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Anthropic releases Opus 4.8 with new ‘dynamic workflow’ tool
The new Opus model comes with a tool called Dynamic Workflows, for coordinating swarms of subagents.
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How long is Anthropic’s lease with SpaceX? Opinions vary.
Elon Musk is publicly reframing xAI’s massive Anthropic compute deal as short-term and cancellable, despite SpaceX’s own S-1 filing describing payments through May 2029.
AI
Sesame, the conversational AI startup from Oculus founders, launches its iOS app
Sesame’s new iOS app brings its conversational AI agents to the public, offering more natural back-and-forth interactions designed to feel less like traditional chatbots and more like talking to a…
AI
Sneak peek at new Siri app reveals Apple’s plans to take on ChatGPT and more
New renders offer a closer look at Apple’s planned AI overhaul for iOS 27, including a redesigned Siri experience powered and standalone Siri app.
AI
RSI is the new AGI — and it’s just as hard to pin down
A new crop of AI labs are focused on recursive self-improvement — but the goal is proving elusive.
Enterprise
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Databricks’ co-founder on what kills enterprise AI deals
Enterprise AI is entering a different phase now, one where enterprises are no longer evaluating whether AI is exciting. They are evaluating whether it is safe to deploy broadly.
AI
YouTube adds new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and ‘Auto speed’
The update signals YouTube's ongoing efforts to compete with other platforms for podcast audiences.
TC
Visa invests in Replit to power agentic payments for developers
Visa said that over 1,000 employees has been using Replit for prototyping and development
AI
Has the hunt for AI compute uncovered the next Cerebras?
General Compute is betting SambaNova will be the next breakout chipmaker.
Business
IBM says to boost open-source security with US$5bil project
Dubbed 'Project Lightwell', the initiative follows reports of the powerful capabilities of recent AI models in discovering and exploiting vulnerabilities in computer security.
Business
Wall Street futures dip on escalating Mideast tensions
Investors await key inflation data that could alter interest rate expectations.
Artificial Intelligence
The AI Hype Index: AI gets booed in graduation season
It is one thing to say AI will change the world. It is another to expect the class of 2026 to applaud it. In fact, when former Google CEO Eric…
Hardware
Vertu wants CEOs to run companies from an AI foldable starting at $6,880
Built on top of the open-source Hermes project, Vertu's new foldable combines AI-agent workflows, enterprise integrations, and ultra-premium luxury finishes.
TV
‘Good Advice Cupcake’ Creator Slams BuzzFeed for Selling Character to Amazon’s AI Studio: “Disgusted”
"This is an assault on artists everywhere. I encourage you to boycott BuzzFeed and any AI-produced or adjacent animation," Loryn Brantz wrote on social media.
Entertainment
Amazon just announced three AI-made animated series and they’re heading to Prime Video
Amazon MGM Studios and AWS have unveiled its first three AI-generated animated series, all of which are headed to Prime Video at a future date.
World
YouTube says will flag AI-generated content
The move reverses a previous policy of relying on video creators to self-report if they had used generative AI tools.
Business
Wall Street indexes post closing record highs, AI rally pauses
Investors paused the AI-driven rally while cautiously monitoring Middle East peace talks, with markets awaiting personal consumption expenditures index data on Thursday.
Enterprise
In more good news for Amazon, Snowflake signs $6B deal with AWS for AI CPU chips
Snowflake has signed a new, enormous five-year deal with Amazon to secure chips for AI usage. Nvidia is once again being put on notice.
AI
Nvidia bets $150B on Taiwan as Trump’s plan to make US an AI hub backfires
Nvidia will invest $150 billion a year to make Taiwan an AI “epicenter.”
AI
Payroll startup Remote says it grew revenue 50% per employee without adding headcount
Payroll service provider Remote recently surpassed $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and became cash-flow positive, thanks to a 50% increase in revenue per employee resulting from AI adoption.
AI
Meta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans
Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp worldwide, while also testing new AI, creator, and business-focused offerings under its broader “Meta One” subscription brand.
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YouTube to begin automatically labeling AI videos
AI videos that are animated, unrealistic, or only have a little AI may still hide their origins, though.
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AI coding startup Cognition raises $1B at $25B pre-money valuation
As Cognition reaches $492 million in annualized revenue run rate, it more than doubled its valuation in eight months, it says.
Business
Oil drops further on hopes US-Iran talks on track
Investors tracked signs that the US and Iran were closing in on a deal that would open up the Strait of Hormuz to Gulf crude shipments.
Business
SK Hynix, Micron cross US$1tril valuations on AI demand surge
Governments and tech firms worldwide are pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into AI data centres that can train and run tools such as chatbots, image generators and agents.
AI
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close today: Nominate a founder or submit your startup
Today is the final day to apply or nominate a startup for Startup Battlefield 200. Once the clock strikes 11:59 p.m. PT, the window closes on your chance to compete…
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ElevenLabs’ new music-generation model can switch genres mid-track
ElevenLabs' new model will let users regenerate a section of a song without affecting the rest of the track.
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SOND, a sleep tech startup from Bose’s former head of sleep, exits stealth with $7M
SOND introduced its debut product: Dreambuds, a closed-loop, in-ear system that captures 12 physiological signals from the wearer, then acts on them in real time to help consumers get better…
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Early Bird ticket savings end in 3 days
There are only 3 days left to save up to $410 on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Early Bird pricing ends May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and once…
AI
China is increasingly keeping its best AI talent to itself
China's AI boom is producing world-class talent, and Beijing is increasingly reluctant to let them go elsewhere.
AI
ClickHouse triples annualized revenue to $250M, charting a path toward an IPO
The database provider is eyeing a public debut within the next few years.
AI
South Africa Has AI Leverage. Its Draft Policy Leaves It Unused
This article is adapted by the author with permission from Tech Policy Press. Read the original article.South Africa is not just another developing country struggling to govern artificial intelligence (AI);…
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YouTube will now automatically label AI videos
YouTube will now automatically label videos that use significant photorealistic AI, instead of relying solely on creators to disclose AI-generated content themselves. It's also making AI labels more prominent.
AI
Tech CEOs are apparently suffering from AI psychosis
"CEOs are uniquely prone to AI psychosis," Box CEO Aaron Levie opines. Maybe that explains the almost religious belief in AI productivity gains.
AI
US law enforcement warns of “anti-tech extremism” as AI hatred grows
The feds are raising the alarm about a new category of threat.