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NVIDIA forms Nemotron Coalition with AI labs to build open model on DGX = Cloud ***************************************************************************= ***** Image showing accessories, goggles, and helmet ( https://www.youtube.com/wa= tch?v=3DYqg0oUaofH0__SENDX_TRACK_START__x4SfVg6Ri3tsBTIDmYRmjG__SENDX_TRACK= _END____SENDX_TRACK_START__x4SfVg6Ri3tsBTIDmYRmjG__SENDX_TRACK_END__ ) *=20 *Coalition members will contribute data, evaluations* ( https://www.datacen= terdynamics.com/en/news/nvidia-offers-dgx-cloud-to-ai-foundation-model-labs= -on-new-nemotron-coalition/__SENDX_TRACK_START__uXXh2Hj116Z2cQEEQqa2PQ__SEN= DX_TRACK_END__ ) , and domain expertise to the open model. *=20 *TBD: the amount of compute available* to the coalition. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ---------------- NVIDIA has forecast $1T+ in AI chip sales by 2027, up from a prior $500B pr= ojection by 2026 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ---------------- Image showing accessories, goggles, and helmet ( https://www.youtube.com/wa= tch?v=3DYqg0oUaofH0 ) *=20 *Compute demand has increased 1M=C3=97* ( https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nv= idia-makes-trillion-dollar-forecast-002228115.html__SENDX_TRACK_START__9nZt= gnBm0VjQZjjX3u4diX__SENDX_TRACK_END__ ) in the past two years, CEO Jensen H= uang said. *=20 *NVIDIA plans to push deeper into CPUs* and introduced new semiconductors f= rom Groq. *=20 *NVIDIA=E2=80=99s Groq 3 LPX inference rack debuted* with 256 LPUs and 128G= B of on-chip RAM. *=20 *H2 2026: availability*. *=20 *Space-1 Vera Rubin for orbital data centers* was announced, with up to 25= =C3=97 more AI compute than H100. *NVIDIA stock closed +2%* on Mon. following the announcements. ***************************************************************************= ***************************************************************************= ***************************************************************************= ***************************************************************************= ***************************************************************************= ******* 2. 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OpenAI said to cut side projects, focus on coding, enterprise push ********************************************************************* *=20 *Coming weeks: changes expected* ( https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openai-chatg= pt-side-projects-16b3a825?reflink=3Ddesktopwebshare_permalink__SENDX_TRACK_= START__8BwsxdggvdjbAllhrTez5B__SENDX_TRACK_END__&st=3Doxcrnm ) as Fidji Sim= o reportedly told staff leaders, including Sam Altman, are reviewing areas = to cut. *=20 *=E2=80=9CBetting on a series of startups=E2=80=9D is how Altman previously= described* OpenAI. *=20 *Anthropic=E2=80=99s success should serve as a =E2=80=9Cwake-up call,=E2=80= =9D* Simo told staff. *=20 *Separately, OpenAI is said to be in advanced talks with TPG, Advent* ( htt= ps://www.reuters.com/business/openai-courts-private-equity-join-enterprise-= ai-venture-sources-say-2026-03-16/__SENDX_TRACK_START__33O1RM12il4VLh9aUai7= V2__SENDX_TRACK_END__ ) to form a JV to distribute its enterprise tools. *************************************************************************** 4. SEC said to propose ending quarterly reporting, allow semiannual results *************************************************************************** Representational image generated using ChatGPT. *=20 *Apr.: the SEC could publish the proposal* ( https://www.msn.com/en-us/mone= y/companies/sec-prepares-proposal-to-eliminate-quarterly-reporting-requirem= ent/ar-AA1YKTyz__SENDX_TRACK_START__12z2T57LE16Og5spUPd1k3__SENDX_TRACK_END= __ ) and has reportedly discussed rule changes with major exchanges. *=20 *The proposal would face a ~30-day public comment period* once published. *=20 *The SEC would then vote on it* , with no guarantee it is ultimately adopte= d. *=20 *Late 2025: the push for semiannual reporting gained momentum*. *********************************************************************** 5. OpenClaw meets NVIDIA Agent Toolkit in NemoClaw for secure AI agents *********************************************************************** YouTube: