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COMPUTEX 2026: AI Moves from the Cloud into the Real World
INSIDE 硬塞 AI1d agoHardwareUnder the theme “AI Together,” COMPUTEX 2026 brings together 1,500 exhibitors across the global AI supply chain. The event focuses on AI computing, robotics, and other applications that move AI beyond cloud services into the physical world. Rather than highlighting one model or product launch, the article frames Taiwan as a key hub in the broader industrial transformation driven by AI.
NeuroWatt Unveils On-Premises AI Hardware-Software Solution at Computex
INSIDE 硬塞 AI1d agoHardwareNeuroWatt plans to unveil an integrated enterprise AI solution at Computex 2026. The offering combines the NeuroTeam operating system with modular NeuroBrick NANO hardware for secure and controllable on-premises deployment. It is positioned as a one-stop platform for scaling enterprise AI, although the source does not disclose specifications, pricing, supported models, benchmarks, or customer deployments.
Beyond Family Privilege: Spencer Huang's Path from Bartending to NVIDIA Robotics
INSIDE 硬塞 AI1d agoBusinessSpencer Huang, son of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, took an unconventional route instead of entering the company directly. He first founded a well-known bar and later pursued an MBA. Huang then joined NVIDIA as an intern and entered its robotics lab, reflecting a start-over-from-the-ground-up approach that differs from the typical narrative surrounding the children of corporate leaders.
From the Kitchen to Physical AI: Madison Huang's Cross-Disciplinary Career
INSIDE 硬塞 AI1d agoBusinessMadison Huang, daughter of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, moved into technology after working in culinary arts and luxury marketing. Her cross-disciplinary background shaped a distinct work philosophy and approach to communication. She now applies those experiences to marketing NVIDIA's Physical AI platform, finding a role that connects her previous career paths with the company's work in embodied systems.
Jensen Huang: Now Is a Great Time to Start a Software Company
INSIDE 硬塞 AI1d agoCommentaryJensen Huang argues that AI does not spell the end of software companies. Instead, he says this is an excellent time to start one. He also dismisses claims that AI will reduce job opportunities as nonsense. Based on the provided excerpt, the core message is optimistic: AI may create new software opportunities rather than simply eliminate existing businesses and jobs.
Qwen 3.7 Plus now available on AI Gateway
Vercel Changelog1d agoReleaseVercel announced that Qwen 3.7 Plus is now available through AI Gateway. The provided source contains only the headline, so supported features, pricing, limits, and performance details cannot be confirmed. Developers using Vercel AI Gateway can consider adding the model to their evaluation list and verify its documented API capabilities before adoption.
Jensen Huang: NVIDIA and Microsoft Aim to Turn PCs into AI Agent Hubs
INSIDE 硬塞 AI1d agoHardwareJensen Huang compared the PC's future to the smartphone's evolution: people still call it a phone, although calling is no longer its primary use. He predicts that PCs will look fundamentally different in ten years, moving beyond today's click-and-type interaction model. The original headline frames this vision as an NVIDIA and Microsoft effort to turn PCs into AI agent hubs.
When AI Becomes the Baseline, What Is the Real Investment Thesis?
INSIDE 硬塞 AI1d agoBusinessAI is increasingly a baseline rather than a differentiator in startup pitch decks. Amid elevated valuations, Cornerstone Ventures managing director TP Lin avoids relying on short-term trend forecasts. He focuses capital and hands-on support on founders who can adapt to change, endure uncertainty, and actively create their own future.
May 2026 Newsletter
Simon Willison's Weblog1d agoCommentarySimon Willison sent the May 2026 edition of his sponsors-only monthly newsletter. Topics include rising AI costs, Anthropic's strong month, and somewhat disappointing model releases. The issue also covers conferences, podcasts, the launch of Datasette Agent, progress on Datasette, tools he is using, and miscellaneous extras. An April issue is available as a public preview.
