Artificial Intelligence
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Apple Overhauls Siri to Compete with ChatGPT AI
While Apple's new Siri AI promises to operate applications and analyze an iPhone's screen, its most advanced voice dictation and customizable voice features will only be available on the latest iPhone
Ant Group tests AI overhaul for its billion-user Alipay app
Ant Group is internally testing an AI-powered version of its Alipay app, codenamed 'A Bao,' designed to complete everyday tasks like booking rides and ordering coffee.
AI is transforming roles for coders, lawyers, and analysts.
JPMorgan Chase's AI-powered Contract Intelligence (COiN) platform now reviews 12,000 commercial credit agreements in seconds.
Global capitalism pours billions into AI, alarming voters worldwide
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found 65% of voters are concerned AI will lead to widespread job losses.
Late-stage investors fuel AI firm growth, shaping 2026 IPO market
AI startup Anthropic confidentially filed for an initial public offering, immediately intensifying a race among its competitors to go public, according to Northeastern Global News .
AI era poses existential crisis for ad agencies
Cannes Lions, the advertising industry's most prestigious awards, just stripped a Grand Prix from DM9 and Consul.
Trump eyes US government stakes in AI labs
Donald Trump has supported a proposal for AI companies like OpenAI to give Americans an equity stake, according to the Financial Times .
Trump AI policy adviser Krishnan exits White House post
White House AI adviser Sriram Krishnan is leaving his post at the end of June 2026, just as President Trump considers the US government acquiring stakes in private AI firms.
Bolivia Attracts AI Era Internet Investment, Fueling Spaceport Growth
AI's insatiable hunger for data is reshaping global connectivity, pushing a landlocked South American nation like Bolivia into the spotlight as a strategic frontier for space infrastructure...
Netflix AI helps viewers manage content overload
At Netflix, generative AI and natural language processing are now being deployed to discern a viewer's exact mood, aiming to eliminate content overload and instantly suggest the perfect show.
Tencent readies AI agent for WeChat launch
Tencent's shares surged 10 percent on Tuesday.
SoftBank in early talks for $800M Agile Robots funding
Just months after leading a $220 million round, SoftBank is reportedly in early talks to anchor an $800 million new funding round for Agile Robots, a German industrial AI robotics startup.
MediaTek taps TSMC, Intel packaging for AI chip growth
MediaTek, a company primarily known for powering smartphones, has doubled its 2026 forecast for AI data center revenue to an astonishing $2 billion, according to GuruFocus .
Micron Hits Trillion-Dollar Cap, Joins Samsung, SK Hynix in AI Memory
Micron Technology officially crossed the $1 trillion market capitalization milestone for the first time on May 26, 2026, signaling a dramatic revaluation of established tech giants in the AI era.
Mistral AI partners with Airbus and BMW for manufacturing solutions
In a surprising move, Mistral AI, known for its general AI models, has struck deals with industrial giants Airbus SE and BMW AG to bring its technology directly into advanced manufacturing, according
Pope calls for AI disarmament to prevent human domination
Pope Leo, in his first major teaching document, declared that artificial intelligence must be 'disarmed' to prevent it from dominating humanity, according to the BBC .
DeepSeek AI offers permanent 75% discount on V4-Pro model
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has permanently slashed the price of its flagship V4-Pro AI model by 75 percent, making advanced AI capabilities dramatically more accessible.
Honeywell CEO Vimal Kapur Details Automation and AI Strategy
Honeywell, founded in 1906, is shattering itself.
AI agents are reshaping the future of fintech apps in 2026
An Indian travel fintech startup, Scapia, saw its flight bookings grow nearly six times and hotel bookings eightfold in the past year, with smaller Indian cities driving demand, according to TechCrunc
Zoom's New Products Drive First Quarter Revenue Beat
Paid usage of Zoom's AI Companion product surged by 184% year over year in the first quarter.
Startups Leverage Nvidia Infrastructure for AI Compute Power
AI startup Decart, recently valued at nearly $4 billion, secured Nvidia as a new investor, according to The Wall Street Journal .
AI advancements drive Meta layoffs, impacting 8,000 employees
Meta Platforms is reducing its workforce by approximately 8,000 employees and plans to close 6,000 open job roles, according to The New York Times .
Meta lays off 8,000 in AI-focused restructuring
Even as Meta prepares to lay off 8,000 employees this week, the company is committing $135 billion to AI projects this year.
AI Accelerates Drug Discovery, Shows Early Trial Success
In 2020, the drug DSP-1181 for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder became the first AI-designed product to reach clinical trials, a project with Exscientia and Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma, according to ForkLo
Baidu's AI business revenue hits $1.9 billion, outpacing ads
In the first quarter, Baidu's Core AI-powered Business revenue surpassed half of its General Business revenue for the first time, even as its traditional online marketing services plummeted 22 percent
AI reshapes corporate ladder, impacting junior workers
Only 17% of CEOs plan to expand junior roles.
What is generative AI's impact on productivity and employment?
Generative AI could save 300 billion work hours each year, according to the Oliver Wyman Forum .
AI is quietly displacing early-career talent, not mass layoffs.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel just axed about 1,000 staff, roughly 16% of his workforce, blaming AI.