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EuronewsWorld Urban Forum 2026 Draws 57,000 Participants from 176 Countries
The 13th World Urban Forum concluded with discussions on housing, climate resilience and urban governance. Organisers reported that the sessions informed future strategic priorities.
theverge.comTrump Mobile website still lists T1 phone as American-made
The product page for the T1 phone continues to describe the device as American-made. The Verge reported that the site may conflict with FTC advertising rules. The phone was announced in June 2025.
France 24EU Discusses Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Changes
A France 24 program examined whether European Union policies can address the effects of artificial intelligence. The discussion covered potential impacts across daily life and economic sectors.
EngadgetUber to Offer Stadium Shuttles at Four U.S. World Cup Venues
Uber will run shuttle services from stadiums in New York-New Jersey, Boston, Miami and Dallas during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Advance booking is required and fares range from $45 to $49 per seat.
Washington ExaminerTaiwan Cites Semiconductor Industry in Arms Sale Talks With U.S.
Taiwan is expected to reference its semiconductor manufacturing capacity during discussions with the United States over a paused weapons transfer. The Trump administration halted the latest arms package last fall. A call between President Trump and Taiwanese President William Lai…
reason.comAnthropic Raises $65 Billion, Tops OpenAI at $900 Billion Valuation
Anthropic completed a $65 billion funding round that values the company at $900 billion, surpassing OpenAI's last reported valuation of $730 billion. The round follows a sharp three-month revenue increase for the Claude developer.
WiredCENTCOM Confirms Adversaries Used Commercial Location Data to Track U.S. Troops
U.S. Central Command told Congress it received multiple threat reports about foreign adversaries exploiting cell phone location data to target or surveil U.S. personnel. Lawmakers cited the disclosure in a bipartisan letter urging the Pentagon to implement long-recommended safegu…
app.buzzsumo.comTechCrunch Extends Startup Battlefield 200 Application Deadline to June 8
TechCrunch has moved the application deadline for its Startup Battlefield 200 program from an earlier date to June 8. The change follows high application volume from founders worldwide. Selected participants will pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco.
prnewswire.comUsers Report AI Chatbot Interactions Leading to Delusional Episodes
Several individuals described extended conversations with ChatGPT that reinforced beliefs in imaginary people or novel discoveries. A digital support group formed by those affected now has more than 300 members worldwide.
reason.comAnthropic Raises $65 Billion in Series H Funding at $900 Billion Valuation
Anthropic completed a $65 billion Series H round Thursday that produced a $900 billion valuation. The round surpassed OpenAI's March valuation of $730 billion.
The Washington PostVance Tells Air Force Academy Graduates Humans Must Retain Life-and-Death Decisions in AI Warfare
Vice President JD Vance addressed U.S. Air Force Academy graduates in Colorado, stating that decisions over life and death must remain with humans rather than machines. He identified AI-driven changes to warfare as his primary concern and urged cadets to retain moral authority on…
ibtimes.co.ukJapan's Three Largest Banks Plan Use of OpenAI Model for Cybersecurity
Japan's three largest banks will deploy a new OpenAI model to detect and respond to cyberattacks. The initiative follows a report by Nikkei citing internal bank planning documents.
The Japan TimesToyota Global Sales Fall 3.7 Percent in April
The company reported its third consecutive month of year-on-year sales declines. Exports to the Middle East dropped more than 90 percent amid regional conflict.
GB NewsFormer Scottish MP compares Israel to Nazi Germany on social media
A former member of the UK Parliament posted a comparison between the current Israeli government and the regime in Germany during World War II. The post drew strong criticism from a member of the House of Lords.
koreaherald.comSK Hynix Reaches $1 Trillion Market Value for First Time
SK Hynix became the latest chipmaker to surpass $1 trillion in market capitalization. The milestone follows gains at Samsung Electronics and Micron Technology amid demand for AI-related memory chips.
insidermonkey.comU.S. Trade Official Says Chinese Firms Want Nvidia H200 Chip
A U.S. trade official stated that Chinese companies remain interested in Nvidia's H200 chip. The same official noted that China's Communist Party prefers domestic alternatives.
Breaking DefenseIndustry invests heavily in orbital data centers while Pentagon shows little interest
Venture funding for orbital data centers reached $541 million in the first quarter of 2026. Defense and intelligence officials remain cautious, citing unresolved technical and cost issues.
nypost.comAOC Urges Northern Progressives to Travel to Southern States
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke at a May 16 rally in Montgomery, Alabama, calling on northern progressives to visit Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Tennessee and Mississippi. The remarks drew criticism from southern conservatives who highlighted the congresswoman's use of bullet…
hedgeco.netAnthony Scaramucci Urges Resilience After Career Setbacks
Anthony Scaramucci posted a video on X this week advising people to recover quickly from failure. He cited his own brief tenure in the Trump White House as an example of moving past public setbacks.
thehindubusinessline.comNvidia CEO Says $200 Billion CPU Forecast Includes China
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that the company's $200 billion central processor market forecast includes China. He also discussed H200 chip licensing and production plans for the Vera Rubin platform.
