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Claude Code leak puts Anthropic on copyright battle, Nomadic raises $8.4 million, AI data center waste heat could be used for water purification
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AI | Artificial Intelligence
Claude Code leak puts Anthropic on the other side of the copyright battle
MIT researchers use AI to uncover atomic defects in materials
VC | Startup & Funding
Nomadic raises $8.4 million to manage data from autonomous vehicles
Yupp shuts down after raising $33M from a16z crypto and others
HI | Hardware & Infrastructure
AI data center waste heat could be used for water purification and carbon capture
Data centers’ climate impact is larger than reported
Claude Code leak puts Anthropic on the other side of the copyright battle
Anthropic moved to issue copyright takedown notices after accidentally leaking parts of its Claude Code software on GitHub, exposing internal tools used to run its AI coding assistant.
The incident, caused by human error during a software update, did not compromise core models or user data but revealed enough technical detail to interest competitors.
It comes as Anthropic and other AI firms face ongoing lawsuits over alleged misuse of copyrighted material in training data. This highlights a contradiction between the company’s reliance on copyright protections and the legal challenges it faces over its own data practices.
Source: Business Insider
MIT researchers use AI to uncover atomic defects in materials
MIT scientists developed an AI system capable of identifying atomic-scale defects in materials with high precision, a task that traditionally requires extensive manual analysis.
The model analyzes microscopy images to detect subtle irregularities that influence a material’s properties, potentially accelerating research in electronics, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing.
Researchers demonstrated that the system can generalize across different materials, improving both speed and consistency compared to conventional methods. The work could enable faster discovery and optimization of materials for technologies such as semiconductors and batteries.
Source: MIT News
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Nomadic raises $8.4 million to manage data from autonomous vehicles
Nomadic has secured $8.4 million in funding to address the growing volume of data generated by autonomous vehicles. The company provides infrastructure to organize, process, and analyze sensor data, helping developers improve performance and safety.
As AV systems generate massive datasets, managing that information efficiently has become a key bottleneck in the industry. Nomadic aims to streamline workflows for companies building self-driving technology.
Source: TechCrunch
Yupp shuts down after raising $33M from a16z crypto and others
Yupp, a startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm, has shut down despite raising $33 million to build a decentralized social platform.
The company struggled to gain sustained user traction and faced challenges common to crypto-based consumer apps, including unclear value propositions and market volatility.
Its closure underscores broader difficulties in turning Web3 social products into viable businesses. Investors and founders are increasingly reassessing the viability of consumer-focused crypto ventures.
Source: TechCrunch
AI data center waste heat could be used for water purification and carbon capture
The European Commission highlighted research showing that waste heat from AI data centers could be repurposed for applications such as water purification and carbon capture.
As data centers expand rapidly, their energy consumption and heat output have become significant environmental concerns.
Using this excess heat could improve overall efficiency and reduce emissions while supporting sustainability goals. The approach is being explored as part of broader efforts to make digital infrastructure more environmentally friendly.
Source: European Commission
Data centers’ climate impact is larger than reported
Data centers’ environmental footprint may be significantly underestimated, with indirect emissions and supply chain impacts often excluded from official figures.
As demand for AI and cloud computing grows, energy use and water consumption are rising तेजी, putting pressure on local resources and climate targets.
Experts warn that without better transparency and efficiency measures, the sector’s impact could expand rapidly. The report calls for more comprehensive accounting and stronger policies to manage the industry’s environmental costs.
Source: CNN
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