Relativity Networks Raises $22M for Hollow-Core Fiber in Data Centers
Relativity Networks has secured $22 million in funding to expand the deployment of hollow-core fiber technology in data centers, TechCrunch reports. Unlike conventional fiber optic cables, hollow-core fiber transmits data through air rather than glass, enabling speeds approximately 30% faster than traditional fiber. According to the report, this technology has seen limited commercial deployment to date, and Relativity Networks is positioning itself to bring it more broadly to data center infrastructure.
Cursor Launches Code-Hosting Platform to Rival GitHub
Cursor, widely known for its AI-powered code editor, has announced the launch of a new code-hosting platform aimed at competing directly with GitHub, according to TechCrunch. The move comes as some developers have expressed frustration with GitHub's current offerings. Cursor's new platform represents a significant expansion of the company's product footprint beyond its established editor tooling, signaling its ambitions to become a more comprehensive platform for software development workflows.
OpenAI Introduces New Safeguards Following Hugging Face Breach
OpenAI has implemented a set of new security measures in response to a breach at AI model-sharing platform Hugging Face, TechCrunch reports. The updated safeguards include more detailed monitoring of models throughout the development process, as well as a greater emphasis on alignment and security measures during post-training. The company has not disclosed the full scope of how the Hugging Face breach informed its internal policy changes, but the new protocols reflect a broader focus on model integrity from development through deployment.
Etched's Valuation Doubles to $21 Billion in One Month
AI chip startup Etched has seen its valuation double to $21 billion within the span of a single month, according to TechCrunch. The milestone follows the installation of Etched's first shipped AI cluster system at quantitative trading firm Jane Street. According to the startup, Jane Street was sufficiently impressed with the system's performance that it led another substantial funding round, driving the dramatic valuation increase. The rapid rise underscores continued investor and enterprise interest in purpose-built AI inference hardware.
From data center infrastructure and developer tooling to model security and AI hardware, this week's news reflects continued momentum across multiple layers of the AI stack. Check back for the next roundup as these developments continue to unfold.