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March 2, 2026
Big Tech Pours Billions into India AI
US tech giants OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are investing billions in AI development in India. The article explores why Big AI is obsessed with the world's most populous nation and questions if India can build its own sovereign AI champion.
Qwen 3.5 27B Matches Top Models
Qwen 3.5 27B excels in reasoning and knowledge tests, performing at the level of larger R1 0528 model. This challenges concerns about transformer architecture limits in smaller models. The model is praised as ideal for fine-tuning despite lacking personality.
Last Chance: GeekWire AI Summit Early Bird
GeekWire’s AI summit is set for Seattle on March 24, exploring the rise of AI agents. Key topics include impacts on productivity, future of work, and industry operations. Early bird tickets are available for a limited time.
US Mulls H200 Sales Cap to China
US officials are considering capping Nvidia's H200 AI accelerator exports at 75,000 units per Chinese company. This measure aims to further restrict the chipmaker's access to China's crucial AI market. It signals tightening controls on advanced AI hardware.
BNY CEO Unveils AI Transformation
BNY CEO Robin Vince discussed the bank's shift to an AI-forward model. Key topics include AI integration, cybersecurity enhancements, and improved client services. The interview highlights BNY's tech strategy.
Autodesk Invests $200M in World Labs Physical AI
Autodesk has strategically invested $200 million (about 300 billion yen) in AI research firm World Labs. The partnership focuses on advancing 'physical AI' that comprehends 3D environments, space, structures, materials, physical laws, and time. This builds on World Labs' work in world models for generating and understanding 3D spaces.
Qwen 0.8B Runs on Old S10E at 12 t/s
Qwen released its new 0.8B model, which runs locally on a 7-year-old Samsung S10E at 12 tokens per second using llama.cpp and Termux. After resolving missing C libraries, it handles conversations and complex tasks effectively. This demo highlights powerful tiny LLMs on edge devices.
Vera: LLM-Optimized Programming Language
Vera is an MIT-licensed programming language built for LLMs, not humans, to generate more reliable code through tight compiler feedback loops. Key features include De Bruijn indices eliminating naming errors, Z3-verified function contracts preventing runtime issues, and structured diagnostics for agentic iteration. It compiles to WebAssembly with 88% test coverage and agent-ready documentation.
Cursor ARR Doubles to $2B in 3 Months
Cursor's annual recurring revenue reached $2 billion in February. This marks a doubling in just three months. The growth highlights the rapid adoption of this AI coding assistant.
BNY CEO on AI Tech Investments
BNY CEO Robin Vince covered AI investments, tech integration, and Mideast risks. The discussion emphasizes AI's role in the bank's future. Interview conducted by Romaine Bostick.
Trump Blacklists Anthropic as Risk
Trump administration labels Anthropic a supply chain risk amid ongoing feud with Pentagon. Criticism mounts over the blacklisting. Expert Kori Schake discusses on Bloomberg Tech.
Congressman Pushes National AI Policy
Rep. Sam Liccardo plans provision to stop agencies like Pentagon from retaliating against AI firms like Anthropic over tech restrictions. He calls for national AI policy. Joins Bloomberg Tech.
Intuit Bets Data vs AI SaaSpocalypse
Intuit has lost over 40% market cap amid fears that agentic AI like Anthropic's Claude Cowork will automate QuickBooks and TurboTax tasks, dubbing it the SaaSpocalypse. Investors favor service-as-a-service models delivering outcomes over traditional SaaS tools. Intuit counters with its 40 years of small business data.
Code.org Leader on AI Tinkering for Kids
Karim Meghji, new president and CEO of Code.org, addresses concerns about 7th graders in the AI era. He offers insights on advancing from basic AI literacy to fluency during the 'tinkering age' of AI. Tips apply to students regardless of future career paths.
StepFun Launches 2 Step 3.5 Flash Base Models
StepFun has released two new base models for the Step 3.5 Flash series. The announcement was shared on Reddit's r/LocalLLaMA community. Links to the models and discussions are available in the post.
Qwen 3.5 2B Powers Android LLM
Qwen 3.5 2B runs on Google Pixel 9 Pro Android device, acing basic questions, image description with text translation, and complex diagram explanations. It halted mid-task on a diagram, possibly due to app bugs or 2048 context limit. Settings include 6 CPU threads, 512 max image tokens, Flash Attention off.
US Treasury Ends Anthropic Product Use
The US Treasury and a federal housing agency are phasing out Anthropic products over six months. This marks a significant shift in government AI tool adoption. Reasons remain unspecified in reports.
Telstra Accelerates Agentic AI Plans
Telstra is advancing its agentic AI strategy toward an ideal architecture for Agentforce deployment. The telco aims to integrate advanced AI agents into operations. This follows industry trends in autonomous AI.
Claude Tops Charts After Pentagon Blacklist
Anthropic's Claude AI surged to No. 1 on US Apple App Store free apps, dethroning ChatGPT, after Pentagon blacklisted it over ethics concerns. It climbed UK iOS and US/UK Android charts, though ChatGPT held top spots there. This follows Pentagon's selection of OpenAI for military AI networks.
Apple Eyes Google Servers for AI Siri
Apple has asked Google to set up servers for its Gemini-powered Siri upgrade that meets privacy requirements. This expands their January partnership where Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. The move helps Apple catch up in AI by leaning more on Google's cloud tech.