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Snap alumni launch Ghost Angels fund to back AI startups redefining social media

Twenty Snap alumni have launched Ghost Angels, an angel fund targeting the next generation of social media. Led by former global partnerships head Max Rivera, the fund has backed five companies and plans to invest in at least 15 more within the next year. The group believes social media is splitting into two distinct categories: platforms focused on human connection and AI-native creative tools.

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Utah governor issues new AI data center rules after 9-gigawatt Stratos Project sparks outrage

Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed an executive order establishing stricter standards for AI data center development following months of protests against the Stratos Project. The 40,000-acre campus backed by Kevin O'Leary could reach 9 gigawatts at full buildout, raising concerns about water consumption, air quality, and impacts on the Great Salt Lake.

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Hyundai's Atlas humanoid robot masters advanced football skills, impressing Son Heung-min

Hyundai Motor has launched "School of Football," a campaign featuring Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot learning football ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026. The robot performs complex moves like the "Ghost Rabona" using reinforcement learning and physical AI, drawing praise from South Korean captain Son Heung-min who said it's "better than your average player."

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Nvidia chips power first Windows AI PCs, giving Microsoft a second chance at AI computing

Nvidia and Microsoft are set to unveil the first Windows PCs powered by Nvidia chips next week at Computex and Build conferences. The launch includes Microsoft Surface and Dell models featuring the N1X processor, expected to ship 10 million units. This marks Nvidia's major push into the PC market and gives Microsoft a fresh opportunity after its Copilot+ PC stumbled.

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SoftBank commits €75 billion to build AI data centers in France, Europe's largest AI investment

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son announced a €75 billion investment to establish 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity across France, with the first phase delivering 3.1 gigawatts by 2031. The deal, sealed through direct diplomacy between Son and President Emmanuel Macron, positions France as a leading European hub for AI infrastructure and marks SoftBank's biggest AI commitment in Europe.

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Tech enthusiasts prove local LLMs run on budget hardware, challenging cloud AI dominance

A growing movement shows that large language models don't require expensive GPUs or cloud services. Experiments with Intel's N100 processor, Proxmox LXC containers, and USB-based setups reveal that local LLMs can deliver decent performance on budget hardware while maintaining complete data privacy. These developments challenge the assumption that powerful AI requires costly infrastructure or cloud subscriptions.

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AUKUS unveils underwater drones project to protect undersea cables and counter maritime threats

The US, UK and Australia announced their first major AUKUS Pillar Two project: developing underwater drones to protect undersea cables and pipelines. With the UK contributing £150m, the unmanned undersea vehicles are expected by next year. The move addresses criticism of slow progress while strengthening defense against threats to critical seabed infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.

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Foundation Future Industries tests humanoid robots in Ukraine, targets US front lines in 18 months

Foundation Future Industries sent its Phantom MK-1 humanoid robots to Ukraine in the first known combat deployment of such technology. With $24 million in Pentagon contracts and Eric Trump as chief strategy adviser, the San Francisco startup aims to deploy autonomous humanoid robots on US front lines within 18 months, sparking debate over military AI ethics and allegations of political corruption.

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Acer Veriton RA110 AI Workstation targets Mac mini with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ and local AI power

Acer unveiled the Veriton RA110 AI Mini Workstation powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processors, capable of running 200-billion-parameter AI models locally. The compact desktop PC features up to 128GB RAM, 2TB storage, and 126 TOPS of AI performance, challenging Apple's Mac mini in the professional compact desktop market.

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AI music generation helps musician with Parkinson's complete album after losing guitar skills

London-based singer-songwriter Samuel Smith turned to AI-powered music generators like Suno and Udio to finish his second album after Parkinson's disease took away his ability to play guitar. By humming melodies into his phone, Smith created demo arrangements that communicated his vision to session players, highlighting how AI-assisted music tools can empower artists with disabilities to maintain creative expression despite physical limitations.

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Googlebook's Magic Pointer AI sparks debate over what PC users actually want from Google

Google unveiled the Googlebook platform, merging Chrome OS and Android with AI-powered Magic Pointer functionality. While some Android users see potential to ditch Windows laptops, critics argue the platform still fails to address fundamental gaps in PC applications and desktop-level experience that users demand.

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Developers refuse to work without AI, but research reveals it may be making them worse

AI research lab METR discovered developers won't participate in studies without AI coding tools, even for limited tasks. But mounting evidence from Amazon, Uber, and academic researchers suggests AI reliance may be creating more problems than it solves, with companies spending 44% of tokens on AI-generated bug fixes.

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Samsung's Galaxy Watch update transforms health data into AI-powered coaching with One UI 9

Samsung is preparing to launch One UI 9 Watch beta, bringing Galaxy AI integration that converts raw health metrics into AI-generated health reports with personalized recommendations. The update shifts from passive tracking to predictive coaching, analyzing patterns from heart rate, sleep, and activity data to deliver actionable insights instead of just numbers.

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Meta plans AI pendant testing and four new smart glasses models to reverse Reality Labs losses

Meta is developing an AI-powered pendant for testing within the next year, following its acquisition of Limitless. The company also plans to release up to four new smart glasses models before year-end and launch a business subscription called Wearables for Work, aiming to sell 10 million wearables in the second half of 2026 as it attempts to reverse Reality Labs' massive $19 billion loss in 2025.

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Microsoft launches Copilot Health to help users interpret medical records and track symptoms

Microsoft unveiled Copilot Health, an AI health assistant that analyzes medical records, wearable data, and user symptoms to provide personalized health insights. Developed with over 250 physicians from 24 countries, the tool aims to guide users toward appropriate care while emphasizing it cannot replace professional medical advice. Available in preview for US subscribers aged 18+.

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