Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchDoes Mark Zuckerberg really believe AI is ‘for everyone’?Meta released Glimmer this week, an open-weight AI model anyone can download and run on their own hardware — a contrast to Muse Spark, the company’s more powerful model that stays locked behind its own APIs. The release landed alongside a letter from Mark Zuckerberg arguing AI should be “for everyone” rather than controlled by a handful of labs, but as Equity’s […] (opens original source in a new tab)Theresa Loconsolo·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryTagbin has built an AI platform that turns words into 3D building designsTagbin is taking Brixx to large enterprises first, promising faster BIM generation, cost estimation and regulatory compliance (opens original source in a new tab)14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveFord plans to phase out China-built Lincoln models for the USThe automaker aims to mitigate U.S. tariffs and recent connected vehicle import regulations with the move, while also planning to increase domestic production. (opens original source in a new tab)Eric Walz·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveUS de minimis elimination upheld by trade courtThe Court of International Trade said President Donald Trump has the authority to rescind the tariff exemption for sub-$800 imports. (opens original source in a new tab)Max Garland·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefensePentagon inks SM-3 framework deals with RTX, Boeing on critical componentsThe seven-year framework deals cover key SM-3 components including avionics and ejector assemblies. (opens original source in a new tab)Ashley Roque·14 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchApple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App StoreApple is asking a federal judge to allow it to charge commissions of up to 15% on purchases made through external links in iOS apps. (opens original source in a new tab)Sarah Perez·14 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchKog is going deeper to squeeze more inference out of GPUsThe idea that GPUs are poorly suited for agentic workflows may be a misconception, according to French startup Kog. (opens original source in a new tab)Anna Heim·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveTarget strengthens inventory management with digital twinsThe retailer developed Proxima to simulate how decisions play out, helping identify potential problems ahead of time. (opens original source in a new tab)Kelly Stroh·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistTest moderators use AI-generated writing to judge literacy standardsTo cut the cost of key stage 2 assessments, a UK government project proposes to use scripts generated by ChatGPT instead of real children's writing as examples supplied to moderators who check that grades are awarded fairly (opens original source in a new tab)Chris Stokel-Walker·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStory(Weekly funding roundup Aug 8-14) Tepid VC inflow but Yulu provides reliefVenture capital funding into Indian startups saw a sharp decline in the second week of August largely due to absence of large deals. (opens original source in a new tab)14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveWalmart equipping a store with Symbotic fulfillment systemThe SymMicro system is expected to “come to life” in about six months, advancing the retailer's efforts to accelerate in-store pickup and delivery operations. (opens original source in a new tab)Max Garland·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskStrategy says MSCI should measure markets, not dictate corporate assetsThe bitcoin treasury company said index providers should measure markets rather than determine which assets public companies are allowed to own. (opens original source in a new tab)James Van Straten·14 August 2026
