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Nvidia and SK Hynix Sign Multiyear AI Deal Ahead of Vera Rubin Launch
Nvidia has secured a multiyear partnership with SK Hynix and qualified three major suppliers for its next-generation Vera Rubin AI platform.
The Verge
WWDC 2026: How to watch and what to expect
Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8th will feature updates to its operating systems and a significant overhaul of Siri.
PC Guide
Nvidia announces another full-stack AI factory deal, this time in Korea with plans for gigawatt-scale operation
Nvidia has partnered with South Korean tech giant Naver to build gigawatt-scale AI factories using the Nvidia DSX platform.
OpenAI
Built to benefit everyone: our plan
OpenAI outlines its strategy to distribute the benefits of AI broadly, prioritizing human empowerment, safety, and equitable access to AGI.
OpenAI
Built for broad benefit
OpenAI outlines its mission to distribute AI benefits widely, ensuring transformative technology empowers humanity rather than centralizing power.
TechCrunch
Is this the dawn of the Tokenpocalypse?
Microsoft’s pricing shift for GitHub Copilot sparks concerns about rising AI costs and the financial sustainability of the current AI ecosystem.
TechCrunch
Notion restores access to Anthropic after service disruption
Notion has restored access to Anthropic's AI models following a temporary infrastructure issue that caused performance degradation and service failures.
TechCrunch
OpenAI is still working on that ‘super app’
OpenAI plans to transform ChatGPT into a comprehensive 'super app' featuring coding tools and personal AI agents to boost profitability.
The Verge
AI ‘content creators’ are getting harder to spot
As AI technology improves and becomes more accessible, fake social media influencers are becoming increasingly realistic and difficult to distinguish from real people.
Ars Technica
School shooting survivor sues AI gun detection firm after system failed to spot weapon
A Nashville school shooting survivor is suing Omnilert, claiming its AI gun detection system failed to identify a weapon during a fatal 2025 attack.
International Business Times, Singapore Edition
What is Archy? McDonald's AI Drive-Thru Assistant ArchIQ Is Changing Fast-Food Ordering
McDonald's is testing ArchIQ, an AI-powered drive-thru assistant named Archy, designed to improve order accuracy and restaurant efficiency through a partnership with Google Cloud.
TechCrunch
OpenAI unveils Lockdown Mode to protect sensitive data from prompt injection attacks
OpenAI has introduced a new Lockdown Mode designed to secure sensitive data against malicious prompt injection attacks in ChatGPT.
The Brighter Side of News
Digital ‘super-brain’ with a physics education speeds up technology development
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have accelerated nanophotonic design by embedding the laws of physics directly into neural networks.
TechCrunch
What to expect from WWDC 2026: Siri’s highly anticipated revamp and Apple Intelligence updates
WWDC 2026 will highlight a major AI-powered Siri overhaul, new Apple Intelligence features, and updates across Apple's software ecosystem.
TechCrunch
Sriram Krishnan is leaving his role as White House AI advisor
Sriram Krishnan, a senior AI policy advisor, is departing the Trump administration at the end of June to focus on building new institutions.
TechCrunch
The Trump administration might take an equity stake in OpenAI
The Trump administration is exploring potential equity stakes in AI companies like OpenAI to benefit the American public through a proposed wealth fund.
The Brighter Side of News
BioCoach uses AI and biomechanics to give real-time exercise feedback at home
Researchers have developed BioCoach, an AI system that provides real-time, biomechanics-based exercise form feedback to help users prevent injuries while training at home.
The Verge
The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, says only people who live in ‘shitty houses’ oppose data center
Shelbyville, Indiana Mayor Scott Furgeson faces backlash for disparaging residents who oppose a proposed local data center project.
The Verge
Meta made its own AI-generated clickbait news feed
Meta tested an AI-powered 'For You' feed that generated questionable, clickbait-style stories and images for users before being deprecated.
The Verge
Here comes new Siri again
Apple is preparing to reintroduce a revamped, Gemini-enhanced Siri, aiming to succeed where previous AI launches faced delays and skepticism.
International Business Times, Singapore Edition
Trump Orders Rapid AI Expansion Across US Military and Intelligence Agencies
President Trump signed a memorandum to accelerate the integration of AI technologies across US military and intelligence agencies while ensuring strict accountability.
