AI News Archive: August 19, 2026 — Part 2
Sourced from 500+ daily AI sources, scored by relevance.
- Samsung raises advanced foundry prices by up to 15% as AI demand fills its 4nm lines, report claims — Chinese customers accepting the largest hikes
Samsung raised prices on new orders across its 4nm, 5nm, and 8nm foundry processes in July, with increases reaching 15% for customers in China.
- Cloudflare gives AI agents an identity and a wallet
Cloudflare Wallets and cloudflare.pay will provide AI agents with stable identities. These new tools enable secure online purchases within creator-defined limits. Businesses can now confidently engage in agentic commerce with verified participants. This infrastructure addresses the growing need for agent-driven online transactions. Full wallet access and virtual wallet issuance will be available soon.
- Dubai robotaxis travel four million kilometres; customer satisfaction at 97%
Dubai robotaxis travel four million kilometres; customer satisfaction at 97%
Score: 72🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-robotaxis-travel-four-million-kilometres-customer-satisfaction-at-97 - Vibe coding startup Cursor just launched a GitHub alternative – here's what users can expect
Vibe coding startup Cursor just launched a GitHub alternative – here's what users can expect IT Pro
- 'Not a theoretical risk,' feds warn as attackers use AI-made code to hack critical infrastructure controllers
'It is an active threat'
- Precise Manipulation with Efficient Online RL
Extract an RL Token from VLA models to enable fast online RL and improve throughput on precise tasks with few hours of data.
- FBI: Hackers Are Targeting US Industrial and Water Systems With Help of AI
FBI: Hackers Are Targeting US Industrial and Water Systems With Help of AI PCMag UK
Score: 70🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://uk.pcmag.com/security/166815/fbi-hackers-are-targeting-us-industrial-and-water-systems-with-help-of-ai - Post-Train NVIDIA Cosmos 3 Edge for On-Device Robot Control
Robots need policies that can adapt to their sensors, environments, and tasks while running on onboard computing hardware. World models offer a foundation for...
Score: 70🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://developer.nvidia.com/blog/post-train-nvidia-cosmos-3-edge-for-on-device-robot-control/ - GLM-5.3 tops the open-model rankings and undercuts rivals on price, but its release is delayed
GLM-5.3, the AI model from Chinese startup Z.ai, scores 60 points on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index. That ties it with Kimi K3 for the top spot among open models, and it's seven points ahead of the previous GLM-5.2. The article GLM-5.3 tops the open-model rankings and undercuts rivals on price, but its release is delayed appeared first on The Decoder .
- Waymo’s cheaper, next-gen robotaxi is now open to all riders in these three cities
The next-generation robotaxi, called the Waymo Ojai, is central to the company's push towards mass scale, and eventually, profitability.
- Alibaba-backed AI video startup ShengShu eyes HK IPO
Vidu offers text-to-video generation through subscriptions and an API for businesses and developers.
Score: 68💰 MoneyAug 19, 2026https://www.techinasia.com/alibaba-cloud-backs-ai-video-startup-shengshu-in-293m-round - Scotland's AI Growth Zone gets a wee £300M power-up
DataVita secures funding to expand datacenter capacity, while Dell brings some desks
Score: 68💰 MoneyAug 19, 2026https://www.theregister.com/on-prem/2026/08/19/scotlands-ai-growth-zone-gets-a-wee-300m-power-up/5289042 - OpenAI’s junior version of ChatGPT with guardrails has launched
OpenAI Group PBC today announced it’s rolling out a stricter version of its ChatGPT chatbot created for younger users. The announcement of “ChatGPT for Teens” follows scrutiny over how generative artificial intelligence, whether the products of OpenAI or other AI firms, can be misused by younger users. OpenAI itself is currently fighting a number of […] The post OpenAI’s junior version of ChatGPT with guardrails has launched appeared first on SiliconANGLE .
Score: 68🤖 ModelsAug 19, 2026https://siliconangle.com/2026/08/18/openais-junior-version-of-chatgpt-with-guardrails-has-launched/ - Amazon to make robots for warehouses at Dog's Head in East Austin
The project will be a critical initial anchor for Endeavor Real Estate Group's ambitious development plans at the Dog's Head area of East Austin.
- Hanmi Semiconductor buys largest factory site to meet AI demand
Hanmi Semiconductor buys largest factory site to meet AI demand 매일경제
- AZIO AI Holdings (NASDAQ: AZIO) Signs AT&T Fiber Agreement for 500 MW Texas AI Campus
AZIO AI Holdings (NASDAQ: AZIO) Signs AT&T Fiber Agreement for 500 MW Texas AI Campus USA Today
- Alibaba, JD.com-backed robot maker files for Hong Kong IPO
Founded in 2022, LimX was valued at $2.2 billion in a July pre-IPO round.
