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06 May 2026

TikTok algorithm systematically skewed to the right during 2024 US elections, new study reveals

A groundbreaking study published in Nature found that TikTok's recommendation algorithm consistently favored pro-Republican content during the 2024 US presidential campaign. Researchers from New York University Abu Dhabi analyzed over 280,000 videos using 323 bot accounts across three states, discovering that Republican-aligned bots received 11.5% more reinforcing content than Democratic counterparts. The findings raise critical questions about algorithmic accountability and platform transparency as TikTok becomes a primary news source for young voters.

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Ethos Raises $22.75M from a16z for AI Expert Network with Voice-Powered Onboarding

London-based Ethos has secured $22.75 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz to expand its AI-driven expert network. Founded by ex-DeepMind and McKinsey alumni, the platform uses voice-powered onboarding to create rich professional profiles, matching domain experts with companies more effectively than traditional networks like GLG.

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Twilio launches AI conversation platform to fix fragmented customer engagement experiences

Twilio introduced four new platform capabilities at its Signal conference to enable persistent, context-aware conversations across multiple channels for human and AI agents. The products—Conversation Memory, Conversation Orchestrator, Conversation Intelligence, and Agent Connect—aim to solve the broken infrastructure behind modern customer engagement by maintaining conversation history and context across different touchpoints.

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Adobe Acrobat introduces productivity agent to transform PDFs into interactive AI workspaces

Adobe unveiled a productivity agent for Acrobat that transforms how users create and share PDFs through AI-powered workspaces called PDF Spaces. The new agentic tool orchestrates AI models to generate presentations, podcasts, and branded content while enabling conversational PDF editing and real-time collaboration with built-in analytics.

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SpaceX proposes $55 billion Terafab chip factory in Texas to fuel AI and space ambitions

Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed plans for a massive semiconductor manufacturing facility in Grimes County, Texas, with an initial investment of $55 billion that could eventually reach $119 billion. The Terafab project aims to produce AI chips for Tesla vehicles, humanoid robots, and orbital data centers, marking SpaceX's ambitious entry into chip manufacturing despite having zero experience in the field.

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Google tests Remy, a 24/7 AI agent that makes purchases and plans your life for you

Google is internally testing Remy, an always-on AI agent designed to act as a proactive 24/7 personal assistant. Unlike traditional chatbots, Remy can make purchases on your behalf, communicate with others, and handle complex tasks independently across work, school, and daily life.

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Kevin O'Leary's Utah Data Center Gets Approved as Hundreds Protest Environmental Impact

Box Elder County commissioners approved Kevin O'Leary's controversial 40,000-acre AI data center project despite hundreds of residents protesting at a heated meeting. The facility would consume up to 9 gigawatts of power—more than double Utah's current electricity usage—raising concerns about environmental impact, water consumption, and strain on the Great Salt Lake.

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One UI 8.5 brings Galaxy S26 features to millions of older Samsung phones starting this week

Samsung has begun rolling out One UI 8.5 stable update to older Galaxy phones and tablets, bringing Galaxy S26 features to devices like the S25 and S24 series. The update includes Agentic AI, AI Call Screening, Creative Studio, and an upgraded Bixby powered by Perplexity. After starting in South Korea with the April 2026 security patch, the update is now reaching US users and will expand globally in phases.

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Wonder's AI lets anyone launch a restaurant brand in under a minute across 120 locations

Marc Lore's Wonder is rolling out an AI tool that enables anyone to design and launch their own restaurant brand in under a minute. The platform automatically generates names, branding, recipes, and pricing, then deploys virtual restaurants across Wonder's network of 120 tech-enabled kitchens. The company aims to expand to 400 locations next year.

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China's 600 million AI users transform the nation into a global testing ground for mass adoption

Over 600 million Chinese citizens now use generative AI, marking a 142% annual increase. From booking travel to ordering food and managing health, AI in China has rapidly moved from experimental to essential. As Chinese AI models now consume more data weekly than U.S. models, this mass AI adoption could shape how AI tools are deployed globally.

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DigitalOcean raises revenue outlook as AI demand drives 221% customer revenue surge

DigitalOcean shares surged 40% after the cloud infrastructure provider raised its 2026 and 2027 revenue guidance following a strong Q1 performance. AI customer annual run-rate revenue jumped 221% to $170 million, driven by accelerating demand for inference and agentic AI workloads. The company now expects 2027 revenue to grow more than 50%, doubling its previous forecast.

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Google AI Overviews now surface expert advice from Reddit and social media in search results

Google is overhauling its AI Search experience to include direct quotes from Reddit, discussion boards, and social media posts in a new Expert Advice section. The update aims to connect users with first-hand experiences but raises questions about information reliability, especially given AI Overviews' history of citing dubious sources like sarcastic Reddit comments advising people to put glue on pizza.

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Nvidia invests $500M in Corning to expand optical fiber production for AI infrastructure buildout

Nvidia has structured a $500 million warrant deal with Corning to build three new manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Texas, expanding US optical fiber production capacity tenfold. The partnership addresses critical supply chain bottlenecks in AI infrastructure while creating over 3,000 jobs and positioning Nvidia to control a significant portion of American optical connectivity production essential for hyperscale data centers.

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AMD wins major analyst upgrades as agentic AI drives server CPU revenue surge to new heights

Goldman Sachs upgraded AMD to buy from hold with a price target of $450, while Baird raised its target to $625. The chipmaker's server CPU total addressable market is now expected to exceed 35% CAGR through 2030, reaching $120 billion, driven primarily by agentic AI workloads that are reshaping enterprise computing infrastructure.

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Siri gets complete AI-powered rebuild in iOS 27 with chatbot features and standalone app

Apple is finally delivering on its AI-supercharged Siri promise with iOS 27, announced at WWDC 2026. The virtual assistant will be completely rebuilt as an always-on agent with ChatGPT-like capabilities, featuring a standalone Siri app, Dynamic Island integration, and the ability to perform actions across apps using natural conversations.

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