NVIDIA Cosmos 3: An Open Omni-model for Physical AI Reasoning and Action
Hugging Face Blog1d agoReleaseHugging Face Blog announces NVIDIA Cosmos 3, described as the first open omni-model for Physical AI reasoning and action. The title indicates a focus on AI systems that interact with physical-world scenarios rather than only text generation. Because the article body was not provided, its architecture, supported modalities, license, downloadable assets, benchmarks, and deployment requirements cannot be verified from the available material.
Rivian Rejects CarPlay to Retain Data Control and Bet on AI Voice Interfaces
INSIDE 硬塞 AI1d agoBusinessRivian is rejecting CarPlay and positioning AI voice interfaces as the future of in-car interaction. The company wants to retain control over user experience, driving data, and potential subscription revenue. However, the decision conflicts with strong consumer demand for CarPlay and highlights tensions between automakers, technology platforms, and drivers over data and interface control.
US Closes Export Loophole for NVIDIA Blackwell and AMD MI350x Sales★ 76
INSIDE 硬塞 AI1d agoRegulationThe US Commerce Department is closing a potential export-control loophole involving overseas units of Chinese companies. Those entities must obtain licenses when purchasing advanced AI chips from suppliers including NVIDIA and AMD. The measure targets products such as NVIDIA Blackwell and AMD MI350x, aiming to prevent restricted technology from reaching China through offshore subsidiaries.
A SpaceX-Tesla Merger Could Give Musk $1 Trillion Without Selling a Car
INSIDE 硬塞 AI1d agoBusinessTesla's 2025 performance compensation plan includes a change-of-control clause that has raised governance concerns. According to the article, a merger involving Tesla and SpaceX could allow operating milestones to be disregarded, with compensation determined only by market value. The clause could create a path for Musk to receive up to $1 trillion without meeting the original performance targets.
Vercel Blob now supports OIDC authentication
Vercel Changelog1d agoReleaseVercel announced that Vercel Blob now supports OIDC authentication. The provided source does not include implementation details, setup instructions, supported identity providers, or migration guidance. Teams using Vercel Blob should review the official documentation before changing existing authentication flows.
datasette 1.0a32
Simon Willison's Weblog1d agoReleasedatasette 1.0a32 is a minor bugfix release rather than a feature update. It fixes an issue with `INSERT ... RETURNING` queries executed through the new `/db/-/execute-write` endpoint. The release also addresses several `base_url` issues discovered while experimenting with Service Workers.
Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy
TechCrunch AI1d agoEthicsEnvironmental activist Erin Brockovich has a new mission focused on data center secrecy. The supplied excerpt does not identify companies, facilities, locations, specific environmental concerns, or planned actions. The confirmed takeaway is limited: transparency around data centers has become a new focus of her environmental advocacy.
The solution might be cancelling my AI subscription
Simon Willison's Weblog2d agoCommentarySimon Willison relates to David Wilson's reflection on launching more than 16 projects with AI tooling. A request for a quick Claude script can expand into an hour-long project without solving the original problem. Coding agents may produce tested, documented solutions rapidly, but people can maintain only so many projects. The critical skill may be discipline: deciding which ideas deserve continued attention.
Making Sense of the Debate Over AI Psychosis
TechCrunch AI2d agoCommentaryThe latest episode of TechCrunch's Equity discusses the debate over so-called AI psychosis. It asks whether tech CEOs are uniquely prone to the phenomenon. The supplied excerpt is only a brief episode introduction and does not provide definitions, examples, medical perspectives, or the debate's conclusion.
Chat SDK adds Lark and Feishu support
Vercel Changelog2d agoReleaseVercel's changelog states that Chat SDK adds support for Lark and Feishu. The source text was not provided, so the exact APIs, message formats, authentication requirements, and deployment workflow cannot be confirmed. Developers building enterprise collaboration integrations should consult the official documentation before evaluating adoption.
I went looking for the AI weed vape that gives you Bitcoin for smoking
The Verge AI2d agoCommentaryA Gudtrip ad reached The Verge's reporter on 4/20 through Slack, promising that every vape hit delivers Bitcoin. The device is presented as an unusual combination of AI, crypto rewards, and cannabis vaping. The provided excerpt frames the article as an investigation, but does not establish how the device works, whether its claims are credible, or what the reporter ultimately found.
