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Gemini's new Troubleshooting mode guides users through problems step by step using text responses and interactive widgets. It identifies common causes and presents symptom options to tap, narrowing down the issue faster. The mode reportedly runs on a lower temperature setting, sticking closely to the problem and skipping conversational filler. Google has not officially announced the feature, and its status remains unclear.

COBALT is a smartphone-based system developed by researchers at Georgia Tech that allows users to remotely control robot arms using just a phone and an internet connection. Users move their phones in different directions, and the robot mirrors those movements in real time. Basic tasks such as grabbing and releasing objects can be performed through simple on-screen controls. The system was designed to make robotics accessible to beginners rather than experts.

Anthropic has confidentially filed to go public with the SEC, potentially beating OpenAI to a $1 trillion IPO. The company's $965 billion valuation eclipses OpenAI's $852 billion valuation. Anthropic plans to raise more money at a higher valuation, taking advantage of strong market conditions for AI companies. The company's valuation may offer investors a more realistic option compared to SpaceX and OpenAI.

HP launched the ZGX Fury GB300, an AI PC powered by Nvidia's GB300 chip, capable of trillion-parameter inference with up to 784GB unified memory. The device is designed for power users and AI enthusiasts and will launch in late 2026. Nvidia's DGX Station for Windows, announced at GTC Taipei on May 31, 2026, offers desk-side supercomputing with local 1 trillion parameter processing. The system targets enterprise AI workflows needing direct integration with business applications.

The US government is weighing a proposal to take stakes in leading artificial intelligence providers. President Donald Trump confirmed the report during a press briefing, stating he will meet with AI developers at the White House next week. The proposal involves OpenAI donating equity to the government, which would be used to finance an investment vehicle for Americans to share in AI profits. The details of the initiative are still in flux, with unclear stakes and returns.

SpaceX has a $30 billion deal to provide Google with A.I. computing power. The agreement involves SpaceX's infrastructure to deliver scalable computing resources to Google. Google will use the capacity for advanced artificial intelligence workloads. The deal marks a major expansion of space-based computing for cloud AI services.

Google will pay SpaceX $920 million per month for compute capacity from October 2026 through June 2029. The agreement spans 3.5 years, with a reduced fee for the first 9 months. Google will use about 110,000 Nvidia graphics processing units housed in SpaceX's data centers. If SpaceX fails to deliver access to the committed amount of GPUs by September 30, 2026, Google can immediately end the agreement.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said his previous comments about AI's impact on jobs were 'pretty wrong'. He made the statement at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia conference in Sydney. Altman initially predicted significant social and economic implications from AI adoption. The reversal comes as AI adoption continues to rise.

Broadcom's AI chip sales rose 143% year over year to a record $10.8 billion in the fiscal second quarter. The company's revenue grew 48% to a record $22.2 billion, led by the semiconductor solutions segment. Broadcom's profit margins held near record levels. The stock fell 13% and 8% after the report, erasing hundreds of billions of dollars in market value. The decline is attributed to the stock's prior climb rather than the company's results.

A new study by Surfshark finds 90% of top iOS messaging apps include AI tools that could expose private data. Signal uses quantum-secure cryptography and collects only phone numbers. Meta's Messenger and LINE collect vast user data for advertising and tracking. Nine out of ten apps offer end-to-end encryption but AI features undermine privacy protections. The study analyzed 35 specific data types from Apple's privacy framework.

Palantir's stock falls 4.3% in trading session, sliding as much as 5.4%. The Nasdaq Composite drops 4.2%, its worst daily decline since April 2025. Stronger-than-expected job growth in May adds pressure on AI stock valuations. Palantir's share price closes at $135.53, down $6.17 from previous close.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reports second-quarter 2026 earnings on July 15. First-quarter revenue reached $35.9 billion, up 35% year over year. Gross margin expanded to 66.2%. The company expects full-year revenue growth of over 30%. Shares trade at a forward P/E of 27 and price-to-sales ratio of 17.5. A revenue slowdown in May could prompt a stock decline, creating a buying opportunity for long-term investors.

The Gemini app now integrates with Google Contacts, providing personalized insights and responses based on user contacts. The integration allows users to find, add, edit, or delete contacts from Google Contacts and sync contact info from signed-in devices. Google Contacts is rolling out and currently available on one AI Ultra account with Gemini Spark. The integration joins other first-party services in Connected Apps.

Anthropic is urging AI labs to consider slowing development due to rapid model advancements. The company cites internal data on accelerating model capabilities and warns that frontier models may soon improve themselves without human intervention. Anthropic is using public benchmarks and internal data to show AI is accelerating AI system development. The company believes a global pause in AI development would be beneficial.

