Google sparked controversy by restricting Google AI Pro/Ultra subscribers who accessed their accounts via OAuth through OpenClaw. The move highlights growing tensions between Google's API policies and third-party AI clients, with 394+ upvotes on HN and 310+ comments discussing platform lock-in concerns. - **Source:** Hacker News / Google AI Dev Forum - **Keywords:** Google, OpenClaw, API, restrictions, OAuth, platform
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NVIDIA's 4th annual telecom survey reveals massive AI adoption: 90% of operators report AI increasing revenue/reducing costs; 89% plan AI budget increases in 2026; 77% expect AI-native networks before 6G. Agentic AI is now the primary driver of autonomous network operations. - **Source:** NVIDIA Blog - **Keywords:** NVIDIA, telecom, autonomous networks, AI-native, enterprise
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Google integrated DeepMind's Lyria 3 music model into the Gemini app, allowing users to create 30-second custom tracks from text prompts or images. First significant consumer music-gen feature from a major chatbot platform. - **Source:** Google Blog - **Keywords:** Google, Gemini, Lyria 3, music generation, DeepMind
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At the India AI Impact Summit, NVIDIA announced partnerships with Yotta (20K Blackwell Ultra GPUs), L&T (gigawatt-scale AI factory), and E2E Networks. Sarvam.ai, Tech Mahindra, and others building sovereign Indic language models on Nemotron. - **Source:** NVIDIA Blog - **Keywords:** India, NVIDIA, sovereign AI, Blackwell, Nemotron, infrastructure
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OpenAI CEO responded to criticism about AI's massive energy consumption with a philosophical take comparing human and AI training costs. Comes as studies project AI power demand doubling by 2026. - **Source:** TechCrunch - **Keywords:** OpenAI, Sam Altman, energy, data centers, sustainability
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Sarvam AI launched its Indus consumer chat app (beta), powered by their Sarvam 3 series models supporting 22 Indic languages. India's answer to ChatGPT as local competition heats up post-DeepSeek. - **Source:** TechCrunch - **Keywords:** Sarvam, India, Indic languages, sovereign AI, chat app
Read moreWipro deployed agentic AI for a major US health insurer using NVIDIA AI Enterprise: 42% of inbound calls now handled by AI agents, 900 concurrent calls supported with sub-200ms latency. Healthcare AI agents hitting production scale. - **Source:** NVIDIA Blog - **Keywords:** Wipro, healthcare, AI agents, enterprise, NVIDIA
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Built with NVIDIA Nemotron and NIM microservices, Tech Mahindra's LTM generates prioritized fix recommendations for field technicians, aiming for Level 4+ autonomous network operations in global telecom. - **Source:** NVIDIA Blog - **Keywords:** Tech Mahindra, telecom, AI agents, Nemotron, autonomous
Read more Infosys developed a small language model for coding using NVIDIA NeMo, integrated into Topaz Fabric. Matches frontier model performance on MBPP/BFCL benchmarks while deployable on standard desktops. - **Source:** NVIDIA Blog - **Keywords:** Infosys, coding model, SLM, NeMo, enterprise
Read more An Anthropic-funded group is backing NY congressional candidate Alex Bores (RAISE Act sponsor) while a rival AI Super PAC attacks him. First major political battle between competing "pro-AI" factions with different regulatory visions. - **Source:** TechCrunch - **Keywords:** Anthropic, political AI, PAC, regulation, RAISE Act
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Developer built an AI bedtime storyteller for his daughters. Cute personal project showing how generative AI is becoming part of family routines. 40+ comments on HN discussing AI's role in parenting.
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ActivityPub-powered short-form video platform gaining traction as a "TikTok alternative." Not pure AI but relevant to the algorithmic feed wars and decentralized social AI recommendations.
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DIY e-paper family dashboard trending on HN. Shows how AI/tech enthusiasts are building ambient information displays for the home. 745 upvotes.
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New open-source book on agentic SE hitting HN. Sign of the discipline maturing as educational materials emerge.
Read moreOpenAI's ad testing phase is now live with major brands appearing in ChatGPT responses. First real look at how sponsored answers will appear in the world's most popular AI chatbot. - **Source:** Adweek - **Keywords:** OpenAI, ChatGPT, ads, Best Buy, Expedia, Qualcomm
Read moreTwo largest agency holding companies pulled out over hidden fees and transparency concerns. Growing friction between platforms and agencies as AI reshapes ad supply chains. - **Source:** Adweek - **Keywords:** Dentsu, WPP, The Trade Desk, OpenPath, transparency
Read moreMajor agency Dept launched "Dept Studios" — a global content studio powered by Adobe Firefly. Sign of agencies productizing AI content at scale for brand demands. - **Source:** Adweek - **Keywords:** Dept, Adobe Firefly, AI content, agency, studio
Read moreRetail media juggernaut keeps growing — AI-powered ad targeting driving significant revenue. Walmart now a serious digital ad platform competitor to Amazon. - **Source:** Adweek - **Keywords:** Walmart, retail media, advertising, revenue
Read moreNew Adweek survey: AI reshaping workflows but contracts, pricing models, and governance policies remain unchanged. The operational/policy lag is creating agency-client friction. - **Source:** Adweek - **Keywords:** Adweek, agencies, AI contracts, governance
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