The Brighter Side of News
As AI systems evolve could they really become conscious?
A new study suggests that current scientific methods may struggle to distinguish genuine consciousness from basic information processing in AI and animals.
TechCrunch
Startup Battlefield 200 applications officially close in 3 days
Applications for TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200 competition close on June 8, offering early-stage startups a chance to pitch for $100,000.
TechCrunch
Google will pay SpaceX $920M per month for compute
Google has signed a deal to pay SpaceX $920 million monthly for massive GPU compute access starting in October 2026.
CNBC
Trump administration, OpenAI discussing possible government stake in the AI startup
OpenAI and the Trump administration are in talks regarding a potential government equity stake in the AI company to benefit the American public.
TechCrunch
The most interesting startups right now want to get you off your phone
A new wave of startups and creators is gaining traction by prioritizing human, in-person social experiences over digital-only AI engagement.
Prnewswire
Ramp Launches Stack, an AI Operating System for Accounting Firms
Ramp has introduced Stack, an AI-powered operating system designed to automate workflows and improve efficiency for accounting firms.
The Verge
This is your laptop… on AI
The Vergecast explores whether the tech industry's push for AI-integrated laptops is a necessary evolution or an unwanted shift in consumer computing.
The Verge
New York lawmakers pass one-year ban on new data centers
New York legislators approved a one-year moratorium on new large data centers to evaluate their environmental and energy impacts.
404 Media
K-pop Fans Are Calling Out Creepy Deepfakes of Idols
K-pop fans are pushing back against the rise of nonconsensual, AI-generated deepfake content featuring their favorite idols.
TechCrunch
The token bill comes due: Inside the industry scramble to manage AI’s runaway costs
Companies are urgently seeking tools to manage exploding AI token costs as budgets are depleted by rapid, unmonitored model adoption.
Gemini
The latest AI news we announced in May 2026
Google's May 2026 updates introduce the agentic Gemini era, featuring Gemini 3.5, Gemini Omni, and integrated AI tools across hardware and services.
The Verge
Can AI tell if your script will make a hit film?
The startup Quilty uses various AI models to predict film success, but its inconsistent results raise questions about the technology's actual effectiveness.
TechCrunch
AirTrunk commits $30B to build 5GW of AI data centers in India
AirTrunk plans to invest $30 billion to develop 5GW of AI data center capacity in India by 2030.
CNN
Anthropic warns that AI will soon be able to improve itself without human intervention
Anthropic executives warn that AI could soon achieve autonomous self-improvement, necessitating the development of safety measures to prevent losing control.
BBC News
'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers have successfully tested the world's first AI-designed vaccine, which creates broad protection against entire families of viruses.
The Quantum Insider
OQC, JPMorganChase and AMD Commence Research Collaboration to Develop New Quantum-AI Platform in London
OQC, JPMorganChase, and AMD are launching a London-based Quantum-AI data center to research hybrid computing applications for the financial services industry.
TechCrunch
Mira Murati steps back into the spotlight, carefully
Former OpenAI executive Mira Murati reappeared to discuss her startup, Thinking Machines, and the evolving landscape of AI development and governance.
TechCrunch
Ahead of its IPO, Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei shrugs off doubts about AI’s returns
Anthropic co-founder Daniela Amodei expressed confidence in AI's long-term value despite market skepticism as the company moves toward an IPO.
TechCrunch
Airbnb’s Brian Chesky plans to launch a new AI lab
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is reportedly backing a new AI lab, shifting from advisor to competitor in the artificial intelligence sector.
TechCrunch
Defense tech, AI, and fundraising take center stage at StrictlyVC Los Angeles on June 18
StrictlyVC Los Angeles will host industry leaders on June 18 to discuss advancements in defense technology, artificial intelligence, and venture capital investment strategies.
Comic Sands
Mom Baffled After Daughter Struggles With Connect The Dots Activity—Only To Realize It's AI Slop
A mother discovered that a restaurant activity sheet was impossible to complete because it was generated by flawed AI.
TechCrunch
Meta steals a tactic from Tesla and builds data centers in tents
Meta is accelerating data center construction by using large, weather-resistant tents to house AI infrastructure, mimicking strategies used by Tesla and xAI.
