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Oratomic raises $300M, shows how deeptech Series A worksAI News & Trends

Oratomic raises $300M, shows how deeptech Series A works

Oratomic raised $300 million in July 2026 to build a neutral-atom quantum computer. The company's funding shows investors may support deeptech startups if they meet key technical and market milestones and prove demand early. Founders seeking large Series A rounds are advised to validate their technology and market, organize investor targeting, and prepare clear documentation. There is no guarantee of raising such a large amount, but following these steps appears to help align capital with clear goals.

Alberta Uses Claude to Scan 466 Million Lines of Code in 20 HoursAI News & Trends

Alberta Uses Claude to Scan 466 Million Lines of Code in 20 Hours

The Government of Alberta used Claude, an AI tool, to scan 466 million lines of code in about 20 hours, a job that officials said would take humans around 6.5 years. The AI checked code in 1,280 applications across 27 ministries, following 95 security rules and suggesting fixes that engineers reviewed before use. Officials say this approach may have helped avoid over $2 billion in costs, but these savings have not been independently confirmed. Alberta's method could suggest a new way for governments to safely use AI in security while keeping humans in control. Other governments appear to be looking at Alberta's process as they consider their own AI projects.

Hybrid AI Workflow Cuts Cloud Spend, Boosts Code SecurityAI Deep Dives & Tutorials

Hybrid AI Workflow Cuts Cloud Spend, Boosts Code Security

Running continuous code security scans with a hybrid AI workflow may help teams save money and keep code safe. Teams use a local AI model (GLM 5.2) to scan code often, and send only important findings to a more powerful cloud model (Claude Code) once a day. This setup appears to lower costs because local scans are much cheaper, and it may also reduce false alerts by up to 95 percent. Accuracy seems to stay high, and sometimes the hybrid method might even be more accurate than using just the cloud model. This workflow might help teams stay secure without unexpected cloud charges.

Claude Fable 5 costs $10/$50 per million tokensAI Deep Dives & Tutorials

Claude Fable 5 costs $10/$50 per million tokens

Claude Fable 5 may cost about $10 for input and $50 for output per million tokens, which is much higher than some other models. Teams that do not route tasks carefully might see their bills double quickly, because each extra call to a premium model can add a lot of cost. Experts suggest using Fable 5 only for important planning steps and switching to cheaper models like Sonnet 5 or Opus 4.8 for most tasks. Managing how much conversation history is sent and using batching might help cut costs by 30-70%. FinOps dashboards can help teams track token use and avoid surprise charges.

DeepMind Unveils AI Delegation Framework for Human-AI Task HandoffsAI Deep Dives & Tutorials

DeepMind Unveils AI Delegation Framework for Human-AI Task Handoffs

DeepMind has shared a new framework that may help humans and AI safely hand off tasks to each other during complex work. The proposal suggests making all steps of delegation clear, including who is responsible and how tasks can change hands if needed. Early reactions note that the framework appears to make handovers safer, but it has not yet been tested in real-world settings. The authors say this work might move teams toward more repeatable and reliable ways for humans and AI to work together, but actual adoption timelines remain uncertain.

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LinkedIn Unveils B2B Creator Marketplace Alpha for June 2026 Launch
Personal Influence & Brand2h ago

LinkedIn Unveils B2B Creator Marketplace Alpha for June 2026 Launch

LinkedIn plans to launch a B2B Creator Marketplace in June 2026 with an invite-only alpha for English-speaking creators in the US and Canada. The marketplace aims to help brands find and contact vetted experts easily and may address the needs of advertisers for credible voices and creators for better monetization. Key features include creator search, contact tools, and partnership management. Expansion to other regions is planned but not yet scheduled, and pricing details are still unknown. Industry analysts suggest the tool may change how agencies and creators work together, but LinkedIn's main strength appears to be its professional data network rather than unique features.

Tungsten Automation outlines 3-layer stack for Enterprise AI Agents
AI Deep Dives & Tutorials4h ago

Tungsten Automation outlines 3-layer stack for Enterprise AI Agents

Tungsten Automation suggests that building enterprise AI agents is moving from single large agents to organized groups of smaller, specialized agents. Most current systems use a three-layer stack with a controller that delegates tasks to these specialists. It appears that separating prompts, rules, and logic, along with using typed JSON interfaces, may help with debugging and lower errors. Since regulations are still catching up, companies often follow their own standards and use strong safety controls like audit trails and automatic testing before releases. The typical approach seems to be starting with a simple prototype, adding more features in stages, and using templates to check security and performance as the system grows.

Apple sues OpenAI, io Products over hardware trade secrets
AI News & Trends4h ago

Apple sues OpenAI, io Products over hardware trade secrets

Apple has sued OpenAI and io Products in California, saying they may have stolen hardware trade secrets. The complaint claims that former Apple engineers and OpenAI recruiters took confidential design files and used hidden tactics to avoid security checks. Apple is asking the court to make OpenAI return or destroy any disputed materials and possibly redesign their hardware. The case is still in its early stages, and OpenAI has not formally responded yet. This lawsuit appears to put the partnership between Apple and OpenAI at risk, with the outcome still unclear.

