Hard Fork AI AI News Recap: Apple, Intel, Nvidia Updates
Oct 4, 2025
Explore the latest advancements in AI technology as major players like Apple, Intel, and Nvidia make bold moves. Discover Apple’s emphasis on local AI for enhanced user privacy and efficiency. Delve into Nvidia's stake in Intel to revolutionize computing power. Learn about innovative companies like Blacksmith streamlining CI/CD processes and Google's new payment protocol enabling AI agents to transact autonomously. Plus, a glimpse into OpenAI's significant deal with Oracle and the implications of recent publisher lawsuits over AI-generated content.
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Apple's Invisible, Private AI Play
- Apple is prioritizing tiny on-device models in iOS 26 to keep AI private and free.
- This approach trades raw power for privacy and seamless app features that run offline.
Nvidia Turns Rival Into Strategic Partner
- NVIDIA bought a 4% stake in Intel and will co-develop CPUs and combined CPU+GPU packages.
- The deal reshapes AI hardware by baking NVIDIA graphics into future PCs and rescuing Intel.
Blacksmith's Bare-Metal CI Win
- Blacksmith runs CI/CD on bare-metal gaming CPUs to cut build time and compute costs.
- The startup grew from $1M to $3.5M ARR and attracted 700+ customers in months.