The Daily Tech Brief

OpenAI launched GPT-5.5 as frontier AI moves deeper into government cybersecurity infrastructure. SK Hynix posted record profit while saying AI memory demand still exceeds supply. And DeepSeek is raising outside capital at a $20B+ valuation from Tencent and Alibaba.

Show Notes

OpenAI GPT-5.5: Better coding, computer use, and research. Microsoft integrating Anthropic Mythos into its Security Development Lifecycle. OpenAI briefing Five Eyes allies on a dedicated cyber model. Source: CNBC | TechStartups

SK Hynix record Q1: Profit +5x YoY; HBM demand still exceeds supply. Source: Reuters

DeepSeek $20B+ raise: Tencent and Alibaba in talks. Source: The Information via TechStartups

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