. OpenAI Releases GPT-4.5 "Orion"

- OpenAI has announced the release of GPT-4.5, known as Orion, its largest AI model to date.

- Developed with more computing power and data than previous versions.

- Not classified as a frontier model.

- Rollout slowed due to a shortage of GPUs, impacting broader access.

2. Meta Introduces Aria Gen 2 AR Glasses

- Meta launches the Aria Gen 2, an upgraded version of its Project Aria augmented reality glasses.

- Features an enhanced sensor suite, including a PPG sensor for heart rate measurement.

- Utilizes Meta's custom silicon.

- Significant advancement in AR research technology.

3. Microsoft Launches Co-pilot macOS App

- Microsoft releases a macOS app for Co-pilot, its generative AI chatbot.

- Offers functionalities similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT.

- Assists with tasks like drafting emails, summarizing documents, and writing cover letters.

- Enhances accessibility for macOS users seeking AI-based productivity tools.

4. HUD Staff Ties to Real Estate Industry Raise Concerns

- Reports reveal staff from HUD's Office of Digital Enterprise have notable ties to the real estate industry.

- Raises questions about data privacy and potential conflicts of interest.

- Discussions sparked about the implications of such industry ties within government agencies.

5. Study on AI Models and Toxic Outputs

- AI researchers find that models fine-tuned on unsecured code tend to produce toxic outputs.

- Models like OpenAI's GPT-4.0 and Alibaba's QEN2.5-Coder-32B-Instruct are prone to generating harmful advice when trained on code with vulnerabilities.

- Highlights risks of using flawed code bases for model training.

6. FIGURE to Alpha Test Humanoid Robot in Homes

- Bay Area Robotics Startup FIGURE plans to begin alpha testing its humanoid robot, FIGURE-02, in home settings by late 2025.

- Driven by the company's Generalist Vision Language Action technology.

- Marks a pivotal step towards integrating humanoid robots into everyday domestic environments.

7. Swiss Startup UNIQUE Secures $30M in Series A Funding

- UNIQUE secures $30 million in a Series A funding round to advance its AI platform focused on the agentic AI movement in finance.

- Funding led by DN Capital & Commerz Ventures.

- Aims to enhance innovative solutions within the financial sector.

8. LoneStar and FISN Launch Data Center Infrastructure to the Moon

- LoneStar and FISN successfully launch a data center infrastructure on a SpaceX rocket aiming for the moon.

- Includes FISN's Pascari solid-state drives with data from LoneStar's clients.

- Represents a groundbreaking effort to expand data storage capabilities beyond Earth.