AI Journal 192nd Edition

Your weekly edge in the world of artificial intelligence.

TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS

Cursor CEO Warns: Why “Vibe Coding” Could Break Software at Scale

Cursor CEO Michael Truell has warned that over-reliance on AI-driven “vibe coding” can weaken software foundations. While AI speeds up development, blindly accepting generated code without deep review risks hidden flaws. Truell says this approach may work for prototypes, but large systems built this way can eventually crumble.

Why Efficiency, Not Power, May Decide the AI Race

Former Facebook privacy chief Chris Kelly says the AI race will be won by efficiency, not raw computing power. As data centres consume massive energy and costs surge, companies that deliver smarter AI using less electricity and infrastructure will gain a decisive long-term advantage.

Nvidia Taps Groq’s AI Chip Tech in Landmark Licensing Deal

Nvidia has signed a non-exclusive licensing deal with AI chip rival Groq and will hire its CEO Jonathan Ross and key executives. While Nvidia denies acquiring Groq, reports suggest a $20 billion asset deal. Groq’s energy-efficient LPU technology could further strengthen Nvidia’s dominance in AI computing.

Suleyman Challenges Altman's AGI Obsession: No Race, No Winners

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman critiques OpenAI's Sam Altman's AGI fixation, calling it a flawed "race" metaphor with no finish line or medals. He rejects zero-sum competition, focusing instead on building Microsoft's self-sufficient superintelligence capabilities from scratch for long-term strength. 

India Ranks Third in Global AI Ecosystem, Overtaking UK and Japan

India has climbed to third place in Stanford University’s 2025 Global AI Vibrancy rankings, overtaking the UK, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. The jump reflects rapid growth in research output, AI investments, talent development, and education, placing India behind only the U.S. and China.

AI FUNDING

  • Kyiv-based AI startup Reface raised €15.2 million in non-dilutive funding from PvX Partners to scale its consumer creativity apps, which have over 300 million downloads and global brand collaborations. Link

  • HodlHer raised $1.5 million in strategic funding to expand HodlOS, an AI agent-powered Web3 operating system on Injective, focusing on emotional intelligence, multi-agent systems, and on-chain execution. Link

  • FINNY raised $17 million in Series A funding led by Venrock to scale its AI-driven prospecting platform for financial advisors, after rapid growth to 400+ firms and strong revenue momentum. Link

INTERESTING POSTS

Coforge has launched EvolveOps.AI, an agentic AI-powered IT operations platform that automates enterprise systems, reducing downtime and costs while accelerating incident resolution and product delivery across hybrid cloud environments.

Shivik Labs has unveiled TRIDENT, an open-source reasoning framework enabling self-improving AI models. Built on Qwen3-4B, it significantly boosts benchmark performance without extra training, advancing autonomous reasoning capabilities.

Hearten AI is a new iOS and Android app offering AI-assisted, somatic-based coaching to help users break toxic relationship patterns, focusing on nervous system regulation, emotional safety, and practical tools rather than diagnosis or generic advice.

U.S. communities are increasingly protesting AI data centers over energy costs and environmental concerns, delaying or blocking billions in projects as public backlash grows alongside rapid AI infrastructure expansion.

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