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OpenAI, Broadcom unveil Jalapeño chip: 4x faster, 50% cheaper AI inference

OpenAI, Broadcom unveil Jalapeño chip: 4x faster, 50% cheaper AI inference

OpenAI and Broadcom have introduced a new Jalapeño chip that may offer up to 4 times higher efficiency and about 50 percent lower cost for AI tasks compared to current GPUs, according to their own tests. These results are self-reported and still need to be confirmed by outside sources. The chip is designed to save energy and work better with AI models, and it appears to fit a new trend of companies making their own chips to reduce costs. Experts suggest that these custom chips could make AI much cheaper in the next few years, though using them may also require new skills and careful planning. Whether Jalapeño's benefits will hold up in real-world use is still uncertain until more independent tests are done.

OpenAI offers US government 5% stake worth $42.6B

OpenAI offers US government 5% stake worth $42.6B

OpenAI may give the US government a 5% stake in the company, worth about $42.6 billion, as a donation. This idea, suggested by CEO Sam Altman, is meant to let ordinary Americans benefit from the company's success, and might work like Alaska's oil fund, which pays citizens yearly. The plan is still in early talks and would need new laws and approval from Congress. Some people warn it could cause problems, like conflicts between ownership and regulation, while supporters say it could help the government watch over AI safety. No final decisions have been made, and details are still being worked out.

White House asked OpenAI to delay GPT-5.6 release over security fears

White House asked OpenAI to delay GPT-5.6 release over security fears

The White House reportedly asked OpenAI to delay the release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6, because of security worries. Officials said the model might help with cyber attacks or harm important infrastructure, so only a few trusted partners could access it at first. A recent executive order allows the government to review certain advanced AI models for up to 30 days before they are widely shared. Critics say this process, though called voluntary, may be hard for companies to refuse. It is still unclear if these rules will become law, but this situation shows the government may play a bigger role in checking powerful AI systems.

Publishers Adapt for AI: Zero-Click Web Cuts Traffic, Shifts Monetization

Publishers Adapt for AI: Zero-Click Web Cuts Traffic, Shifts Monetization

More people are getting answers from search engines without clicking on websites, which may be causing a big drop in web traffic for publishers. Studies suggest that AI-generated summaries can reduce clicks by over half, and some publishers report losing up to 89% of their clicks on certain searches. To adapt, publishers are changing their content and websites so AI models can easily read, understand, and show their information. These changes might include adding more easy-to-quote facts, using technical tools for better data sharing, and highlighting expert authors. This shift suggests that making content readable for machines, not just people, could help publishers stay relevant and make money, even if fewer people visit their pages directly.

EU Ends De Minimis Rule in 2026, Adds 3 EUR Duty to Low-Value Imports

EU Ends De Minimis Rule in 2026, Adds 3 EUR Duty to Low-Value Imports

The EU is ending its de minimis rule in July 2026, so parcels worth up to 150 EUR will no longer be exempt from customs duty. Instead, a temporary 3 EUR duty per item category will be added, along with VAT, which may cause prices to rise by 12-30% for low-value goods. Retailers might change their shipping methods and pricing to handle these costs and avoid delays. This flat duty is expected to last until mid-2028, when new product-specific tariffs will start. Some goods covered by trade deals may still be exempt if VAT is reported through IOSS.

Anthropic's Claude now trains AI with user chats for up to 5 years

Anthropic's Claude now trains AI with user chats for up to 5 years

Anthropic has changed its policy so that chats from users on Claude's Free, Pro, or Max plans are now kept for up to five years and may be used to train future AI models by default. Users can opt out, which returns chat storage to 30 days and stops their conversations from being used in training. Some data, like policy violations, might be kept longer, and deleted chats may stay in backup logs for up to a month. Business and API customers are not affected, as their data is not used for public model training. Experts suggest that users on consumer plans should be careful, as their data might be more risky if not properly managed.

Anthropic details how agentic AI launched cyberattacks on 30 organizations

Anthropic details how agentic AI launched cyberattacks on 30 organizations

In 2025-2026, Anthropic reported that agentic AI systems may have launched cyberattacks on 30 organizations, handling most of the attack steps by themselves. Other similar attacks used AI to commit fraud, compromise software development environments, and stay hidden in supply chains for months. Experts suggest that weaknesses like unchecked tool access and static agent identities might be the main reasons for these attacks. Enterprises appear to be shifting to identity-based security controls and strict testing to reduce risks. There is still uncertainty about standards, but clearer rules and better transparency may help organizations safely use agentic AI.

