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.
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
Google Pics is a new app that tries to fix AI image editing
Google is introducing Pics, an AI image generation app for Workspace that allows users to edit specific image areas using simple annotations.
The Verge
Google is trying to make deepfake detection more accessible for everyone
Google is integrating SynthID and C2PA verification into Chrome and Search to help users easily identify AI-generated media.
The Verge
OpenAI says it’s getting serious about AI detection and labeling
OpenAI is implementing a multi-layered verification strategy using C2PA metadata and Google’s SynthID watermarks to improve the detection of AI-generated content.
The Verge
Gemini Omni is a new family of AI models meant to ‘create anything’
Google has introduced Gemini Omni, a new family of generative AI models designed to create video content from diverse inputs like text, images, and audio.
Gemini
I/O 2026
Google I/O 2026 introduced Gemini Omni, Gemini 3.5, and new agentic AI experiences across its product ecosystem.
Gemini
Gemini 3.5: frontier intelligence with action
Google has launched Gemini 3.5 Flash, a high-speed AI model designed to handle complex, agentic workflows and coding tasks at scale.
Gemini
Everything new in our Google AI subscriptions, fresh from I/O 2026
Google announced new AI subscription tiers, including a $100 AI Ultra plan, alongside powerful new agent-based tools and Gemini model updates.
TechCrunch
Google launches Antigravity 2.0 with an updated desktop app and CLI tool
Google released Antigravity 2.0, featuring a new desktop app, CLI tool, SDK, and integration with the Gemini 3.5 Flash model.
Gemini
Making it easier to understand how content was created and edited
Google is expanding content transparency tools like SynthID and C2PA to help users verify the origin and editing history of digital media.
Gemini
Introducing Gemini Omni
Google is introducing Gemini Omni, a natively multimodal model that creates and edits high-quality videos using text, image, audio, and video inputs.
Gemini
I/O 2026: Welcome to the agentic Gemini era
Google I/O 2026 unveils a new era of agentic AI, featuring Gemini 3.5 models, advanced infrastructure, and autonomous agents across Google products.
Gemini
Gemini for Science: AI experiments and tools for a new era of discovery
Google introduces Gemini for Science, a suite of AI-driven tools designed to accelerate research and discovery across various scientific disciplines.
Gemini
The Gemini app becomes more agentic, delivering proactive, 24/7 help
Google has updated the Gemini app with new AI agents, models, and design features to provide proactive, around-the-clock digital assistance.
TechCrunch
Agentic app coding gets an upgrade with Google’s release of Android CLI
Google has released version 1.0 of its Android CLI, enabling AI agents to better assist with Android app development.
TechCrunch
Google’s new Universal Cart wants to follow your entire shopping journey across the internet
Google has introduced Universal Cart, an AI-powered hub designed to track shopping across various platforms and automate purchases through new payment protocols.
TechCrunch
Google updates its Gemini app to take on ChatGPT and Claude at IO 2026
Google unveiled major Gemini app updates, including Gemini Omni and Gemini Spark, to compete with leading AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude.
TechCrunch
Google’s Gemini Omni turns images, audio, and text into video — and that’s just the start
Google introduced Gemini Omni, a multimodal model capable of generating high-quality video content from various text, image, and audio inputs.
The Verge
An AI announcer mispronounced and skipped names during a graduation
A graduation ceremony at Glendale Community College faced technical issues when an AI announcer mispronounced and skipped several students' names.
TechCrunch
OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy joins Anthropic’s pre-training team
Prominent AI researcher Andrej Karpathy has joined Anthropic to lead a team focused on using AI to accelerate pre-training research.
TIME
Is AI Making Our Brains Weaker?
Recent research suggests that relying heavily on AI for cognitive tasks may diminish human critical thinking, memory, and problem-solving persistence.
The Verge
America’s dangerous, messy deepfakes crackdown is here
The Take It Down Act mandates rapid removal of nonconsensual intimate imagery, raising significant concerns about censorship and inconsistent enforcement by the government.
Nytimes
‘The Future of Truth’ Contains Quotes Made Up by A.I.
Author Steven Rosenbaum admitted his book on artificial intelligence includes several fake or misattributed quotes generated by A.I. tools.
Anthropic
KPMG integrates Claude across its core business and workforce of more than 276,000 in strategic alliance
KPMG has formed a strategic alliance with Anthropic to integrate Claude AI into its global operations, software platforms, and workforce of 276,000 employees.
Anthropic
KPMG integrates Claude across its core business and workforce of more than 276,000 in strategic alliance
KPMG has formed a strategic alliance with Anthropic to integrate Claude AI across its global workforce and core professional services platform.
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Meta Made $56B in Q1 and Is Still Firing 8,000 People to Pay for AI
Despite record-breaking quarterly revenue, Meta is cutting 8,000 jobs to aggressively fund its expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure projects.
TechCrunch
In just 3 weeks, StrictlyVC is coming to Los Angeles
TechCrunch
Anthropic releases Opus 4.8 with new ‘dynamic workflow’ tool
The Verge
Claude’s new model is more ‘honest’ when it messes up
Anthropic
Introducing Claude Opus 4.8
The Verge
A $2,000 AI-generated film will make its debut at Tribeca
The Verge
YouTube takes baby steps to being a real podcast app
TechCrunch
How long is Anthropic’s lease with SpaceX? Opinions vary.
TechCrunch
Sesame, the conversational AI startup from Oculus founders, launches its iOS app
Gemini
Catch up on 12 major I/O 2026 moments
TechCrunch
Sneak peek at new Siri app reveals Apple’s plans to take on ChatGPT and more
