ChatGPT's agent | Mistral’s Le Chat deep research | Meta's huge data centers

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Introducing ChatGPT agent: bridging research and action

• ChatGPT Agent can autonomously complete multi-step tasks like browsing the web, filling out forms, and running code while keeping users in control through permission prompts.

• It’s available to Plus, Pro, and Team users, with safety measures such as “watch mode,” sandboxed environments, and no memory retention.

• The feature combines Operator and Deep Research to offer a highly capable AI assistant designed for real-world workflows.

Mistral’s Le Chat adds deep research agent and voice mode to challenge OpenAI’s enterprise dominance

• Mistral’s chatbot Le Chat now includes a Deep Research agent that produces citation-backed, structured reports after asking clarifying questions.

• A new voice interaction mode, powered by Voxtral, allows near real-time spoken conversations with the chatbot.

• Le Chat also added multilingual reasoning, image editing tools, and enterprise-focused features like project folders.

Zuckerberg says Meta will build data center the size of Manhattan in latest AI push

• Mark Zuckerberg is spearheading the development of a new AI-focused data center in Manhattan.

• The project supports Meta’s push into generative AI, virtual reality, and other next-gen computing platforms.

• It highlights Meta’s continued investment in building infrastructure to power large-scale AI operations.

Substack raises $100M from Chernin Group, Andreessen Horowitz, Skims CEO, and more

• Substack secured funding from Chernin Group, Andreessen Horowitz, and other notable investors including Skims CEO.

• The funding will support product development and expand tools for independent writers.

• Substack aims to strengthen its position as a leading platform for paid newsletters amid rising competition.

Intel is laying off thousands of US workers in AI restructuring

• Intel is cutting thousands of jobs in the U.S. as it struggles to regain competitiveness in semiconductor manufacturing.

• The layoffs come amid underperformance in catching up with rivals like TSMC and Samsung.

• Intel aims to reallocate resources toward high-priority areas, including AI chips and foundry services.

Scale AI lays off 14% of staff, largely in data-labeling business

• Scale AI has laid off around 14% of its staff, mostly from its data labeling division.

• The move reflects growing automation and cost pressure in the generative AI supply chain.

• The company is shifting focus toward high-margin enterprise solutions and synthetic data products.

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