MiniMax M3 on AI Gateway
Vercel Changelog2d agoReleaseVercel published a changelog entry titled “MiniMax M3 on AI Gateway.” The provided source does not include the announcement body, so only the model name, platform, and release context can be confirmed. Details such as pricing, API parameters, context length, performance, routing, and supported use cases remain unspecified.
Quoting Karen Kwok for Reuters Breakingviews
Simon Willison's Weblog2d agoBusinessKaren Kwok for Reuters Breakingviews cites a person familiar with Anthropic's definition of run-rate revenue. Usage-based customer sales from the last 28 days are multiplied by 13, while monthly subscription revenue is multiplied by 12. The two figures are then added together. This describes an annualized estimate, not reported full-year revenue.
SoftBank says it will invest up to €75 billion to build French data centers
TechCrunch AI2d agoBusinessSoftBank says it will invest up to €75 billion to build data centers in France. The stated goal is to develop and operate as much as 5 GW of additional capacity. The provided report does not specify locations, construction timelines, customers, energy sources, or how much capacity would support AI workloads.
How we contain Claude across products
Simon Willison's Weblog2d agoCommentaryAnthropic explains how process sandboxes, VMs, filesystem boundaries, and egress controls limit what Claude agents can access. Claude.ai uses gVisor; local Claude Code uses Seatbelt on macOS and Bubblewrap on Linux; Cowork runs in a full VM. Simon Willison highlights the documentation quality, notes a previously missed file-exfiltration path, and plans to revisit Anthropic's open-source srt tool.
Running Python ASGI Apps in the Browser via Pyodide + a Service Worker
Simon Willison's Weblog2d agoTutorialSimon Willison demonstrates an experiment for running Python ASGI apps entirely in the browser using Pyodide and a Service Worker. The approach addresses a Datasette Lite limitation: HTML returned through intercepted navigation did not execute script tags, breaking features and plugins. Claude Opus 4.8, used through Claude Code for web, helped explore the implementation. Basic ASGI and Datasette 1.0a31 demos are available.
I Am Retiring from Tech to Live Offline
Simon Willison's Weblog2d agoEthicsSimon Willison highlights Chad Whitacre’s decision to leave tech and Open Source, framed not as a forum threat but as concrete action. Whitacre describes wanting to become “AI Amish” or “Internet Amish,” moving toward an offline, analog life closer to 1980 than 1780. A previous post about using Claude Code with Opus 4.5 shows how agentic AI felt intoxicating and unsettling enough to push him away from technological accelerationism.
Quoting Daniel Jalkut
Simon Willison's Weblog3d agoOpinionSimon Willison quotes Daniel Jalkut’s short comment on the polarized AI debate. Jalkut argues that people against AI are often too against it, while people for AI are often too for it. The post is not a technical update, but a concise opinion pointing to the need for more balanced, less tribal evaluation of AI’s benefits and harms.
GitHub Copilot’s new token-based billing spurs dev backlash★ 72
TechCrunch AI3d agoBusinessTechCrunch reports that GitHub Copilot will move to token-based billing on June 1, replacing a more predictable flat or request-based model. Some developers say their expected monthly costs could jump dramatically, citing examples from about $29 to nearly $750 or $50 to around $3,000. Others argue the worst cases may reflect heavy vibe-coding usage, while critics say Microsoft encouraged that behavior before changing the economics.
Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant
TechCrunch AI3d agoHardwareTechCrunch reports that Meta appears to be making bigger bets on AI-powered hardware, including a reportedly developing AI pendant. The article does not provide confirmed product details, features, pricing, release timing, or model information. The main takeaway is a directional signal that Meta may be exploring more wearable AI hardware form factors.
I put Google’s 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it’s useful
TechCrunch AI3d agoNew ToolTechCrunch tested Google’s 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark and found it genuinely useful for everyday automation. The article highlights tasks such as inbox summaries and local event planning, suggesting Google is pushing Gemini toward a more persistent assistant experience. Still, the author questions why Google chose to make Gemini Spark a separate product instead of folding it into existing Gemini or Google services.