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Yann LeCun Raises $1 Billion to Build AI That Understands the Physical World

Meta’s former chief AI scientist has long argued that human-level AI will come from mastering the physical world, not language. His new startup, AMI, plans to prove it.

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WIRED

Yann LeCun Raises $1 Billion to Build AI That Understands the Physical World

TechCrunch

Yann LeCun's AMI Labs raises $1.03 billion to build world models

AMI Labs, the new venture cofounded by Turing Prize winner Yann LeCun after he left Meta, has raised $1.03 billion at a $3.5 billion pre-money valuation.

11 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Yann LeCun's AMI Labs raises $1.03 billion to build world models

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TechCrunch

An iPhone-hacking toolkit used by Russian spies likely came from U.S military contractor

Google found a series of hacking tools they said were used by a Russian espionage group and a cybercriminal group in China. Sources from a U.S. government defense contractor said some of those hacking tools were theirs.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

An iPhone-hacking toolkit used by Russian spies likely came from U.S military contractor

TechCrunch

Electric air taxi maker Archer hits back at Joby in countersuit alleging concealed Chinese ties

Archer's countersuit comes four months after Joby sued its rival for alleged 'corporate espionage.'

3 hours ago

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Electric air taxi maker Archer hits back at Joby in countersuit alleging concealed Chinese ties

TechCrunch

Founders Fund nears $6B close for latest growth fund, sources say

The fresh fundraise comes less than a year after Founders Fund closed its third growth fund, a $4.6 billion vehicle intended primarily for follow-on investments in its successful late-stage companies.

4 hours ago

TechCrunch

Founders Fund nears $6B close for latest growth fund, sources say

WIRED

Nvidia Is Planning to Launch an Open-Source AI Agent Platform

Ahead of its annual developer conference, Nvidia is readying a new approach to software that embraces AI agents similar to OpenClaw.

6 hours ago

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Nvidia Is Planning to Launch an Open-Source AI Agent Platform

Engadget

Rode’s Rodecaster Video Core makes livestreaming even cheaper

6 hours ago

Engadget

Rode’s Rodecaster Video Core makes livestreaming even cheaper

Ars Technica

After falling far behind the rest of industry, Blue Origin creates new stock option plan

"It's a big fat middle finger for those that thought they had something."

6 hours ago

Ars Technica

After falling far behind the rest of industry, Blue Origin creates new stock option plan

TechCrunch

Electric air taxis are about to take flight in 26 states

The federal government has selected eight proposals to test electric aircraft across 26 states.

6 hours ago

TechCrunch

Electric air taxis are about to take flight in 26 states

Engadget

You can (sort of) block Grok from editing your uploaded photos

7 hours ago

Engadget

You can (sort of) block Grok from editing your uploaded photos

TechCrunch

OpenAI and Google employees rush to Anthropic's defense in DOD lawsuit

More than 30 OpenAI and Google DeepMind employees signed onto a statement supporting Anthropic's lawsuit against the Defense Department after the agency labeled the AI firm a supply-chain risk, according to court filings.

7 hours ago

TechCrunch

OpenAI and Google employees rush to Anthropic's defense in DOD lawsuit

WIRED

OpenAI and Google Workers File Amicus Brief in Support of Anthropic Against the US Government

Google DeepMind chief scientist Jeff Dean is among the AI researchers and engineers rushing to Anthropic's defense.

8 hours ago

WIRED

OpenAI and Google Workers File Amicus Brief in Support of Anthropic Against the US Government

Engadget

Dutch intelligence services warn of Russian hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp

8 hours ago

Engadget

Dutch intelligence services warn of Russian hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp

Ars Technica

Quad Cortex mini amp modeler: All the power, half the size

A warehouse of guitar gear in the palm of your hand.

8 hours ago

Ars Technica

Quad Cortex mini amp modeler: All the power, half the size

Engadget

Bluesky's CEO is stepping down after nearly 5 years

8 hours ago

Engadget

Bluesky's CEO is stepping down after nearly 5 years

Ars Technica

Testing Apple's 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Max, and its new "performance" cores

M5 Pro Max's "performance" CPU cores definitely aren't just rebranded E-cores.

9 hours ago

Ars Technica

Testing Apple's 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Max, and its new "performance" cores

Ars Technica

US blindsides states with surprise settlement in Live Nation/Ticketmaster trial

States seek mistrial, saying "sudden disappearance" of US will influence jury.

9 hours ago

Ars Technica

US blindsides states with surprise settlement in Live Nation/Ticketmaster trial

Engadget

Apple reportedly delays its planned smart display launch to fall

9 hours ago

Engadget

Apple reportedly delays its planned smart display launch to fall

WIRED

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Is Stepping Down

Venture capitalist Toni Schneider will take over as interim CEO as Bluesky’s board of directors hunts for a permanent replacement.

10 hours ago

WIRED

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Is Stepping Down

Ars Technica

An unlikely set of clues helps reconstruct ancient Chinese disasters

Shang Dynasty oracle bones and modern weather models feature in the same study.

10 hours ago

Ars Technica

An unlikely set of clues helps reconstruct ancient Chinese disasters

Engadget

Uber expands its program that helps pair women riders and drivers

10 hours ago

Engadget

Uber expands its program that helps pair women riders and drivers

Ars Technica

Flexible feline spines shed light on "falling cat" problem

Falling cats in the study also seemed to show a marked preference for turning to the right.

11 hours ago

Ars Technica

Flexible feline spines shed light on "falling cat" problem

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Best Base Layers (2026): Merino Wool, Synthetic, and More

Whether you’re layering up for winter cold or looking for an ultralight summer system, I’ve tested and found the best base layers for all your outdoor adventures.

15 hours ago

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Best Base Layers (2026): Merino Wool, Synthetic, and More

WIRED

Apple iPhone 17e Review: MagSafe Makes a Difference

A bump in storage and the addition of MagSafe make Apple’s cheapest iPhone a better value proposition than its predecessor.

16 hours ago

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Apple iPhone 17e Review: MagSafe Makes a Difference