The Verge
Microsoft starts canceling Claude Code licenses
Microsoft is phasing out internal access to Anthropic’s Claude Code, transitioning its developers to the proprietary GitHub Copilot CLI tool.
The Verge
Use this map to find the data centers in your backyard
University student Isabelle Reksopuro created an interactive map to track global data center locations and local policy transparency.
TechCrunch
Cerebras raises $5.5B, kicking off 2026’s IPO season with a bang
Cerebras successfully launched its IPO, raising $5.5 billion at a $56.4 billion valuation following significant revenue growth and a shift to profitability.
The Verge
Americans do not want AI data centers in their backyards
A Gallup survey reveals that 70 percent of Americans oppose building AI data centers in their communities due to resource and quality-of-life concerns.
TechCrunch
Khosla Ventures is betting $10M on Ian Crosby, whose last startup, Bench, imploded
Khosla Ventures has invested $10 million in Ian Crosby's new AI startup, Synthetic, despite the controversial collapse of his previous venture, Bench.
Anthropic
Anthropic forms $200 million partnership with the Gates Foundation
Anthropic is partnering with the Gates Foundation to provide $200 million in support for global health, education, and economic mobility initiatives.
TechCrunch
Cisco cuts nearly 4,000 jobs to spend more on AI, reports ‘record quarterly revenue’
Cisco is laying off nearly 4,000 employees, about 5% of its workforce, to redirect capital toward AI and cybersecurity investments.
TechCrunch
Wirestock raises $23M to supply creative multi-modal data to AI labs
Wirestock has secured $23 million in Series A funding to expand its business of supplying multi-modal creative data to artificial intelligence labs.
The Verge
You can make an app for that
AI-powered coding tools are enabling non-developers to create personalized software for their unique needs without requiring traditional programming skills.
Blocknow: Be ready. Be informed
Anthropic’s Claude Helps Recover Lost Bitcoin Wallet Holding $400K After 11 Years
A cryptocurrency user successfully recovered 5 BTC worth nearly $400,000 by using Anthropic's Claude to help locate and decrypt an old wallet backup.
Blocknow: Be ready. Be informed
Trump’s China Visit Puts AI Chips and Trade Back in Focus
Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing highlighted ongoing US-China tensions over AI chip exports, trade dominance, and critical supply chain dependencies.
TechCrunch
Who decides what AI tells you? Campbell Brown, once Meta’s news chief, has thoughts
Former Meta news executive Campbell Brown launched Forum AI to improve accuracy in AI models for high-stakes, nuanced topics.
TechCrunch
Clio’s $500M milestone arrives just as Anthropic ups the ante
Legal tech company Clio reached $500 million in ARR while facing increasing competition from AI model provider Anthropic.
OpenAI
Advancing content provenance for a safer, more transparent AI ecosystem
OpenAI is enhancing content provenance by adopting C2PA standards, Google's SynthID watermarking, and a new public verification tool to improve AI transparency.
The Verge
Microsoft’s Edge Copilot update uses AI to pull information from across your tabs
Microsoft is updating the Edge browser's Copilot AI to analyze and summarize information directly from your open tabs.
TechCrunch
Notion just turned its workspace into a hub for AI agents
Notion has launched a new developer platform that allows teams to build, connect, and automate custom AI agents within their workspace.
TechCrunch
Musk’s xAI is running nearly 50 gas turbines unchecked at its Mississippi data center
Elon Musk’s xAI is operating dozens of natural gas turbines in Mississippi without environmental oversight by classifying them as mobile power plants.
TechCrunch
Anthropic’s Cat Wu says that, in the future, AI will anticipate your needs before you know what they are
Anthropic product head Cat Wu explains that the future of AI involves proactive agents that anticipate user needs and automate complex workflows.
Dexerto
AI helps man recover $400,000 in Bitcoin 11 years after he got high and forgot password
A man regained access to $400,000 in Bitcoin after using Anthropic's Claude AI to locate an old, accessible wallet file from his college computer.
The Verge
Mark Zuckerberg announces ‘completely private’ encrypted Meta AI chat
Mark Zuckerberg introduced an encrypted Incognito Chat for Meta AI, ensuring that conversations remain private and are not stored on company servers.
TechCrunch
Who trusts Sam Altman?