TechCrunch
Apple approves Poke as the first AI agent on its Messages for Business platform
Poke has become the first AI agent authorized to operate on Apple’s Messages for Business platform, enabling user interaction via iMessage.
The Verge
Kevin O’Leary agrees to downsize massive Utah data center
Kevin O’Leary is reducing his Utah data center project by over 20,000 acres following pressure from local officials and environmental concerns.
TechCrunch
Meta rolls out a new AI creator assistant on Facebook
Meta has launched an AI-powered assistant on Facebook to provide creators with personalized content recommendations, performance insights, and brainstorming support.
TechCrunch
What to expect from WWDC 2026: Siri’s highly anticipated revamp and Apple Intelligence updates
WWDC 2026 will feature a major AI-powered Siri overhaul, new Apple Intelligence integrations, and updates across Apple’s ecosystem of apps and operating systems.
Bitcoin Magazine
Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Drop A 'Capital Rotation' To AI
Michael Saylor attributes recent Bitcoin price declines to institutional capital rotating from crypto into massive artificial intelligence infrastructure investments.
TechCrunch
Is Silicon Valley ready to put robots in people’s homes? Hello Robot is.
Hello Robot is focusing on practical home assistance with its Stretch robot, prioritizing real-world safety and utility over complex, unproven humanoid designs.
404 Media
Watch These Judges Rip Into Lawyers For Citing Cases That Don't Exist
New York appellate judges scolded attorneys for including fabricated legal citations in their court filings, a growing problem linked to generative AI use.
The Verge
TSMC struggles to keep up with AI demand: ‘We can only support so much’
TSMC CEO C.C. Wei warns that record AI-driven demand is outpacing the company's production capacity, even with significant US-based expansion efforts.
TechCrunch
Apple touts $1.4 trillion in App Store billings and sales, 90% without a commission
Apple reported that its App Store facilitated $1.4 trillion in 2025 ecosystem billings, with 90% of transactions exempt from commissions.
The Verge
Elon Musk is steamrolling Wall Street to become a trillionaire
Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO is poised to make him a trillionaire by bypassing traditional market accountability and corporate governance standards.
404 Media
Google Employees Internally Share Memes About How Its AI Sucks
Google employees are internally circulating memes criticizing the company's AI tools, contradicting CEO Sundar Pichai's claims regarding AI's efficacy in coding.
The Verge
Let us filter AI slop, you cowards
Major social media platforms use ineffective AI labeling, and users are demanding the ability to filter out AI-generated content entirely.
The Verge
AI leaders call for tougher protections against AI-aided bioweapons
Prominent AI industry leaders are urging US lawmakers to mandate biosecurity screening for synthetic DNA and RNA orders to prevent potential weaponization.
OpenAI
How Endava is redesigning software delivery around AI agents
Endava is transforming its software delivery and operational culture by embedding AI agents into every aspect of its business processes.
Loop Rituals
"The future is already here": DJ Hell releases new EP in collaboration with AI artist
Legendary DJ Hell has released a new EP, "U Can Dance With Me," in collaboration with AI artist Namae Koi.
The Verge
Amazon develops a warehouse robot workers can speak to
Amazon has unveiled an upgraded version of its Proteus warehouse robot that can understand and execute tasks through natural language instructions.
OpenAI
Predicting model behavior before release by simulating deployment
OpenAI introduces Deployment Simulation, a method that improves safety assessments by replaying real-world conversations to predict how new models will behave before release.
OpenAI
Introducing the OpenAI Partner Network
OpenAI launched a $150 million partner program to help global organizations integrate, deploy, and scale AI solutions effectively.
OpenAI
Dreaming: Better memory for a more helpful ChatGPT
OpenAI is rolling out a new, more efficient memory architecture called dreaming to improve ChatGPT's personalization and context retention across long time horizons.
OpenAI
Biodefense in the Intelligence Age
OpenAI introduces Rosalind Biodefense, an action plan using advanced AI to strengthen global biological security, detection, and pandemic preparedness.
LinkedIn
Companies are letting AI gains go to waste, study says
A Boston Consulting Group study finds that while AI significantly boosts individual productivity, companies struggle to convert those gains into measurable business value.
The Brighter Side of News
Why do self-driving cars crash? King’s College London researchers think they have the answer
King’s College London researchers developed a new algorithm to identify the specific root causes of autonomous vehicle crashes using actual causality.
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
