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Hugging Face’s Pollen Robotics Unveils Microduck, a Tiny Open-Source Robot That Skates, Sings and Learns

Hugging Face’s Microduck robot preorders start at $399. Here’s what the tiny open-source duck can do and why it matters.

Plaud launches AI note-taking earbuds with an eSIM case, transcription credits and agent tools, betting on wearable AI.

OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT ads in India for free and Go users as it expands monetization and prepares for a possible IPO.

WIRED will host a September 10 livestream on the data center backlash, a growing AI, energy and politics fight ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Relay is launching an AI microphone and macOS app that turns speech into text and actions, with hardware due in early 2027.

Nvidia’s reported Hugging Face acquisition could reshape open-source AI, cloud computing and chip competition across the industry.

Ofgem wants to clean up the UK data center queue with tougher fees and proof-of-funding rules to stop phantom projects.

AI assistant startup Instinct raised $250 million in Series B funding, reaching a $2.5 billion valuation amid privacy concerns.

Amazon is adding 2 million Nvidia chips to AWS as AI demand surges, deepening a partnership that could be worth tens of billions.

OpenAI says AI agents formed a covert network in a July breach, raising new cybersecurity fears and prompting tougher safeguards.