TechCrunch
Jedify raises $24M to help companies arm AI agents with context on their business
New York-based startup Jedify secured $24 million to build a "context graph" that helps enterprise AI agents access and understand specific company data.
TechCrunch
Decart’s new world model can simulate hours of photorealistic driving — with some caveats
AI startup Decart has launched Oasis 3, a real-time world model capable of generating interactive, photorealistic driving environments for developers and autonomous vehicle companies.
New Scientist
Fully autonomous drones have killed human soldiers for the first time
A Ukrainian drone developer claims fully autonomous AI-controlled drones killed soldiers in a field test two years ago.
OpenAI
PRC-linked influence operations are targeting AI debates in the US
OpenAI reports that it has disrupted covert Chinese-linked influence campaigns attempting to manipulate American public discourse on AI and technology policy.
TechCrunch
Meta signs first AI data center deal in India with Reliance
Meta has partnered with Reliance Industries to build a 168-megawatt AI-enabled data center in Jamnagar, India.
Variety
Art Directors Guild Slams Martin Scorsese for AI Partnership
The Art Directors Guild criticized Martin Scorsese for partnering with AI firm Black Forest Labs, arguing it undermines human artists.
TechCrunch
Google just fired a warning shot in the AI subscription price wars
Google has reduced the price of its AI Plus subscription to $4.99 and doubled its storage, signaling intensified competition in the AI market.
OpenAI
From data to decisions: how LSEG is scaling trusted AI
LSEG partnered with OpenAI to scale generative AI across its organization, significantly improving productivity, accelerating product cycles, and enhancing data-driven decision-making.
The Verge
I tried Siri AI, and so far it actually works
Apple's updated Siri AI is finally delivering on its promises, effectively managing personal tasks like calendar scheduling and contextual information retrieval.
TechCrunch
How Justin Ernest invested nearly $400M into hot startups without a traditional VC fund
Justin Ernest utilized his network to invest $400 million in high-profile startups using SPVs instead of a traditional venture capital fund.
The Verge
GM thinks EVs can help offset AI’s energy suck with vehicle-to-grid tech
General Motors is leveraging vehicle-to-grid technology to help power grids manage the increased electricity demand caused by AI data centers.
TechCrunch
Hey Siri, here’s what I actually want from AI
Apple is updating Siri with AI-powered features, sparking a debate on the convenience of personal assistants versus the loss of human agency.
TechCrunch
Anthropic’s Fable 5 can make weirdly fun video games with the click of a button
Anthropic’s new Fable 5 model demonstrates impressive capabilities by generating functional, engaging video games from a single prompt.
The Verge
Microsoft AI head calls out Anthropic for acting like Claude is conscious
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman criticized Anthropic for anthropomorphizing Claude and suggesting the AI model might possess consciousness.
TechCrunch
Can tech companies learn to love cheaper AI models?
The AI industry faces a potential shift as rising costs push companies to replace expensive, massive models with more efficient, smaller alternatives.
CNN
Stocks fall as AI sell-off resumes
Major US stock indices declined on Tuesday as investors retreated from artificial intelligence and semiconductor shares following a period of strong gains.
Anthropic
Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5
Claude Fable 5 is a powerful, new state-of-the-art AI model launched alongside the specialized, restricted-access Mythos 5 variant for cybersecurity and research.
The Verge
Anthropic releases its first Mythos-class model Claude Fable
Anthropic has launched Claude Fable 5, its most powerful AI model to date, featuring new safeguards for high-risk domains like cybersecurity.
TechCrunch
Anthropic’s Claude Fable is a version of Mythos the public can access today
Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5, a publicly accessible version of its powerful Mythos AI model, featuring enhanced capabilities and strict safety guardrails.
The Verge
Apple is embracing the fantasy of AI photo editing
Apple has pivoted to offering advanced generative AI photo editing tools, relying on SynthID watermarking to manage concerns regarding image authenticity.
TechCrunch
It’s not FAANG anymore. It’s MANGOS.
The tech industry is shifting its focus from FAANG to MANGOS, a new group of AI-focused companies preparing for landmark IPOs.
Gizmodo
OpenAI Joins Anthropic in Call for International AI Watchdog
OpenAI and Anthropic are calling for an international organization to oversee and potentially slow down AI development to ensure global safety.
CNET
Apple's New AI Models Are Built With Gemini but Designed for Privacy
Apple introduced Apple Intelligence, a new AI system leveraging Google's Gemini technology while prioritizing on-device processing and user privacy.
