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Novo Nordisk partners with OpenAI to accelerate drug discovery and obesity treatment development

Novo Nordisk announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to integrate artificial intelligence across its operations, from drug discovery to manufacturing. The Danish drugmaker aims to analyze complex datasets, identify promising drug candidates faster, and regain competitive ground in the weight-loss drug market against rival Eli Lilly. Full integration is planned by the end of 2026.

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DEEPX AI chip startup eyes IPO after $408M funding round, expands Hyundai robotics partnership

South Korean AI chip startup DEEPX is preparing for an IPO after raising over $408 million in its ongoing funding round. The company is expanding its partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to develop a generative AI computing platform for robots using its next-generation low-power chips, positioning itself as a key player in Seoul's push to become an AI leader.

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Anthropic draws investor offers at $800 billion valuation as AI competition intensifies

Anthropic has received multiple investor offers at an $800 billion valuation, more than double its February worth of $380 billion. The Claude maker's run-rate revenue surged from $9 billion to $30 billion in months, driven by coding tools demand. Meanwhile, OpenAI faces investor scrutiny over its $852 billion valuation amid strategic shifts and enterprise market challenges.

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DaVinci Resolve 21 launches Photo page with RAW editing and AI tools to challenge Adobe Lightroom

Blackmagic Design unveiled DaVinci Resolve 21 in public beta at NAB 2026, introducing a dedicated Photo page that brings professional color grading to still images. The update includes RAW editing, camera tethering for Sony and Canon models, and AI-powered features like AI Magic Mask and AI UltraSharpen. Most features are available in the free version, with the paid Studio version costing $295.

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Scientists reveal which phone swipes tire you out most with new AI simulation tool

Researchers from Aalto and Leipzig Universities developed Log2Motion, an AI model that translates smartphone interaction logs into simulated human movement to measure physical fatigue. The tool reveals that up-down and down-up swipes require the most effort, while tapping small icons and screen corners also demands additional physical exertion from phone gestures.

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OpenAI acquires Hiro Finance, signaling push into AI-powered financial planning for consumers

OpenAI has acquired AI personal finance startup Hiro Finance in a deal that brings founder Ethan Bloch and his team to the ChatGPT maker. Founded in 2023, Hiro offered AI-powered financial planning that helped users model what-if scenarios based on salary, debts, and spending. The startup will shut down operations on April 20, raising questions about OpenAI's strategy in consumer financial planning versus enterprise offerings.

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AI chatbots give misleading health advice half the time, multiple studies reveal accuracy concerns

Multiple studies expose serious flaws in AI chatbots used for health advice, with one finding 50% of responses problematic and another showing misdiagnosis rates exceeding 80% in early medical cases. As one in three Americans turn to these tools, concerns mount over fake medical references, hallucination rates, and the absence of clinical judgment in platforms millions rely on daily.

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Missouri town ousts half its council over $6 billion AI data center as community opposition spreads

Festus, Missouri residents removed four city council members who approved a controversial $6 billion AI data center project spanning 360 acres. The small town of under 14,000 people has filed lawsuits alleging lack of transparency and illegal zoning decisions. The backlash reflects growing nationwide resistance to AI data centers, with communities citing environmental impact, infrastructure strain, and secretive dealings.

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China closes AI performance gap with US as public anxiety surges, Stanford report reveals

Stanford University's 2026 AI Index Report documents a dramatic shift in global AI development. Chinese AI models have effectively eliminated the US lead in performance benchmarks, with both nations now trading top positions. Meanwhile, public anxiety about AI is rising sharply, particularly among Gen Z, while documented AI incidents jumped to 362 in 2025 from 233 in 2024.

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13 Apr 2026

Anthropic briefs Trump administration on Mythos AI model despite Pentagon supply-chain ban

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark confirmed the AI company briefed the Trump administration on its powerful Mythos model, even as the Pentagon labeled Anthropic a supply-chain risk. Federal agencies are quietly testing Mythos' cybersecurity capabilities despite the ban, while Anthropic maintains its commitment to national security.

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Meta faces coalition of 70+ groups demanding it abandon facial recognition for smart glasses

Over 70 civil rights organizations including the ACLU are urging Meta to scrap plans for facial recognition on its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses. The coalition warns that the Name Tag feature would empower stalkers, abusers, and federal agents to silently identify strangers in public, creating what they call an unacceptable threat to privacy that cannot be resolved through safeguards or opt-out mechanisms.

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Microsoft is building an OpenClaw-like AI agent for Copilot with enterprise security in mind

Microsoft is integrating OpenClaw-style features into Microsoft 365 Copilot, creating an always-on AI agent for enterprise customers. The company aims to address OpenClaw's security concerns while delivering autonomous task automation. Omar Shahine confirmed Microsoft is exploring these technologies in an enterprise context, with a potential reveal at the Build conference in June.

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Anthropic faces mounting user backlash as developers report Claude AI performance degradation

Anthropic's Claude AI is under fire from developers and power users who report declining performance, reduced reasoning capabilities, and faster quota exhaustion. The complaints intensified after the company quietly changed default settings and reduced cache times, leading to accusations of AI shrinkflation and raising questions about compute capacity shortages.

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Apple's AI chief John Giannandrea exits after 8 years as leadership struggles with AI strategy

John Giannandrea, Apple's former head of artificial intelligence, is leaving the company this week after eight years marked by setbacks in Apple Intelligence and Siri development. His role was progressively dismantled following disappointing product launches, with responsibilities redistributed among other Apple executives including Craig Federighi and Eddy Cue.

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OpenAI takes aim at Anthropic in leaked memo, pivots to Amazon as Microsoft partnership strains

OpenAI's chief revenue officer Denise Dresser sent a four-page internal memo attacking rival Anthropic and celebrating the company's new Amazon alliance. The memo claims Anthropic inflated its $30 billion revenue by $8 billion and criticizes its leadership approach. Meanwhile, OpenAI acknowledges its Microsoft partnership has limited its ability to reach enterprise clients.

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