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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.
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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.
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On the stand, Elon Musk can’t escape his own tweets
Elon Musk testified in court regarding his lawsuit against OpenAI, where he faced scrutiny over conflicting statements made on social media.
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Meta is still burning money on AR/VR
Meta continues to lose approximately $4 billion quarterly on its Reality Labs division while ramping up massive infrastructure spending for AI development.
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Satya Nadella says he’s ready to ‘exploit’ the new OpenAI deal
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella intends to fully leverage royalty-free access to OpenAI’s frontier models through 2032 following a revised partnership agreement.
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Microsoft says it has over 20M paid Copilot users, and they really are using it
Microsoft reports reaching 20 million paid Copilot seats, highlighting significant user engagement across its enterprise M365 ecosystem.
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Google Cloud surpasses $20B but says growth was capacity-constrained
Google Cloud reached $20 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by massive AI demand, though growth was limited by infrastructure capacity constraints.
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Google gains 25M subscriptions in Q1, driven by YouTube and Google One
Alphabet reported 25 million new paid subscriptions in Q1, reaching 350 million total, primarily fueled by YouTube and Google One.
The Verge
Google Search queries hit an ‘all time high’ last quarter
Alphabet reported record-breaking Google Search query volume and strong AI subscription growth for the first quarter of 2026.
LinkedIn
IBM plans 750 new AI and quantum jobs in its Chicago hub
IBM is expanding its partnership with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to advance AI and quantum-centric supercomputing research.
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Parallel Web Systems hits $2B valuation five months after its last big raise
AI startup Parallel Web Systems, led by Parag Agrawal, has reached a $2 billion valuation after securing $100 million in Series B funding.
The Verge
All the evidence unveiled so far in Musk v. Altman
Court exhibits in the Musk v. Altman trial reveal early internal communications, governance concerns, and the founding principles of OpenAI.
The Verge
Ubuntu’s AI plans have Linux users looking for a ‘kill switch’
Ubuntu users are expressing concerns over upcoming AI integration, prompting Canonical to clarify that these features will be optional and removable.
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Google Photos uses AI to make the iconic closet from ‘Clueless’ a reality
Google Photos is introducing an AI-powered digital closet feature inspired by the movie "Clueless."
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More Gemini features are coming to Google TV
Google is bringing new generative AI tools and a YouTube Shorts feed to Google TV devices.
Phoronix
Linux's sched_ext Sees A Bunch Of Bug Fixes Following Increased AI Code Review
The Linux sched_ext feature received numerous bug fixes prompted by an AI-assisted code review conducted by Meta's Chris Mason.
The Verge
Google Photos launches an AI try-on feature for clothes you already have
Google Photos is introducing an AI-powered virtual wardrobe feature allowing users to mix, match, and virtually try on their existing clothing items.
Gemini
You can now easily generate files in Gemini.
Gemini now allows users to generate and download various file formats, such as PDFs and Office documents, directly within the chat interface.
Gemini
Enjoy new ways to create, search and stream on Google TV
Google TV is introducing new AI-powered creative tools, enhanced photo search features, and a dedicated short-form video feed for a more personalized experience.
OpenAI
Building the compute infrastructure for the Intelligence Age
OpenAI is accelerating the development of large-scale compute infrastructure through its Stargate initiative to meet the growing global demand for AI.
The Verge
Tumbler Ridge families sue OpenAI for not alerting police to the suspect’s ChatGPT activity
Families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims sue OpenAI and Sam Altman for negligence, alleging failure to report suspect's ChatGPT activity.
The Verge
ChatGPT downloads are slowing — and may cause problems for OpenAI’s IPO
ChatGPT's user growth is slowing, with increasing uninstalls and falling behind rivals like Claude, potentially impacting OpenAI's IPO plans.
The Verge
Larry’s risky business
Oracle is making a massive, risky bet on AI, primarily through a $300 billion deal with OpenAI, aiming for inference profits.
TechCrunch
Firestorm Labs raises $82M to take drone factories into the field
Defense startup Firestorm Labs has raised $82 million to deploy containerized 3D-printing drone factories directly to military front lines.
