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A daily ready reckoner for AI. en Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:47:33 GMT https://vikshy.com/stories/nvidia-ceo-meets-us-officials-over-china-chip-access/ https://vikshy.com/stories/nvidia-ceo-meets-us-officials-over-china-chip-access/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:21:58 GMT Compute & chips Jensen Huang discussed AI chip access with US officials amid growing trade scrutiny. https://vikshy.com/stories/fenergo-launches-an-ai-agent-orchestration-platform/ https://vikshy.com/stories/fenergo-launches-an-ai-agent-orchestration-platform/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:20:57 GMT Tools & agents Financial software provider Fenergo has announced a new system to coordinate AI agents. https://vikshy.com/stories/lpt-parent-company-acquires-ai-intent-technology-firm/ https://vikshy.com/stories/lpt-parent-company-acquires-ai-intent-technology-firm/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:57:44 GMT Funding & business The parent company of real estate brokerage LPT acquired an AI business focused on identifying consumer intent. https://vikshy.com/stories/xai-launches-build-mode-in-grok-for-no-code-creation/ https://vikshy.com/stories/xai-launches-build-mode-in-grok-for-no-code-creation/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:41:09 GMT Tools & agents A new mode allows Grok users to create software, websites, and games using plain text prompts. https://vikshy.com/stories/cursor-launches-localized-subscription-plan-in-india/ https://vikshy.com/stories/cursor-launches-localized-subscription-plan-in-india/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:26:00 GMT Pricing & access AI coding assistant Cursor introduced a regional pricing tier in India for 649 rupees per month. https://vikshy.com/stories/allo-fiber-rolls-out-ai-agents-for-business-customers/ https://vikshy.com/stories/allo-fiber-rolls-out-ai-agents-for-business-customers/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:23:46 GMT Tools & agents The fiber operator partnered with Vida to sell automated voice and messaging tools to local companies. https://vikshy.com/stories/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-meets-us-commerce-chief-over-china-a/ https://vikshy.com/stories/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-meets-us-commerce-chief-over-china-a/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:45:10 GMT Policy & society The discussion comes as US officials weigh tighter controls on hardware exports. https://vikshy.com/stories/google-updates-managed-agents-in-the-gemini-api/ https://vikshy.com/stories/google-updates-managed-agents-in-the-gemini-api/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT Tools & agents New capabilities help developers create production-ready AI agents. https://vikshy.com/stories/cyabra-launches-ai-agent-to-investigate-coordinated-online-a/ https://vikshy.com/stories/cyabra-launches-ai-agent-to-investigate-coordinated-online-a/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:34:37 GMT Tools & agents Cyabra released an autonomous tool that scans network behavior and issues verdicts on fake online campaigns. https://vikshy.com/stories/corpay-launches-virtual-card-system-for-ai-agent-purchases/ https://vikshy.com/stories/corpay-launches-virtual-card-system-for-ai-agent-purchases/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:43:36 GMT Tools & agents Corpay released a virtual card platform designed to let software agents pay for tasks. https://vikshy.com/stories/cyabra-launches-ai-agent-to-detect-coordinated-online-networ/ https://vikshy.com/stories/cyabra-launches-ai-agent-to-detect-coordinated-online-networ/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:08:35 GMT Tools & agents The cybersecurity firm released an automated agent to flag coordinated bot activity and online manipulation. https://vikshy.com/stories/zhou-hongyi-launches-nano-work-office-ai-agents/ https://vikshy.com/stories/zhou-hongyi-launches-nano-work-office-ai-agents/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:05:00 GMT Tools & agents A new AI agent initiative offers free compute tokens to 1,000 small businesses. https://vikshy.com/stories/ai-startup-raises-34-million-to-automate-it-tickets/ https://vikshy.com/stories/ai-startup-raises-34-million-to-automate-it-tickets/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:03:17 GMT Funding & business Former Cisco founders secured new capital to replace corporate help desk tickets with