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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
In SpaceX’s IPO, Elon Musk is a risk factor
SpaceX’s IPO filing reveals deep financial entanglements between Elon Musk’s companies, explicitly identifying Musk himself as a primary business risk factor.
TechCrunch
Jensen Huang says he’s found a ‘brand new’ $200B market for Nvidia
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang claims his company's new Vera CPU targets a $200 billion market for agentic AI applications.
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Anthropic says it’s about to have its first profitable quarter
Anthropic expects to reach its first profitable quarter while projecting annual revenue to hit $10.9 billion.
TechCrunch
Clouted wants to take the guesswork out of making short videos go viral
Clouted is an AI-driven platform that automates the clipping and distribution of short-form video content to maximize social media reach.
TechCrunch
xAI burned $6.4B last year. SpaceX’s IPO filing shows why the spending is far from over
SpaceX IPO filings reveal xAI lost $6.4 billion in 2025 as the company plans massive infrastructure investments to scale its Grok AI model.
TechCrunch
Nvidia posts another record quarter, reveals $43 billion of holdings in startups
Nvidia reported record quarterly revenue of $81.6 billion and disclosed that its holdings in private startup equity have surged to $43 billion.
TechCrunch
Musk’s xAI is being sued over its data center generators. Now, it’s buying $2.8B more.
Elon Musk’s xAI plans to purchase $2.8 billion in additional gas turbines despite ongoing litigation regarding pollution from its current unregulated data center generators.
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From Sam Altman’s ‘fun’ hair to Elon Musk’s ‘twisting’ lips: How courtroom artists capture giants
Courtroom artists describe their unique challenges and artistic processes while capturing high-profile tech figures Elon Musk and Sam Altman during their recent legal battle.
TechCrunch
Anthropic will pay xAI $1.25 billion per month for compute
Anthropic has entered a deal to pay xAI $1.25 billion monthly for access to the Colossus 1 data center's compute capacity.
The Verge
‘Solve all diseases,’ you say?
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis claimed AI could solve all diseases, but the reality involves long-term, complex scientific research, not immediate miracles.
TechCrunch
OpenAI claims it solved an 80-year-old math problem — for real this time
OpenAI's new reasoning model has autonomously disproved a long-standing geometry conjecture, gaining verification from prominent mathematicians.
TechCrunch
IrisGo, a startup backed by Andrew Ng, looks to become the AI desktop buddy you never knew you needed
IrisGo is an AI startup developing a desktop agent that learns user workflows to automate repetitive tasks and enhance productivity.
Gemini
100 things we announced at I/O 2026
Google I/O 2026 featured major updates including Gemini 3.5, agentic development tools, and enhanced AI-powered search, shopping, and creative experiences.
The Verge
Vibe coding is coming to your phone
AI-powered "vibe coding" tools are moving to mobile, enabling users to create custom apps and widgets for more personalized smartphone experiences.
TechCrunch
OpenAI barrels towards IPO that may happen in September
OpenAI is preparing for a potential initial public offering as soon as September following a favorable legal outcome.
The Verge
You can now remix other people’s YouTube Shorts with AI
YouTube introduced a "reimagine" feature powered by Gemini Omni, allowing users to stylize or edit other creators' Shorts with AI-generated modifications.
The Verge
Google Search’s AI evolution includes more ads
Google is integrating new, AI-powered advertising formats into its search experience, including sponsored product recommendations and interactive chatbot ads.
Niantic Spatial, Inc.
Niantic Spatial’s Visual Positioning System Assessed “Awardable” on the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace | Niantic Spatial, Inc.
Niantic Spatial’s Visual Positioning System has achieved “Awardable” status on the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, enabling streamlined government procurement for mission-critical geospatial AI technology.
TechCrunch
AI search startups are blowing up
AI search startups are securing massive funding and high valuations as they compete to redefine discoverability alongside tech giants like Google and OpenAI.
TechCrunch
Stability AI releases a new audio model that can create six-minute songs
Stability AI has launched Stable Audio 3.0, a new model family capable of generating high-quality musical compositions up to six minutes long.