Publishers Pivot to Brand and Direct Relationships as Zero-Click Search Grows

Publishers Pivot to Brand and Direct Relationships as Zero-Click Search Grows

More people are getting answers from AI overviews and chat tools without visiting publisher websites, which may reduce clicks and revenue for publishers. Studies suggest about 68% of Google searches in early 2026 may end without any clicks. Publishers are responding by building stronger direct relationships through email lists, apps, and unique content that is harder for AI to summarize. They are also changing technical strategies to help AI cite their work and focusing more on metrics like email sign-ups rather than just clicks. Data suggests that building a strong brand and direct audience ties might help publishers survive as traffic from search engines drops.

Brands adopt new metrics to track AI discovery in 2026

Brands adopt new metrics to track AI discovery in 2026

Brands are starting to use new ways to measure how often AI recommends them, but early tools often disagree on how much money these recommendations bring in. When AI assistants like ChatGPT or Gemini send users to a site, it may look like "Direct" traffic, making it hard for brands to track. Some researchers warn this mis-labeling, called "dark AI traffic," makes it tricky to know if advertising is working. New metrics, such as tracking how often a brand is mentioned by AI or noticed after an AI mention, are being tested. By 2030, over half of first-time brand discoveries may happen through AI, so brands may need clear ways to measure and adapt.

OpenAI: 99.8% of output tokens come from agents by 2026

OpenAI: 99.8% of output tokens come from agents by 2026

A study suggests that by 2026, almost all work done by OpenAI employees may go through automated agents, with 99.8% of output tokens coming from these systems. The use of agents started with engineers, but quickly spread to other departments like legal and finance, where most output now also comes from agents. Employees appear to trust agents with complex and lengthy tasks, and many run several agents at once. The study notes that knowing the business is more important for using agents well than knowing how to code. However, there may be concerns about data security and system complexity as agent use increases.

Study: AI-native firms boost revenue 1.9X, cut capital needs 39.5%

Study: AI-native firms boost revenue 1.9X, cut capital needs 39.5%

A study by Harvard and INSEAD suggests that AI-native firms may perform much better in revenue, capital efficiency, and customer growth compared to others. Startups that reorganized their work around AI reported 1.9 times the revenue and used 39.5 percent less outside capital than those that did not. These firms also completed more tasks and were more likely to gain paying customers. The results come from three months of tracking 515 startups, but the authors note that long-term effects are still unknown.

Nadella urges firms to build own AI models, 76% still buy

Nadella urges firms to build own AI models, 76% still buy

Satya Nadella suggests companies should build their own AI models instead of relying on outside vendors, saying that renting models may risk losing a competitive edge. However, market studies show that by 2025, 76% of firms still use external AI services instead of building from scratch. Reasons for renting include high costs, fast changes in technology, and complex integration. Microsoft appears to be making its cloud service Azure neutral, letting customers run different models while still using Microsoft's infrastructure. This situation may mean companies are moving toward a mix of using their own data with outside AI tools as a practical solution.

SaaS 'Max Bill' Guarantee Caps Enterprise AI Spending Ahead of $2 Trillion Market

SaaS 'Max Bill' Guarantee Caps Enterprise AI Spending Ahead of $2 Trillion Market

The SaaS 'Max Bill' Guarantee aims to limit how much companies spend on AI each month as costs for language models and GPUs may rise sharply and unpredictably. Experts suggest AI spending could reach $2 trillion by 2026, and many companies reportedly went over their budgets in 2025. The Max Bill service may help by offering a set maximum bill, monitoring usage in real time, switching to cheaper models if needed, and giving refunds if spending goes over the limit. No major cloud provider currently promises this type of total cost cap, so this new guarantee could fill a gap for businesses worried about unexpected AI costs.

AWS Invests $1 Billion to Embed AI Engineers with Enterprise Clients

AWS Invests $1 Billion to Embed AI Engineers with Enterprise Clients

Amazon Web Services has announced a $1 billion plan to place AI engineers inside customer teams for 45-day projects, aiming to speed up AI deployments from months to days. The program may suggest a shift for AWS from just providing infrastructure to working more closely as a partner. Early adopters appear to include organizations in regulated or data-heavy industries, like the NBA and NFL. Analysts note this effort might make customers rely more on AWS, but the long-term effects on market competition are still unclear.

Ireland reviews whiskey rules, allows peated Pot Still and new grains

Ireland reviews whiskey rules, allows peated Pot Still and new grains

Ireland has started a public consultation to review its Irish whiskey rules, asking for feedback about possible changes in how whiskey is made and labelled. Some proposals may allow more grains in Pot Still whiskey, permit peated Pot Still types, and use different kinds of wooden casks for aging. There is no clear government position yet, and the review is open until 4 September 2026. Some people think these changes might honor old recipes and give producers more options, while others worry they could affect the whiskey's image. The department will summarize opinions after the deadline and may send the new rules to the EU for approval.