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OpenAI releases framework to track and report model misalignment: OpenAI has released a framework designed for tracking, investigating, and disclosing instances of model misalignment. Alongside the framework, the company published six reports detailing unexpected or concerning model behaviors.

AI Safety & Policy • OpenAI Blog

Huawei launches Ascend 960 SuperPoD with NPO technology for AI scaling: At the HUAWEI CONNECT 2026 event, Huawei Deputy Chairman Ken Hu announced the Ascend 960 SuperPoD. The new system utilizes Near-Pool Optoelectronics (NPO) technology to address the computing power demands of scaling artificial intelligence models.

Hardware • TechNode

Hello Robotaxi • Hello Robotaxi

Hello Robotaxi raises $100M at a nearly $3B valuation: Hello's Robotaxi business, operated through Shanghai Zufu Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., has completed a new financing round of approximately $100 million. The funding round was led by Shanghai Guotou Venture Capital, with participation from Minhang Jintou and China Creation Ventures.

Techmeme • Brain-Computer Interface

Brain-computer interface startups raise over $1B in 2026: According to PitchBook data, companies developing brain-computer interfaces have raised more than $1 billion in venture capital funding so far in 2026. This surge compares to a total of $1.56 billion raised by the sector in the previous four years combined.