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V7 uses GPT-5.6 to give AI agents institutional memory

V7 uses GPT-5.6 to index and convert scattered company files into context that agents can use to perform complex, source-linked tasks. The company says this enables agents to reference original documents while completing work.

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Vals aims to set a neutral standard for AI benchmarking

Vals AI, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, is positioning itself as a neutral, trustworthy resource for AI benchmarking. The company intends to address growing model proliferation by offering standardised evaluation tools, according to TechCrunch AI.

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Taiwan Cabinet Minister to Attend APEC Meeting in Nanjing

Taiwanese Labour Minister Hung Sun-han is expected to travel to Nanjing and attend an APEC ministerial meeting on employment, vocational training, social security and AI’s impact on jobs. He would be the highest-level Taiwan cabinet official to visit mainland China under President William Lai’s administration.

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Amodei Proposes 'Pace the Frontier' Plan for AI Safety

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei outlined a plan to “pace the frontier” of AI that emphasizes independent safety evaluators and coordination among labs in democratic countries. The proposal has drawn some industry support and pushback, including criticism from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

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OpenAI unveils Australian Youth Safety Blueprint

OpenAI released the Australian Youth Safety Blueprint, a six-pillar roadmap intended to create safer AI experiences for young people. The document is presented as guidance to protect and empower youth when interacting with AI services.

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Google DeepMind opens institute to broaden AGI debate

Google DeepMind has launched a new institute intended to surface differing views among Google, DeepMind, and the wider research community about AGI. TechCrunch reports the institute expects participants to disagree and change views as new data emerges at the fast-moving frontier.

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Grounding strategies for 800V DC in data centers

Data Center Dynamics outlines grounding and protection practices for 800V DC power architectures aimed at improving safety and resilience in next-generation AI infrastructure. The piece presents proven approaches to reduce fault risks and operational disruption in high-voltage DC deployments.

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Cooley uses ChatGPT Work to streamline IPO workflows

Law firm Cooley built a tool called GO Public using ChatGPT Work to add intelligence to the IPO process. According to OpenAI News, the system helps lawyers surface issues earlier and concentrate human judgment on higher‑value tasks.

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Startups Discuss Adding AI Agents as Team Members at Disrupt 2026

Speakers from Gusto, Insight Partners, and Leland will discuss how early-stage companies are integrating AI agents alongside human teams at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The session will cover maintaining speed, accountability, and culture while working with AI agents and includes a registration discount before September 25.