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05 May 2026

OpenAI launches GPT-5.5 Instant as ChatGPT's new default model, cutting hallucinations by 52.5%

OpenAI rolled out GPT-5.5 Instant as ChatGPT's new default model, claiming it reduces hallucinations by 52.5% on high-stakes prompts in medicine, law, and finance. The update delivers shorter, clearer responses while introducing a memory sources feature that shows users exactly what context informed their answers. Enhanced personalization pulls from past chats and connected services.

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CopilotKit Raises $27M as Tech Giants Adopt Its Protocol for App-Native AI Agents

Seattle-based CopilotKit has raised $27 million in Series A funding for its AG-UI protocol that enables AI agents to work inside applications with dynamic interfaces. Major tech companies including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Oracle have adopted the open-source standard, which now sees millions of installs weekly and is used by over half of Fortune 500 companies.

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Humanoid robot tackles waste sorting as recycling industry faces 40% staff turnover crisis

A family-run London recycling firm is training a Chinese-built humanoid robot to sort waste on conveyor belts where workers face hazardous conditions. With 40% annual staff turnover and a fatality rate eight times the national average, the recycling sector's severe labor crisis is pushing waste management companies toward AI-driven automation as the only viable solution.

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ServiceNow adds agent kill switches to AI Control Tower as enterprises battle AI chaos

ServiceNow unveiled major expansions to its AI Control Tower at Knowledge 2026, introducing agent kill switches and real-time monitoring to help enterprises manage ungoverned AI sprawl. The company also announced partnerships with NVIDIA and Anthropic to deliver governed autonomous AI agents that can execute complex workflows while maintaining security and compliance across enterprise systems.

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IBM unveils AI operating model at Think 2026, pushing enterprises beyond experimentation

IBM is shifting from isolated AI deployments to systemic enterprise integration with a new AI operating model announced at Think 2026. CEO Arvind Krishna emphasized that success depends on orchestration, data integration, and hybrid cloud infrastructure rather than foundation models alone. The company revealed watsonx Orchestrate updates, Concert platform previews, and Sovereign Core availability to help enterprises translate AI investments into measurable returns.

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Grok AI chatbot drained of $200K in crypto through hidden Morse code prompt injection attack

A sophisticated prompt injection attack exploited Grok, the AI chatbot developed by xAI, resulting in a $200,000 crypto transfer. An attacker used a hidden Morse code message embedded in a tweet to manipulate the AI agent into executing an unauthorized transaction, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in AI-driven systems with direct access to financial systems.

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Meta AI scans height and bone structure to detect underage users on Facebook and Instagram

Meta introduced AI-powered systems to analyze visual cues like height and bone structure for age verification on Facebook and Instagram. The company insists it's not facial recognition as it estimates general age without identifying specific individuals. The rollout follows a $375 million penalty for failing to protect children and comes amid growing regulatory pressure.

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SAP acquires Dremio to unify data and accelerate enterprise AI agent deployment at scale

SAP has acquired Dremio, a data lakehouse platform provider, for an undisclosed sum to eliminate data fragmentation and accelerate agentic AI deployment. The deal transforms SAP Business Data Cloud into an Apache Iceberg-native enterprise lakehouse that unifies SAP and non-SAP data. The move positions SAP to address a critical enterprise AI challenge: most AI projects fail not because of poor models, but because underlying data remains fragmented and locked in proprietary formats.

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OpenAI fast-tracks AI phone with customized chip, aiming for 30 million shipments by 2028

OpenAI is accelerating development of its first smartphone, targeting mass production in early 2027. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports the AI-focused smartphone will use a customized MediaTek Dimensity 9600 chip with an enhanced image signal processor for visual sensing. The ambitious project aims for 30 million combined shipments by 2028.

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Instagram tests optional AI creator labels to boost transparency around AI-generated content

Instagram is testing a new account-level label allowing creators to self-identify as AI creators. The optional feature displays on profiles and posts, stating content was generated or modified with AI. While Meta aims to improve AI transparency, the voluntary nature means much AI content may still go unlabeled.

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Silicon Valley bets $140M on floating AI data centers powered by ocean waves

Peter Thiel and other Silicon Valley investors have poured $140 million into Panthalassa, a startup building wave-powered AI data centers that float in the ocean. The company plans to deploy massive steel nodes that generate electricity from wave motion, run AI chips onboard, and transmit results via satellite—bypassing the energy and cooling challenges plaguing land-based facilities.

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Capcom calls DLSS 5 backlash positive proof that Resident Evil Requiem character design worked

Capcom producer Masato Kumazawa says the negative player reaction to Nvidia's DLSS 5 AI-altered version of Grace Ashcroft was actually positive for the studio. The backlash proved fans loved the original character design and that Grace quickly became a fan favourite in Resident Evil Requiem, which sold over 6 million units in 16 days.

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04 May 2026

Formula One signs 8 AI partnerships in six months as AI becomes part of the race

Formula One and its teams have signed eight new AI partnerships in just six months, marking a shift in how the sport operates. Williams now uses Anthropic's Claude for race strategy, McLaren runs Google Gemini, and Red Bull deploys Oracle's agentic AI systems. Technology spending reached $769 million last season, up 41% year-over-year, as teams navigate new cost cap rules set at $215 million.

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US Government Claims China AI Lags 8 Months Behind, But Experts Question the Benchmarks

A US government report claims China's best AI model trails American frontier models by eight months. But the methodology raises questions—two of nine benchmarks are non-public, and independent evaluators tell a different story. Stanford's AI Index shows the US-China performance gap has collapsed to just 2.7% on public leaderboards, while China wins decisively on cost-effectiveness.

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Roomba Creator Colin Angle Unveils AI Robot Companion That Learns Your Daily Habits

Colin Angle, who stepped down as iRobot CEO in 2024, has unveiled his new venture's first product: a quadruped AI robot designed for companionship. The Familiar uses on-device AI to learn routines, encourage healthy habits, and provide emotional support without relying on cloud processing. Available next year, it targets families, elderly users, and anyone seeking an emotionally intelligent presence at home.

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