NVIDIA. ( https://www.youtube.com/live/jw_o0xr8MWU?si=3DxiNKs24eot= clRj4j&t=3D9124__SENDX_TRACK_START__9vvkpoS65Vggt7K74xXo2p__SENDX_TRACK_END= __ ) *=20 *NemoClaw was developed with OpenClaw founder* ( https://thenewstack.io/nem= oclaw-openclaw-with-guardrails/__SENDX_TRACK_START__URB5Cu1XzH0upluWXplV0n_= _SENDX_TRACK_END__ ) Peter Steinberger. *=20 *NemoClaw brings NVIDIA models, tools, and frameworks* , while OpenClaw han= dles runtime, memory, and skills. *=20 *NVIDIA=E2=80=99s OpenShell provides a security layer* on top. *=20 *NVIDIA is working with Cisco, CrowdStrike, Google, Microsoft Security* , a= nd Trend Micro to bring OpenShell compatibility. *=20 *NemoClaw can run in the cloud or locally* on RTX PCs and NVIDIA systems li= ke DGX Spark and DGX Station. *************************************************************************** 6. Manus launches My Computer app for AI agents to access local files, apps *************************************************************************** Manus. ( https://manus.im/blog/manus-my-computer-desktop__SENDX_TRACK_START= __FmKX3D6vDIMahhtvEUrBXw__SENDX_TRACK_END__ ) *=20 *Available to all macOS and Windows* users. *=20 *Manus executes command line instructions* in the computer's terminal using= the desktop app. *=20 *The app can read, analyze, and edit local files* , and launch and control = local apps. ***************************************************************************= *** 7. Britannica, subsidiary Merriam-Webster sue OpenAI over AI training data = use ***************************************************************************= *** *=20 *OpenAI used Britannica=E2=80=99s articles and Merriam-Webster entries* ( h= ttps://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/encyclopedia-britannica-sues-openai= -over-ai-training-2026-03-16/__SENDX_TRACK_START__zvzn6QtPZz4PXPmUZc2jf7__S= ENDX_TRACK_END__ ) to train ChatGPT, the lawsuit alleges. *=20 *The AI firm also =E2=80=9Ccannibalized=E2=80=9D Britannica=E2=80=99s traff= ic* with AI-generated summaries, it said. *=20 *=E2=80=9COur models are trained on publicly available data* and grounded i= n fair use,=E2=80=9D OpenAI said. *=20 *Britannica seeks damages and a court order* to block the alleged infringem= ent. ************************************************************* 8. NIH funding announcements plunge from 756 to 14 in 2 years ************************************************************* Elizabeth Ginexi. ( https://elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/i-wrote-research= -funding-announcements__SENDX_TRACK_START__22c0qdIBzVvgenJ8IGwNND__SENDX_TR= ACK_END____SENDX_TRACK_START__22c0qdIBzVvgenJ8IGwNND__SENDX_TRACK_END__ ) *=20 *NOFOs guide NIH funding priorities by defining research gaps* and directin= g resources to critical scientific needs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------- NIH funding announcements have collapsed systemwide, -80% in 2025 and on pa= ce for -98% in 2026 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------- Elizabeth Ginexi. ( https://elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/i-wrote-research= -funding-announcements ) *************************************************** 9. Small, mid-size startup M&A at $2.3B in 2026 YTD *************************************************** Crunchbase. ( https://news.crunchbase.com/ma/data-small-midsized-venture-ba= cked-startup-acquisitions/__SENDX_TRACK_START__1KpmZCINB1QCL6QdCd9Qtj__SEND= X_TRACK_END____SENDX_TRACK_START__1KpmZCINB1QCL6QdCd9Qtj__SENDX_TRACK_END__= ) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------- Sub-$100M startup deals have remained below peak, though activity has rebou= nded from 2024 lows ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------- Crunchbase. ( https://news.crunchbase.com/ma/data-small-midsized-venture-ba= cked-startup-acquisitions/ ) **************************************** 10. 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  1. NVIDIA forms Nemotr= on Coalition with AI labs to build open model
  2. OpenAI to cut side = projects, focus on coding, enterprise push
  3. SEC to propose endi= ng quarterly reporting, allow semiannual results
  4. OpenClaw meets NVID= IA Agent Toolkit in NemoClaw for secure agents
  5. Manus launches My C= omputer app for agents to access local files, apps
  6. Britannica, Merriam-Web= ster sue OpenAI over AI training data use

