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Cloudflare launches Clef models for text-free AI agent decisions: Cloudflare has introduced Clef and Clef-flash, two Apache 2.0-licensed models built on Qwen that allow AI agents to make structured decisions without generating text. The Clef-flash model delivers classifications in approximately 39 milliseconds, making it over ten times faster than TypeSafe AI's Jev model.

Artificial Intelligence • The Decoder

OpenAI launches Dots agent platform focused on enterprise productivity: OpenAI has announced a new agent platform called Dots. While the agents can perform personal tasks like ordering food, the platform is designed primarily as enterprise software focused on workplace productivity.

Product Release • The Verge AI

Anthropic adds Mods system to let developers customize Claude Code: Anthropic is adding a "Mods" system to Claude Code, serving as middleware that runs directly inside the AI coding tool. Developers can use JavaScript or TypeScript to modify the interface and behavior, including adding custom panels, intercepting tool calls, and creating new commands.

Anthropic • The Decoder

Report says Chinese fabs acquired 343 DUVi lithography tools by early 2026: A report from the Center for Technology & Statecraft states that Chinese fabs acquired approximately 343 deep ultraviolet immersion (DUVi) lithography tools by early 2026, with about 270 sourced from ASML.

Hardware • Techmeme

OpenAI fires three researchers for leaking confidential data: OpenAI has parted ways with three researchers who allegedly leaked confidential information to an outside AI safety organization. A fourth researcher has also departed the company's safety team amid the shake-up.

Business • The Decoder

Meta releases Muse Gadgets open-source firmware and Linux SDK: Meta has announced Muse Gadgets, offering open-source ESP32 microchip firmware and a Linux SDK to help users integrate its Muse AI system into hardware like the Raspberry Pi 5. The company also developed its own smart home device called the Muse Home Link.

Hardware • Techmeme

Apple tightens macOS Full Disk Access controls over AI agent risks: Apple announced it will introduce new controls for the Full Disk Access permission on macOS. The company warned that the rise of increasingly capable AI agents makes broad access to user files, messages, mail, and browsing history riskier.

Security • TechCrunch AI

Supabase • Supabase

Supabase raises $150M and agrees to acquire database startup Turso: Supabase has raised $150 million in a funding round led by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC. Additionally, the company has agreed to acquire Turso, a startup offering a database optimized for AI agents, for an undisclosed amount.

Synaptics • Onsemi

ON Semiconductor lowers Synaptics acquisition offer to $5.7B in cash: ON Semiconductor has revised its acquisition offer for Synaptics to an all-cash deal valued at approximately $5.7 billion, or $123 per share. This is down from the $7 billion all-stock deal announced in June. The revision comes after Synaptics received a competing bid.

GPT-6

OpenAI releases guide for navigating the GPT-6 model family

Robotic Process Automation

Image Decision Models for RPA: Forms, Scans and Screenshots

Google Gemini

Gemini Skills Are Finally Here (Master in 9 Minutes)

Prompt Engineering

Step-by-step prompting fails to improve modern AI reasoning models

Prompt Engineering

Vague instructions rather than model regression cause prompt failures