AI #189: New Math
TL;DRMajor AI news this week wasn't about a new model release.
Why it matters: Signals shift in what's driving AI advancement beyond raw model scaling.
Docs: OpenAI told investors its annualized revenue was nearing $50B
TL;DROpenAI's actual September revenue was ~$50B, not the $70B widely reported.
Apple is set to show off new smart home devices at an October 13 event
TL;DRApple hosting October 13 event to announce new smart home products.
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Apple announces surprise ‘Welcome home’ launch event
2Apple's October 13 event will likely showcase new smart home devices.
AI hardware startup Natura unveils Interface, a $99 smart ring
Natura launched a $99 smart ring to interact with AI assistants and apps.
American Airlines is bringing Starlink Wi-Fi to its entire mainline
American Airlines will equip all mainline planes with Starlink internet by 2027.
The Pulse: new trend of building “internal vibe-coding apps” at tech
Tech companies are building internal apps to measure and manage workplace culture and vibes.
Are you ready for you ready for everything to look like TikTok?
Every major platform now copies TikTok's vertical video format and algorithm.
A startup founder who served time in prison is looking
Ex-con startup founder launches AI platform to help formerly incarcerated people reintegrate.
Oracle Moves Gas by Trucks to Avoid Data Center Power Delays
Oracle trucks natural gas to data centers to avoid power supply delays.
The Atari 800XL returns with a 'faithful' but modern Retro Games Ltd
Licensed remake of the 1980s Atari 800XL computer is now available for pre-order.
Universal Quantum Closes $100 Million Series
UK quantum startup raises $100M to scale trapped-ion quantum computers globally.