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1. NVIDIA forms Nemotron Coalition with AI labs to build open= model on DGX Cloud

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3. OpenAI said to cut side projects, focus on coding, ente= rprise push
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4. SEC said to propose ending quarterly reporting, allow semian= nual results

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  • Apr.: the SEC could pu= blish the proposal and has reportedly discussed rule changes w= ith major exchanges.

  • The proposal would face a ~30-day public comment period once published.

  • The SEC would then vote on it, with no guarantee it is ult= imately adopted.

  • Late 2025: the push for semiannual reporting gained momentum.

5. OpenClaw meets NVIDIA Agent Toolkit in NemoClaw for secure AI agents

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  • NemoClaw was dev= eloped with OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger.

  • NemoClaw brings NVIDIA= models, tools, and frameworks, while OpenClaw handles runtime, me= mory, and skills.

  • NVIDIA=E2=80=99s OpenShell provides a security layer on to= p.

  • NVIDI= A is working with Cisco, CrowdStrike, Google, Microsoft Security, = and Trend Micro to bring OpenShell compatibility.

  • NemoClaw can run in the cloud or = locally on RTX PCs and NVIDIA systems like DGX Spark and DGX Stati= on.

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6. Manus launch= es My Computer app for AI agents to access local files, apps

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  • Available to all macOS and Windows users.

  • Manus executes command line instructions in the computer's= terminal using the desktop app.

  • The app can read, analyze, and edit local files, and launch and control local apps.

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7. Britannica, subsidiary Merriam-Webster sue OpenAI over AI t= raining data use

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  • OpenAI used Britannica=E2=80=99s articl= es and Merriam-Webster entries to train ChatGPT, the lawsuit a= lleges.

  • = The AI firm also =E2=80=9Ccannibalized=E2=80=9D Britannica=E2=80=99s traffi= c with AI-generated summaries, it said.

  • =E2=80=9COur models are trained on= publicly available data and grounded in fair use,=E2=80=9D OpenAI= said.

  • B= ritannica seeks damages and a court order to block the alleged inf= ringement.

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  • NOFOs guide NIH funding priorities by defining research gaps and directing resources to critical scientific needs.

NIH funding announcements have = collapsed systemwide, -80% in 2025 and on pace for -98% in 2026

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9. Small, mid-size startup M&A at $2.3B in 2026 YTD

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Sub-$100M startup dea= ls have remained below peak, though activity has rebounded from 2024 lows

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  • Z.ai launc= hes GLM-5-Turbo, faster, lower-cost model for agent workflows.

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  • Alibaba launches Wukong AI platform to coor= dinate multi-agent workflows.

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Tech

  • Apple acquires MotionVFX t= o boost Final Cut Pro.

  • AirPods Max 2 debut with H2 chip, 1.5=C3=97 ANC boost.

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Biotech

  • Troculeucel may boost cognition, new Alzheimer=E2= =80=99s data shows.

  • Unn= atural Products raises $45M for macrocyclic peptide therapeutics.

  • Wearables may spot brain changes earlier:= study.

  • Peak perform= ance culture fuels burnout, drains resilience.

  • ZEUGMA chamber brings hyperbaric therapy into performance r= ecovery.

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  • Chi= na to restrict offshore firms from Hong Kong IPOs: report.

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    Tesla, LG Energy to build $4.3B bat= tery plant in Michigan.

  • Warner Bros. CEO to receive $667M fro= m Paramount sale.

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  • Strategy buys $1.57B in Bitcoin in late= st purchase.

  • Ab= ra to go public in $750M SPAC deal on Nasdaq.

  • Bitmine buys 60,999 ETH as To= m Lee touts crypto strength amid Iran war.

  • Polymarket bettor= s allegedly threaten reporter over Israel missile report.

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    • = Florida = AI bill sunk as Trump=E2=80=99s stance splits GOP.

    • JFK vaccine policies struck down by judge over lack of science.

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    • China seen welcoming Trump= =E2=80=99s push to delay Xi summit amid Iran war.

    • Germany, Australia, Japan rebuff= Trump call to reopen Strait of Hormuz.

    • Cuba told by U.S. D=C3=ADaz-Canel must step down for progr= ess: sources.

    • Israel invades Lebanon, opening new front against Iran.

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