The Verge
It’s make or break time for AI labeling systems
Google is integrating SynthID and C2PA verification into Chrome and Search to combat AI-generated misinformation by improving content provenance tracking.
TechCrunch
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close in 1 week: Window to nominate and apply for the most promising startups closes May 27
Applications for TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200 close on May 27, offering early-stage startups global visibility and $100,000 in equity-free funding.
TechCrunch
NanoClaw creator turns down $20M buyout offer, raises $12M seed instead
NanoCo raised $12 million in seed funding after its founders rejected a $20 million acquisition offer for their security-focused project, NanoClaw.
The Verge
If Google can’t make AI agents useful, maybe no one can
Google is launching Gemini Spark and new agentic tools, aiming to bring reliable AI assistants into everyday life by leveraging its massive service ecosystem.
TechCrunch
Figma adds an AI assistant to its collaborative canvas
Figma has introduced a new AI agent for its collaborative canvas, allowing users to generate and edit designs using natural language prompts.
The Verge
The biggest data center ever is becoming a huge problem in Utah
The proposed Stratos Project data center in Utah faces intense backlash over its massive energy consumption, environmental impact, and potential for ecological damage.
Notebookcheck
Google Android XR smart glasses launching this fall with Gemini AI
Google is launching Android XR smart glasses this fall, featuring Gemini AI integration and partnerships with brands like Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.
OpenAI
The next phase of OpenAI’s Education for Countries
OpenAI is advancing its 'Education for Countries' initiative by partnering with governments to integrate research-driven, responsible AI tools into national educational systems.
OpenAI
How Ramp engineers accelerate code review with Codex
Ramp engineers use Codex with GPT-5.5 to automate code reviews and develop agentic tools, significantly increasing development velocity and software quality.
OpenAI
OpenAI, Grupo Folha, and Grupo UOL announce strategic content partnership
OpenAI has partnered with Brazil's Grupo Folha and Grupo UOL to integrate their professional journalism into the ChatGPT platform.
OpenAI
Strengthening societal resilience with Rosalind Biodefense
OpenAI is launching the Rosalind Biodefense initiative and providing trusted government access to GPT-Rosalind to enhance biosecurity and pandemic preparedness.
Anthropic
Widening the conversation on frontier AI
Anthropic is engaging with diverse groups and wisdom traditions to help shape the moral formation and responsible development of frontier AI systems.
Nature
Teams of AI agents boost speed of research
New AI-powered systems can generate scientific hypotheses, propose experiments, and analyze data much faster than human researchers working alone.
The Verge
Demis Hassabis said this might be the ‘foothills of the singularity.’ What?
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis suggests humanity is entering the early stages of the singularity, marking a profound shift in scientific progress.
TechCrunch
Google just declared itself a contender in AI design at IO 2026
Google has launched Pics, an AI-powered design application for Google Workspace, to compete with platforms like Canva and Anthropic.
TechCrunch
You can now talk to your Gmail inbox, as seen at Google IO 2026
Google announced Gmail Live at I/O 2026, allowing users to interact with their inbox using natural language through Gemini AI.
The Verge
The future of Google is a search box that does everything
Google is evolving its search interface into a universal AI-powered tool that aims to perform tasks and provide answers directly within search results.
TechCrunch
How to use Google’s new AI agents to go beyond your standard searches
Google has introduced AI-powered agents in Search that perform continuous monitoring and synthesis of information to keep users updated on their interests.
TechCrunch
From teen hacker to Iron Dome researcher, this founder raised $28M to fight AI phishing
Former hacker and Iron Dome researcher Shay Shwartz raised $28 million to launch Ocean, an AI-powered email security platform.
The Verge
Google’s AI future demands trust — and your personal data
Google’s new AI tools, like Gemini Spark, rely on extensive access to user personal data to provide personalized, cross-platform assistance.
Blocknow: Be ready. Be informed
Google I/O Conference: GOOGL Stock Dips, Investors Unpleased?
Google shares fell nearly 2% following the 2026 I/O conference despite announcements regarding Gemini AI, new smartglasses, and enhanced search features.