Score: 68🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://www.techinasia.com/chinas-galaxea-ai-raises-290-4m-in-series-b-round - Firefox rolls out an AI web browser
Mozilla introduces an AI-powered browser to enhance web browsing with intelligent features.
- Tesla, the Cybercab, and What the Stock Needs for the Gains to Keep Coming
Tesla, the Cybercab, and What the Stock Needs for the Gains to Keep Coming Barron's
Score: 68🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://www.barrons.com/articles/tesla-stock-price-cybercab-event-018fc6bd - OpenAI sales growth slows, unnerving investors ahead of planned IPO
Rival Anthropic’s annualized revenue, meanwhile, topped $65 billion— up more than sevenfold from the end of last year.
Score: 68🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://www.semafor.com/article/08/19/2026/openai-sales-growth-slows-unnerving-investors-ahead-of-planned-ipo - Baidu says Chinese buyers want local AI chips due to ‘supply chain’ issues
It seems like Nvidia’s not getting back into the Middle Kingdom anytime soon
- Anthropic’s Claude can now send Gmail emails without asking first
Anthropic's AI assistant Claude can now send emails through Gmail without needing a human's approval first.
Score: 67🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://mashable.com/tech/anthropic-claude-send-gmail-emails-without-asking - OpenAI launches teen ChatGPT amid calls for greater child safety
In a bid to crack down on harmful activities, the model – which is designed with young people in mind – aims to limit access to controversial topics such as self-harm and sexual content. Read more: OpenAI launches teen ChatGPT amid calls for greater child safety
- SpaceX Attempted to Acquire AI Coding Startup Cognition
SpaceX approached artificial intelligence coding startup Cognition AI Inc. about a potential acquisition, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would have been its second large takeover in recent months to gain ground in the AI race.
Score: 66🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/spacex-attempted-to-acquire-ai-coding-startup-cognition - Former Nvidia lab leader Sanja Fidler launches Veeda AI to tackle world models
New startup has raised $90 million USD, with backing from Radical and Khosla. The post Former Nvidia lab leader Sanja Fidler launches Veeda AI to tackle world models first appeared on BetaKit .
Score: 66🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://betakit.com/former-nvidia-lab-leader-sanja-fidler-launches-veeda-ai-to-tackle-world-models/ - Amazon's Alexa+ AI assistant is now free for anyone with a Fire TV device
You can now talk to Alexa+ for free if you have a Fire TV device and live in the US.
Score: 65🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://www.engadget.com/2239785/amazons-alexa-ai-assistant-is-now-free-for-anyone-with-a-fire-tv-device/ - What Trump’s tech strategy means for the military, deterring China, and the future of AI
The strategy includes key provisions to encourage innovation—but also has a glaring omission.
- Internal memo: Eight execs out at Expedia Group in AI-driven shakeup
Expedia Group is parting ways with at least eight vice presidents and senior vice presidents as it reorganizes its product and technology organization around AI, according to an internal memo obtained by GeekWire. The memo from the company's product and technology chiefs also names five leaders who were promoted. Read More
Score: 65🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://www.geekwire.com/2026/internal-memo-eight-execs-out-at-expedia-group-in-ai-driven-shakeup/ - Within 6 months, ChatGPT could watch your screen, record calls: Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says a future ChatGPT could watch screens, meetings, and calls, while connecting to emails, texts and documents to provide real-time context and assistance
- FLUX3: AI video made in Europe
A new AI-generated video project, FLUX3, showcases European capabilities in AI-driven media creation.
- OpenAI fixes Codex bug that deleted real user files without permission
OpenAI patched Codex after GPT-5.6 Sol started deleting real user files on its own. A cleanup command meant for temporary folders was wiping home directories instead. Codex now verifies deletion targets first, and full-access mode can no longer be triggered by accident. The article OpenAI fixes Codex bug that deleted real user files without permission appeared first on The Decoder .
Score: 65🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://the-decoder.com/openai-fixes-codex-bug-that-deleted-real-user-files-without-permission/ - Five days after buying Cursor for $60bn, SpaceX tried to buy Cognition
SpaceX approached AI coding startup Cognition about an acquisition, Bloomberg reports, and Cognition did not engage. Chief executive Scott Wu replied publicly that his company is “not for sale and we haven’t been talking.” SpaceX approached the AI coding company Cognition about buying it, according to Bloomberg, and Cognition did not engage. It would have […] This story continues at The Next Web
Score: 65💰 MoneyAug 19, 2026https://thenextweb.com/news/spacex-cognition-acquisition-approach-denial - The AI scientist arrives: autonomous agents are reshaping scientific discovery
The AI scientist arrives: autonomous agents are reshaping scientific discovery EurekAlert!
