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Anthropic appoints KiYoung Choi as Representative Director of Korea
Anthropic has appointed KiYoung Choi as the Representative Director for its upcoming Seoul office to support growing demand for Claude in Korea.
TechCrunch
DuckDuckGo installs are up 30% as users reject being ‘force-fed’ Google’s AI Search
DuckDuckGo reports a 30% surge in app installs as users switch to avoid Google’s mandatory AI-powered search experience.
Fortune
Uber burned through its entire 2026 AI budget in four months. Now its COO is questioning whether it's worth it | Fortune
Uber COO Andrew Macdonald is questioning the ROI of AI spending after the company exhausted its 2026 AI budget in just four months.
TechCrunch
OpenRouter more than doubles valuation to $1.3B in a year
OpenRouter reached a $1.3 billion valuation after raising $113 million in Series B funding led by CapitalG.
TechCrunch
This startup is betting India’s gig economy can train the world’s robots
Human Archive is using gig workers in India to collect egocentric video and sensor data for training physical AI and robotics models.
TechCrunch
Universal Music Group and TikTok renew agreement to combat unauthorized AI music
Universal Music Group and TikTok have renewed their licensing agreement, focusing on removing unauthorized AI-generated music and improving artist attribution.
The Verge
Sundar Pichai on AI, the future of search, and what’s happening to the web
Google CEO Sundar Pichai discusses how AI-driven agents and shifts in Search are transforming Google’s business and the future of the open web.
The Verge
Nobody wants to tell me why they only listen to their own Suno slop
A growing trend of Suno AI users exclusively listening to their own AI-generated music suggests a preference for instant gratification over traditional artist discovery.
The Verge
AI warfare is already here
Artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into military operations, accelerating target identification and complicating the ethical accountability of autonomous warfare.
The Verge
Uber president says AI spending is getting ‘harder to justify’
Uber's president is questioning the value of high AI investments due to a lack of measurable impact on consumer-facing features.
Anthropic
Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah's remarks on Pope Leo XIV's encyclical "Magnifica humanitas"
Chris Olah addressed the Vatican, emphasizing the need for external moral guidance and societal oversight regarding the development of AI technologies.
Business Insider
Uber's COO says it's getting harder to justify the money spent on AI tokenmaxxing
Uber's COO, Andrew Macdonald, notes that high AI token usage is increasingly difficult to justify due to unclear links to consumer feature output.
TechCrunch
What ClickUp’s mass layoff tells us about the future of work
ClickUp's CEO Zeb Evans justifies recent layoffs as a strategic transition to an AI-driven workforce focused on high productivity and automation.
TechCrunch
The pope’s AI encyclical isn’t really about AI
Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical argues that AI is primarily a vehicle for addressing deeper issues like power concentration and inequality.
The Verge
Pope Leo calls for being ‘profoundly human’ in the age of AI
Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical urges society to prioritize human dignity, ethics, and moral discernment while navigating the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence.
TechCrunch
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close in days: Apply before May 27
TechCrunch is inviting early-stage startups to apply for the Startup Battlefield 200 program before the May 27 deadline.
TechCrunch
Everyone is navigating AI security in real time — even Google
Google Cloud COO Francis de Souza emphasizes the need for proactive AI security while reports reveal challenges in Google's own API management.
TechCrunch
Xreal, Google’s smart glasses partner, thinks it has finally mastered this notoriously tricky industry
Xreal is launching its new Aura smart glasses as it aims to reach profitability and lead the evolving XR industry.
TechCrunch
I tried Amazon’s Bee wearable and am both intrigued and slightly creeped out
The reviewer tests Amazon’s Bee AI wearable, finding it a useful professional assistant while remaining concerned about its intrusive data collection practices.
Startup Fortune
Anthropic moves closer to powering America's spy agencies
The Trump administration is finalizing a deal to grant U.S. intelligence agencies access to Anthropic's AI models for cybersecurity and operational tasks.
The Verge
Hackers are learning to exploit chatbot ‘personalities’
Hackers are increasingly using psychological manipulation and social engineering to bypass AI safety guardrails rather than relying on traditional technical code exploits.
Business Insider
OpenAI is hiring a $445,000 researcher. Requirements? Be 'tasteful and strategic.'
OpenAI is seeking a safety researcher earning up to $445,000 to prepare for the development of artificial intelligence capable of recursive self-improvement.
