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26 Aug 2026

AWS Acquires DuckLabs, Adding DuckDB Team Amid Cloud Data Shakeup

Amazon Web Services has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DuckLabs, the Amsterdam-based company behind the fast-growing open-source analytical database DuckDB. Co-founders Hannes Mühleisen and Mark Raasveldt will join AWS while continuing to lead the project's technical direction. DuckDB will remain free and open source under the MIT license, overseen by the nonprofit DuckDB Foundation.

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Humankind 2 Trailer Sparks Fierce AI Slop Debate Despite Real Actors and Practical Sets

Amplitude Studios' Humankind 2 trailer at Gamescom triggered immediate AI slop accusations online despite being shot with real actors practical sets at Nu Boyana Film Studios in Sofia. The studio promises behind-the-scenes proof as the controversy highlights growing challenges in distinguishing real from AI-generated content.

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Fujitsu Monaka CPU Stacks Entire Cache on Separate 5nm Die, Delivers 2x AI Performance

Fujitsu unveiled its 144-core Monaka server CPU at Hot Chips 2026, featuring a 2nm compute die stacked atop a 5nm SRAM die that holds the entire last-level cache. The chip targets green AI data centers with dual 256-bit SVE2 vector units, 12-channel DDR5-8000 memory, and ships in 350W and 500W SKUs for 2027 production.

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Google Launches Gemini 3.5 Transcribe with 70% Faster AI Transcription

Google has launched Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, an AI-powered speech-to-text model that delivers 70% faster transcription with a 5.5% error rate. The model automatically removes filler words, supports 85 languages, and handles custom vocabulary while converting raw audio into polished, formatted text.

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Nutanix Expands Cloud Platform with Governance Controls for Production Agentic AI

Nutanix unveiled Enterprise AI 2.8 and Kubernetes Platform 2.19, introducing a dual-native architecture that lets enterprises run agentic AI applications alongside virtual machines and containerized workloads. The platform includes a Model Context Protocol gateway for centralized governance, token usage tracking, and cost controls as AI agents drive unexpected infrastructure expenses.

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Anthropic locks in $45 billion AI computing power deal with Nscale ahead of record IPO

Anthropic signed a six-year, $45 billion deal with British AI infrastructure firm Nscale to rent 460 megawatts of computing power from its West Virginia data center. The agreement uses Nvidia's advanced Vera Rubin chips and comes as Anthropic prepares for a major IPO while racing to scale capacity against rivals like OpenAI and Google.

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Qualcomm Oryon CPU Achieves 5GHz Clock Speed, First for Mobile Processors

Qualcomm announced its Oryon CPU has reached 5GHz clock speed, a first for mobile processors. The custom microarchitecture features FlexCache technology for dynamically allocated cache, targeting agentic AI workloads and mobile gaming on the next-gen flagship Snapdragon Platform expected at Snapdragon Summit 2026.

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Hair-Like Soft Robot Captures Tumor Cells From All 23 Liver Cancer Patients Tested

Scientists developed CiliaVine, a tiny hairy robot that manipulates blood flow using magnetic fields. The device captured circulating tumor cells from all 23 liver cancer patients tested and sped up blood clot dissolution by 43% in lab models. Researchers from Shenzhen and Hong Kong say the soft robot could transform targeted drug delivery and cancer monitoring.

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Alibaba Launches Qwen3.8-Flash AI Model with 89% Lower Training Costs, Eyes Qwen4 Prototype

Alibaba's Qwen released Qwen3.8-Flash, a multimodal AI model that slashes training costs to one-ninth of its predecessor while delivering superior performance in coding and office tasks. The model supports a 262,144-token context window expandable to 1 million tokens, positioning Alibaba to capitalize on AI as its primary revenue driver amid stagnating e-commerce growth.

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JPMorgan Reaffirms $240 SpaceX Stock Target as Grok AI and Cursor Deal Fuel Confidence

JPMorgan doubled down on its bullish SpaceX stock outlook, maintaining an Overweight rating and $240 price target as the company's AI ambitions sharpen through rapid Grok model improvements and its $60 billion Cursor acquisition. The investment bank sees SpaceX's competitive pricing and enterprise focus positioning it against tech giants in the AI race.

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Mate Security Unveils Gamebooks to Govern AI Agents in Security Investigations

Mate Security launched Gamebooks, a new architectural layer designed to govern AI agents during security investigations. The framework separates investigative intent from execution steps, allowing AI-powered security investigations to adapt dynamically while staying within organizational boundaries and maintaining trusted autonomy in AI operations.

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AnonyMousKIT PhaaS Uses AI Voice Agents to Phish iPhone Passcodes

A phishing-as-a-service platform called AnonyMousKIT automates the retrieval of codes used to unlock stolen Apple devices. Active since early 2024, it operates across 506 domains with 168 storefront brands as resellers, using AI-powered voice calls that impersonate Apple Support to trick victims into revealing device passcodes and Apple ID credentials.

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Waymo Launches First EU Driverless Robotaxi Service in Munich, Germany by Late 2027

Alphabet's Waymo announces Munich as its first EU location for fully autonomous operations, marking a major expansion for driverless taxi operations. Manual test drives begin in coming weeks, with commercial service targeting late 2027 launch pending regulatory approvals.

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Runable Raises $21M Series A Funding to Help Small Businesses Grow with AI Agents

Indian agentic AI startup Runable has raised $21 million in Series A funding co-led by Susquehanna Venture Capital and Nexus Venture Partners. Founded in 2025, Runable uses AI agents to help small businesses not just build websites and apps, but find customers and grow through automated ad campaigns, social media management, and SEO optimization.

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Retail GCCs Double AI Hiring to 4.8% But India Has Only 320 Senior AI Professionals

India's Retail GCCs more than doubled their AI workforce penetration from 2.1% in 2022 to 4.8% in 2025, employing 7,800 professionals in core AI roles. However, the sector faces a critical shortage with only 320 senior AI professionals having 8+ years of experience. Bengaluru accounts for 54% of the AI talent pool and 185 of these senior professionals.

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