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Read the edition →OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra
- 1OpenAI launches Astra, its powerful (and controversial) new model
GPT-6 Astra: computer/browser use, Fable-priced API, coding-agent cost lead.
- 2Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft for infringement
The Seattle Times and Newsday seek destruction of AI models built on their works.
- 3Phil Schiller’s App Store exit reportedly driven by wariness over future plans
Phil Schiller reportedly exited due to reservations about John Ternus' recurring revenue goals.
- 4Jason’s Takes on This Week’s 20VC: Locks Beat Guardrails, Agents Pick Your Software, and Building With 448 Open Tasks
Ten things from this week’s episode that changed what I’m doing in my own build. Harry, Rory and I covered a lot on Thursday: Nvidia’s 70% guide, the $12.9B Hugging Face deal, OpenAI cutting off Cursor, Cognition at $46B. #1. Hugging Face + OpenAI? The agents ran long, found the holes, and … that was... Continue Reading
- 5Why companies are becoming a series of loops | Anish Acharya (a16z)
Anish Acharya discusses permanent-underclass fears, job functions as loops, and consumer AI direction.
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