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NVIDIA AI-Q Adds Deep Research Skill to Agent Harnesses
NVIDIA released an open-source deep research blueprint that agent frameworks like Claude Code can delegate to, keeping sensitive enterprise data in-house while producing cited reports. Here's how to install and connect it to your MCP servers.
Nine customization techniques for AI agents: which to use when
NVIDIA breaks down prompt engineering, RAG, tool injection, fine-tuning, and preference optimization for agents. Learn which technique solves your specific domain problem without unnecessary compute.
Ramp cut code review time from hours to minutes with Codex
Ramp engineers now get substantive code feedback in minutes instead of hours using OpenAI's Codex. Here's how the company integrated GPT-5.5 into its review workflow.
OpenAI model disproves 80-year geometry conjecture
An OpenAI model resolved the unit distance problem, settling a major open question in discrete geometry. What this means for AI in pure mathematics.
Google launches $100 AI Ultra plan with 5X usage limits
Google split its top AI subscription tier into two price points: $100/month for developers and $200/month for advanced users. Both include Gemini 3.5 Flash, priority agent access, and 20TB storage.
Google Beam renders remote workers life-size, boosts meeting inclusion by 50%
Google's new experiment uses spatial audio and true-to-life proportions to make hybrid meetings feel more connected. Research shows a 50% stronger sense of social connection for participants.
Google Ships Gemini 3.5 Flash, Omni Video Model, and Search Agents at I/O 2026
Google announced 100 updates at I/O 2026, including Gemini 3.5 Flash (outperforming 3.1 Pro on coding benchmarks), Gemini Omni for video generation, and AI agents that monitor the web 24/7. Gemini 3.5 Flash is available now; Omni rolls out this summer.
Google commits $20M to Missouri energy efficiency as data center opens
Google is funding home weatherization programs and workforce training in Missouri alongside a new Montgomery County data center. Here's how the company plans to offset its infrastructure costs.
Colossal grows chickens in 3D-printed eggs, but scientists say claims overreach
Colossal Biosciences hatched chicks in artificial plastic shells at its Dallas lab. The biotech firm calls it a 'fully artificial egg,' but researchers question whether the breakthrough lives up to the marketing.
Boston Metal raises $75M to shift from steel to higher-value metals
Boston Metal secured $75 million to scale production of niobium, tantalum, and other critical metals after a Brazil facility leak delayed its timeline. The pivot away from lower-margin steel reveals how decarbonization startups survive.
Researchers sue Trump admin over visa bans targeting fact-checkers
The Coalition for Independent Technology Research filed suit in May 2026 challenging State Department visa restrictions on online safety researchers. The policy's vague scope has researchers leaving the US entirely.
Boston Metal raises $75M, pivots to critical minerals as climate support fades
Boston Metal secured $75 million to shift focus from steel to niobium, tantalum, and other metals deemed critical by US government. Why climate tech startups are betting on minerals over decarbonization.