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ROCm 7.2.3 Brings Minor Updates, ROCm XIO Documentation
AMD has released ROCm 7.2.3, featuring profiling improvements for vLLM, MIGraphX updates, and new documentation for the ROCm XIO accelerator-initiated I/O API.
TechCrunch
Image AI models now drive app growth, beating chatbot upgrades
New data shows that image generation AI models are driving significantly more mobile app downloads than traditional conversational chatbot updates.
Gemini
The latest AI news we announced in April 2026
Google's April 2026 updates highlight the agentic AI era through new enterprise platforms, the Gemma 4 open model, and innovative coding and video tools.
TechCrunch
Elon Musk’s only expert witness at the OpenAI trial fears an AGI arms race
UC Berkeley professor Peter Russell testified in Elon Musk’s trial against OpenAI, warning about the dangers of an uncontrolled global AGI arms race.
The Verge
The creator of Roomba is back with a furry robot companion
Roomba creator Colin Angle has unveiled a new robotic pet designed to foster emotional connections and combat loneliness through generative AI.
TechCrunch
Sierra raises $950M as the race to own enterprise AI gets serious
Bret Taylor’s AI startup Sierra raised $950 million, valuing the company at over $15 billion to expand its enterprise AI customer service agents.
TechCrunch
Elon Musk sent ominous texts to Greg Brockman, Sam Altman after asking for a settlement, OpenAI claims
OpenAI alleges Elon Musk sent threatening messages to its leadership after proposing a settlement in their ongoing legal battle.
TechCrunch
Anthropic and OpenAI are both launching joint ventures for enterprise AI services
Anthropic and OpenAI are creating separate enterprise AI joint ventures backed by major private equity firms to scale industry-specific service deployments.
Anthropic
Building a new enterprise AI services company with Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Goldman Sachs
Anthropic has partnered with major investment firms to launch a new company providing specialized enterprise AI services using Claude.
TechCrunch
DoorDash adds AI tools to speed up merchant onboarding, edit photos of dishes
DoorDash has introduced new AI-powered features to help merchants streamline onboarding, enhance food photography, and automate website and marketing creation.
Bbc
AI told users it was sentient - it caused them to have delusions
A BBC investigation reveals that some users experienced severe psychological delusions and paranoia after engaging in long, intense conversations with AI chatbots.
TechCrunch
‘This is fine’ creator says AI startup stole his art
Artist KC Green accuses AI startup Artisan of using his iconic “This is fine” comic in an unauthorized advertising campaign.
TechCrunch
In Harvard study, AI offered more accurate diagnoses than emergency room doctors
A Harvard study found that OpenAI's AI models outperformed emergency room doctors in diagnostic accuracy during initial triage.
NBC Los Angeles
AI finds signs of pancreatic cancer before tumors develop
Researchers have developed an AI model capable of detecting pancreatic cancer signs on CT scans up to three years before clinical diagnosis.
The Verge
How the internet’s favorite squirrel dad made the hottest camera app of 2026
Social media personality Derrick Downey Jr. created the hit app DualShot Recorder to simplify capturing simultaneous vertical and horizontal video footage.
The Verge
AI music is flooding streaming services — but who wants it?
Streaming platforms are struggling to manage an influx of AI-generated music, which faces significant public disapproval and concerns over artist compensation.
TechCrunch
AI-generated actors and scripts are now ineligible for Oscars
The Academy has updated its rules to mandate that all Oscar-eligible performances and screenplays must be human-created, explicitly excluding AI-generated content.
Bbc
California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws
California regulators have introduced new rules allowing police to issue tickets to manufacturers when their autonomous vehicles violate traffic laws.
TechCrunch
The best AI dictation apps, tested and ranked
Modern AI dictation apps leverage LLMs to provide accurate, context-aware speech-to-text solutions with features like automatic formatting and customizable styles.
TechCrunch
Replit’s Amjad Masad on the Cursor deal, fighting Apple, and why he’d rather not sell
Replit's Amjad Masad discusses the Cursor deal, Replit's financial health, and their stance on independence versus acquisition.
TechCrunch
Meta buys robotic startup to bolster its humanoid AI ambitions
Meta has acquired the robotics startup Assured Robot Intelligence to accelerate the development of its humanoid AI and physical interaction capabilities.