Google Meet's Take notes for me feature now lets users toggle sections like Decisions, Next Steps, Summary, and Details during calls. The Decisions section tracks outcomes with labels: Aligned, Needs Further Discussion, Disagreed, Shelved. Summary notes are now more concise and scannable. The feature is available for Enterprise Standard and Plus, Business Standard and Plus, Frontline Plus, Google AI Pro for Education, and Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. Decisions are only available in English currently.

OpenAI will voluntarily comply with President Trump's new AI executive order, which requests access to the latest AI models 30 days before their release. The order was originally drafted to require 90-day submissions. OpenAI will submit its next-gen AI models to a benchmarking process to assess advanced cyber capabilities. The company has also suggested ways for governments to track AI safety and security issues globally.

Reid Hoffman stepped down from Microsoft's board to focus on his AI drug discovery startup Manus. Hoffman joined the board after Microsoft bought LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in 2016. Manus raised over $50 million in seed rounds and is led by CEO Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee. Hoffman cited a need to go "founder mode" as the startup works on AI to combat cancers.

Stocks tumbled Friday as a selloff over fears about the AI boom's longevity was compounded by worries about Federal Reserve rate hikes. The Nasdaq sank 4%, its worst selloff since April 2025. Chipmakers Micron, Intel, Cisco, and Nvidia led the decline. Trouble began when Broadcom gave disappointing guidance late Wednesday.

Qualcomm AI Hub Models are used in a hands-on coding tutorial for classification, object detection, and hardware-aware deployment. The tutorial covers setting up the required package, loading MobileNet-V2 for local PyTorch inference, and handling input-shape issues. It also includes running inference on sample and real images, inspecting top predictions, and executing a YOLOv7 object detection example. The tutorial extends the workflow with a hardware-aware deployment example.

Microsoft plans to make its Scout AI assistant addictive before adding more features, according to an internal strategy document. The goal is to transition users from an addictive app to an agentic platform in three phases. This approach is consistent with Microsoft's history of building dependency on its products, including the Windows operating system. Microsoft's strategy document mentions making users addicted to Scout before rolling out additional functionality. Microsoft has a history of creating dependency on its products, including Windows.

Berkshire Hathaway agreed to buy $10 billion of Alphabet's stock through a private placement to help fund its AI build-out. Alphabet generated $174 billion in operating cash flow over the past 12 months but plans to spend $180 billion to $190 billion on capital in 2026. The company's AI services demand is outpacing its data centers' supply. Berkshire Hathaway's commitment is one of the bigger bets new CEO Greg Abel has made since taking the reins.

Donald Trump has announced plans to hold a meeting with AI companies to discuss financial partnerships. The meeting aims to explore potential investments and collaboration opportunities in the artificial intelligence sector. No specific companies or partnership terms have been disclosed. The initiative reflects Trump's interest in leveraging AI for economic growth.

The White House plans to regulate artificial intelligence before it is widely used. The US government previously adopted a hands-off approach, allowing AI development to proceed without oversight. This shift in policy aims to address concerns about AI's potential impact. The government's new stance prioritizes safety and security over concerns about slowing down American companies.

Google AI Ultra costs $100 a month, but tech writer Joe Rice-Jones says it's not worth the price. He prefers a different subscription that offers similar features without the high cost. Google AI Ultra includes access to storage, an IDE, and new features in Google Search, but Rice-Jones thinks these extras are unnecessary. He recommends a more affordable option for those who want to use AI models.

Google Photos is adding theme-based collage templates and border editing tools. The app will group collage options into categories such as travel, pets, and food. A new AI-powered video feature named Soba is under development. These updates aim to simplify collage creation and improve user experience. The changes will be rolled out in an upcoming update.

OpenAI released new AI tools for developers including code generation and debugging features. The tools support real-time code suggestions and error detection in multiple programming languages. Updates are available through the OpenAI Developer API. The tools aim to improve developer productivity with minimal setup.

T1 Energy acquires KORE Power for $32 million to enter battery storage and AI data center markets. The deal includes KORE Power's NRI division, which has completed 1,100 battery storage projects and served U.S. government and utility clients for over 50 years. T1 plans to rename KORE Power as T1 NRI and expects the acquisition to generate positive EBITDA in 2026. The combined company will offer integrated solar, storage, and operations services to customers.

Broadcom's stock falls 7.49% to $387.52 after failing to raise AI revenue guidance. Revenue reached $22.19 billion in Q2, AI bookings exceeded $30 billion, and gross margin stood at 65.66%. Investors expect rapid conversion of AI chip bookings to revenue to meet a $100 billion AI revenue target by fiscal 2027. The stock's volume surged to 50.3 million shares, 95% above average.

