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12 May 2026

Microsoft Israel head steps down as internal investigation reveals ethical violations

Alon Haimovich, general manager of Microsoft Israel, is stepping down following an internal investigation into the subsidiary's dealings with the Israeli military. The probe, launched after The Guardian revealed Unit 8200 used Microsoft's Azure cloud platform for mass surveillance of Palestinians, found violations of the company's terms of service. Microsoft terminated Unit 8200's access to its cloud services last year.

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Google unveils major Android upgrades with Gemini Intelligence, 3D emojis and iPhone compatibility

Google announced sweeping Android upgrades at The Android Show ahead of I/O 2026, transforming the operating system into what it calls an 'intelligence system.' The free upgrades include Gemini Intelligence with agentic capabilities, AI-powered dictation system Rambler, custom widgets, and expanded Quick Share compatibility with Apple's AirDrop across multiple Android manufacturers.

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Android 17 transforms Instagram and content creation with Ultra HDR and AI-powered tools

Google has partnered with Meta and Adobe to overhaul Android 17's social media experience, introducing Ultra HDR capture, Night Sight integration, and video stabilization directly within Instagram. The update also brings Screen Reactions for easy reaction videos, Adobe Premiere for Android, and exclusive AI-powered enhancements to Instagram's Edits app, addressing long-standing quality concerns that have plagued Android uploads.

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Google unveils Gemini Intelligence, transforming Android into an AI-first smartphone platform

Google announced Gemini Intelligence at its Android Show event, marking a significant AI overhaul for Android in 2026. The system enables agentic AI capabilities that handle multi-step tasks across apps, from booking appointments to filling forms. Rolling out first to Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices this summer, the update positions Android as an "intelligence system" rather than just an operating system.

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Google brings Gemini in Chrome to Android with auto browse and AI-powered productivity tools

Google announced it will release Gemini in Chrome for Android devices starting late June, bringing AI-powered features like auto browse, page summarization, and deep integration with Google apps. The update requires Android 12 or newer with at least 4GB of RAM, while auto browse remains exclusive to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.

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Exaforce raises $125 million Series B to combat AI-powered cyber threats with real-time detection

Exaforce, an agentic SOC startup, has secured $125 million in Series B funding at a $725 million valuation to scale its AI-native security operations platform. The company uses AI agents called Exabots and a real-time knowledge graph to detect and stop cyberattacks as they happen, reducing investigation time by 10x. The round brings total funding to $200 million just one year after its $75 million Series A.

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Threads tests Meta AI integration with Grok-like features as chatbot gets its own account

Meta is testing a new AI chatbot feature on Threads that mirrors X's Grok functionality. Users in five countries can now mention @meta.ai in posts to get real-time context about trending topics and breaking news. The feature raises questions about AI safeguards and user control as Meta expands its AI presence across platforms.

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Cohu secures $5M in orders for GaN power device testing as AI data centers drive demand

Cohu Inc. announced multiple orders totaling $5 million for its DiamondX testing platform from a semiconductor manufacturer. The systems will test gallium nitride power devices designed for AI data center power architectures, marking Cohu's expansion into the rapidly growing AI infrastructure market where GaN devices offer efficiency advantages.

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AI Chatbots Improve But Still Miss Critical Mental Health Cues in High-Risk Conversations

Seattle startup Mpathic released a new clinician-led benchmark showing that leading AI chatbots like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini avoid obvious harm but consistently fall short in detecting subtle suicide risk and eating disorder signals. The findings come as regulatory scrutiny intensifies and families testify before Congress about chatbot-related teen deaths.

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3M Joins Coalition with AMD, Cisco, Meta to Standardize Optical Connectivity for AI Infrastructure

3M has entered a multi-source agreement with major technology companies including AMD, Cisco, Meta, and Oracle to develop open specifications for expanded beam optical connectivity in AI infrastructure. The coalition aims to address reliability and maintenance challenges as AI data centers scale, with expanded beam technology eliminating dust contamination issues that slow network builds.

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Google Gemini integration coming to Apple CarPlay through Google Maps, leaked code reveals

Leaked code strings reveal Google Gemini is coming to Google Maps on Apple CarPlay, making it the fourth AI chatbot available in the CarPlay experience. While Gemini already works in Google Maps on iPhone, the integration will soon extend to CarPlay, offering hands-free directions and location queries while driving.

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Sam Altman faces GOP firestorm as $2 billion in investments spark OpenAI conflict concerns

Sam Altman is under investigation by GOP attorneys general and the House Oversight Committee over potential conflicts of interest stemming from his $2 billion stake in companies doing business with OpenAI. Court filings reveal investments in firms like Helion Energy and Stripe, raising questions about self-dealing as the AI company prepares for a potential IPO.

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SAP unveils Autonomous Enterprise with 200+ AI agents, but pricing concerns and risks emerge

SAP launched its most ambitious AI transformation at Sapphire 2026, unveiling the Autonomous Enterprise with over 200 AI agents powered by Anthropic's Claude. The company reversed its cloud-only stance to bring AI features to on-premise systems, but analysts warn of concentration risk and unpredictable costs under the new action-based pricing model that could spiral upward.

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Vedanta targets $300M value creation with AI-driven solutions across industrial operations

Vedanta Group is scaling AI-driven solutions across its mining and manufacturing operations, aiming to unlock $300-400 million in value over three years through V-Spark DeepTech Ventures. Subsidiary Hindustan Zinc Ltd alone targets Rs 2,000 crore through AI deployment. The initiative has already delivered 4x return on investment since inception.

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NASA's next-gen space processor shows 500x performance leap in early testing for autonomous missions

NASA's High Performance Spaceflight Computing project has begun testing a radiation-hardened chip that delivers up to 500 times the performance of current spaceflight processors. Developed with Microchip Technology Inc., the system-on-a-chip will enable autonomous spacecraft to make real-time decisions on missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond—eliminating delays from waiting for Earth-based commands.

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