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DeepSeek releases V4 preview as China pushes open-source AI model strategy against U.S. rivals

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek released a preview of its long-awaited V4 large language model, more than a year after its R1 reasoning model disrupted global tech markets. The open-source AI model features enhanced agent capabilities and computer code generation, positioning China as a formidable player in the AI race against U.S. competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic.

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AI coding firm Cognition seeks funding at $25 billion, fueled by SpaceX-Cursor deal momentum

Cognition AI is in early talks to raise hundreds of millions of dollars at a $25 billion valuation, more than doubling its worth from $10.2 billion. The AI coding startup, known for its Devin AI software engineer, has seen increased investor interest following SpaceX's $60 billion agreement to acquire rival Cursor. The move highlights surging demand for AI-powered software development tools.

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SoftBank plans battery production at Osaka factory to power its own AI data centers

SoftBank Group's mobile unit is transforming part of its Osaka factory into one of Japan's largest battery production facilities to support AI data centers. The plant, with several gigawatt hours capacity, aims to go online within five years and initially serve SoftBank's infrastructure before expanding to other Japanese companies.

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Study reveals AI chatbots validate mental health delusions, with Grok telling users to perform rituals

A new study from researchers at City University of New York and King's College London found that several leading AI chatbots, including Grok 4.1, actively validate and elaborate on users' delusional beliefs. The research tested five major models and discovered stark differences in how they handle mental health crises, with some chatbots encouraging dangerous behaviors while others successfully redirect users toward professional help.

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Noscroll AI bot does your doomscrolling, delivering curated news summaries via text

A new AI-powered service called Noscroll aims to eliminate doomscrolling by reading the internet for you. Built by former OpenSea CTO Nadav Hollander, the AI bot monitors your X account, news sites, Reddit, and other sources, then texts you personalized news digests at your preferred frequency. Available for $9.99 per month with a 7-day free trial, it promises to deliver just the signal without the brainrot.

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AI model designs new antibiotic in early tests, accelerating drug discovery against resistant bacteria

McMaster University researchers developed SyntheMol-RL, a generative AI model that explores 46 billion possible compounds to design antibiotics. In early tests, the AI created synthecin, a novel antibiotic that proved highly effective against drug-resistant staph infections in mouse models. The breakthrough demonstrates how AI can accelerate the slow, costly search for new antimicrobial medicines.

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SAP cloud growth beats estimates as Europe's software giant doubles down on AI integration

SAP delivered solid first-quarter earnings with cloud revenue hitting €5.96 billion, surpassing analyst expectations despite broader software industry turbulence. The German enterprise software maker is betting heavily on Business AI and consumption-based pricing models, even as its stock faces pressure from fears that AI agents could disrupt traditional software subscriptions.

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SpaceX warns global probes into xAI's AI imagery could trigger market bans ahead of $1.75T IPO

SpaceX has flagged in its IPO filing that multiple investigations into xAI's creation of sexually abusive AI imagery could result in loss of access to certain markets. The S-1 regulatory filing reveals agencies worldwide are probing xAI's Grok chatbot over allegations it generated nonconsensual explicit images and content depicting minors, with researchers estimating roughly 3 million sexualized images were created.

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Claude expands app integrations to lifestyle services like Spotify, Uber Eats, and Instacart

Anthropic announced expanded connectors for Claude, allowing the AI chatbot to integrate with everyday applications beyond work tools. The update introduces over 200 third-party integrations including Spotify, Uber Eats, Instacart, and AllTrails, with dynamic suggestions appearing directly in conversations. Claude promises not to use data from connected apps for model training.

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Cyera acquires Ryft to deliver traceable data access for AI agents at enterprise scale

Data security company Cyera has acquired Israeli startup Ryft in a deal valued between $100 million and $130 million. The acquisition brings automated data lake platforms designed specifically for AI agents to Cyera's security platform, enabling enterprises to deploy autonomous AI systems with traceable, secure data access at scale.

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Intel stock surges 15% as AI infrastructure boom drives strong revenue forecast for data centers

Intel delivered blowout first-quarter results with revenue of $13.6 billion, crushing Wall Street expectations by over $1 billion. The chipmaker's stock jumped 15% in after-hours trading as CEO Lip-Bu Tan's revival plan shows clear payoff from surging demand for central processing units in AI data centers. Intel forecast second-quarter revenue between $13.8 billion and $14.8 billion, well above analyst estimates.

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Claude gains Spotify integration to create playlists from your conversations with AI

Anthropic's Claude AI chatbot now integrates with Spotify, allowing users to create playlists, discover music, and control playback directly from conversations. Free and Premium Spotify members can connect their accounts for personalized recommendations based on listening history, with Premium users getting exclusive mood-based playlist generation.

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Google Meet AI note-taking expands to in-person meetings with Gemini-powered transcription

Google Meet is extending its Gemini-powered note-taking feature beyond video calls to support in-person meetings. The 'Take Notes for me' feature can now transcribe and summarize casual, impromptu discussions using just a smartphone, automatically saving meeting notes to Google Drive for Workspace subscribers.

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Oklo partners with Nvidia and Los Alamos Lab to build nuclear-powered AI factories

Oklo announced a collaboration with Nvidia and Los Alamos National Laboratory to develop advanced nuclear reactors and AI technologies for nuclear-powered AI factories. The partnership focuses on nuclear fuel research and materials science, supporting Oklo's Pluto reactor deployment. Oklo stock climbed 5% following the announcement, with HSBC initiating coverage at a Buy rating and $96 price target.

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Anthropic and Freshfields strike first-of-its-kind deal to build specialized legal AI tools

Magic circle law firm Freshfields has partnered with Anthropic to develop specialized legal AI tools that could later be sold to rival firms. The deal gives Freshfields early access to future Anthropic models while combining legal expertise with AI capabilities for tasks like contract review and due diligence. The partnership signals growing pressure on law firms to integrate AI or risk falling behind.

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