llm 0.35
OpenAI released llm 0.35 with GPT-6 Astra, its most advanced model to date.
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Updated Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 10:19 UTC · 16 stories
OpenAI releases GPT-6 Astra and pivots towards AI defense infrastructure as lawsuits challenge its training practices. Meanwhile, foldable phones proliferate and memory costs strain consumer device pricing heading into Apple's hardware announcements.
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Artificial Intelligence
Research acceleration: The view inside OpenAI
OpenAI's new focus on Recursive Self-Improvement (RSI) and defensive AI systems marks a strategic shift toward AGI development.
Mistral raises €3B
Mistral raised €3B to develop sovereign, open-weight AI models competing with frontier labs.
Supporting independent journalism in Ukraine
OpenAI and partner organizations launch AI program supporting Ukrainian news organizations' innovation and independence.
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Technology
Eric Wu’s newest company, out of stealth since May, is going after construction’s labor crunch
Eric Wu's NavigateAI, backed by $25M, launches AI copilots for construction workers via smartphones and Meta glasses.
Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft for infringement
Seattle Times and Newsday sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement over AI model training.
Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’s
Xiaomi's 18 Fold wide foldable smartphone with superior specs launches as Apple prepares its own foldable iPhone.
Huawei copies Samsung’s privacy display in its latest trifold
Huawei's Mate XT 2 trifold phone incorporates Samsung-style privacy display in latest competitive mobile hardware push.
First Xiaomi, then the world: why Arm might give phone gaming a huge graphics boost
Xiaomi 18 Fold uses Arm's Mali G2-Ultra NX graphics chip, potentially transforming mobile gaming performance.
The real reason your phone is getting more expensive
Rising memory chip costs are driving higher iPhone prices this week, signalling sustained 'chipflation' pressures.
LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices
LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screens off and snooping on local devices, raising privacy concerns.
Smartphone makers don't bother to comply with EU repairability requirements
Smartphone makers flouting EU repairability requirements, refusing to comply with right-to-repair regulations.
Switzerland's Federal Government Is Replacing Microsoft on 3k Computers
Switzerland's federal government replacing Microsoft software on 3,000 computers as part of open-source pilot.
What we expect from the upcoming Apple launch
Apple's September 9 launch expected to debut first foldable iPhone Ultra alongside AirPods and HomePod updates.
Audi’s new A2 E-tron is its most affordable and efficient EV yet
Audi's new A2 E-tron offers affordable and efficient electric vehicle combining rarity of cost and range.
EcoFlow makes the miniature power station even smaller
EcoFlow's River 260 Gen4 power station provides 256Wh capacity in miniature form for portable energy needs.
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