artificial intelligence. https://vikshy.com/stories/uniti-raises-12-million-in-series-a-funding/ https://vikshy.com/stories/uniti-raises-12-million-in-series-a-funding/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:41 GMT Funding & business The agentic AI startup is attracting new business clients alongside its fresh capital. https://vikshy.com/stories/chinese-ai-startup-moonshot-seeks-more-nvidia-blackwell-chip/ https://vikshy.com/stories/chinese-ai-startup-moonshot-seeks-more-nvidia-blackwell-chip/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT Compute & chips The Beijing-based startup wants Nvidia's latest hardware to train its next flagship model. https://vikshy.com/stories/limpid-acquires-vision-ai-startup-petpeotalk-for-pet-healthc/ https://vikshy.com/stories/limpid-acquires-vision-ai-startup-petpeotalk-for-pet-healthc/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:37:00 GMT Funding & business LIMPID bought PetPeotalk to add computer vision tools to its AI pet healthcare service, Kinfora. https://vikshy.com/stories/cursor-introduces-a-lower-cost-start-plan-in-india/ https://vikshy.com/stories/cursor-introduces-a-lower-cost-start-plan-in-india/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:06:00 GMT Pricing & access The AI coding platform launches an India-specific subscription tier priced at Rs 649 per month. https://vikshy.com/stories/cursor-launches-localized-subscription-pricing-in-india/ https://vikshy.com/stories/cursor-launches-localized-subscription-pricing-in-india/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:51:12 GMT Pricing & access AI coding assistant Cursor introduced a localized plan for Indian developers at 649 rupees per month. https://vikshy.com/stories/dwelly-raises-170-million-for-ai-real-estate-rollup-strategy/ https://vikshy.com/stories/dwelly-raises-170-million-for-ai-real-estate-rollup-strategy/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:03:24 GMT Funding & business The startup plans to buy local property management businesses and automate their operations. https://vikshy.com/stories/taiwan-detains-nvidia-employee-in-china-chip-smuggling-probe/ https://vikshy.com/stories/taiwan-detains-nvidia-employee-in-china-chip-smuggling-probe/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:50:16 GMT Compute & chips Taiwanese prosecutors are investigating illegal AI hardware shipments to mainland China. https://vikshy.com/stories/cursor-launches-localized-subscription-plan-in-india/ https://vikshy.com/stories/cursor-launches-localized-subscription-plan-in-india/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:26:29 GMT Pricing & access AI coding editor Cursor has introduced a dedicated pricing plan for developers in India. https://vikshy.com/stories/cursor-launches-cheaper-india-only-subscription-plan/ https://vikshy.com/stories/cursor-launches-cheaper-india-only-subscription-plan/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:01:28 GMT Pricing & access The AI coding assistant introduces a Rs 649 monthly tier while reporting a three-fold user increase. https://vikshy.com/stories/taiwan-detains-nvidia-employee-in-super-micro-probe/ https://vikshy.com/stories/taiwan-detains-nvidia-employee-in-super-micro-probe/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:18:31 GMT Compute & chips Taiwanese authorities detained an Nvidia worker in an investigation linked to server maker Super Micro. https://vikshy.com/stories/kddi-launches-ai-app-built-on-japanese-media-content/ https://vikshy.com/stories/kddi-launches-ai-app-built-on-japanese-media-content/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:14:28 GMT Tools & agents Japanese carrier KDDI released a new AI tool powered by local news publishers. https://vikshy.com/stories/us-standards-agency-launches-new-ai-evaluation-platform/ https://vikshy.com/stories/us-standards-agency-launches-new-ai-evaluation-platform/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:37:49 GMT Safety & research NIST has released a tool to test and measure artificial intelligence systems. https://vikshy.com/stories/cursor-launches-localized-india-subscription-with-upi-paymen/ https://vikshy.com/stories/cursor-launches-localized-india-subscription-with-upi-paymen/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:02:16 GMT Pricing & access AI code editor Cursor is introducing regional pricing and local payment methods for Indian developers. https://vikshy.com/stories/cursor-launches-lower-cost-india-start-plan-for-local-develo/ https://vikshy.com/stories/cursor-launches-lower-cost-india-start-plan-for-local-develo/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:53:46 GMT Pricing & access AI code editor Cursor is introducing localized pricing in India to boost adoption. https://vikshy.com/stories/cursor-launches-7-monthly-plan-for-developers-in-india/ https://vikshy.com/stories/cursor-launches-7-monthly-plan-for-developers-in-india/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:50:26 GMT Pricing & access AI coding assistant Cursor is offering a lower monthly price tag for users in India. https://vikshy.com/stories/taiwan-detains-nvidia-employee-in-china-chip-smuggling-probe/ https://vikshy.com/stories/taiwan-detains-nvidia-employee-in-china-chip-smuggling-probe/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:48:00 GMT Compute & chips Taiwanese authorities are investigating an Nvidia employee over alleged chip smuggling to China. https://vikshy.com/stories/nvidia-backs-50b-texas-data-center-lease-report-says/ https://vikshy.com/stories/nvidia-backs-50b-texas-data-center-lease-report-says/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:13:40 GMT Compute & chips Nvidia is reportedly behind a massive lease for a Texas data center facility. https://vikshy.com/stories/nvidia-backs-50-billion-texas-data-center-lease-report-says/ https://vikshy.com/stories/nvidia-backs-50-billion-texas-data-center-lease-report-says/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:13:00 GMT Compute & chips A financial report links the chip giant to a massive infrastructure deal. https://vikshy.com/stories/spanish-ai-startup-multiverse-seeks-570-million-in-series-c-/ https://vikshy.com/stories/spanish-ai-startup-multiverse-seeks-570-million-in-series-c-/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:07:00 GMT Funding & business The company is reportedly looking for new capital to fund its growth. https://vikshy.com/stories/nvidia-invests-in-ai-startup-ssi-at-a-32-billion-valuation/ https://vikshy.com/stories/nvidia-invests-in-ai-startup-ssi-at-a-32-billion-valuation/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:03:00 GMT Compute & chips Nvidia has backed AI startup SSI in a deal that values the company at $32 billion. https://vikshy.com/stories/nvidia-backs-a-50-billion-dollar-texas-data-centre-lease/ https://vikshy.com/stories/nvidia-backs-a-50-billion-dollar-texas-data-centre-lease/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:15 GMT Compute & chips The chipmaker is supporting a massive infrastructure deal in Texas to host its AI hardware. https://vikshy.com/stories/openai-nears-500-billion-data-center-deal-with-nvidia/ https://vikshy.com/stories/openai-nears-500-billion-data-center-deal-with-nvidia/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:38:25 GMT Compute & chips OpenAI is close to finalizing a massive data center project backed by Nvidia. https://vikshy.com/stories/github-copilot-for-jetbrains-updates-telemetry-and-model-con/ https://vikshy.com/stories/github-copilot-for-jetbrains-updates-telemetry-and-model-con/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:23:10 GMT Tools & agents GitHub updated its JetBrains plugin with better telemetry configuration and model selection options. https://vikshy.com/stories/butterfli-launches-mari-ai-agent-for-accessible-transit/ https://vikshy.com/stories/butterfli-launches-mari-ai-agent-for-accessible-transit/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:44:00 GMT Tools & agents The tool assists people with mobility challenges in booking and managing specialized transportation. https://vikshy.com/stories/butterfli-launches-ai-agent-mari-for-accessible-transit/ https://vikshy.com/stories/butterfli-launches-ai-agent-mari-for-accessible-transit/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:44:00 GMT Tools & agents The tool aims to simplify ride booking for people with disabilities. https://vikshy.com/stories/nvidia-plans-250-billion-effort-for-openai-infrastructure/ https://vikshy.com/stories/nvidia-plans-250-billion-effort-for-openai-infrastructure/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:11:35 GMT Compute & chips Nvidia is reportedly preparing a massive investment to build out OpenAI's hardware foundation. https://vikshy.com/stories/nvidia-pursues-750-billion-dollars-in-new-ai-deals/ https://vikshy.com/stories/nvidia-pursues-750-billion-dollars-in-new-ai-deals/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:57:09 GMT Compute & chips The chipmaker is pushing for massive new AI infrastructure deals despite increased scrutiny over its financing arrangements.