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The Register's AI section highlights several distinct developments. Neuromorphic computing is explored as a potential power-saving solution for AI at the edge, though conventional infrastructure remains dominant. Separately, an AI-powered 'Smell Language Model' is being developed to detect diseases by analyzing breath samples, potentially saving lives and reducing emergency room strain. The section also notes that AI interconnect demand is driving a significant expansion in wafer output from an Nvidia-backed optics vendor, emphasizing the critical role of supply chains in sustaining AI advancements. AI

Google acknowledged a security researcher's discovery of a flaw but denied them a bug bounty, stating the issue was not severe enough for a payout. The researcher, who found the vulnerability in Google's systems, was told their finding was a "nice catch" but ultimately received no reward. This incident highlights a potential disconnect in how security vulnerabilities are valued and rewarded by major tech companies. AI

A new AI model, dubbed the "Smell Language Model," is being developed to analyze breath samples for disease detection, potentially reducing the need for emergency room visits. Separately, NVIDIA is increasing its optical component production to meet the demand for AI interconnects, while AWS is promoting continuous agentic DevOps with its Kiro tool. Apple's latest Siri update has been criticized for making a common OS feature more difficult to use. Additionally, Microsoft is facing ongoing security issues with its SharePoint product, and hackers are being recruited to improve critical infrastructure security. AI