Z.ai to use listing cash on AGI push as US gulf closes
news.rthk.hkMainland AI startup Z.ai plans to use domestic listing proceeds to fund its quest for artificial general intelligence as US closes the tech gap.
Sentient Foundation pledges support for open-source AGI with $42M grant program
msn.comNonprofit Sentient Foundation launches $42M grant program supporting researchers, startups, and initiatives for open-source AGI development.
Sentient Foundation Commits $42 Million to Advance Open Source AGI
manilatimes.netSentient Foundation, a nonprofit focused on ensuring AGI remains open and aligned with human interests, announced the Open Source AGI Grant committing $42 million to advance open source artificial general intelligence.
Sentient Foundation Commits $42 Million to Advance Open Source AGI
finance.yahoo.comNonprofit Sentient Foundation announces a $42 million commitment to advance open source artificial general intelligence research and development.
OpenAI’s Personal AGI Plan: What It Means in 2026
memeburn.comExplains OpenAI's plan to give everyone a personal AGI and why it matters, especially for South Africa as of June 14.
The promise and peril of AGI
msn.comDiscusses the hope and anxiety inspired by artificial general intelligence systems capable of performing any human cognitive task.
DeepMind's CEO says AGI could arrive around 2030. The scary part is how unready we are
msn.comDemis Hassabis, Google DeepMind CEO says AGI could arrive around 2030 and we are unprepared.
The promise and peril of AGI
msn.comOpinion piece on the promise and peril of artificial general intelligence systems.
Sentient Foundation launches $42M program to back open-source AGI builders
thenextweb.comThe nonprofit is combining grants with founder-friendly investments to fund developers, researchers and startups building artificial general intelligence in the open.
Inside AWE 2026: Redefining The Line Between The Digital And The Real
forbes.comInside AWE 2026 showcases how AI, XR, robotics and spatial computing are blurring lines between digital and physical worlds.
Google co-founder says AGI's missing piece is the physical world, not language
digitimes.comGoogle co-founder Sergey Brin argues that AGI development needs to focus on physical world interaction rather than language, after returning from his break and making a public appearance.
IBM CEO warns AGI infra investment could lead to losses
newsbytesapp.comIBM CEO Arvind Krishna raised concerns about the trillion-dollar capital required for AI data centres and questioned if AGI infrastructure investment is worth it.
The AGI moment? Databricks' new releases zero in on support and deployment of AI agents
siliconangle.comDatabricks unveiled new architecture focused on support and deployment of AI agents, possibly marking an AGI moment in June 2026.
Seven Boson Group Launches Sovereign AI Decision Intelligence Service for the AGI Era
manilatimes.netSeven Boson Group launched Sovereign AI Decision Intelligence software and services designed for the AGI era, as announced on June 24, 2026.
Google DeepMind maps four paths from AGI to ASI
digitimes.comDeepMind outlines four possible development pathways leading from artificial general intelligence to superintelligence.
Micro AGI launches shift free cleaning and cooking for data
newsbytesapp.comMicro AGI's Shift program offers free home-cleaning services, collecting real-world data to train AI robots.
'AGI Is Too Important'—Ben Goertzel's Crypto Bet Against OpenAI
forbes.comSingularityNET founder Ben Goertzel argues AGI is too important and is building it on a crypto network with an FET token, taking a public stance against OpenAI.
This 3-foot-tall robot wants to be your kid's classroom buddy and your mom's new friend
geekwire.comMind Children Robotics, co-founded by AGI researcher Ben Goertzel, is building Codey — a child-sized robot for educational and companionship roles.
IBM CEO warns AGI infra investment could lead to losses
newsbytesapp.comIBM CEO Arvind Krishna highlights concerns over the trillion-dollar capital required for AI data centres, questioning investment worthiness.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis gives new AGI timeline, says it is coming in 2029
indiatoday.inDemis Hassabis stated at Google I/O that AGI could arrive by 2029 and urged faster preparation.