A California court trial is scrutinizing the credibility of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman amid allegations of past dishonesty and power struggles.
Anthropic
Introducing Claude for Small Business
Anthropic launches Claude for Small Business, integrating AI into essential tools for small businesses to automate tasks and improve efficiency.
TechCrunch
Anthropic courts a new kind of customer: small business owners
Anthropic launches Claude for Small Business, offering AI tools tailored for smaller companies to boost adoption beyond enterprise.
The Verge
Microsoft doesn’t want any of this
An analysis of Microsoft's detached and disinterested stance during the Musk v. Altman trial.
TechCrunch
Amazon launches an AI shopping assistant for the search bar, powered by Alexa+
Amazon's new AI shopping assistant, Alexa for Shopping, replaces Rufus and offers personalized recommendations and automated shopping.
TechCrunch
Anthropic now has more business customers than OpenAI, according to Ramp data
Ramp data shows Anthropic now leads OpenAI in business customers, a first for the AI lab.
TechCrunch
WhatsApp adds an incognito mode in Meta AI chats
WhatsApp now offers an incognito mode for Meta AI chats, ensuring conversations are private and not saved.
TechCrunch
Poppy debuts a proactive AI assistant to help organize your digital life
Poppy is a new AI assistant app that organizes your digital life by consolidating apps and offering proactive suggestions.
TechCrunch
Adaption aims big with AutoScientist, an AI tool that helps models train themselves
Adaption has launched AutoScientist, an AI tool designed to automate model fine-tuning and enable AI systems to optimize their own learning processes.
OpenAI
Building self-improving tax agents with Codex
OpenAI collaborated with tax professionals to create an AI agent that uses production feedback and Codex to continuously self-improve and automate tax returns.
The Verge
Data centers are coming for rural America
Rural towns are increasingly attracting data center developments with promises of jobs and economic growth that experts suggest often fail to materialize.
TechCrunch
Medicare’s new payment model is built for AI, and most of the tech world has no idea
Medicare's new ACCESS program rewards health outcomes, enabling AI-driven care and incentivizing lean, AI-first operations.
OpenAI
Our response to the TanStack npm supply chain attack
OpenAI addressed a supply chain attack via TanStack npm that compromised two employee devices, though no user data or software were impacted.
OpenAI
OpenAI and Dell Technologies partner to bring Codex to hybrid and on-premises enterprise environments
OpenAI and Dell Technologies are partnering to integrate Codex into Dell’s infrastructure, enabling secure, on-premises AI deployment for enterprise workflows.
The Verge
Sam Altman was winning on the stand, but it might not be enough
Sam Altman testified credibly in court, but Elon Musk's goal may be to punish rather than win the lawsuit.
The Verge
Meta won’t let you block its AI account on Threads
Meta is testing an AI integration on Threads that users are currently unable to block, sparking significant backlash on the platform.
TechCrunch
Musk mulled handing OpenAI to his children, Altman testifies
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified that Elon Musk once suggested passing control of OpenAI to his children, raising concerns over centralized power.
TechCrunch
Anthropic warns investors against secondary platforms offering access to its shares
Anthropic has warned investors that unauthorized secondary platforms are illegally offering access to its shares.
The Verge
Sam Altman says Elon Musk’s mind games were damaging OpenAI
Sam Altman stated Elon Musk's management style harmed OpenAI's research culture.
TechCrunch
Report: Google and SpaceX in talks to put data centers into orbit
Google and SpaceX are reportedly discussing a partnership to develop and deploy data centers in orbit to support AI computing.
TechRadar
Android Auto gets a massive AI-powered upgrade with YouTube, Dolby Atmos, and immersive 3D Maps
Google is significantly updating Android Auto with Gemini AI integration, 3D mapping, YouTube playback, and Dolby Atmos support for a smarter driving experience.
TechCrunch
Everything Google announced at its Android Show, from Googlebooks to vibe-coded widgets
Google announced various Android updates at its virtual event, including new Googlebook laptops, AI-powered widgets, enhanced security, and improved cross-platform functionality.
TechCrunch
The AI legal services industry is heating up. Anthropic is getting in on the action.
Anthropic launches new AI chatbot features for law firms, expanding Claude for Legal with plugins and connectors.
