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The latest news, trends, and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.
Sriram Krishnan Steps Down From White House AI Advisor Role
Just as the White House's AI Action Plan gains momentum, its key architect, Sriram Krishnan, announced his departure this Saturday, effective at month's end.
Apple Unveils Major Siri and Apple Intelligence Upgrades at WWDC 2026
At its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple is set to unveil a dramatically upgraded Siri, powered by Google's Gemini models, which will include a standalone chatbot app in iOS 27.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky launches personal AI lab
Brian Chesky, the billionaire CEO of Airbnb, is launching his own artificial intelligence lab, a move that sees him personally backing a venture separate from the company he still leads.
Anthropic IPO faces doubts over AI's future market returns
Anthropic, an AI company valued at nearly a trillion dollars in private markets, has confidentially filed for an IPO, even as businesses globally are starting to reconsider their AI spending.
Meta AI pendant development progresses, hinting at future wearables
Meta Platforms is preparing to test an AI-powered pendant worn around the neck.
Snap Alums Launch Ghost Angels Fund for AI Startups
A group of 20 former Snap employees, many of whom witnessed the company's meteoric rise and subsequent struggles, have already financed at least five new AI companies through their recently launched v
YouTube Director's Movie 'Backrooms' Debuts This Weekend
Backrooms, a film directed by a YouTube-native filmmaker, is projected to gross between $85 million and $89 million domestically this weekend, surpassing the opening forecast for 'Star Wars: The Manda
Coders Now Refuse Work Without AI Tools, Shifting Industry Norms
A recent survey found 70% of software engineers would consider leaving their job if AI coding tools were removed, according to DevOps Institute.
SpaceX lands $2.29B Space Force contract for military space network
The U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract this week to build satellites for a missile and air defense system. This single award brings SpaceX's total military and NASA contracts to
AI robots market report 2030 analysis shows rapid growth
By 2030, AI-powered robots will perform over 30% of all manufacturing tasks, displacing millions of jobs while generating substantial economic value.
Triomics AI secures $22M to streamline oncology centers
Top cancer centers like Memorial Sloan Kettering and Yale Cancer Center deploy Triomics' AI to automate tasks.
Google AI Overview struggles with basic spelling and accuracy
Google's AI Overview recently claimed there are two 'P's in 'Google', a stark error for a system designed to deliver definitive answers, according to TechCrunch .
Ferrari Reveals $640,000 Electric Vehicle, the Luce
Ferrari's first electric vehicle, the Luce, will cost buyers a staggering $640,000, according to BBC .
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass prices increase after May 8
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is still over a year away, but attendees have less than a week to lock in current pass prices before they jump after May 8.
Google AI Overviews disregard definition results
When searching for the word 'disregard' on Google, the AI Overview currently responds: 'Understood.
Apple asks Supreme Court to review Epic Games lawsuit rulings
In April 2025, a judge found Apple in contempt of court for willfully violating a 2021 injunction, continuing to charge high fees on link-outs despite being ordered to stop, according to MacRumors .
Spotify Introduces AI Tool for Audiobook Creation with ElevenLabs
Spotify introduced an AI tool, powered by ElevenLabs, allowing authors to self-publish audiobooks on its platform without needing an exclusive contract.
Spotify Launches AI-Powered Personalized Podcasts
Spotify is launching 'Studio,' an experimental desktop app.
Spotify app launches AI suite, challenging Google NotebookLM features
Spotify Technology (SPOT) share price surged 13% on Thursday, its best day in over three months.
Google AI agents enhance search with advanced capabilities
Google is launching advanced AI-powered 'information agents' that can monitor specific topics in the background.
Google IO 2026 Unveils AI Gmail Inbox Features for Smarter Communication
At Google IO 2026, Google unveiled Gmail Live, a feature enabling users to dictate commands directly to their email inbox.
YouTube launches AI video search feature Ask YouTube
Starting this week, YouTube is making its Gemini Omni Flash AI available for free in Shorts and YouTube Create.
AI model predicts Alzheimer's progression from MRI scans
A new AI model from UCSF researchers predicts Alzheimer's disease progression and future cognitive scores with high accuracy.
Matt Wood returns to AWS; Chief AI & Tech Officer role for 2026
Matt Wood, who left Amazon Web Services (AWS) two years ago for AI startup Anthropic, is returning to lead the cloud giant's entire AI and technology strategy.
Musk Alleges OpenAI Betrayed Founding Mission Amid Trust Dispute
Elon Musk is seeking the removal of OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman, along with the redistribution of $134 billion from its for-profit entity, alleging a betrayal of the company's
WGU launches first online AI engineering bachelor's degree
For a flat rate of $4,200 every six months, students can now enroll in the nation's first accredited online Bachelor of Science in AI Engineering degree.
Applied AI Programs Redefine Top for Career Development
Graduates from a two-year-old industry-backed AI master's program in Berlin are commanding starting salaries 15% higher than those from a top-5 global university's traditional computer science AI trac
Google offers free AI courses to boost machine learning skills
Google and Kaggle are relaunching a free AI agents course that promises to teach 'vibe coding' lessons, aiming to rapidly upskill a new generation in artificial intelligence.
Ukraine deploys AI to boost defense strategy, powering 22,000 missions
For the first time in military history, an enemy position in Ukraine was reportedly taken exclusively by unmanned platforms, according to Al Jazeera .
AI systems now outperform human doctors in emergency medicine triage
In one experiment, an AI identified the exact or very close diagnosis in 67% of cases, compared to 50%-55% for human doctors, according to The Guardian .