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OpenAI says Astra was built on its largest-ever training run, using

OpenAI says Astra was built on its largest-ever training run, using more than 100,000 GPUs at its Stargate site in Texas

TL;DROpenAI trained a new AI model using 100,000+ GPUs and claims it's a major step toward AGI.

Why it matters: Massive compute investment signals AI capability race is accelerating; AGI claims warrant scrutiny on real capabilities.

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OpenAI calls GPT-6 Astra the "world's best computer use model";

OpenAI's new GPT-6 Astra can use computers faster than humans, booking appointments and searching jobs.

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OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra, initially for customers in its Daybreak

OpenAI released GPT-6 Astra to select customers, claiming major capability improvements.

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Epic Games brings cross-platform voice chat to Fortnite and its services

Epic added voice chat that works across Fortnite and other platforms.

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Nvidia acquires Hugging Face for $12.93 billion — company gains control

Nvidia buys Hugging Face for $12.93B to control AI model distribution.

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Nvidia launches Free Tool That Links Idle Computers Into a Personal AI Data

Nvidia released free software to combine home computers' spare processing power for running AI locally.

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Medtronic invests $700M in surgical partner Cornerstone Robotics

Medtronic puts $700M into Cornerstone Robotics to expand its surgical robot portfolio.

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Crusoe Signs Roughly $13 Billion AI Cloud Deal With Jane Street

Crusoe Energy lands $13B AI computing deal with trading firm Jane Street.

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Beyerdynamic's new Aventho Y headphones last up to 90 hours per charge

Budget headphones now offer three-day battery life for $150.

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Abliteration.ai is making a business out of removing AI guardrails

Company sells tools to remove safety limits from AI models.

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Congressman says TikTok backed out of a meeting to avoid child safety

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