TechCrunch
Elon Musk said Sam Altman “stole” a non-profit — but the trial showed he had similar aims
A jury rejected Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, as evidence suggested Musk sought similar for-profit control while leveraging non-profit assets for Tesla.
TechCrunch
Google takes a page out of Meta’s book, announces new audio-powered smart glasses
Google has announced new AI-powered audio smart glasses in partnership with Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Samsung, launching later this year.
The Verge
Gemini will use Volvo’s external cameras to interpret parking signs
Google and Volvo are integrating Gemini AI into the EX60 SUV to interpret parking signs and surroundings using vehicle cameras.
The Verge
The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026
Google I/O 2026 showcased new Gemini 3.5 AI models, enhanced search features, smart glasses updates, and various integrated AI tools across its ecosystem.
TechCrunch
Google’s Genie world model can now simulate real streets with Street View
Google DeepMind has integrated Street View data into its Genie world model, allowing users to generate interactive, simulated environments from real-world locations.
TechCrunch
With Gemini 3.5 Flash, Google bets its next AI wave on agents, not chatbots
Google has launched Gemini 3.5 Flash, a high-speed AI model designed to power autonomous agents for complex tasks rather than just simple conversations.
TechCrunch
How to use Google’s new information agents
Google introduced AI information agents that continuously monitor topics and provide synthesized updates instead of static search results.
The Verge
Google wants to compete with Anthropic’s Mythos
Google is expanding access to its CodeMender AI tool to compete with Anthropic’s powerful Mythos security model in the enterprise and government sectors.
TechCrunch
Google Search as you know it is over
Google is transforming its search engine from a list of links into an AI-powered, interactive experience with autonomous agents and generative interfaces.
TechCrunch
Google’s AI now lets you talk to your Gmail inbox
Google has introduced Gmail Live, a new AI-powered feature that allows users to ask conversational questions to find information within their emails.
TechCrunch
Google’s AI Studio now lets anyone build Android apps in minutes
Google introduced new AI-powered tools in AI Studio allowing users to build Android apps quickly without extensive coding experience.
TechCrunch
Google just declared itself a contender in AI design
Google introduced Pics, an AI-powered design application for Google Workspace, to compete with tools like Canva and Anthropic.
TechCrunch
Google updates its Gemini app to take on ChatGPT and Claude
Google is upgrading its Gemini app with new features like Daily Brief, a redesigned interface, and the Gemini Omni video model.
TechCrunch
Google’s new Universal Cart wants to follow you across the entire internet
Google introduced Universal Cart and the Agent Payments Protocol to transform AI assistants into active participants in online shopping and autonomous commerce.
TechCrunch
Google introduces Gemini Spark, a 24/7 agentic assistant with Gmail integration
Google has unveiled Gemini Spark, an agentic AI assistant designed to perform complex tasks by integrating directly with Gmail and the broader Workspace suite.
TechCrunch
Google adds voice-based prompting to Docs and Keep
Google is introducing voice-based prompting to Workspace apps like Docs, Keep, and Gmail to streamline document drafting, note-taking, and information retrieval.
TechCrunch
OpenAI is making it easier to check if an image was made by their models
OpenAI is implementing C2PA metadata and Google's SynthID watermarking to help users identify AI-generated images.
The Verge
Google can now vibe-code you an Android app
Google AI Studio now allows users to build native Android apps by prompting their ideas.
The Verge
Would you let robots spend your money? Google is betting on it
Google is introducing an AI-powered "Universal Cart" and agentic shopping tools to streamline online purchases across various retailers and Google platforms.
The Verge
Google Search is getting its biggest changes ever
Google is transforming its search engine with AI-integrated features, including a new search box, proactive AI agents, and custom generative UI capabilities.
The Verge
Gmail is going to start talking to you
Google is introducing Gmail Live, an AI-powered voice feature that allows users to ask questions and retrieve information directly from their inbox.
The Verge
Google is launching its own version of OpenClaw
Google announced Gemini Spark, an always-on AI agent platform integrated with Workspace and third-party apps, set to launch for testers and subscribers.
The Verge
Lorde says Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are ‘not sexy’
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
