Sam Altman backed Retro Biosciences tests longevity pill targeting brain aging
Retro Biosciences, funded by OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, is preparing its first human trial of a pill that aims to clear damaged proteins in the brain by rebooting cellular recycling linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Databricks debuts Genie Code data engineering copilot and buys Quotient Artificial Intelligence
Databricks is pushing deeper into autonomous data workflows with Genie Code, a data-focused copilot, and the acquisition of Quotient Artificial Intelligence to evaluate and harden agent behavior in production.
Yann LeCun launches $1.03B world model startup as Nvidia backs Thinking Machines compute deal
Yann LeCun is backing a world model approach to Artificial Intelligence with a $1.03B seed round, while Nvidia commits at least a gigawatt of compute to Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines in a multiyear deal.
US military confirms use of advanced artificial intelligence tools in war against Iran
The United States Central Command is using advanced artificial intelligence systems to rapidly process battlefield data in the joint US-Israeli campaign in Iran, while insisting that humans retain final authority over targeting decisions.
Optical compute interconnect consortium targets open artificial intelligence infrastructure standard
A new optical compute interconnect consortium led by major chip and cloud companies aims to define an open specification for scale-up links in modern artificial intelligence infrastructure, shifting away from copper limitations.
Industrial artificial intelligence and digital twins reshape design and manufacturing
Nvidia and Dassault Systèmes are combining accelerated computing, physics-based world models and virtual twins to speed up design, simulation and deployment across sectors from automotive to life sciences and aerospace.
Building a strong data infrastructure for artificial intelligence agents
Enterprises are rapidly experimenting with agentic artificial intelligence, but most struggle to scale because their data architectures lack the business context and trust needed for reliable outcomes. A semantic, business-aware data layer is emerging as the critical foundation for effective agents that work alongside, not instead of, existing software systems.
Pragmatic strategies for engineering artificial intelligence into real-world products
Product engineering teams are ramping up artificial intelligence investments cautiously, prioritizing verification, human oversight, and measurable real-world outcomes such as sustainability and quality over rapid transformation.
Pentagon explores artificial intelligence chatbots for target prioritization
The Pentagon is testing generative artificial intelligence chatbots to help rank and prioritize military targets, with humans still responsible for reviewing recommendations amid heightened scrutiny over recent strikes.
Microsoft DirectStorage 1.4 boosts game loading with new compression tech
Microsoft’s DirectStorage 1.4 update introduces Zstandard compression and a new asset conditioning library to cut load times and smooth in-game streaming on modern GPUs and SSDs.