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ByteDance reportedly develops real-time spatial video AI model: ByteDance is reportedly developing an AI model for real-time spatial video generation, with founder Zhang Yiming personally overseeing the project. Built on the company's Seedance video-generation model, the system could launch as early as next month, though the timing remains unfixed.

Artificial Intelligence • TechNode

OpenAI AI agents handle 3.1 workdays for every human workday: OpenAI reports that its AI agents now handle 3.1 workdays for every human workday, achieving its goal of an automated research intern. However, chief scientist Jakub Pachocki warned that no lab currently has a sufficient grip on alignment and monitoring to continue scaling at maximum speed.

Artificial Intelligence • The Decoder

Researchers build AI-powered zero-click worm targeting WeChat: Researchers used artificial intelligence to develop a zero-click worm capable of hacking WeChat accounts and spreading across iOS and Android devices. Experts estimate the attack could have compromised hundreds of millions of devices within hours. Tencent stated that it has fixed the vulnerability.

Security • Techmeme

WeChat tests AI social feature that lets user assistants talk to each other: WeChat is conducting a limited test of a feature called "Xiaowei AI Social" that allows a user's AI assistant to contact a friend's assistant. The two AI assistants can exchange information to handle initial tasks such as coordinating schedules, arranging meals, and checking preliminary interest.

WeChat • TechNode

Samsung and TSMC commit to adopting ASML High NA EUV machines by 2030: Samsung and TSMC have committed to adopting ASML's High NA EUV lithography machines by 2028 and 2030, respectively, joining Intel. Additionally, all four major chipmakers have agreed to transition from 6-inch to 12-inch photomasks for semiconductor production.

Hardware • Techmeme

Decart • Anthropic

Anthropic ends talks to acquire AI startup Decart for $6 billion: Anthropic has decided against acquiring the artificial intelligence startup Decart after performing due diligence. The companies had previously been in talks for a deal valued at approximately $6 billion.

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The Multiplayer AI Sprint: Build Your Team’s First Shared Agent

Anthropic • Anthropic

Anthropic secures 14.8 GW of compute and may spend $517B: Anthropic has entered into agreements for at least 14.8 GW of compute capacity since October. The artificial intelligence startup may spend as much as $517 billion over the next decade. The company has secured cloud computing deals with providers including SpaceX and Google.

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Agentic Loops for Knowledge Workers