Technologyreview
Anthropic’s Code with Claude showed off coding’s future—whether you like it or not
Anthropic's latest advancements in AI coding tools demonstrate a shift toward autonomous software development where AI writes, tests, and corrects its own code.
TechCrunch
Elon Musk has given up on solar power (on Earth)
Elon Musk’s recent corporate strategies show a shift toward fossil fuels for AI operations while prioritizing speculative space-based solar power over terrestrial solutions.
The Verge
Google’s new anything-to-anything AI model is wild
Google's new Omni AI model offers improved video generation and editing capabilities, though it still faces significant challenges with consistency and realism.
CNN
AI is changing the internet forever. Here’s how
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the internet, transforming how people search, shop, interact on social media, and consume digital content.
Bbc
Marwell Zoo and University of Surrey launch AI camera project
Marwell Zoo and the University of Surrey are partnering on an AI project to monitor animal behavior and improve welfare standards.
TechCrunch
AI is being used to resurrect the voices of dead pilots
The NTSB restricted public access to its investigation docket after AI was used to recreate the voices of deceased pilots from published spectrogram data.
TechCrunch
Google goes for the glitter with disco-ball icons: ‘Are y’all sure you still want this?’
Google has released a set of disco-ball-themed app icons for Pixel users, playfully embracing a kitschy aesthetic that previously caused a stir on Spotify.
TechCrunch
How VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to crown AI startups
AI startups are increasingly inflating their revenue figures by misrepresenting metrics, a practice often enabled or ignored by venture capitalists to boost valuations.
The Verge
Elon, stop trying to make Grok happen
A Reuters investigation reveals that Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, lacks widespread adoption and struggles to compete with industry rivals like OpenAI and Google.
TechCrunch
You can no longer Google the word ‘disregard’
Google's new AI-driven search experience is failing to provide useful results for simple dictionary queries like the word "disregard."
The Verge
Google’s AI search is so broken it can ‘disregard’ what you’re looking for
Google's AI Overviews are malfunctioning by treating specific search queries as chat prompts rather than providing search summaries.
TechCrunch
We tried Google’s AI glasses and they’re almost there
Google showcased prototype AI-powered glasses featuring in-lens displays, Gemini integration, and real-time translation capabilities at its I/O developer conference.
The Verge
The literary world isn’t prepared for AI
The literary community is struggling to identify and address the increasing use of AI-generated content in prestigious writing competitions and published works.
TechCrunch
SpaceX files to go public, and the math requires a little faith
The Equity podcast analyzes SpaceX's ambitious IPO filing, questioning the realism behind its massive valuation and futuristic goals.
The Verge
Why would you disrespect your favorite artist with an AI remix?
The author argues that generative AI music tools devalue human creativity and disrespect artists by replacing genuine skill with superficial, machine-generated content.
The Verge
Samsung’s memory chip employees negotiated $340,000 bonuses this year
Samsung reached a tentative deal with semiconductor employees to provide significant annual bonuses, successfully preventing a planned strike.
OpenAI
How Virgin Atlantic ships faster with Codex
Virgin Atlantic accelerated its software development and improved app quality by integrating Codex into its engineering and data workflows.
OpenAI
New OpenAI Academy courses for the next era of work
OpenAI has introduced three new courses through OpenAI Academy to help organizations build practical AI skills and create repeatable, agent-assisted workflows.
Thealgorithmicbridge
How America Turned Against AI According to the Poll Data: A (Very Big) Compilation
Comprehensive poll data reveals a rapid, bipartisan, and nationwide shift in American sentiment against AI and its physical infrastructure.
The Verge
In desperate times, graduates find hope in humiliating tech CEOs
University graduates are increasingly heckling and booing tech executives who promote AI, signaling deep frustration with a bleak job market and industry arrogance.
TechCrunch
Six search engines worth trying now that Google isn’t really Google anymore
Google's pivot toward AI-integrated search has prompted many users to explore alternative engines that offer privacy, customization, or ad-free experiences.
Comic Sands
College Graduation Ceremony Erupts In Boos After 'New AI System' Allegedly Misses 'Hundreds' Of Graduates' Names
A new AI system at Glendale Community College's graduation ceremony failed to correctly read or display hundreds of students' names, sparking attendee outrage.
TechCrunch
Trump delays AI security executive order: ‘I don’t want to get in the way of that leading’
President Trump has delayed an executive order on AI security to avoid hindering U.S. leadership in the industry.
The Verge
The Endless AI guitar pedal has potential
The Polyend Endless is an affordable, AI-powered guitar pedal that allows users to generate custom effects via text prompts, though it requires patience.
