office Apps, Expanding Beyond OpenAI
The move signals a shift away from Microsoft’s previous reliance on OpenAI alone to power its productivity tools.
Gadgets
Apple Brings Real-Time Translation to AirPods Pro 3
AirPods Pro 3 are available for pre-order today, with general availability beginning September 19.
Big Tech
Google Launches ‘AI Quests’ to Teach Students About Real-World AI Applications
AI Quests is an interactive learning program designed to introduce students aged 11 to 14 to artificial intelligence through immersive, game-based experiences.
Partnerships
Kellton, E-Group Ink MoU to Build Sovereign AI Ecosystem under EU–India Framework
Kellton will set up an “AI Gigafactory” to expand capacity for AI services, contributing expertise in software development, cloud, and cybersecurity.