OpenAI
OpenAI available at FedRAMP Moderate
OpenAI has achieved FedRAMP Moderate authorization, allowing U.S. government agencies to securely utilize ChatGPT Enterprise and the API Platform.
TechCrunch
OpenAI’s existential questions
OpenAI’s recent acquisitions of Hiro and TBPN address its challenges with product monetization and public perception amidst growing competition from Anthropic.
The Verge
Cloud development platform Vercel was hacked
Vercel suffered a security breach linked to a compromised third-party AI tool, leading to the potential exposure of customer data.
TechCrunch
Tesla brings its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston
Tesla has expanded its driverless robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, marking its second and third operational cities in Texas.
The Verge
The RAM shortage could last years
Global memory manufacturers struggle to meet demand, with RAM shortages potentially persisting through 2027 or even 2030.
TechCrunch
AI chip startup Cerebras files for IPO
AI hardware company Cerebras Systems has filed for an IPO following a previously withdrawn attempt and significant recent business partnerships.
TechCrunch
The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why
App releases are surging in 2026, driven by AI tools that empower new developers to create mobile software more easily.
The Verge
OpenAI’s former Sora boss is leaving
Bill Peebles, the head of OpenAI’s Sora project, and VP of AI for Science Kevin Weil are both departing the company.
The Verge
Should you stare into Sam Altman’s orb before your next date?
Tinder users can now receive five free boosts by verifying their humanity through World’s facial scanning orb technology.
TechCrunch
“Tokenmaxxing” is making developers less productive than they think
Developers using AI are prioritizing high token usage, but data suggests this increases code churn and lowers overall productivity.
The Verge
This charming gadget writes bad AI poetry
The Poetry Camera is a visually delightful device that prints AI-generated poems instead of photos, but it ultimately fails to offer lasting value.
The Verge
Dairy Queen is putting an AI chatbot in its drive-thrus
Dairy Queen is deploying AI-powered chatbots to select drive-thrus in the US and Canada to improve service speed and increase upsells.
PC Guide
Google patents AI tech that will personalize websites and make them look different for everyone
Google has patented AI technology designed to generate personalized web pages tailored to individual user behavior and search context.
TechCrunch
Anthropic launches Claude Design, a new product for creating quick visuals
Anthropic has introduced Claude Design, an AI-powered tool that enables users to generate prototypes and visuals from text descriptions.
TechCrunch
Are we tokenmaxxing our way to nowhere?
This episode of the Equity podcast explores the widening gap between AI insiders and the public, focusing on current industry infrastructure and competition.
Sfstandard
SF is so expensive, even doctors are working AI side hustles
High living costs and student debt are driving San Francisco doctors to take side jobs training AI models.
TechCrunch
Factory hits $1.5B valuation to build AI coding for enterprises
Enterprise coding startup Factory has reached a $1.5 billion valuation after securing $150 million in a funding round led by Khosla Ventures.
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Luma launches AI-powered production studio with faith-focused Wonder Project
Luma has partnered with Wonder Project to launch Innovative Dreams, a studio using AI tools to streamline real-time film and television production.
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Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught
Robotics startup Physical Intelligence has developed a new AI model, π0.7, capable of performing tasks it was not explicitly trained to complete.
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OpenAI takes aim at Anthropic with beefed-up Codex that gives it more power over your desktop
OpenAI has updated Codex with new agentic features, allowing it to control desktop applications and browsers to compete with Anthropic's coding tools.
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AI-generated synthetic neurons speed up brain mapping
Google Research developed the MoGen model to create synthetic neurons, reducing human proofreading labor in brain mapping by improving AI reconstruction accuracy.
TechCrunch
Anthropic CPO leaves Figma’s board after reports he will offer a competing product
Anthropic CPO Mike Krieger resigned from Figma’s board amid reports that Anthropic’s upcoming AI model will include tools that compete with Figma.
TechCrunch
Google now lets you explore the web side-by-side with AI Mode
Google has introduced an AI Mode update for Chrome that displays search results and websites side-by-side for improved multitasking.
The Verge
OpenAI’s big Codex update is a direct shot at Anthropic’s Claude Code
OpenAI has updated its Codex system with desktop automation, memory, and image generation capabilities to compete with Anthropic’s Claude Code.
