
GitHub adds AI price sting
Copilot fans discover metered billing is the new paywall
GitHub’s latest attempt to squeeze a few more bob from its users involves slapping monthly caps on high-powered AI features unless you’re willing to cough up extra.

AI darling used shell firms and backend routes to access banned Nvidia tech
A senior US official has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of supporting China’s military and intelligence services, while using shell companies and regional data centres to skirt around US export controls on advanced semiconductors.

Desperate to sort out its AI mess
Fruity Cargo Cult, Apple is reportedly poking around AI startup Perplexity because it’s desperate to bolt someone else’s brains onto its failing AI plans.

Human engineers stuck doing the boring bits
OpenAI cofounder and president Greg Brockman [pictured] reckons AI-driven software development has turned human coders into overqualified Q&As.

Marvell scores billions in AI chip deal
Two new hyperscalers signed up as demand surges for custom silicon
Chip designer Marvell reckons it has landed two new hyperscale cloud clients and is sniffing around more than 50 other deals as demand for its customised AI silicon keeps growing.