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At Microsoft's annual Build conference, the company announced a slew of new or expanded AI initiatives, including a super app, in-house reasoning models, a cybersecurity tool, and AI agents. The message is clear: Microsoft is positioning itself as a major independent AI player, ready to compete directly with its former partner OpenAI.
Google has launched a new feature to detect and warn users about AI-generated deepfake calls. This tool helps protect people from scammers impersonating trusted contacts using AI voice cloning.
Anthropic is rolling out its AI security tool, Mythos, to 150 organizations in 15 countries. This move aims to protect critical infrastructure like power grids and hospitals from cyberattacks that could impact millions.
Microsoft introduced Project Solara, a new operating system designed for AI agent gadgets. Built on Android, it aims to power a new generation of smart devices with AI capabilities.
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, discusses how AI is transforming music and the challenges it poses for the Grammy Awards. The conversation highlights the need for new rules and recognition in the age of generative AI.
Meta's AI support chatbot was used by hackers to take over Instagram accounts. The exploit involved tricking the chatbot into changing account emails and resetting passwords. Meta has since fixed the issue.
Google's new Gemini Spark AI agent can handle complex tasks, but it comes with a high price and potential privacy concerns. The Verge tested it and found it impressive but not necessarily worth the cost.
Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, claiming ChatGPT's responses contributed to violent incidents. This is the first legal action of its kind targeting an AI company over such allegations.
Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, has confidentially filed for an IPO. This move could make it easier for everyday investors to buy shares in cutting-edge AI technology.
WindBorne uses AI and weather balloons to gather data, improving forecasts. Its unique approach is now more accurate than traditional government systems.
Box founder Aaron Levie warned about 'AI psychosis,' where companies assume AI can replace jobs without understanding the work involved. ClickUp recently laid off 22% of its staff to implement AI agents, part of a growing trend in 2026 where tech layoffs are already nearly matching the total from 2025.
Tech executives are discussing whether an obsession with AI is leading to irrational behavior. The term 'AI psychosis' describes how some leaders make reckless decisions due to their fixation on AI advancements.
Meta is working on a wearable AI device shaped like a pendant. This could make AI assistance more accessible and hands-free for everyday tasks.
Google's new Gemini Spark AI assistant can automate everyday tasks like summarizing emails and planning local events. It's unclear why Google made it a separate product, but it's surprisingly useful.
A developer secretly added a prompt injection to the jqwik testing tool that tricks AI coding assistants into deleting their own output. This highlights growing tensions between developers and AI tools. The incident raises questions about trust in software development.
Scott Wu, CEO of Cognition, emphasizes that AI coding agents like Devin are meant to assist developers, not replace them. This perspective highlights the importance of human creativity in programming.
A growing number of developers now refuse to work without AI coding assistants, but researchers warn this reliance may lead to lower-quality code and erode essential skills, potentially hurting coders' long-term job prospects.
Shift, an AI training startup, is offering free home cleaning services in exchange for recording the process to train future robots. The company will use footage of cleaners scrubbing, vacuuming, dusting, tidying, and washing to improve its AI models.
An AI training company called Shift is offering free home cleaning in exchange for video footage of people doing chores. This is part of a broader trend where tech companies seek real-world data to train their AI models.
Adobe’s new conversational AI agent for image generation is different from other tools because it actually involves you in the creative process. It’s like having a junior design intern who needs your input and guidance—but one that is still mediocre and requires a lot of direction. This could change how non-designers approach creative projects, but it's not a magic bullet.
AI chip startup Groq is raising $650 million to focus on AI inference, the process that makes AI responses faster and more accurate. This move comes after Nvidia’s massive $20 billion deal in the same space.
Enterprise AI search startup Glean tripled its annual revenue to $300M, thanks to its ability to help companies save money. The company is thriving even as larger tech giants enter the AI search market.
GitHub Copilot is switching to a token-based billing system, which developers say will increase costs. Many are unhappy with the change, calling it a departure from the tool’s original value proposition.
Scammers are using AI to create fake Black influencers to sell cheap products on TikTok. This deceptive practice exploits both consumers and the Black community, with one account even using a fake Black woman named Aliyah to hawk handmade metal buckles.