The Verge
Google’s AI Mode update lets you open links without leaving the page
Google updated its AI Mode in Chrome, allowing users to view source links side-by-side with the chat interface.
the Guardian
Man used AI to make false statements to shut down London nightclub, police say
A businessman pleaded guilty to using AI to generate false objections to shut down a London nightclub.
TechCrunch
InsightFinder raises $15M to help companies figure out where AI agents go wrong
InsightFinder secured $15 million in Series B funding to advance its AI observability platform for diagnosing complex enterprise tech stack and AI agent issues.
TechCrunch
AI traffic to US retailers rose 393% in Q1, and it’s boosting their revenue too
AI-driven traffic to U.S. retail sites surged 393% in Q1, significantly outperforming human visitors in conversion rates and revenue generation.
TechCrunch
Roblox’s AI assistant gets new agentic tools to plan, build, and test games
Roblox is upgrading its AI Assistant with agentic tools that allow creators to collaboratively plan, build, and automatically test game projects.
The Verge
Gemini can now pull from Google Photos to generate personalized images
Google's Gemini AI can now access your Google Photos to generate personalized images based on your specific life, tastes, and identified contacts.
Gemini
New ways to create personalized images in the Gemini app
Gemini now uses Google Photos and personal interests to create custom images without requiring lengthy, detailed prompts.
The Verge
Anthropic releases a new Opus model amid Mythos Preview buzz
Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 4.7, a generally available model featuring improved coding and image analysis capabilities alongside new cybersecurity safeguards.
TechCrunch
Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors
Google is increasingly using AI to block individual problematic ads rather than suspending entire advertiser accounts, according to its 2025 Ads Safety Report.
CNBC
Anthropic rolls out Claude Opus 4.7, an AI model that is less risky than Mythos
Anthropic has released Claude Opus 4.7, a powerful AI model optimized for safety and software engineering with restricted cybersecurity capabilities.
Anthropic
Introducing Claude Opus 4.7
Anthropic has released Claude Opus 4.7, an advanced model featuring significant improvements in coding accuracy, reasoning capabilities, and high-resolution image processing.
TechCrunch
Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster
Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela suggests Hollywood should use AI to prioritize quantity, producing 50 smaller films rather than one $100 million blockbuster.
The Verge
Ronan Farrow on Sam Altman’s ‘unconstrained’ relationship with the truth
Ronan Farrow discusses Sam Altman's alleged dishonesty and its impact on OpenAI and the AI industry.
The Verge
Character.AI’s new Books mode turns reading into roleplay
Character.AI has launched a new Books mode that allows users to interact with public domain literature through immersive, structured roleplaying experiences.
The Verge
Canva’s AI 2.0 update goes all in on prompt-powered design tools
Canva has launched AI 2.0, an update introducing prompt-based conversational editing to streamline the creative workflow from concept to final publication.
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Canva’s AI assistant can now call various tools to make designs for you
Canva updated its AI assistant to autonomously use tools and create editable designs based on user text prompts.
TechCrunch
This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI
Antioch, a simulation startup, raised $8.5 million to bridge the sim-to-real gap for physical AI development.
OpenAI
Codex for (almost) everything
Codex has launched a major update enhancing its software development capabilities, including autonomous computer use, image generation, and improved workflow integrations.
OpenAI
Introducing workspace agents in ChatGPT
OpenAI has launched workspace agents in ChatGPT, allowing teams to create automated, shared workflows that handle complex tasks and integrate with business tools.
TechCrunch
DeepL, known for text translation, now wants to translate your voice
DeepL has launched a new voice-to-voice translation suite designed for real-time meetings and conversations, expanding beyond its traditional text-based services.
OpenAI
Introducing OpenAI Privacy Filter
OpenAI has released Privacy Filter, an open-weight, locally-runnable model designed to efficiently detect and redact personally identifiable information in unstructured text.
OpenAI
GPT-5.5 Bio Bug Bounty
OpenAI is launching a $25,000 bug bounty program inviting researchers to find universal jailbreaks for biorisk safeguards in GPT-5.5.
TechCrunch
AI learning app Gizmo levels up with 13M users and a $22M investment
AI learning app Gizmo has reached 13 million users and secured $22 million in Series A funding to expand its engineering and U.S. college market presence.
