💰 OpenAI marks largest AI infrastructure commitment to date 💰
OpenAI commits to largest AI infrastructure investment in history across multiple chip partners.

OpenAI marks largest AI infrastructure commitment to date with agreements across multiple chip makers totaling roughly $1 trillion. The AMD deal involves deploying 6 gigawatts of MI450 chips starting in late 2026, with OpenAI potentially acquiring up to 10% of AMD's stock if deployment targets are met. AMD shares surged 23.7% following the announcement. Additional partnerships include a $100 billion NVIDIA commitment for 10+ gigawatts of systems, plus deals with Oracle and CoreWeave. This massive infrastructure scaling signals OpenAI's preparation for next-generation AI compute demands and represents a strategic shift toward multi-vendor chip sourcing to reduce dependencies.

🔒 Google launches CodeMender security agent 🔒
Google's autonomous AI agent automatically identifies and fixes software vulnerabilities without human intervention.

Google Introduces CodeMender AI Security Agent powered by Gemini Deep Think models that automatically identifies and fixes software vulnerabilities. The system represents a significant advancement in AI-driven cybersecurity, capable of scanning codebases and implementing security patches without human intervention. Google simultaneously introduced the AI Vulnerability Reward Program to incentivize security research and released SAIF 2.0 framework defining secure-by-design principles for autonomous agents. This launch positions Google as a leader in AI security tools, addressing growing concerns about software vulnerabilities as AI systems become more prevalent.

👨‍💻 OpenAI Codex goes public 👨‍💻
OpenAI's AI coding assistant becomes available to all paid ChatGPT users with new enterprise features.

OpenAI Codex Now Generally Available to all ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Team, and Enterprise users, significantly expanding access to AI-powered programming tools. The rollout includes new administrative controls, an SDK for custom workflows, and Slack integration allowing users to access coding assistance directly within their development environments. This expansion makes advanced AI coding capabilities accessible to millions of developers worldwide, potentially transforming software development workflows across organizations of all sizes.

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📱 Jony Ive AI device faces challenges 📱

OpenAI and Jony Ive's highly anticipated AI device project encounters development challenges and timeline delays, with sources indicating technical hurdles in creating a compelling consumer hardware experience. The collaboration between OpenAI's AI capabilities and Ive's design expertise faces obstacles in translating advanced AI functionality into practical, user-friendly hardware that differentiates itself from existing smartphone capabilities.

⚡ xAI plans $18B Colossus expansion ⚡

xAI will invest over $18 billion to purchase 300,000 Nvidia GPUs for its Colossus 2 data center expansion in Memphis. The facility will feature 55,000 Blackwell chips and require a dedicated 1+ gigawatt power plant in Mississippi, consuming more energy than all Memphis homes combined. This massive infrastructure investment positions Elon Musk's AI company to compete directly with OpenAI in the race for AI supremacy.