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OpenAI Jalapeño chip, Anthropic Fable 5, China 60GW dam
Briefing
OpenAI unveils Jalapeño inference chip
OpenAI has developed its first in-house inference chip, Jalapeño, in partnership with Broadcom. The design targets latency and data transfer bottlenecks that limit GPU-based systems. Early testing is underway as the company pushes toward vertically integrated infrastructure. Ambitions include scaling to 10 GW of inference capacity, far beyond typical deployments.
Anthropic Fable 5 nears release
Leaked production code indicates Anthropic is preparing Fable 5 for imminent rollout. Pricing language suggests a shift to quota-based usage within Claude subscriptions rather than premium add-ons. References appearing in Amazon Bedrock signal enterprise readiness. A June 26 congressional deadline has added urgency to deployment decisions.
China advances 60GW Medog dam
China is planning the Medog (Motuo) dam with a projected capacity of 60 GW and output near 300 TWh annually. The project would surpass the Three Gorges Dam and power roughly 300 million people. It raises geopolitical concerns for India and Bangladesh due to downstream water control. Environmental and seismic risks remain significant points of contention.
GPT-5.5 drives multimodal leap
New models like GPT-5.5 are enabling native multimodal reasoning across text, image, and audio. Developers report complex applications now work in a single pass without elaborate prompting. Use cases include transforming images into sound and reconstructing them visually. The shift accelerates movement toward autonomous, agent-driven software workflows.
Hermes 2.0 orchestrates AI agents
Hermes 2.0 positions itself as a hub coordinating multiple models, tools, and workflows. Its power depends heavily on integrations with systems like Claude 4.8 Code and MiniMax. Native limitations, including lack of browser control, require external augmentation for full capability. The architecture reflects a broader shift toward modular, composable AI systems.
Verso builds AI-native company model
Verso operates with a four-person team delivering consumer research in 72 hours. Its “Company Brain” orchestrates end-to-end workflows from study design to analysis באמצעות AI agents. This replaces traditional six-week processes at roughly half the cost. The model illustrates how AI can compress entire business functions into automated pipelines.
Modern cars exposed to radio hacks
Connected vehicles rely on complex software systems that introduce new security risks. Attackers exploit wireless frequencies like 433 MHz and 868 MHz to block locking signals. Relay attacks can also bypass keyless entry systems without physical access. The rise of software-defined cars is creating tension between convenience, security, and manufacturer control.
Walmart buys Vibe for $1.4B
Walmart is acquiring ad platform Vibe.co for $1.4 billion to expand its retail media business. The move strengthens its position against competitors building data-driven ad ecosystems. At Cannes Lions, major platforms emphasized creators and performance marketing over traditional ads. Rising production costs are also pressuring margins across the creator economy.
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- •World’s largest high-speed rail network
- •Massive nuclear expansion and modular reactors
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- •Cars as software-driven systems
- •Growing tension between security and control
- •Simple radio attacks enable theft
Fable 5 Returns... This Is Big
- •Code changes signal pricing overhaul
- •Evidence found in live production binaries
- •Amazon Bedrock listing hints at backend readiness
J'ai testé Hermès 2.0 avec Claude Code : Le résultat est fou !
- •Hermes 2.0 Positions Itself as an AI Agent Hub
- •Critical Limitation: No Native Browser Control
- •Claude Integration Expands Capabilities
Verso, l'entreprise qui ne dort jamais
- •An AI-native operating model
- •End-to-end automated research
- •Dramatic gains in speed and cost
Puces, OCR, captcha, espionnage, nouveautés : l'actu IA décodée
- •Heatwave eases slightly
- •Strong audience engagement across platforms
- •Subscription surge driven by community gifting
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- •Misconceptions about “AI SEO”
- •Role of robots.txt clarified
- •No evidence for “llm.txt” as a ranking tool
Puces, OCR, captcha, espionnage, nouveautés : l'actu IA décodée
- •OpenAI unveils in-house inference chip “Jalapeño”
- •A bid for massive computing power
- •Inference becomes the new battleground
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- •Breakthrough in AI capabilities
- •From experimentation to instant execution
- •Rise of agent-driven workflows
Cannes Recap, Meta Gambling Goggles, AI Restrictions, Apple Price Hikes
- •Walmart acquires Vibe.co for $1.4 billion
- •Cannes Lions reflects shift toward performance and creators
- •Creator economy faces rising production costs