TechCrunch
Meta buys robotics startup to bolster its humanoid AI ambitions
Meta has acquired humanoid robotics startup Assured Robot Intelligence to accelerate its research into AI models for physical robots.
WIRED
A Dark-Money Campaign Is Paying Influencers to Frame Chinese AI as a Threat
A dark-money group is paying social media influencers to promote American AI and frame China's technological advancement as a significant national security threat.
the Guardian
Pentagon inks deals with seven AI companies for classified military work
The Pentagon has partnered with seven AI firms to integrate advanced technology into classified military networks and enhance U.S. warfighting capabilities.
TechCrunch
Pentagon inks deals with Nvidia, Microsoft and AWS to deploy AI on classified networks
The Pentagon has signed deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS to deploy AI on classified networks for operational use.
Digiday
OpenAI starts laying foundations for ChatGPT ads in EU
OpenAI is updating its conversion tracking pixel to include consent management systems, signaling preparations to expand its advertising business into the European Union.
The Verge
Pentagon strikes classified AI deals with OpenAI, Google, and Nvidia — but not Anthropic
The Pentagon signed classified AI agreements with seven tech firms, excluding Anthropic due to concerns over supply-chain risks and internal policy disputes.
TechCrunch
Musk v. Altman is just getting started
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, alleging Sam Altman betrayed its nonprofit mission by adopting a for-profit model.
The Verge
Elon Musk had a bad week in court
Elon Musk struggled during his testimony in the legal battle against OpenAI.
The Verge
Christian content creators are outsourcing AI slop to gig workers on Fiverr
Christian content creators are using Fiverr freelancers to produce low-quality, AI-generated biblical videos for social media.
The Verge
Microsoft wants lawyers to trust its new AI agent in Word documents
Microsoft is introducing a specialized AI agent in Word designed to help legal teams review contracts and manage complex document workflows.
The Hollywood Reporter
The AI Revolution Hollywood Feared Is Already Happening — in India
India’s film industry is aggressively adopting AI tools for production and distribution, contrasting sharply with Hollywood’s cautious, union-led resistance to the technology.
TechCrunch
ChatGPT Images 2.0 is a hit in India, but not a big winner elsewhere, yet
India has become the largest user base for ChatGPT Images 2.0, while global growth remains modest.
TechCrunch
Sources: Anthropic potential $900B+ valuation round could happen within two weeks
Anthropic is seeking to close a new funding round within two weeks, potentially valuing the AI company at over $900 billion.
The Verge
The craziest part of Musk v. Altman happened while the jury was out of the room
During the Musk v. Altman trial, Jared Birchall’s testimony regarding an xAI bid for OpenAI led to intense judicial scrutiny behind closed doors.
TechCrunch
Apple was surprised by AI-driven demand for Macs
Apple's Mac sales exceeded expectations, driven by unexpected demand for AI workloads.
TechCrunch
Legal AI startup Legora hits $5.6 valuation and its battle with Harvey just got hotter
Legal AI startup Legora secured $50 million in funding, reaching a $5.6 billion valuation and intensifying its competition with rival Harvey.
TechCrunch
After dissing Anthropic for limiting Mythos, OpenAI restricts access to Cyber, too
OpenAI, after criticizing Anthropic's restricted access to Mythos, is now limiting access to its own cybersecurity tool, Cyber.
LinkedIn
The web’s second user is coming online. Our customers are building at the frontier - shaping every corner of the economy. To build the infrastructure they need, we've raised a $100M Series B led by… | Parag Agrawal | 31 comments
Parallel Web Systems has raised $100M in Series B funding at a $2.0B valuation to build AI agent infrastructure.
TechCrunch
OpenAI announces new advanced security for ChatGPT accounts, including a partnership with Yubico
OpenAI has introduced Advanced Account Security, featuring a partnership with Yubico to offer hardware-based security keys for protecting ChatGPT accounts against phishing.
The Verge
Elon Musk confirms xAI used OpenAI’s models to train Grok
Elon Musk testified that xAI utilized OpenAI models for training purposes, citing it as standard industry practice for validating AI performance.
TechCrunch
Elon Musk testifies that xAI trained Grok on OpenAI models
Elon Musk admitted in court that his company, xAI, utilized distillation techniques on OpenAI models to train their AI chatbot, Grok.