LinkedIn unveils Creator Marketplace for B2B marketing by 2026
Personal Influence & Brand6h ago

LinkedIn unveils Creator Marketplace for B2B marketing by 2026

LinkedIn has started testing a new Creator Marketplace for business-to-business (B2B) marketing, which may officially launch in the U.S. and Canada in June 2026. The platform lets brands find and work with professional creators, view their performance data, and sponsor their posts directly. Early tests suggest that using real experts in ads may improve trust with business decision makers. The alpha test is currently invite-only and limited to English; LinkedIn has not said when it will expand to other regions or languages. Some experts think that creator partnerships might become a planned part of B2B marketing budgets, but there are still questions about how fast the marketplace will grow and what features will be added.

Anthropic Explores Custom AI Chip With Samsung For Cost, Performance
AI News & Trends6h ago

Anthropic Explores Custom AI Chip With Samsung For Cost, Performance

Anthropic is in early talks with Samsung about making a special AI chip, but there is no agreement or design yet, and any new chip may take at least 18-24 months to arrive if they decide to move forward. Custom chips may help companies save costs, boost performance, and reduce reliance on a single supplier. Most businesses cannot afford to create their own chips, so they should look at what their technology partners offer. Experts warn that building and using custom hardware can be risky and take a long time. These early talks suggest that AI firms may see having control over hardware as important for the future, even if results take years to appear.

Irys Unveils Trust-First Legal AI After Public Live Demo
Business & Ethical AI6h ago

Irys Unveils Trust-First Legal AI After Public Live Demo

Irys showed its new legal AI tool in a live demo, letting lawyers see how it works and why trust and transparency are important. The system may help lawyers by showing its sources and reasoning, making it easier to check its work. Early users report the tool saves time and increases efficiency, but not all lawyers fully trust AI yet. New rules in the EU soon may require AI tools to be more open about how they work. Irys's demo suggests the company is focusing on building trust to encourage more lawyers to use their AI.

Varonis finds critical Google Dialogflow CX AI security flaw
AI News & Trends6h ago

Varonis finds critical Google Dialogflow CX AI security flaw

Varonis Threat Labs found a security flaw in Google Dialogflow CX, where one permission may have allowed attackers to inject code across different AI agents and access sensitive data. Google fixed the problem by June 2026 and says there is no evidence the flaw was used by attackers. Experts suggest that AI security needs strong controls, such as unique accounts, limited privileges, and runtime checks for each agent. Teams are advised to review past code changes, restrict who can write code, and use tools that can detect risky inputs and outputs. These steps may help prevent similar problems in the future and keep AI systems safer.

Marketers Adopt AI for Social, Retail Media; Lag on Influencer, CTV in Q1 2026
AI News & Trends6h ago

Marketers Adopt AI for Social, Retail Media; Lag on Influencer, CTV in Q1 2026

New data from early 2026 suggests marketers are quickly using AI for social and retail media, but are slower to use it for influencer and connected TV (CTV) marketing. Social media has the highest AI use at 49 percent, while only 18 percent of CTV marketers are using AI. Many marketers say AI helps with speed and cost, but concerns about trust, measurement, and internal skills remain. Generative AI is mostly used for making creative content now, but there may be a shift toward campaign management and analytics in the near future. The survey indicates that while there are challenges, marketers might increase spending on new AI-driven marketing tools soon.

DeepMind Unveils Delegation Framework for Human-AI Task Handovers
AI News & Trends8h ago

DeepMind Unveils Delegation Framework for Human-AI Task Handovers

DeepMind has introduced a new framework that sets clear rules for when AI systems should work on their own, ask for help, or hand tasks back to humans. The study lists six key elements for safe task handovers, including limits on authority, clear success checks, ongoing monitoring, failure signals, backup plans, and a human in charge. Early examples suggest this approach may help avoid errors and keep humans responsible in areas like healthcare, business deals, and training. Experts praise the proposal, but full reviews might take several more months. The framework may encourage companies to treat each AI task as something that must be clearly checked and accounted for.

FDA adopts PreCheck Pilot for drug facilities, selects 7 finalists
Institutional Intelligence & Tribal Knowledge10h ago

FDA adopts PreCheck Pilot for drug facilities, selects 7 finalists

The FDA has chosen seven finalists for its PreCheck Pilot program, which may help new U.S. drug facilities reduce surprise inspection risks. The program appears to follow a two-phase review, requiring facilities to meet strict eligibility and prepare detailed documents about their operations and quality systems. Early reports suggest that good preparation and daily-ready quality systems are important, as inspectors may focus on change management and data integrity. Some participants report that having a dedicated project manager may prevent problems with timing and eligibility. The FDA has not confirmed when the next round of applications will open, but updates might be posted online with about 30 days' notice.