TechCrunch
Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers
A Thiel-backed startup, Objection, uses AI to adjudicate journalism's truth, but critics fear it could harm whistleblowers and investigative reporting.
The Verge
Google launches a Gemini AI app on Mac
Google released a Gemini AI app for Mac, enabling users to interact with the AI assistant directly from their desktop.
TechCrunch
India’s vibe-coding startup Emergent enters OpenClaw-like AI agent space
Emergent launches Wingman, an AI agent for autonomous task execution via messaging platforms, expanding from its vibe-coding tools.
We Are The Mighty
Ukraine’s JEDI drone hunts Shaheds so your Patriot missiles don’t have to
Ukraine's JEDI drone intercepts Shahed drones, offering a cost-effective alternative to expensive Patriot missiles.
Gemini
The Gemini app is now on Mac
The Gemini app is now available natively on macOS, offering faster AI assistance directly from your desktop.
Gemini
Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS: the next generation of expressive AI speech
Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS offers enhanced AI speech with granular control via audio tags, supporting over 70 languages and watermarked with SynthID.
TechCrunch
After sale of its shoe business, Allbirds pivots to AI
Allbirds has sold its shoe business and is rebranding as NewBird AI, a GPU-as-a-Service provider, with a $50 million investment.
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Reid Hoffman weighs in on the ‘tokenmaxxing’ debate
Reid Hoffman supports 'tokenmaxxing,' a metric tracking AI token usage, as a useful, though not perfect, indicator of employee AI engagement.
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Adobe’s new Firefly AI assistant can use Creative Cloud apps to complete tasks
Adobe's Firefly AI Assistant, launching soon, integrates with Creative Cloud apps to automate tasks via text prompts and user controls.
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Gitar, a startup that uses agents to secure code, emerges from stealth with $9 million
Gitar, a startup using AI agents to secure code, has raised $9 million to address code overload from AI-generated code.
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This startup is betting tokenmaxxing will create the next compute giant
Parasail raised $32 million to provide affordable AI model inference, focusing on open-source models and efficient resource allocation.
The Verge
Adobe embraces conversational AI editing, marking a ‘fundamental shift’ in creative work
Adobe's new Firefly AI Assistant allows users to edit creatively using natural language prompts, marking a significant shift in workflow.
The Verge
Grok’s sexual deepfakes almost got it banned from Apple’s App Store. Almost.
Apple threatened to remove Grok from its App Store due to nonconsensual sexual deepfakes, but ultimately allowed it after improvements.
Vanity Fair
Taylor Lorenz: AI Clones of Andy Cohen and TikTok Influencers Are Coming
Influencers and celebrities are increasingly using AI-generated digital twins to streamline content production, though the trend raises significant concerns regarding authenticity and legal control.
Help Net Security
OpenAI expands its cyber defense program with GPT-5.4-Cyber for vetted researchers - Help Net Security
OpenAI expands its Trusted Access for Cyber program, offering GPT-5.4-Cyber for defensive cybersecurity work to vetted researchers.
Happy Mag
Lumen’s CEO warns that AI bots now rule the internet
Lumen CEO Kate Johnson warns that AI bots generate over half of global internet traffic, necessitating urgent network strategy changes.
Sec-ra
Your MCP Server's Tool Description Just Stole Your SSH Keys
Researchers demonstrated that malicious instructions hidden in MCP tool descriptions can trick AI agents into exfiltrating sensitive files like SSH keys.
TIME
A New AI Tool Could Transform How We Diagnose Genetic Diseases
An AI tool can predict and explain why genetic mutations cause disease, improving diagnosis and research at scale.
TechCrunch
SoftBank is creating a robotics company that builds data centers — and already eyeing a $100B IPO
Gizmodo
Anthropic Reportedly Plotting to Surpass OpenAI’s Valuation in Next Funding Round
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Amazon’s cloud business is surging — and so is its capital spending
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Sources: Anthropic could raise a new $50B round at a valuation of $900B
The Verge
Elon Musk’s worst enemy in court is Elon Musk
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On the stand, Elon Musk can’t escape his own tweets
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Meta is still burning money on AR/VR
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Satya Nadella says he’s ready to ‘exploit’ the new OpenAI deal
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Microsoft says it has over 20M paid Copilot users, and they really are using it
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Google Cloud surpasses $20B but says growth was capacity-constrained
