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Tech31 Agu 2026

EU Classifies ChatGPT as Very Large Search Engine Under Digital Services Act

The European Commission has officially designated OpenAI's ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine alongside designations for Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act. The regulatory decision subjects ChatGPT to the European Union's strictest digital safety, risk assessment, and algorithmic auditing rules after OpenAI reported roughly 159 million average monthly active users across the bloc.

By NeuraFeed

Tech31 Agu 2026

Massive 12TB Steam Teraleak Spills a Decade of Lost PC Gaming History

An exposed legacy server has leaked more than 12 terabytes of early PC game builds and development assets uploaded to Valve's Steam platform between 2003 and 2013. The unencrypted archive includes canceled projects, cut content from Portal 2, playable early betas, and long-sought material from Half-Life 2: Episode 3. Security researchers and data miners confirm the exposure stemmed from an unsecured legacy endpoint rather than a cyberattack.

By NeuraFeed

Tech29 Agu 2026

Lambda Secures $1 Billion Debt Facility to Expand AI GPU Fleets for Microsoft

Specialized AI cloud provider Lambda has secured approximately $1 billion in short-dated private debt arranged by JPMorgan Chase to acquire Nvidia graphics processors that will be leased to Microsoft. The transaction marks Lambda second multi-hundred-million-dollar debt closing in weeks, following a $926 million asset-backed term loan facility priced earlier this month. The deal reflects how neoclouds are increasingly turning to complex debt instruments and customer off-take agreements to finance gigawatt-scale AI infrastructure.

By NeuraFeed

Tech28 Agu 2026

Tech Industry Unites in Global Push for Defense Against Rogue AI and Cyberattacks

More than 100 technology giants, AI labs, and financial institutions have signed an open letter warning of an impending wave of sophisticated, AI-driven cyber threats. The coalition, which includes rivals OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft, is urging governments and critical infrastructure operators to seize a narrow defenders window before advanced models are broadly weaponized. Critics and cybersecurity experts note the tension in frontier AI developers positioning their own defensive tools as the primary remedy for risks created by their models.

By NeuraFeed

Tech27 Agu 2026

FDA Clears Groundbreaking Pancreatic Cancer Drug After Decades of Elusive KRAS Targets

The Food and Drug Administration has granted expedited approval to daraxonrasib, sold under the brand name Rasonque, for adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer. In clinical trials, the once-daily pill nearly doubled median overall survival compared to standard chemotherapy by targeting previously undruggable RAS proteins. While the clearance represents a major clinical milestone, patient advocates and clinicians note that high list prices and drug resistance pose significant ongoing challenges.

By NeuraFeed

Tech27 Agu 2026

Viral AI Assistant Maker Instinct Reaches $2.5B Valuation on Fresh $350M Funding

Artificial intelligence startup Instinct has closed a $250 million Series B round, pushing its total raised capital to $350 million and establishing a $2.5 billion valuation. Led by founder Noah Shinn, the stealthy venture operates an automated personal assistant designed to manage digital chores over SMS and phone calls. The dramatic valuation jump comes despite mounting scrutiny from early testers regarding broad data access and aggressive data retention terms.

By NeuraFeed

Tech27 Agu 2026

iPhone Ultra Debut Set for Sept 9 With High Stakes

Apple has officially confirmed a September 9 launch event for its upcoming hardware lineup, headlined by the anticipated debut of its first foldable device, the iPhone Ultra. The high stakes showcase will also mark the first major keynote hosted by incoming CEO John Ternus. Furthermore, Apple is shifting its strategy by omitting budget models from the autumn stage, reserving standard tiers for 2027.

By NeuraFeed

Tech26 Agu 2026

OpenAI's Data Center Chief Departs Amid Strategic Shift to Leasing and Executive Exodus

OpenAI's head of data centers, Chris Malone, has left the company after 17 months, marking another high-profile executive departure as the AI giant reorganizes its infrastructure team. The company is reportedly shifting its data center strategy from building to primarily leasing facilities, a move that coincides with a significant leadership reshuffle and preparations for a potential 2027 IPO. This change in strategy and leadership comes amidst an ambitious expansion of computing power and increasing scrutiny on the company's operational stability.

By NeuraFeed

Tech25 Agu 2026

SEC Launches Probe into Situational Awareness AI Hedge Fund After Near-Implosion

The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the near-collapse and discounted liquidation of the AI hedge fund Situational Awareness. The SEC has issued subpoenas to major Wall Street banks, seeking details on the fund's trading activities and communications regarding its substantial leverage. The fund, founded by former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner, experienced a rapid decline after significant losses in its AI-linked investments.

By NeuraFeed

Tech24 Agu 2026

Grand Theft Auto VI: Delays, Leaks, and a Netflix Debut

Rockstar Games' highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI has faced multiple delays, now targeting a November 19, 2026 release for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The game has been plagued by significant leaks, including extensive gameplay footage and map details, leading to legal action from parent company Take-Two Interactive. Despite the setbacks, Rockstar is preparing for an "extended look" at the game, set to debut on Netflix before its YouTube release.

By NeuraFeed