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Top 3
  1. 1The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it
  2. 2The OpenAI board member who fired Sam Altman says we still can’t trust AI CEOs
  3. 3Serving GLM-5.3 at 607.8 tok/s across two Nvidia DGX stations with vLLM

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November 15 · Today
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TechCrunchSignal
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The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it

From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.

TechCrunchStartup

Why this matters

TechCrunch angle: From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or… Check the original before changing a build, vendor, or research decision.

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2 hours ago
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The VergeSignal
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The OpenAI board member who fired Sam Altman says we still can’t trust AI CEOs

Today, I’m talking with Helen Toner, the executive director of the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University. This episode is part two of our series on AI in real life. Helen is a well-known f…

The VergeMedia

Why this matters

The Verge angle: Today, I’m talking with Helen Toner, the executive director of the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown… Check the original before changing a build, vendor, or research decision.

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4 hours ago
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TechCrunchSignal
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Jensen Huang’s departure blasts big hole in AI startup funding, VCs and founders say

Nvidia poured tens of billions into AI startups under Huang. Without him at the helm, founders and VCs are bracing for smaller checks and lower valuations.

TechCrunchStartup

Why this matters

TechCrunch angle: Nvidia poured tens of billions into AI startups under Huang. Without him at the helm, founders and VCs are bracing for smaller… Check the original before changing a build, vendor, or research decision.

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20 hours ago
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The VergeSignal
@theverge
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ChatGPT Wallet lets OpenAI’s Dots agents make purchases for you

After launching its Dots AI agents platform earlier this year, OpenAI is launching a wallet for the agents. ChatGPT Wallet is rolling out starting today for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the US aged 18 and older using a US…

The VergeMedia

Why this matters

The Verge angle: After launching its Dots AI agents platform earlier this year, OpenAI is launching a wallet for the agents. ChatGPT Wallet is… Check the original before changing a build, vendor, or research decision.

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22 hours ago
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TechCrunchSignal
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AI agent startup LangChain hits $3B valuation

LangChain now claims 7,000 customers of its model and platform agnostic agent management tool LangSmith.

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Why this matters

TechCrunch angle: LangChain now claims 7,000 customers of its model and platform agnostic agent management tool LangSmith. Check the original before changing a build, vendor, or research decision.

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23 hours ago
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ChatGPT’s new Wallet lets AI agents shop and check out for you

ChatGPT Wallet lets AI agents shop and check out on users' behalf, starting with a limited rollout to U.S. Pro subscribers.

TechCrunchStartup

Why this matters

TechCrunch angle: ChatGPT Wallet lets AI agents shop and check out on users' behalf, starting with a limited rollout to U.S. Pro subscribers. Check the original before changing a build, vendor, or research decision.

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27 hours ago
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TechCrunchSignal
@techcrunch
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The unfolding Jensen Huang scandal: a timeline

Jensen Huang has resigned from Nvidia following an affair, which could have ramifications for national security as the U.S. and China race to develop the most advanced AI infrastructure.

TechCrunchStartup

Why this matters

TechCrunch angle: Jensen Huang has resigned from Nvidia following an affair, which could have ramifications for national security as the U.S. and… Check the original before changing a build, vendor, or research decision.

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27 hours ago
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The VergeSignal
@theverge
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Claude’s Duet agent is a little neurotic and surprisingly helpful

Normally, the products I test don't offer to help me write up my experience with them. Duet is different. Claude Duet is Anthropic's AI agent for consumers, the latest attempt by an AI company to try to convince us that…

The VergeMedia

Why this matters

The Verge angle: Normally, the products I test don't offer to help me write up my experience with them. Duet is different. Claude Duet is… Check the original before changing a build, vendor, or research decision.

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29 hours ago
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Simon WillisonLLM Release
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llm-gemini 0.37

Release: llm-gemini 0.37 Google launched Gemini 4 Hydrogen today - the lowest cost member of the Gemini 4 family. It's actually not too far off the price of its much bigger siblings, Carbon and Argon. I'm finding Gemini…

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Why this matters

gemini angle: Release: llm-gemini 0.37 Google launched Gemini 4 Hydrogen today - the lowest cost member of the Gemini 4 family. It's actually not… Check the original before changing a build, vendor, or research decision.

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44 hours ago
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The VergeSignal
@theverge
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Google’s new Gemini model is better at understanding complicated questions

Google says its new Gemini 4 Hydrogen model can give more helpful answers to complex questions, including "questions with multiple parts, hard-to-understand typos, or highly specific requests." The new model can break d…

The VergeMedia

Why this matters

The Verge angle: Google says its new Gemini 4 Hydrogen model can give more helpful answers to complex questions, including "questions with multiple… Check the original before changing a build, vendor, or research decision.

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45 hours ago

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