TechCrunch
Google’s ‘Create My Widget’ feature will let you vibe code your own widgets
Google is introducing a 'Create My Widget' feature for Android that uses Gemini to generate custom home screen widgets via natural language prompts.
TechCrunch
Google brings agentic AI and vibe-coded widgets to Android
Google is introducing advanced agentic AI capabilities and natural language widget creation to Android devices through its Gemini Intelligence updates.
The Verge
The 9 biggest new features in Android 17
Android 17 introduces new AI-powered tools, enhanced digital well-being features, and improved cross-platform connectivity for a more efficient user experience.
The Verge
Gemini’s biggest new features are all about controlling your phone
Google is introducing Gemini Intelligence to Android, focusing on task automation, custom generative widgets, and deeper integration with apps and Chrome.
Gemini
The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026
The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026 showcases new Gemini-powered intelligence features and platform upgrades designed to make Android devices more helpful and proactive.
Gemini
A smarter, more proactive Android with Gemini Intelligence
Android is integrating Gemini Intelligence to automate tasks, summarize web content, polish messages, and create custom widgets for a more proactive experience.
TechCrunch
Google adds Gemini-powered Dictation to Gboard, which could be bad news for dictation startups
Google is launching an AI-powered Gboard feature called Rambler, threatening independent dictation apps with its massive Android distribution.
TechCrunch
Threads tests a Meta AI integration that works similarly to Grok
Threads is testing a Meta AI integration allowing users to ask for context and recommendations within posts.
The Verge
Parents say ChatGPT got their son killed with bad advice on party drugs
Parents are suing OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT gave their son fatal advice on combining party drugs, leading to his overdose death.
The Verge
Sam Altman takes the stand in trial against Elon Musk
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has begun testifying in a high-profile California jury trial brought against him by Elon Musk.
The Verge
George Clooney, Tom Hanks, and Meryl Streep back new ‘Human Consent Standard’ for AI licensing
Hollywood stars and RSL Media have introduced the 'Human Consent Standard' to give creators control over how AI uses their likeness and work.
The Verge
Rivian’s AI-powered voice assistant is ready to roll
Rivian is launching its new in-house AI-powered voice assistant for owners of compatible vehicles with a Connect Plus subscription.
PC Guide
Google detects hackers using AI-generated code to bypass 2FA with zero-day vulnerability
Google identified hackers using AI to discover and weaponize a zero-day vulnerability capable of bypassing two-factor authentication.
TechCrunch
Dessn raises $6M for its production focused design tool
Design startup Dessn has raised $6 million in funding for its AI-driven tool that allows teams to iterate directly on existing codebases.
TechCrunch
AI voice startup Vapi hits $500M valuation after winning Amazon Ring over 40 rivals
AI voice startup Vapi secured a $50 million Series B funding round, reaching a $500 million valuation after Amazon Ring chose its platform.
TechCrunch
Thinking Machines wants to build an AI that actually listens while it talks
Startup Thinking Machines is developing an AI model capable of full-duplex communication, allowing for simultaneous speaking and listening like a human conversation.
TechCrunch
Riding an AI rally, Robinhood preps second retail venture IPO
Robinhood is preparing to launch its second retail-focused venture fund, RVII, following the strong market performance of its first fund.
OpenAI
How NVIDIA engineers and researchers build with Codex
NVIDIA leverages the autonomous capabilities of Codex, powered by GPT-5.5, to accelerate complex engineering tasks, research workflows, and production system development.
OpenAI
AutoScout24 scales engineering with AI-powered workflows
AutoScout24 Group leverages AI tools like ChatGPT and Codex to accelerate engineering productivity, improve code quality, and foster innovation across its platforms.
OpenAI
An OpenAI model has disproved a central conjecture in discrete geometry
An OpenAI model has autonomously disproved a long-standing conjecture in discrete geometry, marking a milestone in AI-driven mathematical research.
The Verge
OpenAI just released its answer to Claude Mythos
OpenAI has launched Daybreak, a new AI initiative designed to automate the detection and patching of software vulnerabilities.
TechCrunch
GM just laid off hundreds of IT workers to hire those with stronger AI skills
General Motors has laid off approximately 600 IT employees to prioritize hiring staff with specialized expertise in artificial intelligence and data engineering.
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
