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28 May 2026

Illinois passes America's strongest AI safety law requiring independent audits of frontier models

Illinois lawmakers unanimously passed SB 315, requiring major AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic to submit to third-party safety audits and report critical incidents within 72 hours. Governor JB Pritzker confirmed he will sign the landmark legislation, positioning Illinois at the forefront of AI oversight as federal regulation stalls. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.

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HP beats Q2 earnings with 9% revenue growth as AI PC and Windows 11 refresh drive commercial demand

HP Inc. exceeded Wall Street expectations in its fiscal 2026 second quarter, reporting revenue of $14.4 billion and adjusted earnings of 86 cents per share. The PC maker's strong performance was fueled by a 13% surge in Personal Systems revenue, driven by commercial PC demand and the shift toward AI-capable hardware during the Windows 11 upgrade cycle.

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AI Maps Brain Fluid Flow, Revealing How the Glymphatic System Clears Alzheimer's-Linked Waste

Researchers at the University of Rochester have used physics-informed artificial intelligence to map the exact flow velocity of the brain's waste-clearing glymphatic system for the first time. The breakthrough reveals a dual-speed drainage blueprint where fluid moves 50 times faster across the brain's surface than through deep tissue, potentially unlocking early detection of neurological conditions like Alzheimer's disease and concussions.

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AI Chatbots Recommend Malicious Sites in New Cryptojacking Campaign Targeting High-End GPUs

Microsoft has uncovered a cryptojacking campaign where AI chatbots unknowingly direct users to malicious download sites. Threat actors manipulate AI recommendations to deliver GPU mining malware disguised as legitimate utilities like CrystalDiskInfo and HWMonitor. The attack establishes persistent remote access via ScreenConnect, enabling data theft and potential ransomware deployment.

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27 May 2026

Meta launches AI subscriptions at $7.99 to offset massive infrastructure spending

Meta introduces its first paid AI subscriptions, pricing Meta One Plus at $7.99 and Meta One Premium at $19.99 monthly. The move aims to offset at least $600 billion in AI infrastructure investments while competing directly with OpenAI and Google. Initial rollout begins in Singapore, Guatemala, and Bolivia.

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Snowflake commits $6B to AWS for Graviton CPUs as AI infrastructure spending accelerates

Cloud data storage company Snowflake has signed a $6 billion five-year commitment with Amazon Web Services, focusing on Graviton CPUs and AI accelerators. The deal represents a 2.4x increase from Snowflake's 2023 AWS agreement and signals the growing importance of CPU capacity for AI agents. Snowflake's stock surged 25-38% following the announcement and strong Q1 earnings.

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Google Search adds Preferred Sources to AI Overviews, introduces article carousels

Google is expanding its Preferred Sources feature to AI Overviews and AI Mode, allowing users to identify trusted websites within AI-generated search results. The company is also introducing new article carousels for developing topics and online discussions, plus expanded Highly Cited labels to help users discover original reporting and influential coverage across its Search platform.

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Malicious npm package targets Claude AI users, leaks own GitHub token in sloppy attack

A malicious npm package called mouse5212-super-formatter targeted users of Anthropic's Claude AI coding tool, stealing files from the /mnt/user-data directory before the attacker accidentally leaked their own GitHub private token. The AI-generated malware reached 676 downloads before removal, highlighting how threat actors are increasingly using AI to create sloppy malware with poor operational security.

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Meta Launches Paid Subscription Plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp with AI Tiers

Meta has introduced paid subscription plans across its core platforms—Instagram Plus, Facebook Plus, and WhatsApp Plus—priced between $2.99 and $3.99 per month. The company is also testing Meta AI subscription tiers at $7.99 and $19.99, alongside creator and business plans ranging from $14.99 to $49.99. This marks Meta's strategic shift to diversify revenue streams beyond advertising while keeping core services free.

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Amazon's AI-generated shows spark creator revolt as filmmaker drops Punky Duck series

Amazon MGM Studios launched its GenAI Creators' Fund, greenlighting three AI-generated children's shows including Punky Duck. But the initiative quickly unraveled when director Jorge R. Gutierrez withdrew from the project amid fierce backlash from fans and fellow creators who saw it as a betrayal of artistic values.

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OpenAI Foundation pledges $250 million to help workers navigate AI economic disruption

The OpenAI Foundation announced a $250 million commitment to help workers and economies prepare for AI-driven economic upheaval. The initiative will fund research into AI's impact on the job market, support displaced workers, and explore new wealth distribution models. This marks the foundation's first major funding commitment since receiving a 26% stake valued at $130 billion in OpenAI's restructuring.

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Cognition raises $1B at $26B valuation as Devin AI software engineer writes 90% of its own code

AI coding startup Cognition has raised over $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation, more than doubling its worth in eight months. The company's flagship product Devin, an autonomous AI software engineer, now writes more than 90% of Cognition's internal code. With customers like Goldman Sachs, Mercedes-Benz, and NASA, Cognition has grown its annualized revenue from $37 million to $492 million in just 12 months.

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Capchase raises $200M to transform vendor financing with AI that approves loans in 30 seconds

Capchase has secured over $200 million in debt and equity funding to scale its AI-powered vendor financing platform globally. The company embeds lending directly into Salesforce, approving 97% of applications in under 30 seconds. Its new AI agent compresses what used to be an eight-hour loan process into just 60 seconds, addressing a critical friction point in the $1.3 trillion enterprise tech market.

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Elizabeth Warren proposes AI tax on data centers as electricity costs climb nationwide

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pushing for a new tax on AI companies, targeting data centers that consume massive amounts of energy. Her proposal includes an excise tax scaled to energy usage, arguing families should recoup costs as utility bills rise. The plan arrives as Nvidia hits $5 trillion in value while households face higher electricity rates.

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Gemini integration transforms how Android users work, drive, and manage daily tasks

Google's Gemini is proving to be more than just another AI assistant upgrade. Real-world testing across Android Auto, Gmail, and system-level controls reveals a significant leap in user experience, with complex voice commands, cross-app workflows, and hands-free operation replacing the limitations of Google Assistant and competing tools like Microsoft's Copilot.

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