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53 clusters from 529 articles.

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Grok 4.6 launches on AI Gateway with 500K context and multi-level reasoning

xAI's Grok 4.6 model is now available on AI Gateway featuring a 500K token context window and support for text and image inputs. The model offers configurable reasoning levels from low to xhigh and defaults to high reasoning. Developers can access it through Vercel's AI SDK or connect it to coding agents like Claude Code and Codex.

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DEEPSK
ChinaTalk examines DeepSeek's strategic approach and positioning
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GOOGL
Google DeepMind undergoes major reorganization as AI leadership questions mount.
Drama
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3.7k
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MISC
Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, and Andrew Ng debate AI safety, open-source at Ai4 conference.
Policy
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5d
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AI
AI threatens nearly a quarter of Southeast Asia's workforce, ILO report finds
Policy
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EU
EU releases new AI labelling guidelines for product compliance.
Policy
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4d
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MISC
White House to expand AI policy framework to include open models
Policy
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MISC
Booksellers raise concerns as AI firms bulk-buy and destroy rare books
Policy
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5d
20
CHINAAI
ChinaTalk examines China's quantum computing strategy and party mobilization
Research
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4d
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MISC
MIT Tech Review surveys children on their perceptions and experiences with AI
Research
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4d
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MISC
Researchers develop AI tools to detect fatty liver disease early and save lives.
Research
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4d
23
CHINAAI
Chinese AI system tracks stealth fighter heat signatures at 90% accuracy
Research
1
4d
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VERCEL
Vercel AI SDK adds ACP-compatible harness layer for any agent runtime.
Ships
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4d
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AAPL
Apple in talks to pay publishers nine-figure sum to feed news into Siri.
Ships
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4d
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CHINAAI
China accelerates brain-computer interface development with state-backed initiatives
Ships
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4d
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ACCEL
Accel closes oversubscribed $550M India fund within weeks
Ships
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5d
28
MISC
Cognition reportedly seeks $40B raise months after $26B round
Ships
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5d
29
ANTHRP
Anthropic ships invisible Claude content watermark.
Ships
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4d
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AUTOMTT
Automattic's Mesh AI CRM launches on Android
Ships
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MISC
AI package supply-chain attack exposes credentials of 2,500 users
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VERCEL
Vercel details AI SDK software factory scaling challenges
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