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13 May 2026

Apple backs Google against EU plan to open Android to AI rivals, citing privacy risks

Apple has joined Google in opposing EU proposals that would force Android to open up to competing AI services under the Digital Markets Act. Both tech giants warn the measures pose serious risks to user privacy and security, while the European Commission argues they're necessary to keep the AI market competitive and promote innovation.

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NVIDIA Partners with Ineffable Intelligence to Build Next-Gen Reinforcement Learning Infrastructure

NVIDIA has announced an engineering-level collaboration with Ineffable Intelligence, the London-based AI startup founded by AlphaGo architect David Silver. Together, they're building reinforcement learning infrastructure that enables AI systems to discover new knowledge through trial and error, rather than just learning from existing human data. The partnership will leverage NVIDIA's Grace Blackwell platform and upcoming Vera Rubin system.

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Meta AI launches Incognito Chat with end-to-end encryption that even Meta can't access

Meta has unveiled Incognito Chat for its Meta AI chatbot on WhatsApp and the standalone Meta AI app. The feature uses end-to-end encrypted conversations processed in secure environments, ensuring that not even Meta can view user interactions. Unlike standard incognito modes from ChatGPT or Google Gemini that store chat logs for 30-72 hours, Meta's version leaves no server-stored conversation logs.

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AI charging breakthrough extends EV battery life by 23% without sacrificing speed

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed an AI-powered charging system that extends EV battery life by nearly 23% while maintaining current fast charging speeds. The breakthrough uses reinforcement learning to adapt charging patterns based on battery health, addressing lithium plating and degradation concerns that have long plagued electric vehicle owners.

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MakeMyTrip upgrades Myra AI to enable complete voice-driven travel bookings across 8 languages

MakeMyTrip has launched Myra 2.0, transforming its AI-powered travel assistant into a full conversational booking platform. Users can now complete entire booking journeys through voice interactions in eight languages, with integrated payments and document uploads. The platform handles over 3 million conversations quarterly, with 45% of usage coming from Tier-2 and smaller cities.

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Tower Semiconductor signs $1.3 billion AI chip deals as silicon photonics demand surges

Tower Semiconductor landed $1.3 billion in silicon photonics deals for 2027, driven by surging AI chip demand for data centers. The Israeli contract chipmaker raised its Q2 revenue forecast to $455 million and nearly doubled operating profit to $64.57 million, while securing $290 million in customer prepayments. The company targets $2.8 billion in annual revenue by 2028.

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Amazon replaces Rufus with Alexa for Shopping as AI rivals threaten its marketplace dominance

Amazon unveiled Alexa for Shopping, retiring its Rufus chatbot in favor of a unified AI-powered shopping assistant integrated directly into the search bar. The move comes as OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity push into online shopping with their own AI agents, threatening Amazon's $56 billion advertising business built on sponsored product listings.

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India could become world's AI skill capital if AI literacy doubles to 60% by 2030, says IBM

India could emerge as the global AI skill capital if AI literacy doubles from 30% to 60% by 2030, according to IBM India MD Sandip Patel. A new IBM-IndiaAI report reveals AI could contribute over $500 billion to India's economy by 2030, but challenges in data readiness, governance, and skills gap threaten to slow AI adoption across enterprises.

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China threatens countermeasures as US chip equipment bill targets AI semiconductor production

China is pushing back hard against the proposed MATCH Act, legislation that would restrict Chinese chipmakers from producing AI semiconductors by limiting access to critical chipmaking equipment. Beijing has summoned U.S. diplomats, unveiled countermeasures, and is expected to raise the issue during high-level talks this week between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping.

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Alibaba's AI and cloud revenue surges 38% as company sacrifices profits for AI growth

Alibaba reported a 38% jump in AI and cloud revenue to $6.1 billion in Q1, driven by surging business demand for AI. However, the Chinese tech giant posted an operational loss of $125 million as it prioritizes investments in AI and cloud infrastructure over short-term profitability. CEO Eddie Wu says AI-related product revenue now accounts for 30% of its Cloud Intelligence Group's revenue.

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Apple aims to close the AI gap with major iOS 27 AI features and revamped Siri experience

Apple is preparing to unveil iOS 27 with significant AI features including AI-powered shortcut creation, AI-generated wallpapers, and enhanced writing tools with grammar checking. The update also brings a completely redesigned Siri experience with a dedicated chat app, Dynamic Island integration, and natural language capabilities, set to debut at WWDC on June 8.

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European Central Bank warns euro area banks to act now on AI cyber threats from Mythos

The European Central Bank's Frank Elderson is urging euro area banks to immediately prepare for potential cyberattacks powered by Anthropic's Mythos AI model. Despite lacking access to the tool, Elderson emphasized that inaction is not an option as banks must brace for increasingly aggressive AI-driven cyber warfare. Large U.S. banks with early Mythos access are already rushing to fix data system vulnerabilities.

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ApexGO uses generative AI to optimize antibiotics, achieving 85% success against superbugs

University of Pennsylvania researchers have developed ApexGO, an AI-powered methodology that transforms imperfect antibiotic candidates into potent drugs. The system achieved 85% success in halting bacterial growth, with 72% outperforming their original templates. In preclinical mouse models, ApexGO-designed peptides matched polymyxin B, a last-resort antibiotic, marking a shift toward systematic antibiotic discovery.

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Seven in 10 Americans oppose AI data centers in their communities, new Gallup poll reveals

A newly released Gallup survey shows 71% of Americans oppose data center construction in their local areas, with 48% strongly opposed. The findings reveal growing public resistance to AI infrastructure as tech giants like Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI rapidly expand facilities that consume massive amounts of electricity and water, raising concerns about environmental impact and quality-of-life issues.

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SoftBank posts $46 billion Vision Fund gain as OpenAI stake drives profit to $32 billion

SoftBank's annual net profit quadrupled to $32 billion, powered by a $46 billion gain at its Vision Fund from its massive OpenAI investment. The Japanese tech giant has invested over $30 billion in the ChatGPT maker, with plans to commit $60 billion total for 13% ownership. However, the concentration of OpenAI in its portfolio has prompted S&P Global Ratings to revise its outlook to negative.

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