Marvell will join the S&P 500 index. The chipmaker's profitability has been boosted by the AI boom. Marvell's financial performance has met the requirements for S&P 500 membership. The company's stock price has increased due to its growing profitability.

Google's Gemini for Mac app has limitations, including a lack of multitasking features and icon issues. The app replaces text entry boxes with buttons to open the website, and users can't have multiple chat windows open. This is in contrast to the Safari 'Add to Dock' feature, which allows for multiple chat windows and works with all chat threads. The Gemini Mac app is also affected by Apple's 'icon jail' behavior, which restricts app icon shapes and sizes.

Trump signed a national security memorandum directing accelerated AI use in U.S. intelligence and warfighting operations. The directive emphasizes alignment with American values. The move targets AI integration in defense and intelligence domains. It reflects a formal policy push for AI in military and security functions.

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is days away, featuring AI-powered Siri and new AI features for apps. iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 will receive significant updates. Apple employees have leaked details on AI updates, including a Gemini-powered Siri. Apple will compete with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google in the AI space.

First Google then Meta may sell stock to fund an $820 billion AI boom. The move reflects growing investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Companies are using equity sales to finance large-scale AI development. The scale of spending signals a major shift in tech capital allocation.

A robot kicked a child at a party, sparking concerns about safety. The incident was caught on video and has gone viral. The robot, a Unitree G1, is a humanoid robot that can be controlled remotely and has a collection of dance moves. It is being sold or rented out to influencers for $18k. The incident highlights the potential dangers of having robots interact with people, especially children.

Travala launched a protocol that lets AI agents search and book hotels with USDC on Base. The protocol connects Travala's hotel inventory to AI agents through the Model Context Protocol. Payments use Coinbase's x402 protocol on Base, allowing gasless USDC transactions and near-instant settlement for $0.01 per booking. Travelers still approve the final payment.

IBM Z mainframe growth accelerates as enterprises seek trusted AI infrastructure. Ric Lewis, senior vice president of IBM Infrastructure Division, noted boardrooms now routinely discuss AI plans and underlying infrastructure. The industry conversation has shifted dramatically in 18 months with agentic AI reshaping workflows. AI initiatives move from experimentation to production amid growing demand for reliable enterprise systems.

SalesCloser deploys AI voice agents to automate after-hours room service at a 270-room beachfront resort in North America. The agents answer guest calls, capture order details including items, modifications, room number, and timing, and submit orders in real time to the resort's Oracle Hospitality point-of-sale system. The deployment marks SalesCloser's first commercial use in hospitality and reduces overnight staffing needs. The customer is part of one of the world's ten largest hotel companies.

Claude Design is a feature of the AI app Claude, launched by Anthropic to cater to average users. It allows users to create designs with AI assistance. However, users are reporting difficulties in using the feature, making it less impressive than expected. The feature's limitations have been exposed by users who were initially excited about Claude's capabilities. Claude Design's usability issues are a setback for users who were expecting a seamless design experience.

Donald Trump says the United States may take equity stakes in AI companies. The statement comes from a recent public address by Trump. It outlines potential government involvement in AI firm ownership. No specific companies or sectors are named in the announcement.

Microsoft unveiled seven new in-house AI models at its Build conference. Its flagship MAI-Thinking-1 model was built from scratch without distillation. Using McKinsey benchmarks, it outperformed OpenAI's GPT 5-5 with 10 times better cost efficiency. The company introduced models for coding, image, voice, and transcription. Microsoft can reduce costs by cutting payments to third-party AI firms like OpenAI.

The Internet Archive is now blocked by 340 local news outlets, up from an initial number, due to concerns that AI companies might scrape the nonprofit's repositories for training data. The outlets, including The New York Times, The Guardian, and USA Today Co., fear this could harm the public interest. This move follows a previous report that major news publishers started blocking the archive. The exact number of organizations blocking the archive has increased significantly over time.

HRC Technology Solutions LLC expanded its CMMI appraisal to include HRC Labs and K1, achieving Maturity Level 3. The appraisal was conducted by Univate Solutions and covers AI-driven revenue cycle operations. The expansion shows mature, repeatable processes across core RCM and AI-powered services. This level indicates defined processes with documented standards and procedures for governance and auditability.

The MIT Schwarzman College of Computing's Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing initiative hosted a research symposium on AI's impact on society. The event featured research talks, panels, and a keynote address by Jon Kleinberg, the Tisch University Professor of Computer Science and Information Science at Cornell University. Student researchers showcased their projects as SERC Scholars. The symposium examined AI's implications for society and its potential to benefit humanity.

