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Mathematicians describe a cutthroat culture at OpenAI as the firm chases prestigious proofs while sidelining established academic researchers.
The Scale ReportStanford researcher Samuel King to discuss AI-designed viruses
The bioengineering PhD candidate will join an MIT Technology Review event to explore his use of generative models to draft viral blueprints.
The Scale ReportMicrosoft Launches Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark Chip
The new Windows flagship features a custom Arm-based Nvidia processor, a proprietary magnetic USB-C connector, and expanded AI capabilities.
The Scale ReportLambda Seeks $4B Funding Round Before Planned 2027 IPO
GPU cloud provider Lambda targets a $14.5 billion valuation as it prepares for public markets, bolstered by a massive contract with Anthropic.
The Scale ReportNew Jersey Lieutenant Governor Uses AI to Contest Harassment Probe
Former New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell cites AI chatbot outputs as evidence of innocence following an ethics investigation.
The Scale ReportModernizing Data Centers to Fix AI Grid Reliability Issues
Shifting power architecture to medium voltage can solve massive load volatility problems in the expanding AI data center industry.
The Scale ReportFlame Launches a Streaming Platform Where AI Creators Set the Price
Flame is betting that the next generation of entertainment businesses will be built by AI creators who bring their own stories, audiences and ambitions.
The Scale ReportOpenAI Faces Backlash From Top Mathematicians Over Proof Claims
Twenty-five Fields Medal winners accuse AI labs of prioritizing speed over academic integrity, citation, and verification.
The Scale ReportAnthropic Debuts Free Security Scanner for Open Source Code
The new OSS Scanner uses top-tier models to hunt for software vulnerabilities, though reports will be generated without any human review.
The Scale ReportEngram Hardware Turns AI Hallucinations Into Experimental Audio
Music startup Thoughtful Things has launched a Kickstarter for Engram, an offline sampler that uses custom AI models to mangle sound.
The Scale ReportMelius Raises $20M Series A After Pivoting Away From Ad Spend
The New York startup founded by former Ramp engineers pivots to AI creative generation after scrapping its original marketing product.
The Scale ReportTrump Administration Rebrands AI as Super Intelligence
President Trump and tech executives signed a non-binding safety pact to rebrand artificial intelligence as super intelligence.
The Scale ReportSlack Adds In-Chat App and Dashboard Generator Through Slackforce Surfaces
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The Scale ReportSuperhuman Acquires Fathom to Power Its Agentic AI Vision
Superhuman buys Y Combinator-backed Fathom to integrate automated meeting notes into its suite of productivity tools.
The Scale ReportMicrosoft Expands Copilot Capabilities for Windows File Tasks
Microsoft is integrating Hybrid Intelligence to allow Copilot to access local files and perform system actions on Windows 11 machines.
The Scale ReportMeta Unveils Lightweight VR Glasses Set for 2027 Release
Meta plans to launch a 100-gram virtual reality headset featuring a tethered puck design and 5K micro-OLED displays in spring 2027 for $1,299.99.
The Scale ReportFlow Engineering Secures $750M Valuation in Series B Round
The hardware-focused AI startup landed $50 million in funding led by Valor Equity Partners and Atreides Management to scale its agent platform.
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The Scale ReportCalifornia Regulators Target Rek Human-Robot Fighting League
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The Scale ReportA New Website Simulates the Desk of Elizabeth Holmes
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The Scale ReportChris Jones pledges NIL funds to retain Mississippi State QB
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The Scale ReportSaturday Night Live satirizes Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
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The Scale ReportDavid Beckham Brand Empire Hits $110.5 Million in Revenue
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The Scale ReportInstagram Tests Blurred Stories for Social Media Soft Launching
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The Scale ReportNFL Issues Wave of Player Fines Following Week 2 Celebrations
Multiple high profile NFL stars including Ja'Marr Chase and Amon-Ra St. Brown faced financial penalties for violating league celebration rules.
The Scale ReportAlex Gibney Documentary Musk Examines The Tech Billionaire
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The Scale ReportDallas Cowboys Visit CR Flamengo Facility Ahead of Brazil Debut
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