Wednesday, 29 July 2026

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  1. Nvidia guarantees $250 billion for OpenAI data center and defends open-weight AI models

    Nvidia guarantees $250 billion for an OpenAI data center, defends open-weight AI models, and invests in Ilya Sutskever's lab, while Shein releases IPO numbers and China advances chip-making equipment.

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    • Doppelgänger Podcast — no link captured
    • heise.de— Heise (AI / EU regulation focus)
  2. Over 1000 experts call for AI braking mechanism after autonomous cyberattack

    Over 1000 experts call for an international braking mechanism for AI after a cyberattack autonomously executed by AI alarmed the tech industry.

  3. US exempts off-grid power plants for AI data centers from emissions regulations

    US environmental agency exempts off-grid power plants serving AI data centers from emissions regulations, creating a legal loophole.

  4. German court rules GDPR damages for misdirected applicant data

    German Federal Court rules that mistakenly sending applicant data to third parties can entitle claimants to GDPR damages, highlighting consequences of data breaches.

  5. China's chip lithography advances towards mass production

    Chinese startup Aishengna reportedly achieves production-ready chip lithography machines, causing ASML stock volatility.

  6. AI watermarks for images: robustness and manipulation

    AI-generated watermarks like Google's SynthID are robust but not invulnerable; this article explains their functionality and potential manipulation.

  7. Google's AI search changes user behavior

    Study shows Google's AI search changes user behavior, with even small UI tweaks having significant impact.

  8. Austria fines postal service, PayPal focus, US power plants no emission limits

    Austria fines postal service millions after 7-year case, PayPal focuses on turnaround, and US power plants face no emission limits.

  9. AI brain vs human brain test by Matthew Berman

    Matthew Berman tests Genspark's SecondBrain AI against his own memory in three business meetings.