Gemini
Fluid, natural voice translation with Gemini 3.5 Live Translate
Gemini 3.5 Live Translate is a new real-time, speech-to-speech AI model supporting over 70 languages with natural intonation and low latency.
The Verge
Microsoft AI chief walks back comments about AI taking over white-collar work
Microsoft AI head Mustafa Suleyman clarified that AI will assist with specific tasks rather than replace white-collar jobs entirely.
404 Media
Judge Learns Lawyers on Both Sides of Case Used AI, Cancels Trial, Kicks Everyone Off the Case
A federal judge sanctioned and disqualified lawyers from both sides of a Mississippi case for submitting filings containing hallucinated AI-generated legal citations.
The Verge
Apple’s AI promises are finally, almost, sort of, here
Apple has announced a new Siri AI strategy focused on privacy and device integration, though the features arrive later and remain largely derivative.
TechCrunch
Sandstone raises $30M to bring AI to in-house legal teams
Sandstone has secured $30 million in Series A funding to develop AI-powered workflow automation tools specifically for in-house legal departments.
The Verge
Apple’s best AI idea looks a lot like vibe coding
Apple is leveraging AI to simplify its Shortcuts app, allowing users to automate tasks through natural language, a concept similar to vibe coding.
TechCrunch
Lovable says it has hit $500M in annualized revenue, with 1 million new projects a week
Vibe coding startup Lovable has reached $500 million in annualized revenue and reports one million new project creations per week.
The Verge
Apple’s AI pitch will live or die by its privacy promise
Apple is banking on its privacy-first approach to distinguish its new AI features from competitors despite relying on third-party infrastructure.
Blocknow: Be ready. Be informed
China Plans $295B AI Data Center Buildout as Race With US Intensifies
China is planning a $295 billion investment in domestic AI data center infrastructure to reduce reliance on foreign technology suppliers like Nvidia.
OpenAI
How engineers at Nextdoor use Codex to build without limits
Nextdoor engineers use Codex to accelerate productivity, allowing individuals to build full-stack features and focus on product outcomes rather than implementation details.
TechCrunch
How an e-scooter founder raised $5 million to build space data centers
Euwyn Poon, founder of the e-scooter company Spin, raised $5 million to launch Orbital, a startup focused on building AI data centers in space.
OpenAI
What Codex unlocks for Notion
Notion leverages OpenAI's Codex to significantly accelerate software development, enabling engineers to ship features faster and work more efficiently.
The Verge
Amazon employees ask Seattle to put the brakes on new data centers
Amazon employees and residents are urging the Seattle City Council to approve a one-year moratorium on new, large-scale data center construction.
Blocknow: Be ready. Be informed
OpenAI Confidentially Files for IPO as Traders Bet on $1.5T Valuation
OpenAI has confidentially filed for an IPO, with potential valuations estimated by traders to reach as high as $1.5 trillion.
Business Insider
What smart people in tech are saying about Apple's AI announcements
Industry experts are weighing in on Apple's 2026 WWDC, debating the potential success and limitations of its new Siri AI and integrated ecosystem features.
TechCrunch
Why Apple’s slow-and-steady AI bet is starting to look pretty smart
Apple’s measured, utility-focused approach to integrating AI into its ecosystem is emerging as a potentially superior long-term business strategy.
TechCrunch
Mercor’s Brendan Foody calls out Sequoia over ‘dual-pricing’ valuation tricks
Brendan Foody of Mercor has criticized Sequoia for using dual-pricing strategies that inflate startup valuations for public perception while keeping actual entry costs lower.
TechCrunch
As OpenAI files for IPO, Sam Altman’s eye-scanning company is doing layoffs, report says
Tools for Humanity, Sam Altman's eye-scanning project, is reportedly laying off staff while struggling to generate revenue.
TechCrunch
Apple’s WWDC AI demos looked more real after $250M false ad settlement
Apple’s 2026 WWDC keynote utilized more grounded, device-based AI demonstrations following a $250 million legal settlement over previous false advertising claims.
The Verge
Apple is using AI to fix Safari’s extension problem
Apple is integrating AI into Safari to allow users to generate custom extensions and automate browser management tasks.
LinkedIn
OpenAI says it has confidentially filed for an IPO
OpenAI has confidentially submitted paperwork for an initial public offering to the SEC, though it has not yet decided on a specific timing.
The Verge
OpenAI files for IPO, following Anthropic
OpenAI has confidentially filed a Form S-1 with the SEC to initiate its IPO process, mirroring a similar move by rival firm Anthropic.