Sfstandard
Sam Altman’s startup is hoping Jared Leto’s band will make you scan your eyeball
Jared Leto’s band is using Sam Altman’s World ID eye-scanning technology to prevent ticket scalping bots from purchasing concert tickets.
The Verge
Spotify is launching AI-generated remixes
Spotify and Universal Music Group are partnering to launch a paid feature allowing users to create AI-generated remixes and covers of streaming songs.
The Verge
Spotify Studio’s AI agent creates a daily podcast just for you
Spotify is launching Studio, an AI app that generates personalized daily briefings, podcasts, and playlists based on your data and prompts.
The Verge
AI video is moving beyond clip slop
AI companies are shifting from generating short, disjointed video clips toward providing agentic, end-to-end production tools for the professional film industry.
TechCrunch
Spotify adds AI-powered Q&A and briefing generation features to podcasts
Spotify is introducing AI tools that allow users to generate personalized podcasts and ask interactive questions about episodes.
TechCrunch
Spotify launches an ElevenLabs-powered audiobook creation tool
Spotify has introduced an AI-powered audiobook creation tool in collaboration with ElevenLabs to support self-publishing for authors on its platform.
TechCrunch
Spotify takes on Google’s NotebookLM with its new app
Spotify has launched Studio, a new desktop app that uses AI to generate personalized podcasts and daily briefings from user data.
TechCrunch
Hark raises $700M Series A for its secretive “universal” AI interface
AI startup Hark has raised $700 million in a Series A round to develop a secretive universal AI interface and accompanying hardware.
The Verge
Musk v. Altman: Much ado about nothing
A jury dismissed Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, ruling that the statute of limitations for his claims had already expired.
TechCrunch
The Path, founded by Tony Robbins and Calm alums, hopes to offer safer AI therapy
The Path, a new AI mental health app co-founded by Tony Robbins, aims to provide safer, more personalized therapy than standard consumer chatbots.
TechCrunch
Google is pitching an AI agent ecosystem to consumers who may not buy it
Google is introducing various AI agent tools, but their complexity and paywall model may alienate the average consumer.
TechCrunch
With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups bet on AI to cash in
Recycling startups are using AI-powered sorting technologies to recover more high-value aluminum amid surging market prices and supply concerns.
The Verge
Anthropic is paying $15 billion a year for access to Elon Musk’s data centers
Anthropic has entered a deal to pay SpaceX $15 billion annually for access to its Colossus AI training data centers.
The Verge
I can’t believe how fast Google vibe coded my first Android app
Google's AI Studio allows users to build functional Android apps quickly through simple text prompts, though the results currently require significant refinement.
Blocknow: Be ready. Be informed
China Banned Nvidia’s China-Only Gaming Chip While Jensen Huang Was in Beijing
Chinese authorities blocked Nvidia’s RTX 5090D V2, a compliance-focused gaming chip, while CEO Jensen Huang was visiting Beijing.
OpenAI
AdventHealth advances whole-person care with OpenAI
AdventHealth is utilizing ChatGPT for Healthcare to streamline clinical workflows, reduce administrative burdens, and return valuable time to clinicians and staff.
Blocknow: Be ready. Be informed
Anthropic’s $10.9B Q2 Tops 2025 and Grows Faster Than Google and Meta Pre-IPO
Anthropic projects $10.9 billion in Q2 revenue and a $559 million profit, driving its valuation potentially above $900 billion.
Live Science
How can we prevent AI models from cannibalizing themselves when human-generated data runs out? Scientists say they've found the answer.
Researchers warn that AI models relying on synthetic data face 'model collapse,' leading to increased inaccuracies and gibberish output.
The Verge
Meta lays off thousands of employees to offset AI investments
Meta has laid off approximately 8,000 employees to offset significant investments in AI development.
The Verge
Apple’s failed self-driving car program left a legacy of powerful AI chips
The Verge
The fight against AI data centers is just beginning
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Exclusive: Early 30-second AI videos generated by Seedance 2.5
TechCrunch
OpenAI bets on families as ChatGPT goes deeper into households
Wealthari
UK Agency Identifies “Universal Jailbreaks” in GPT-5.6 Sol
WIRED
OpenAI’s Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company
TechCrunch
Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash
The Verge
Meta turns off the Instagram feature that users make AI deepfakes of public accounts
The Verge
Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing hardware secrets
TechCrunch
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft