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Meet Shapes, the app bringing humans and AI into the same group chats
Shapes is an $8 million-funded social app that integrates AI characters into group chats to facilitate human social interaction and engagement.
The Verge
Taylor Swift deepfakes are pushing scams on TikTok
Scammers are using AI-generated deepfakes of celebrities like Taylor Swift and Rihanna to promote fraudulent reward schemes on TikTok.
The Verge
China freezes new robotaxi licenses after Baidu chaos
China has suspended new autonomous vehicle licenses following a major traffic disruption caused by Baidu’s robotaxis in Wuhan.
The Verge
GitHub rushed to fix a critical vulnerability in less than six hours
GitHub quickly patched a critical remote code execution vulnerability discovered by Wiz Research using AI in under six hours.
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Coby Adcock’s Scout AI raises $100 million to train its models for war. We visited its bootcamp.
Scout AI raised $100 million to develop military-focused AI models for autonomous vehicles and drone combat systems.
The Verge
General Motors is adding Gemini to four million cars
General Motors is integrating Google's Gemini AI into four million vehicles to replace the existing Google Assistant with a more intuitive conversational interface.
Fortune
‘The cost of compute is far beyond the costs of the employees’: Nvidia exec says right now AI is more expensive than paying human workers | Fortune
Nvidia executive Bryan Catanzaro notes that current AI computing costs significantly exceed the expense of employing human workers.
Interesting Engineering
Snapchat moves ads into chats with AI agents designed to feel like conversation
Snapchat is introducing AI Sponsored Snaps, allowing brands to engage users through conversational AI agents directly within the chat interface.
OpenAI
Cybersecurity in the Intelligence Age
OpenAI presents a five-pillar action plan to democratize AI-powered cyber defense and strengthen national security against evolving threats.
TechCrunch
At his OpenAI trial, Musk relitigates an old friendship
Elon Musk testified that his OpenAI co-founding was motivated by a fallout with Larry Page over differing views on AI safety.
The Verge
Elon Musk appeared more petty than prepared
Elon Musk’s testimony in his lawsuit against OpenAI portrayed him as unprepared and self-centered rather than focused on the core legal arguments.
Novara Press
The Day AI Stopped Being a Tab You Switch To — Claude Is Now Inside Your Software - Novarapress
Anthropic has integrated Claude directly into major creative industry tools using the Model Context Protocol to enhance professional workflows.
The Verge
Elon Musk tells the jury that all he wants to do is save humanity
Elon Musk testified in court, framing his business ventures as philanthropic efforts to protect humanity from existential risks like climate change and AI.
The Verge
Taylor Swift is stepping up the legal war on AI copycats
Taylor Swift is seeking new trademarks for her voice and image to protect herself against unauthorized AI-generated imitations.
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Amazon is already offering new OpenAI products on AWS
AWS now offers OpenAI's latest models, Codex, and a new agent service, signaling a deeper collaboration.
The Verge
Elon Musk takes the stand in high-profile trial against OpenAI
Elon Musk has begun testifying in his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman violated the company's founding mission.
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Amazon launches an AI-powered audio Q&A experience on product pages
Amazon has introduced an AI-powered feature that allows shoppers to ask questions and receive conversational audio responses directly on product pages.
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Google expands Pentagon’s access to its AI after Anthropic’s refusal
Google has granted the U.S. Department of Defense access to its AI for classified networks following Anthropic's refusal to accept Pentagon terms.
Phoronix
AMDXDNA Driver Preps Hardware Scheduler Time Quantum For Ryzen AI Multi-User Fairness
AMD's driver is adding hardware scheduler time quantum for Ryzen AI NPUs to ensure fair resource access.
The Verge
Claude can now plug directly into Photoshop, Blender, and Ableton
Anthropic has launched new connectors allowing Claude to integrate with creative software like Photoshop, Blender, and Ableton to streamline workflows.
TechCrunch
Lovable launches its vibe coding app on iOS and Android
Lovable has released its AI-powered vibe coding app on iOS and Android, allowing users to build apps via voice or text prompts.
Anthropic
Claude for Creative Work
Anthropic is integrating Claude into professional creative software through new connectors to enhance productivity and expand artistic capabilities.
The Verge
Musk and Altman go to court
The trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI begins, promising public revelations and potential losses for Musk.
TechCrunch
YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature that shows guided answers
YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature called "Ask YouTube" for Premium subscribers, offering guided, step-by-step answers.
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BCI startup Neurable looks to license its ‘mind-reading’ tech for consumer wearables
Neurable, a BCI startup, is licensing its non-invasive 'mind-reading' technology for consumer wearables like headphones and hats.
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Red Hat’s OpenClaw maintainer just made enterprise Claw deployments a lot safer
Red Hat engineer Sally O’Malley released Tank OS to safely deploy and manage OpenClaw AI agents in enterprise environments.
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Otter’s new feature lets users search across their enterprise tools
Otter has launched an enterprise search feature allowing users to query data from integrated apps like Gmail, Salesforce, and Notion.
Anthropic
Where things stand with the Department of War
Anthropic plans to challenge a Department of War designation labeling the company a supply chain risk, while pledging continued support for current operations.
The Verge
Google and Pentagon reportedly agree deal for ‘any lawful’ use of AI
Google has reportedly signed a classified agreement allowing the Pentagon to utilize its AI models for any lawful government purpose.
The Verge
Attack of the killer script kiddies
AI advancements are empowering amateur hackers by automating vulnerability discovery, forcing organizations to overhaul their security and patching strategies.
The Verge
Jury selection in Musk v. Altman: ‘People don’t like him’
Jury selection for the trial between Elon Musk and Sam Altman highlighted significant public hostility toward Musk, challenging the process of selecting impartial jurors.
The Verge
Google is testing AI chatbot search for YouTube
Google is testing an AI-powered conversational search for YouTube, available to Premium subscribers in the US.
The Verge
Canonical lays out a plan for AI in Ubuntu Linux
Canonical has announced plans to integrate AI features into Ubuntu Linux throughout 2026, prioritizing model transparency and local inference.
The Verge
Google employees ask Sundar Pichai to say no to classified military AI use
Over 600 Google employees urged CEO Sundar Pichai to reject classified military AI use by the Pentagon.
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OpenAI ends Microsoft legal peril over its $50B Amazon deal
OpenAI and Microsoft have renegotiated their partnership, ending potential legal conflict regarding OpenAI’s multi-billion dollar collaboration with Amazon.
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DeepMind’s David Silver just raised $1.1B to build an AI that learns without human data
David Silver's Ineffable Intelligence raised $1.1B to build an AI that learns without human data.
The Verge
Microsoft and OpenAI’s famed AGI agreement is dead
Microsoft and OpenAI have ended their AGI clause, changing revenue sharing and cloud partnership terms.
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Investors back Skye’s AI home screen app for iPhone ahead of launch
Skye's AI home screen app for iPhone has secured over $3.58 million in pre-seed funding before its launch.
The Verge
Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court battle over the future of OpenAI
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, alleging that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman betrayed the company's nonprofit mission to prioritize profit.
The Verge
Canva apologizes after its AI tool replaces ‘Palestine’ in designs
Canva's AI tool, Magic Layers, incorrectly replaced the word 'Palestine' in designs, prompting an apology and fix from the company.
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China vetoes Meta’s $2B Manus deal after months-long probe
China's NDRC has blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, ordering both parties to unwind the transaction.
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OpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that OpenAI may develop a smartphone integrating AI agents to replace traditional apps, targeting production by 2028.
Gemini
Join the new AI Agents Vibe Coding Course from Google and Kaggle
Google and Kaggle offer a free five-day AI Agents Intensive course in June 2026, teaching natural language-based AI agent development.
The Verge
The AI-designed car is taking shape
AI is revolutionizing car design by accelerating 3D modeling and aerodynamic simulations, reducing development time significantly.
TechCrunch
Meta inks deal for solar power at night, beamed from space
Meta has partnered with startup Overview Energy to beam infrared light from space satellites to solar farms, providing power during nighttime hours.