Chinese labs are winning the video AI race with better engineering and structural advantages. ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 is the leading AI video generation model. It has been estimated that OpenAI's Sora app cost $15 million a day to run and generated $2.1 million in lifetime revenue. Chinese labs are powering an industrial-scale AI-generated content economy that produces 470 AI-made micro-dramas every day.

Momo Wang of Bunny Galaxy describes AI as an animation pipeline and franchise engine. At Upscale Conference SF 2026, artists frame AI as a sampler, problem solver, and test of human taste. Goldman Sachs projects the creator economy will reach $480 billion by 2027 from $250 billion in 2023. AI creators now operate like small studios with audiences caring about human-driven output.

Anthropic urges top AI companies to coordinate a pause in advanced AI development if risks grow. The company warns rapid progress could lead to humans losing control. The proposal calls for industry-wide alignment on when to halt development. This move aims to assess safety risks before further deployment.

Lovable is in talks to raise funding at a $12B valuation. The startup's valuation rises from $6.6B in December 2025. It reached $400 million in annual recurring revenue earlier this year. The new fundraise would almost double its prior valuation.

Genius Group Limited presents AI treasury strategy and execution of Phase 1. The company outlines a structured approach to integrating artificial intelligence into treasury operations. Key components include automated cash flow forecasting and real-time risk assessment. The initiative marks the first phase of a broader AI-driven financial operations rollout.

Microsoft announced Microsoft IQ as a context layer across GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Foundry, and Copilot Studio. The company also revealed Work IQ APIs, Fabric IQ, Foundry IQ, and Web IQ as part of its AI strategy. These tools aim to provide reliable context, governance, identity, memory, and secure access to enterprise data. Microsoft is pushing agents into production throughout enterprise systems.

Peptide and hormone replacement therapy companies spam Reddit to get posts scraped by AI chatbots. The strategy aims to influence AI-generated answers by altering the source data used by chatbots. Reddit moderators of r/biohackers announced a ban on new posts about peptides and hormone replacement therapy. The move targets a known tactic to manipulate AI training inputs through community content.

Samsung is upgrading its Health App with AI-generated features to help users understand complex biometric data. The new features include Vitals, Heart Health Score, Daily Cardio Load, and Fitness Index. These insights will be organized into five categories: Sleep, Nutrition, Activity, Mindfulness, and Vitals. The updates will start rolling out on June 8.

Bitcoin lost 17% of value in a week, wiping out $200 billion in market cap. Maximalists attribute the drop to capital flowing into AI, citing record outflows from U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs and surging AI equities. The asset remains below $60,000, down 27% monthly and over 50% from its Oct. 6 peak. Advocates see the downturn as a potential accumulation zone if network fundamentals hold.

Google denies plans to make AI Mode the default search in Chrome. A flag in Chrome Canary allows users to enable AI Mode for address bar searches. Google VP Rajan Patel calls the feature's release an error. The feature is not intended for public rollout and does not indicate a future default change.

Adobe's stock falls to $250.56 after trading 11.5 times forward earnings. Creative Cloud faces competition from Canva with 260 million monthly active users and Figma targeting enterprise design. Adobe's gross margin remains 88.77% and generated $10 billion in free cash flow last year. The company's ARR grew 11% on a subscription model despite AI-driven pricing concerns.

President Trump said he will meet AI company executives to discuss the US government taking a financial stake in their firms, aiming to "create almost a partnership with the American public." The meeting is expected at the White House next week. Trump did not name specific companies, but major US AI firms include Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic. Sam Altman met Senator Bernie Sanders, who proposed a 50% US stake in AI companies.

Solana Unchained launches AI Tool Hub with Trading Insight Generator, Content Automation Suite, and Workflow Optimizer. The hub integrates machine learning into wallet services and requires $UCHN tokens to function. Each tool creates real demand for $UCHN, making it a functional utility within the network. The protocol architecture has been verified by three blockchain analytics firms. Developers and users now access AI-driven on-chain data processing through decentralized protocols like Jupiter and Kamino.

Nearly half of workers aged 55 and older do not plan to use AI in their jobs. The figure reflects a gap in AI adoption among older professionals. The data highlights workforce readiness and digital skill disparities. Employers face challenges in aligning AI tools with existing employee expectations.

Meta is considering a significant equity raise to fund its AI infrastructure, according to the Financial Times. The move aims to support the company's growing AI ambitions. Meta's AI efforts are a key focus for the company. The equity raise would provide necessary funding for AI development and deployment. Meta is investing heavily in AI technology.