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Artificial intelligence

OpenAI unveils Dots, an AI agent that continues executing tasks after the conversation ends

OpenAI introduced the Dots agent, which can continue ongoing tasks through a dedicated cloud computer, gather information from applications, and perform certain actions with the user’s approval. The product focuses on delegating long-term responsibilities, with access limits and security reviews, but remains of limited availability and raises questions about memory accuracy and data control.

2026-09-30

Artificial intelligence

OpenAI Launches GPT-6.1 Sol with Performance Close to Astra at About 80% Lower Cost

OpenAI introduced the GPT-6.1 Sol model for coding, computer use, document analysis, and multi-step workflows, with performance approaching GPT-6 Astra in several tests and API prices at approximately one-fifth of Astra’s cost. The model is available through ChatGPT Work, Codex, and the API, but has not yet reached the standard chat interface.

2026-09-30

Cloud Computing and Data Centers

How Atlassian Reduced Incident Detection Time from More Than 40 Seconds to Less Than 10

Atlassian describes rebuilding its incident-detection platform using OpenTelemetry, Apache Kafka, and Apache Flink on Kubernetes, reducing the time required to turn events into metrics to less than 10 seconds and lowering operating costs by approximately 97%. However, the improvement did not eliminate coverage and false-alarm problems, nor the ingestion pipeline’s dependence on a single region.

2026-09-30

Artificial intelligence

OpenAI Announces a $500 ChatGPT Subscription and Broad Expansions for AI Agents

During DevDay 2026, OpenAI unveiled the ChatGPT Pro 500 subscription at $500 per month, along with updates to Codex, the Agents API, enterprise features, and software security. The announcements include running long coding tasks, scanning GitHub repositories, and supporting computer use and agents within AWS, Slack, and Microsoft Teams environments.

2026-09-30

Artificial intelligence

Anthropic Targets a Valuation of Two Trillion Dollars Despite Massive Losses and Warnings About AI Risks

Anthropic is preparing to offer its shares to the public at a target valuation of up to two trillion dollars, with plans to spend approximately $518 billion on computing, chips, and infrastructure. The offering prospectus reveals significant losses, revenue concentration, and extensive warnings about the risks of advanced artificial intelligence models.

2026-09-29

Artificial intelligence

Trump Launches America.gov Platform to Access Federal Services with the Help of Artificial Intelligence

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump launched the America.gov platform as a single entry point to federal government information and services, with plans to make transactions such as passport renewals and Medicare enrollment available later this year. An announcement signed by Trump will require federal agencies to integrate their services with the platform as soon as possible.

2026-09-29

Cybersecurity

189 Months in Prison for Two Former U.S. Air Force Members Over Email Fraud Attacks

Two former U.S. Air Force members were sentenced to a combined 189 months in prison for their roles in a years-long fraud campaign that targeted email data and diverted business payments worth more than $2.4 million to accounts controlled by accomplices.

2026-09-29

Energy and Green Technologies

Kelvin Wave in the Pacific Heads Toward California, Bringing Risks of Rain and Coastal Flooding

A Kelvin wave is moving from the Pacific Ocean toward the western coast of the United States alongside a strong El Niño, potentially raising sea levels near California by 6 to 12 inches and increasing the likelihood of storms, rain, and flooding during the winter.

2026-09-29

Startups

Oura Listing Delay Reveals Fragility of the IPO Window Amid the Cost of Anthropic’s Ambitions

Oura postponed its initial public offering, which could have raised $2.2 billion despite strong demand, while Anthropic’s offering documents reveal rapid revenue growth alongside an operating deficit of $8.06 billion and massive future infrastructure commitments. This comes amid a race among artificial intelligence companies and cloud providers to go public in 2026.

2026-09-29

Cybersecurity

How Did Cloudflare Test Its WAF with Advanced AI Models?

Cloudflare used an adaptive testing system based on AI models to change the formats of attack requests according to WAF responses, recording 1,107 attempts across six attack categories. Human review led to 49 actionable findings and contributed to improving SSRF detections in the Managed Ruleset.

2026-09-29

Electric Cars

General Motors Prepares for Large-Scale Production of Prismatic LMR Cells in the United States

Ultium Cells, the joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, announced that its Tennessee plant will begin producing lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) battery cells, which promise higher energy density than LFP at a similar cost. The cells are scheduled for use in electric trucks and large SUVs starting in 2028.

2026-09-29

Electric Cars

Tesla Patent Proposes an Electric Car with Underbody Fans to Generate Speed-Independent Downforce

Tesla has obtained a patent for a system containing four electric fans inside the rear diffuser, intended to draw air from beneath the car and increase stability during braking and cornering. The patent suggests the technology may be associated with the Roadster, but it does not prove that it will be introduced in a commercial product.

2026-09-29

Privacy and Technology Policies

GitHub Reveals Rise in Content-Blocking Requests and Criticizes Risks of U.S. Legislation for Open-Source Software

GitHub said government takedown requests rose to 708 in the first half of 2026, compared with 98 requests throughout 2025, explaining that the increase reflects a change in monitoring methodology rather than a comparable rise in removals. The company outlines the impact of U.S. legislation concerning AI content transparency and age verification on code repositories and open-source infrastructure.

2026-09-29

Privacy and Technology Policies

Instagram Expands School Partnership Program with Verification and Safe Communication Features

Meta announced the expansion of Instagram’s school partnership program to include school channels and updates, as well as verified student communities, with identity verification mechanisms and priority for safety reports. The expansion begins with middle and high schools in the United States, while participation and features remain tied to verification and school administration.

2026-09-29

Space and Space Technologies

NASA Opens 2027 Challenge to Develop Reliable Communications on the Moon

NASA announced a challenge for U.S. university teams to develop systems-level solutions to improve communications between vehicles and lunar operations sites. Notices of intent to participate are accepted until October 15, 2026, while proposals are due March 4, 2027.

2026-09-29

Chips and Semiconductors

Why Chip Verification Needs a Connected Digital Thread, Not More Tools

The article argues that the complexity of modern systems has made simply compiling tests and reports insufficient, and that chip design teams need a verification thread linking requirements to configurations, tests, and results throughout the lifecycle. It explains that the value of this approach depends on the clarity of requirements and the recording of evidence and its context, not on tool integration alone.

2026-09-29

Artificial intelligence

OpenAI Pushes ChatGPT Toward an Alternative App Store Model

OpenAI’s latest announcements reveal a strategy to turn ChatGPT into an interface for discovering and running applications, with unified sign-in, an enterprise marketplace, and agents capable of choosing tools and executing tasks. This model places the company in indirect competition with the traditional role of Apple’s and Google’s app stores.

2026-09-29

Programming and Software Development

OpenAI Expands Codex with Reusable Cloud Development Environments and Code Review and Security Tools

OpenAI has added persistent cloud development environments to Codex that can be accessed from different devices, along with a voice-enabled CLI interface and tools for reviewing code, scanning GitHub repositories, and automatically preparing security fixes.

2026-09-29