Vol. I · No. 177
Friday, June 26, 2026
7 stories · 7 min read
All the code that's fit to print.
Set by machines · Checked against the wire
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Latest developments in AI, tech, and open source
Artificial intelligence and machine learning continue to advance with new developments from companies like OpenAI and Google. Chinese AI startup Z.ai targets AGI as GLM-5.2 beats GPT-5.5 and narrows the gap with OpenAI and Anthropic. SpaceX is acquiring AI coding startup Cursor in a $60 billion all-stock deal, according to an SEC filing.
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Models, labs and the research frontier1 story
In a significant development, Malaysia has launched its first AI-powered bank, Ryt Bank, marking a major milestone in the country's financial technology landscape. This move is expected to revolutionize the banking sector, providing customers with enhanced services and personalized experiences. The introduction of Ryt Bank is a testament to the growing importance of artificial intelligence in the financial industry, where AI-powered systems can process vast amounts of data, detect patterns, and make predictions to improve decision-making.
Artificial Intelligence News1 min read
Products, platforms and the hardware beneath them3 stories
Additional reporting is being compiled for this section as our newsroom continues to monitor developments. More details are expected as the situation evolves and new information becomes available from primary sources. This story will be updated as facts emerge.
Gazette Desk1 min read
In a major development, SpaceX has announced the acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor in a staggering $60 billion all-stock deal. This move is expected to have significant…
TechStartups1 min read
Chinese AI startup Z.ai has announced a major breakthrough in its quest to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI). The company's latest model, GLM-5.2, has been shown to…
Tech Startups1 min read
Community releases and the repo beat1 story
In a significant development, the open-source AI video production system, OpenMontage, has gained traction in the tech community. The system, which is the world's first open-source, agentic video production system, has been trending on GitHub, with over 500+ agent skills and 52 tools. This move is expected to have significant implications for the video production industry, as OpenMontage provides a powerful platform for creators to produce high-quality video content.
GitHub1 min read
Threats, privacy and governance1 story
The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence in various industries has led to significant business growth, with companies like Google and Apple investing heavily in AI research and development. However, this growth has also raised concerns over data privacy, as AI systems often rely on vast amounts of personal data to function effectively. The use of AI-powered tools, such as Google's Veo 3 AI video creation tools, has made it easier for companies to collect and process large amounts of data, but it has also created new challenges for data protection. For instance, the Sora app, which has been launched in Thailand, uses AI to provide personalized services, but it also raises questions about how user data is being collected and used.
Artificial Intelligence News2 min read
What developers starred and forked today
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A JavaScript library for building user interfaces
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World's first open-source, agentic video production system
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