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25 Aug 2026

Cisco and NVIDIA Expand AI Factory with Rack-Scale Computing to Meet Surging AI Data Center Demand

Cisco is expanding its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA through a partnership with Supermicro, adding high-density, liquid and air-cooled computing systems. The move positions Cisco to capitalize on the AI infrastructure boom, with its stock up nearly 45% year-to-date as investors view the company as a key beneficiary of the physical AI buildout.

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Google Gemini Device Help Can Now Diagnose and Fix Your Pixel Phone Problems

Google is rolling out Device Help, an AI-powered troubleshooting feature for Pixel phones that diagnoses and fixes common issues through conversational AI. Currently available on Pixel 11 Pro running Android 17+, the tool inspects device settings to resolve problems like battery drain, storage issues, and connectivity troubles without manual intervention.

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OpenAI's Jalapeño chip outperforms Nvidia Blackwell in AI inference benchmarks, deployment begins 2026

OpenAI revealed detailed benchmarks for its Jalapeño custom AI chip at Hot Chips conference, showing 1.5-1.9x better performance per watt and 1.7-3.6x lower latency than Nvidia's Blackwell systems. Developed with Broadcom, the chip deploys in small volumes by end of 2026, with full production ramping in 2027.

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Perplexity Launches Portable Computer: Local AI Agent Eliminates Cloud Costs and Enhances Privacy

Perplexity unveiled Portable Computer, a local AI agent that runs entirely on-device using Nvidia GPUs. The platform eliminates cloud dependency for AI tasks, offering zero token costs for local inference while maintaining data privacy. Available now for Pro and Max subscribers on Linux systems with Nvidia DGX Spark or RTX GPUs with 24GB VRAM, Windows support arrives in September.

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NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 2 delivers 78 TOPS for entry-level edge AI robotics with 40% less power

NVIDIA announced the Jetson Orin Nano 2 robotics computer, delivering 78 TOPS of AI compute with 2x inference performance and 40% lower power consumption than its predecessor. Companies like Wing, Matic, and Cognex are already exploring the platform for delivery drones, home robots, and vision AI systems, with availability set for first half of 2027.

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OpenAI Bans Russian ChatGPT Accounts Behind Fake Think Tank Pushing Pro-Kremlin Narratives

OpenAI banned Russian ChatGPT accounts on August 25 that used VPNs to spread misinformation through the International Burke Institute, a fake Israeli think tank. The influence operation featured plagiarized academic papers, misattributed to experts like Francis Fukuyama and Noam Chomsky, and promoted pro-Kremlin narratives across social media platforms.

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Google Cloud Unveils Gemini Enterprise for Legal with Top Law Firms as Launch Partners

Google Cloud launched Gemini Enterprise for Legal, an AI platform for law firms featuring purpose-built agents for contract review, legal research, and regulatory monitoring. Launch customers include Cleary Gottlieb, Freshfields, Weil Gotshal, and Williams & Connolly, marking Google's entry into the competitive legal AI market.

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Chinese Hackers Double Attacks Using DeepSeek AI, Exploiting Weak Cyber Guardrails

Chinese hackers have more than doubled their attack volume by integrating DeepSeek AI into operations. State-affiliated cyber groups exploit the model's weak guardrails and customization capabilities to automate tasks and develop malicious software faster.

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Revolut Launches Dedicated AI Research Division to Build Native Foundation Model for Banking

Revolut has established Revolut Research, a dedicated AI research division within its AI department, to develop Pragma—a foundation model trained on data from 80 million customers across 40 markets. Built in partnership with Nvidia, Pragma has demonstrated a 2.3x uplift in identifying credit default risk and 65% improvement in fraud detection compared to legacy systems.

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boltt Launches Ace 5G and Evo Smartphones with AI Features, 6000mAh Battery Starting at INR 9,999

boltt, from parent company Fire-Boltt, debuts its first smartphones—Ace 5G and Evo—for Indian consumers. Both devices feature a 6.79-inch 120Hz display, 6000mAh battery, Google Gemini-powered AI experiences including Circle to Search, and Android 16. The Ace 5G starts at INR 12,999 while Evo begins at INR 9,999 during Day 1 offers on Flipkart.

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Apple Confirms Siri AI Waitlist for iOS 27 Launch With Personalized Wait Time Estimates

Apple will implement a waitlist system for Siri AI when iOS 27 launches next month, preventing immediate access to enhanced features. Beta 7 code reveals personalized wait time estimates controlled server-side, with beta users reporting 1-2 week delays during testing.

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Meta to Launch Hatch AI Agent Within Weeks, Eyes $199.99 Premium Subscription for OpenClaw Rival

Meta is preparing to launch Hatch, a consumer AI agent that integrates with DoorDash, Etsy, Reddit, and other platforms. Internal documents reveal the company has considered premium subscription pricing up to $199.99 monthly, reflecting the high compute costs of running personal agents at scale.

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ChatGPT Work launches with agentic AI capabilities as writers share practical tips for using ChatGPT

OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Work, an agentic AI tool that can browse, manage files, and complete multi-step tasks beyond simple chat responses. Meanwhile, professional writers reveal how they use ChatGPT as a creative partner for research and editing—not actual writing—sharing seven prompts that pressure-test ideas and improve their work.

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Researchers Walk Away From Bezos-Backed Prometheus to Build Physics AI Processing 5 Trillion Data Points

Two AI researchers declined a lucrative offer from Jeff Bezos' Project Prometheus, including a $2 million salary and 35% stake, to launch Accelerated Understanding. Their physics AI model processes 5 trillion data points using neural operators instead of language-based Transformer architecture, targeting enterprise applications in chip design and robotics.

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Cybercriminals Use Fake OpenAI Codex Ads to Deploy Mac Malware That Steals Passwords

Attackers are targeting Mac developers through sponsored Google search results that lead to fake OpenAI Codex download pages. The campaign uses ClickFix techniques to trick users into running Terminal commands that install Atomic macOS Stealer, an infostealer capable of grabbing passwords, browser data, and cryptocurrency wallet information within seconds.

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