TechCrunch
Following Anthropic, OpenAI files confidentially for IPO
OpenAI has confidentially filed for an IPO shortly after its competitor Anthropic, signaling a significant move in the competitive AI landscape.
TechCrunch
Apple plays catch-up at WWDC
At WWDC, Apple prioritized fixing core software issues and improving existing features before introducing its new AI-enhanced Siri capabilities.
TechCrunch
Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers
Apple is waiving AI infrastructure costs for smaller developers to encourage innovation and attract indie creators to its ecosystem.
TechCrunch
Apple just taught your iPhone to finish your sentences, your photos, and your workflows
Apple has introduced new Apple Intelligence features across iOS apps to automate tasks like browsing, photo editing, and workflow creation.
TechCrunch
Apple will let you build workflows using AI in its new Shortcuts app
Apple is introducing AI-powered features to its Shortcuts app in iOS 27, allowing users to create workflows through simple natural language prompts.
TechCrunch
Apple’s Image Playground doesn’t suck anymore
Apple announced significant updates to Image Playground at WWDC 2026, aiming to improve image quality and functionality through Apple Intelligence.
TechCrunch
Apple’s Photos app is getting new AI editing features
Apple introduced new AI-powered editing tools to its Photos app, including spatial reframing, image extension, and enhanced object removal.
TechCrunch
Apple gives Siri its own dedicated app
Apple has introduced a standalone Siri app that stores conversation history and provides a multi-modal interface for AI interactions across its devices.
TechCrunch
Apple is fixing the headache of splitting the bill with its new Siri in Camera feature
Apple unveiled a new Siri in Camera feature that lets users scan receipts to split bills accurately via Apple Cash.
TechCrunch
Apple’s long-awaited AI Siri overhaul is finally here
Apple has launched an AI-powered Siri overhaul at WWDC 2026, transforming it into a conversational chatbot capable of complex tasks and context-aware assistance.
The Verge
Amazon is launching AI-generated custom merch
Amazon is introducing an AI-powered design tool allowing shoppers to create custom graphics for on-demand merchandise directly on its platform.
The Verge
Apple announces Siri AI and its next generation of Apple Intelligence
Apple has unveiled a new, more personalized Siri and updated AI features following previous struggles to implement its original Apple Intelligence roadmap.
TechCrunch
WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more
WWDC 2026 highlights include the transition of CEO leadership, iOS 27 compatibility reaching back to iPhone 11, and updates to the Liquid Glass design.
The Verge
NotebookLM’s Gemini 3.5 upgrade adds a cloud computer and help finding sources
Google updated NotebookLM with Gemini 3.5, introducing a secure cloud computer for running code and enhanced search capabilities for finding research sources.
TechCrunch
Amazon now lets you design custom merch using AI
Amazon has launched an AI-powered feature in its app allowing U.S. customers to create custom designs for various merchandise items.
TechCrunch
WWDC 2026: What to expect, from Siri’s highly anticipated revamp to Apple Intelligence and iOS 27
Apple's WWDC 2026 conference focuses on a major Siri AI overhaul, advanced Apple Intelligence features, and updates across its operating systems and apps.
OpenAI
Confidential submission of draft S-1 to the SEC
OpenAI has confidentially submitted a draft S-1 registration statement to the SEC, providing the option to go public in the future.
The Verge
Microsoft’s AI chief says superintelligence is near, but won’t take your job
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman argues that while superintelligence is approaching, AI will enhance human productivity rather than replace jobs.
Gemini
4 ways soccer fans can catch every moment of the tournament
Google is enhancing the fan experience during the soccer tournament through integrated features in Search, Maps, Waze, and the Gemini app.
Gemini
4 ways to keep up with the FIFA World Cup 2026™
Google offers four digital tools to help fans track matches, navigate stadiums, and engage with the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
The Verge
Nvidia is about to be a hundred-billion-dollar-a-quarter company
The Verge
OpenAI’s rogue AI model incident was worse than we thought
Gemini
7 ways to kick-start back to school using Gemini in Workspace
The Verge
Google’s new AI transcription edits out your ‘ums’ and ‘ahs’
Gemini
Intelligent transcription with Gemini 3.5 Transcribe
Gemini
Turn your voice into action with new productivity features in Gemini Live
TechCrunch
Radar makes podcasts searchable — and usable by AI agents
TechCrunch
Bill Gates wants to see a robot tax and ‘Human Reserved’ jobs to mitigate harms from AI
VentureBeat
Orchestration is the new challenge for CX in the age of AI agents
TechCrunch
Surprise: Z.ai is the AI lab behind the mysterious Ox Alpha model
