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AMD unveils new Zen 6 laptop chips and revives old Zen 2 processors for budget builds, while Nvidia turns to trading cards as the GPU market cools. OpenAI releases a new ChatGPT model after White House security delays, and continues to expand its AI productivity tools. Chinese chipmakers CXMT, Zhipu AI, and Iluvatar CoreX launch major IPOs and share sales, riding the AI-driven memory chip boom.

AMD unveils Zen 6 chips and revives Zen 2 for budget PCs

AMD unveils Zen 6 chips and revives Zen 2 for budget PCsAMD has introduced Zen 6 Medusa Point APUs, a 10-core chip spotted on Geekbench, while simultaneously reviving the aging Zen 2 architecture for entry-level desktop builds. The dual strategy aims to cover both high-performance and ultra-budget markets. Industry observers note the move reflects growing competition in the x86 CPU space.

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AMD just made Ryzen laptop chips even more confusing, but here’s what’s actually new (Digital Trends)
AMD revives aging Zen 2 processor for budget PCsPublished9 July 26 (Tom's Hardware)
AMD's upcoming Zen 6 Medusa Point 10-core APU pops up on GeekbenchPublished9 July 26 (Tom's Hardware)

Nvidia issues trading cards as GPU market downturn deepens

Nvidia issues trading cards as GPU market downturn deepensNvidia has created a set of trading cards featuring iconic moments from its history, a move widely seen as a response to the ongoing GPU market slowdown where fewer consumers can afford new hardware. TechCrunch notes Nvidia is becoming a victim of the compute marketplace it helped create. The collectible cards serve as both a marketing stunt and a nostalgic nod to better times for enthusiasts.

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Nvidia is a victim of the compute marketplace it created (TechCrunch)
No One Can Afford to Buy Hardware, So Nvidia Made Trading Cards to Reminisce About the Good Times (Gizmodo)
Nvidia created a set of trading cards featuring iconic moments from the company's historyPublished9 July 26 (Tom's Hardware)

OpenAI launches new ChatGPT model after White House security review

OpenAI launches new ChatGPT model after White House security reviewOpenAI has released its latest ChatGPT model following a delay caused by White House cybersecurity concerns. The new model includes a dedicated work-related tool designed to handle productivity tasks. The release marks a milestone in the ongoing tension between rapid AI deployment and government oversight.

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OpenAI releases latest ChatGPT model after delay over White House cybersecurity concerns (The Guardian)
OpenAI releases a new ChatGPT tool for all things work related (Engadget)
ChatGPT can now finish what you started, and that’s a much bigger deal than it sounds (Digital Trends)

OpenAI shuts down Atlas, expands AI productivity tools

OpenAI shuts down Atlas, expands AI productivity toolsOpenAI is shutting down its Atlas browser project but continues to scale its AI productivity ambitions with a new tool that can work alongside users. Meanwhile, the company faces growing legal challenges in a copyright dispute with news organizations. The shift signals OpenAI's focus on agentic AI rather than standalone browser products.

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OpenAI is shutting down Atlas, but its AI browser ambitions are still growing (TechCrunch)
OpenAI wants its new tool to do your work for you and with you (Ars Technica)
OpenAI may have made a fatal misstep in copyright fight with news orgs (Ars Technica)

Chinese chipmakers launch major IPOs amid AI memory boom

Chinese chipmakers launch major IPOs amid AI memory boomChinese memory chipmaker CXMT is set for a US$4.3 billion IPO on Shanghai's Star Market, while Zhipu AI and Iluvatar CoreX have launched Hong Kong share sales worth billions. China's PCB makers are also pushing capital expenditure towards record levels to feed AI-driven demand. The wave of listings reflects the rapid expansion of China's semiconductor ecosystem.

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Chinese chipmaker CXMT set for US$4.3b IPO, riding memory boomListing would rank behind only SMIC’s on Shanghai’s Star Market, as AI demand boosts memory-chip market. (SCMP)
Zhipu AI and Iluvatar CoreX soar after launching Hong Kong share salesGLM-5.2 model developer Zhipu AI is seeking to raise HK$31.4 billion, while chipmaker Iluvatar CoreX is targeting HK$7.1 billion. (SCMP)
China’s circuit-board makers push capex towards record to feed AI boomHundreds of millions of dollars invested in high-end plants as more than 20 PCB makers disclose aggressive expansion plans. (SCMP)