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March 11, 2026
Gestala Raises 150M CNY for Ultrasound BCI
Gestala, an ultrasound brain-computer interface startup, secured 150 million CNY in angel funding led by Guo Sheng Capital and Dao Tong Investment. Funds will accelerate first-product R&D and early clinical trials targeting chronic pain and mental disorders. The non-invasive tech enables deep-brain stimulation up to 6-7cm, positioning it as a Neuralink alternative.
Meta Launches Four New AI Chips
Meta released four new AI chips in its MTIA series to ramp up competition with Nvidia and AMD. MTIA 300, 400, 450, and 500 target Meta's AI workflows from ranking/recommendation models to high-end inference. Strategy mixes commercial GPUs with in-house chips to avoid single-vendor reliance.
Perplexity Comet Faces Amazon Ban
Perplexity's AI browser Comet has been banned from accessing Amazon's website after Amazon obtained a court-ordered preliminary injunction. The court issued the injunction but delayed its enforcement to allow Perplexity an appeal.
MIIT Releases Lobster Agent Security Rules
MIIT issued 'six dos and six don'ts' guidelines to address security risks from the Lobster open-source AI agent. Supercomputing Internet provides 10M free Tokens to every OpenClaw user. Additional updates include Zhipu Lobster national deployment, Dreame Tianqiong robot chips in mass production, and OpenAI's planned Sora integration into ChatGPT.
IT Roles Evolve Amid Data Explosion
Data silos are proliferating with expanding data use in AI-driven enterprises. IT departments face new responsibilities in managing complex data infrastructures. The article discusses essential mindsets for implementing effective data governance.
Big Tech Backs Anthropic vs Trump Admin
A coalition of Big Tech companies has rallied behind Anthropic in its dispute with the Trump administration. They described the government's actions against the AI firm as a 'temper tantrum'. The story was reported by BBC Technology.
Zendesk Acquires Agentic CS Startup Forethought
Zendesk has acquired Forethought, an agentic customer service startup. Forethought was the 2018 winner of TechCrunch Battlefield and is described as years ahead of its time.
OpenClaw Faces Token Burn and Security Backlash
OpenClaw, hyped as a super AI agent, encounters rapid backlash after 45 days due to exorbitant token consumption and severe security risks like local file deletion. Users abandon it, spawning '299 yuan remote uninstall' services, while related stocks plummet. Officials warn of persistent vulnerabilities despite patches.
Astound Broadband merges with GFiber
Astound Broadband, originally launched as Wave in the Seattle area, is merging with GFiber to form a new internet provider. The deal continues the story of the Kirkland-founded company by Steve Weed, which became a key regional rival to cable giants in the Pacific Northwest tech corridor.
iPhone Fold Rumors: iPad Multitasking, No Face ID
Apple's rumored foldable iPhone features an iPad Mini-sized inner display with iPad-like side-by-side multitasking. The outer display matches a small iPhone size with a wider aspect ratio like the first Pixel Fold. It won't run iPad apps or include Face ID.
Atlassian Cuts 1600 Jobs Over AI Shift
Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes announced plans to lay off about 1,600 workers. He cited the company's shift to artificial intelligence as a key factor driving the decision. This move reflects broader AI-driven changes in the software industry.
Netflix Buys Affleck's AI Startup for $600M
Netflix reportedly paid $600 million to acquire Ben Affleckβs AI startup. The deal could rank among the streaming service's largest acquisitions ever. It underscores big tech's push into AI for entertainment.
Survey Reveals Shadow AI Dissatisfactions
A reader survey examines why employees use unauthorized generative AI tools despite risks. It uncovers dissatisfactions with company-approved AI solutions. Highlights key blind spots in enterprise AI governance and environment setup.
Japan Firms Lag in Contact Center DX
Genesys Japan president discusses solutions for contact center challenges like staffing shortages and customer harassment. Outlines scenarios for Japanese firms to reach global DX standards. Emphasizes key points for digital transformation adoption.
Stop Glazing Big Labs in ML Research
Reddit post critiques overhyping ML papers based on elite affiliations like Google or Stanford, ignoring merit. Urges crediting first and last authors properly. Warns of feedback loops favoring big orgs, potentially stifling diverse advances.
GitHub Addresses Recent Outages
GitHub recently faced several availability incidents impacting customers. The company acknowledges the disruptions and is prioritizing stabilization efforts. Details are shared on the GitHub Blog.
Lovable Adds $100M Revenue in One Month
Swedish vibe-coding unicorn Lovable claims it added $100 million in revenue last month with just 146 employees. The company crossed $400 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in February, demonstrating explosive growth.
Qwen3.5-9B GGUF Quant Rankings by KLD
Comprehensive quantization comparison of 46 GGUF quants for Qwen3.5-9B using KLD and PPL against BF16 baseline. Top picks: bartowski IQ4_XS (lowest KLD for VRAM-limited), Q4_K_S, and unsloth UD-Q3_K_XL for efficiency. Reveals differences between quantizers like bartowski vs unsloth Q4_K_M.
Seattle Founders Pioneer AI in Med, Gaming, Finance
GeekWire's Startup Radar spotlights Seattle-area founders leveraging AI to automate medical records assessment, video game production, mortgages, search, and more. This feature highlights innovative AI applications across diverse industries.
OpenClaw: AI Marvel or Cyber Nightmare?
OpenClaw, launched in November by Austrian programmer Peter Steinberger, is an AI agent that uses users' computers for complex tasks like travel bookings, email prioritization and drafting, and vendor communications. It has attracted flocks of users amid debates on its cybersecurity implications.