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OpenAI to Allow Outside Groups to Test AI Models During Training

OpenAI will permit third-party groups to conduct technical safety assessments on its AI models during the training and evaluation process, a move that comes after CEO Sam Altman promised independent evaluators access to the company's models. This decision marks a shift in OpenAI's approach, as it previously only allowed assessments before launch. Read more
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Snorkel AI Triples Valuation to $3.5B as Demand for AI Training Data Booms

Snorkel AI, a startup that helps AI labs and corporations build training datasets and simulated environments, has raised $350 million in a Series E round, tripling its valuation to $3.5 billion. The company's annualized revenue run rate now stands at $375 million, an 18-fold increase over the last 12 months, driven by AI labs' demand for high-end training data. Read more
Snorkel AI Triples Valuation to $3.5B as Demand for AI Training Data BoomsTechCrunch

Meta's AI Agent Muse Aims to Save Users $1,000

Meta's chief AI officer, Alexandr Wang, has challenged users to see if the company's new AI agent, Muse, can save them $1,000. The agent, which can compare insurance, cancel forgotten subscriptions, and hunt for discounts, has already shown promising results, with some users reporting savings of up to $3,500. Read more
Meta's AI Agent Muse Aims to Save Users $1,000The Next Web

China Takes Lead in Open-Weight AI Models, Surpassing US

Chinese AI companies have surpassed their American counterparts in open-weight models, with Chinese labs producing stronger models that are being widely adopted in academia and industry. The gap between open and closed models is narrowing, with open-weight models unlocking substantial markets in 2026. Read more
China Takes Lead in Open-Weight AI Models, Surpassing USHacker News