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Reflection unveils Beam AI preview, with open weights promised this month

The startup introduced a model for coding, reasoning and agent tasks on October 5. Initial access is limited, and its performance claims come from company evaluations.

Oct 6, 2026·2 min read

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Volantis raises $88 million to develop optical links for AI memory

The chip startup says its Series A will fund a new inference system. Its speed and capacity targets remain company claims pending independent testing.

Oct 5, 2026·2 min read

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White House AI accord puts voluntary safety reviews in focus

Donald Trump and major AI executives announced a voluntary accord on September 29. Its adoption is confirmed; its effectiveness remains unproven.

Oct 4, 2026·1 min read