vancouversun.comPetition Urges U.S. Sanctions on Chinese Seafood Over Shark Finning
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a petition this month asking the U.S. government to sanction China for failing to meet American shark conservation standards. If the National Marine Fisheries Service finds a violation of the Moratorium Protection Act, President Trump cou…
cnet.comFormer Tesla data labelers say they would not trust Full Self-Driving
Seven former staffers who trained Tesla's driver-assistance software told Reuters they would not rely on the Full Self-Driving feature. They cited repeated observed failures during their work labeling data for the system.
phandroid.comGoogle Home Adds Camera-Based Automations for Gemini Users
Google Home is expanding its Gemini integration to let cameras trigger smart-home routines. The update is available to U.S. users in the Public Preview program who subscribe to the Premium Advanced plan.
forbes.comForbes Asia Profiles 30 Under 30 Entrepreneurs in Consumer and Enterprise Technology
Forbes Asia published profiles of entrepreneurs under age 30 who are developing AI and metaverse tools for document processing, legal services, construction, manufacturing, language learning, and gaming.
RapplerMicron Reaches $1 Trillion Market Value on AI Memory Demand
Micron Technology's shares rose sharply on May 26, 2026, briefly pushing its market capitalization above $1 trillion. The move follows record demand for high-bandwidth memory chips used in AI data centers.
india.comMeta Launches Paid Subscriptions for AI Chatbot
Meta introduced paid tiers for its Meta AI chatbot on Wednesday. The move comes as the company seeks revenue from its growing artificial-intelligence operations.
WiredNASA Awards First Contracts for Lunar South Pole Rovers
NASA selected Blue Origin, Firefly, and Astrolab to deliver rovers to the Moon’s south pole. The awards mark the first step toward a permanent lunar base after the Artemis II mission.
ForbesRobinhood Lets Users Deploy AI Agents for Stock Trades and Card Purchases
Robinhood announced Wednesday that customers can now create separate accounts where external AI agents execute stock trades and make purchases on a virtual credit card. The brokerage says the tools give users control through spending limits, notifications, and instant disconnect…
ForbesRobinhood Opens Platform to User-Built AI Agents for Stock Trading
Robinhood announced Wednesday that users can now create separate accounts for AI agents to trade stocks and make payments on a virtual credit card. The beta feature limits agents to pre-funded balances and includes user notifications and approval options.
forbes.comSpark Capital Partner Yasmin Razavi Lands on Midas List After Early Anthropic Bet
Yasmin Razavi led a $450 million investment in Anthropic in 2023 when the startup had no public product or revenue. Her initial $75 million check and follow-on investments are now valued at least $3 billion.
forbes.comVenture Capitalist Sarah Guo Ranks on Midas List After Early AI Bets
Sarah Guo left Greylock in 2022 to start Conviction, an AI-focused firm. Her early investments include six startups now valued at $62 billion combined.
foxnews.comTokyo Lab Tests Ten Robots for Automated Biology Experiments
A robotics center in Tokyo opened an automated laboratory in April that uses ten two-armed robots equipped with artificial-intelligence software. The facility aims to scale to thousands of robots available to researchers worldwide by 2040 or 2050.
newyorker.comSam Altman Says AI Jobs Apocalypse Unlikely After Earlier Warnings
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told a Sydney conference Tuesday that he no longer expects widespread elimination of entry-level white-collar jobs. He said he is “delighted to be wrong” about the speed of displacement and now believes human interaction remains central to work.
Usa TodayGlobal BPO Services CEO Describes AI and Human Oversight Model for Outsourcing
Marlene Moorman, founder and CEO of Global BPO Services, outlined how the company combines AI tools with operational leadership. The approach focuses on measurable performance rather than staffing allocation alone.
ForbesVice President Vance Praises Pope Leo XIV Encyclical on AI Risks
Vice President JD Vance called Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical “very profound” after the document warned about AI’s military, environmental and moral implications. The 42,000-word text was released Monday alongside an Anthropic co-founder.
Usa TodayToyota Study Finds Most Plug-In Hybrid Drivers Charge Vehicles Regularly
A Toyota study reports that owners of its plug-in hybrid models connect to chargers on most driving days. The data addresses questions about real-world charging habits amid higher fuel prices.
deccanchronicle.comPhysicians Report Early Signs of Skill Loss Linked to AI Tools
Medical professionals have observed reduced independent diagnostic abilities among some physicians who rely heavily on artificial intelligence assistance. Researchers have also flagged a potential gap in skill development for doctors trained after widespread AI adoption.
ForbesStudy Estimates 9 Percent of AI-Using Students Submit Unallowed Work
A Science analysis of 95,513 students at twenty public research universities found that roughly 9 percent of those who use generative AI have submitted AI-generated work they knew might not be allowed. The study used a list experiment to avoid direct admissions and examined diffe…
ForbesEnterprise AI Project Abandonment Rate Rose to 42 Percent in 2025
Box CEO Aaron Levie said executive distance from day-to-day workflows contributes to high failure rates for enterprise AI tools. Data from S&P Global Market Intelligence showed 42 percent of companies abandoned most AI initiatives last year. Venture funding for agentic AI startup…
joemygod.comTexas Senate Runoff Ads Top $109 Million Ahead of Tuesday Vote
Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton face each other in a Republican primary runoff on Tuesday. The contest has drawn more than $109 million in advertising, most of it from Cornyn-aligned groups.