- EXCLUSIVE: Chery's robot unit eyes IPO, targets overseas market for police robots
EXCLUSIVE: Chery's robot unit eyes IPO, targets overseas market for police robots Reuters
- Microsoft Merges Copilot Apps Into a Single User Experience
Microsoft recently announced it is consolidating its consumer Copilot app and Microsoft 365 Copilot app into a single destination, addressing a fragmented product strategy that has required users to navigate separate applications for AI chat and productivity tools.
- Nvidia H200 chips reach China in small shipments, FT reports
Nvidia H200 chips reach China in small shipments, FT reports Reuters
Score: 64🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/nvidia-h200-chips-reach-china-small-shipments-ft-reports-2026-08-19/ - Firefox is the browser to beat right now if you use AI - here's why
Mozilla has finally released the beta of Firefox Smart Window. I ran it through its paces and found features that might lure me back to my old favorite browser.
- Tesla Robotaxi With No Driver Spotted Smashing Through Traffic Barriers
"It ran through the bollards. Holy sh*t." The post Tesla Robotaxi With No Driver Spotted Smashing Through Traffic Barriers appeared first on Futurism .
Score: 64🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://futurism.com/advanced-transport/tesla-robotaxi-no-driver-bollards - China Goes Rural With Data Centres In Quest To Power AI
China Goes Rural With Data Centres In Quest To Power AI Barron's
Score: 63🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://www.barrons.com/news/china-goes-rural-with-data-centres-in-quest-to-power-ai-59953398?refsec - A robot could eventually conduct your blood draw at the doctor's office
The FDA has approved a first-of-its-kind automated blood draw device for outpatient settings.
Score: 63🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://www.engadget.com/2240357/a-robot-could-eventually-conduct-your-blood-draw-at-the-doctors-office/ - Amazon’s drones will soon deliver to nearly 500 US cities and towns
The Prime Air service has already delivered ‘hundreds of thousands of packages’ this year.
Score: 63🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://www.theverge.com/tech/981908/amazon-prime-air-drone-delivery-us-expansion - Alipay's Abao Agent Goes Into Cars and Phones: Orders Queue Into Next Year as Agent Commerce Booms
At Alipay's first AI ecosystem conference on August 17, Ant Group CEO Han Xinyi predicted super agents will explode within 6-12 months. Alipay launched its first full-stack agent commerce foundation centered on the Abao super agent, connected to 5 phone brands and 16 mainstream carmakers, plus China's first AHA (Agent Hub Access) multi-agent cross-device interconnection protocol.
Score: 62🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://pandaily.com/alipay-abao-super-agent-cars-phones-cross-device-commerce-aha-protocol-aug2026 - China eases limits on Nvidia H200 chips as AI race escalates
Beijing permits small shipments to help leading tech groups in drive to catch up with US rivals
Score: 62🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://www.ft.com/content/6c5650fb-969d-4d4e-80d6-8d11002a8cf7?syn-25a6b1a6=1 - Pennsylvania Imposes New Rules to Set Up AI Data Centers in State
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on Tuesday signed an executive order that would require companies setting up AI data centers in the state to meet environmental and transparency safeguards and secure local community approval for the projects. The state has become …
- AI now accounts for 57% of Bay Area tech job postings
That's up from 20% when overall tech postings peaked in mid-2022. Nationally, AI-related roles accounted for 31% of tech job postings.
Score: 62🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2026/08/19/ai-manufacturing-hiring-job-postings-cbre.html?ana=brss_6150 - From robot dogs to helpers, China puts robotics ambitions on display at world conference
From robot dogs to helpers, China puts robotics ambitions on display at world conference AP News
Score: 62🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://apnews.com/article/china-robot-conference-951ebd3cddaccf5afcedc68174ba626a - TerraPower’s nuclear reactor has a secret weapon for powering AI data centers
TerraPower's nuclear power plant possesses a strategic advantage over competitors, especially when chasing after data center deals.
Score: 62🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/19/terrapowers-nuclear-reactor-has-a-secret-weapon-for-powering-ai-data-centers/ - The U.S. banned Nvidia's best chips from going to China. Now it's trying to close a crucial loophole
Chinese AI firms have reportedly accessed advanced Nvidia computing power overseas, testing U.S. export controls. Lawmakers weigh closing the cloud-access gap.
Score: 62🌐 MovesAug 19, 2026https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/china-ai-nvidia-chips-us-export-controls.html - OpenAI Raises the Safety Bar on Anthropic; Anthropic Expands Its Revenue Lead
OpenAI Raises the Safety Bar on Anthropic; Anthropic Expands Its Revenue Lead The Information
- Report calls for deterrence mechanisms, government participation in AI-biology security
“The federal government just does not have enough experts left to handle this threat or even be able to coordinate among outside groups without significant immediate investment,” one federal official said of the report’s findings.