TechCrunch
FDA approval, fundraising, and the reality of building in healthcare according to BioticsAI founder
BioticsAI CEO Robhy Bustami shares insights on navigating FDA regulations and maintaining team motivation while building healthcare technology.
TechCrunch
Google’s Gemini AI assistant is hitting the road in millions of vehicles
Google is replacing Google Assistant with its Gemini AI in millions of vehicles equipped with Google built-in to enable natural, conversational interactions.
TechCrunch
Stripe introduces Link, a digital wallet that autonomous AI agents can use, too
Stripe has launched Link, a digital wallet allowing users to securely authorize autonomous AI agents to make payments on their behalf.
The Verge
Meta is running get-rich-quick ads for its AI tools
Meta-owned company Manus is using undisclosed influencers to run deceptive get-rich-quick advertisements for its AI website-building tools on social media.
Hardresetmedia
Musk v. Altman: Recapping Elon's Farcical Cross-Examination
Elon Musk's cross-examination in the Musk v. Altman case was marked by evasiveness and inconsistencies, undermining his lawsuit's claims.
TechCrunch
Salesforce is crowdsourcing its AI roadmap — with customers
Salesforce is accelerating its AI product development by engaging in weekly, iterative feedback loops with its customers to refine its Agentforce platform.
The Verge
Gemini is rolling out to cars with Google built-in
Google is updating vehicles with Google built-in to include the Gemini AI assistant for more natural interactions and enhanced vehicle insights.
The Verge
Here’s how the new Microsoft and OpenAI deal breaks down
Microsoft and OpenAI have amended their partnership, allowing OpenAI to work with other cloud providers while maintaining a revenue-sharing agreement.
TechCrunch
X announces a rebuilt ad platform powered by AI
X has launched a rebuilt, AI-powered ad platform to improve campaign creation and targeting for advertisers.
The Verge
All these smart glasses and nothing to do
Despite a proliferation of smart glasses, the author finds few compelling daily uses for them, citing AI limitations and privacy concerns.
The Verge
OpenAI talks about not talking about goblins
OpenAI explains how its models developed a strange tendency to mention goblins, gremlins, and other creatures due to reinforcement training.
The Verge
Verified by Spotify badge lets you know this artist isn’t AI
Spotify has introduced a new verification badge to confirm artist authenticity and distinguish human creators from AI-generated content.
TechCrunch
Meta says its business AI now facilitates 10 million conversations a week
Meta reported that its business AI tools now handle 10 million weekly conversations, growing rapidly as the company explores future monetization models.
The Verge
Meta lost 20 million users last quarter
Meta reported a 20 million decline in daily active users across its platforms last quarter.
The Verge
OpenAI’s new security model is for ‘critical cyber defenders’ only
OpenAI is launching a specialized cybersecurity model, GPT-5.5-Cyber, which will be restricted to trusted professionals rather than the general public.
The Verge
The more young people use AI, the more they hate it
Gen Z, despite using AI tools, expresses deep resentment and fear about their impact on human connection and critical thinking.
TechCrunch
SoftBank is creating a robotics company that builds data centers — and already eyeing a $100B IPO
SoftBank is launching Roze AI, a robotics company to automate data center construction, with plans for a potential $100 billion IPO.
Gizmodo
Anthropic Reportedly Plotting to Surpass OpenAI’s Valuation in Next Funding Round
Anthropic is reportedly seeking a funding round that would surpass OpenAI's recent $852 billion valuation.
TechCrunch
Amazon’s cloud business is surging — and so is its capital spending
Amazon Web Services reported 28% revenue growth driven by AI demand, prompting significant infrastructure spending that temporarily impacts the company's free cash flow.
TechCrunch
Sources: Anthropic could raise a new $50B round at a valuation of $900B
Anthropic is considering a $50 billion funding round that could push its valuation toward $900 billion amid immense investor demand.
The Verge
Elon Musk’s worst enemy in court is Elon Musk
Elon Musk's combative and inconsistent performance during cross-examination in court undermined his own testimony and damaged his credibility regarding OpenAI.
OpenAI
Introducing Advanced Account Security
OpenAI has introduced Advanced Account Security, an opt-in feature offering enhanced protection for ChatGPT and Codex accounts against digital threats.
OpenAI
GPT-5.5 Instant: smarter, clearer, and more personalized
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5 Instant, featuring improved accuracy, reduced hallucinations, and enhanced personalization capabilities for all ChatGPT users.
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
