Issue #68
OpenAI expands in Brazil, Nvidia nears Hugging Face deal
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Today covers OpenAI's expansion in Brazil, its Hugging Face breach report, and new ads on ChatGPT in India. We also look at Anthropic's $45B compute deal, Nvidia's pending Hugging Face acquisition, Amazon's tripled chip order, and a $2.5B valuation for AI startup Instinct.
1 of 7 · OpenAI
Expanding OpenAI’s presence in Brazil
OpenAI is expanding its operations in Brazil, increasing its engagement with local developers, businesses, and communities. The move aims to support broader AI adoption across the country.
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Anthropic continues compute-gobbling streak in $45B deal with Nscale
Anthropic signed a $45 billion deal with infrastructure provider Nscale, adding to a series of recent moves to expand its computing capacity.
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OpenAI releases its official report on the Hugging Face breach
OpenAI has published its official report on the Hugging Face breach, providing the most detailed account of the incident so far. The report covers several separate cybersecurity compromises.
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Nvidia closes in on Hugging Face acquisition
Nvidia has reportedly agreed to acquire Hugging Face, the open-source AI hub, for $12.9 billion. The deal would strengthen Nvidia's position in AI infrastructure and mark a return to the cloud business.
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OpenAI to start showing ads on ChatGPT’s free and Go tiers in India
OpenAI will begin displaying ads to ChatGPT users on its free and Go tiers in India, where the company has more than 100 million weekly active users. Many of those users are on the free or lower-priced Go plans.
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Viral AI startup Instinct has raised $350M at a $2.5B valuation
Instinct, a one-year-old AI startup, has raised $350 million at a $2.5 billion valuation. The company has drawn significant attention and funding alongside concerns about user privacy.
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Amazon just tripled its order of Nvidia chips over ‘surging demand’
Amazon plans to add 2 million Nvidia GPUs to its data centers over the next two years, tripling its previous order in response to rising demand. The agreement extends the companies' partnership beyond chip purchases.
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Morning Roost Issue #68