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14 Apr 2026

LinkedIn AI testing marketplace where trainers earn up to Rs 14,000 per hour training chatbots

LinkedIn is testing an AI labour marketplace that lets users earn up to Rs 14,000 ($150) per hour as AI trainers. The Microsoft-owned platform has listed over a dozen roles spanning coding, finance, healthcare, and linguistics, where human experts rate responses, flag errors, and stress-test chatbots to improve their performance.

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Nissan bets on AI driving tech for 90% of cars as turnaround plan cuts 11 models from lineup

Nissan announced an aggressive push into autonomous driving, planning to deploy AI driving technology across 90% of its vehicle lineup while cutting 11 models. CEO Ivan Espinosa revealed the strategy includes new hybrid and electric models, partnerships with Wayve and Uber for robotaxis, and ambitious sales targets of 1 million vehicles each in the U.S. and China by 2030.

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UK Department for Transport uses Google Cloud AI to analyze 100,000+ public responses

The UK Department for Transport partnered with Google Cloud and the Alan Turing Institute to build an AI-powered Consultation Analysis Tool that processes over 100,000 public feedback responses in hours instead of months. The system achieves 90% accuracy while saving up to £4 million annually, enabling faster policy decisions with human oversight at its core.

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Novo Nordisk partners with OpenAI to accelerate drug discovery and obesity treatment development

Novo Nordisk announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to integrate artificial intelligence across its operations, from drug discovery to manufacturing. The Danish drugmaker aims to analyze complex datasets, identify promising drug candidates faster, and regain competitive ground in the weight-loss drug market against rival Eli Lilly. Full integration is planned by the end of 2026.

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DEEPX AI chip startup eyes IPO after $408M funding round, expands Hyundai robotics partnership

South Korean AI chip startup DEEPX is preparing for an IPO after raising over $408 million in its ongoing funding round. The company is expanding its partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to develop a generative AI computing platform for robots using its next-generation low-power chips, positioning itself as a key player in Seoul's push to become an AI leader.

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Anthropic draws $800 billion offers as OpenAI faces investor scrutiny over strategic shifts

Anthropic has received investor offers valuing the AI startup at $800 billion, more than doubling its February valuation, as its revenue surged to $30 billion. Meanwhile, OpenAI's $852 billion valuation faces questions from its own backers over strategic pivots and accounting disputes. The rivalry highlights intensifying AI competition in the enterprise market.

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DaVinci Resolve 21 launches Photo page with RAW editing and AI tools to challenge Adobe Lightroom

Blackmagic Design unveiled DaVinci Resolve 21 in public beta at NAB 2026, introducing a dedicated Photo page that brings professional color grading to still images. The update includes RAW editing, camera tethering for Sony and Canon models, and AI-powered features like AI Magic Mask and AI UltraSharpen. Most features are available in the free version, with the paid Studio version costing $295.

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Scientists reveal which phone swipes tire you out most with new AI simulation tool

Researchers from Aalto and Leipzig Universities developed Log2Motion, an AI model that translates smartphone interaction logs into simulated human movement to measure physical fatigue. The tool reveals that up-down and down-up swipes require the most effort, while tapping small icons and screen corners also demands additional physical exertion from phone gestures.

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OpenAI acquires Hiro Finance, signaling push into AI-powered financial planning for consumers

OpenAI has acquired AI personal finance startup Hiro Finance in a deal that brings founder Ethan Bloch and his team to the ChatGPT maker. Founded in 2023, Hiro offered AI-powered financial planning that helped users model what-if scenarios based on salary, debts, and spending. The startup will shut down operations on April 20, raising questions about OpenAI's strategy in consumer financial planning versus enterprise offerings.

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AI Chatbots Give Misleading Medical Advice Half the Time, Multiple Studies Reveal

Multiple studies reveal AI chatbots deliver problematic health advice 50% of the time, with some platforms fabricating medical references at rates up to 34%. As one in three Americans now turn to AI for health information, researchers warn these tools lack clinical judgment and produce authoritative-sounding but potentially dangerous responses, especially when patient data is incomplete.

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Missouri town ousts half its council over $6 billion AI data center as community opposition spreads

Festus, Missouri residents removed four city council members who approved a controversial $6 billion AI data center project spanning 360 acres. The small town of under 14,000 people has filed lawsuits alleging lack of transparency and illegal zoning decisions. The backlash reflects growing nationwide resistance to AI data centers, with communities citing environmental impact, infrastructure strain, and secretive dealings.

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China nearly erases US lead in AI as Stanford report reveals widening gap between experts and public

Stanford's 2026 AI Index Report shows China has nearly closed the performance gap with US AI models, narrowing the lead to just 2.7%. While the US invested $285.9 billion in AI in 2025, the flow of AI researchers moving to America has dropped 89% since 2017. Meanwhile, documented AI incidents rose to 362, and public anxiety about AI's impact on jobs and elections continues to grow.

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13 Apr 2026

Anthropic negotiates government access to Mythos despite Pentagon clash over national security

Anthropic is in talks with the Trump administration to provide government access to its powerful Mythos AI model, despite ongoing lawsuits over whether the company poses a national security threat. CEO Dario Amodei met with White House officials as federal agencies push to test the model's advanced cybersecurity capabilities, which can identify critical software vulnerabilities.

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Donald Trump's AI image as Jesus Christ triggers fierce backlash from religious conservatives

Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Jesus Christ-like figure on Truth Social, sparking widespread outrage even among his MAGA supporters. The image showed him in white robes with a glowing hand healing a sick man, drawing accusations of blasphemy from religious conservatives. Trump later deleted the post and claimed he was portraying himself as a doctor, not a religious figure.

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Meta faces coalition of 70+ groups demanding it abandon facial recognition for smart glasses

Over 70 civil rights organizations including the ACLU are urging Meta to scrap plans for facial recognition on its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses. The coalition warns that the Name Tag feature would empower stalkers, abusers, and federal agents to silently identify strangers in public, creating what they call an unacceptable threat to privacy that cannot be resolved through safeguards or opt-out mechanisms.

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