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11 Apr 2026

JD Vance and Bessent question tech giants on AI security before Anthropic's Claude Mythos release

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held a high-stakes call with tech CEOs about AI security a week before Anthropic released Claude Mythos. The powerful AI model is being withheld from public release due to concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with access limited to around 40 tech heavyweights including Microsoft and Google.

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Former OpenAI Stargate Leaders Join Meta as AI Infrastructure Competition Intensifies

Three key executives from OpenAI's Stargate initiative are joining Meta Platforms, marking a significant shift in the competition for AI talent. Peter Hoeschele, Shamez Hemani, and Anuj Saharan led OpenAI's massive AI data center capacity efforts before their departure. The move comes as Meta pledges $135 billion in capital expenditures this year and OpenAI pauses its Stargate UK project.

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Pony AI unveils self-improving AI upgrade as it plans 3,000 robotaxi expansion across 20 cities

Pony AI has launched PonyWorld 2.0, an upgraded autonomous driving AI engine that enables self-diagnosis and targeted performance improvements. The company plans to deploy over 3,000 robotaxis across 20 global cities, with nearly half overseas, while recently launching Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia.

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Blackstone files $2B IPO to capitalize on AI infrastructure boom amid data center shortages

Blackstone filed for a $2 billion initial public offering of a new data center acquisition vehicle targeting properties valued between $250 million and $1.5 billion. The move positions the $1.3 trillion asset manager to lead AI infrastructure investment as tech giants struggle with capacity constraints and power shortages.

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10 Apr 2026

South Africa unveils draft AI policy with new institutions and incentives to lead continental innovation

South Africa released a comprehensive draft national AI policy on Friday, proposing the establishment of a National AI Commission, AI Ethics Board, and AI Regulatory Authority. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is seeking public comment by June 10 on proposals that include tax breaks, grants, and subsidies for startups while addressing concerns about foreign infrastructure dependence on the U.S. and China.

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Cohere and Aleph Alpha in advanced AI merger talks with backing from German government

Canadian artificial intelligence company Cohere and German AI firm Aleph Alpha are negotiating a potential merger that could reshape the global AI landscape. The advanced merger talks, which began early this year, have Berlin's support, with Germany pledging to become a key customer of the combined entity as part of its push to compete with dominant AI players.

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Mozilla blasts Microsoft Copilot rollback as 'too little, too late' after forcing AI on users

Mozilla has sharply criticized Microsoft's approach to integrating Copilot into Windows, calling the recent scaling back of AI features an admission that the company prioritized business interests over user consent. Firefox-maker Mozilla VP Linda Griffin argues Microsoft's aggressive AI integration followed the same tactics that have long undermined user choice, from automatic installs to ignoring browser defaults.

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Framework CEO warns personal computing faces existential threat from AI boom component shortage

Framework CEO Nirav Patel issued a stark warning that personal computing as we know it may be dead, as AI companies consume memory and processors at unprecedented rates. The modular laptop maker vows to keep building computers users can truly own despite rising costs and component shortages driven by data center demands.

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Meta's Muse Spark AI upgrade promises to fix smart glasses' biggest flaw with better vision

Meta unveiled Muse Spark, its first model from Superintelligence Labs, designed to dramatically improve computer vision on Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses. The natively multimodal AI uses 10x less computing power than previous models while delivering better visual understanding. The upgrade rolls out to U.S. users in coming weeks.

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Wit Studio apologizes after generative AI found in Ascendance of a Bookworm anime opening

Wit Studio, the renowned animation house behind Attack on Titan and Spy x Family, issued an apology after fans discovered generative AI in the opening sequence of Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 4. The studio confirmed AI background art was used despite internal policies prohibiting it, blaming production management shortcomings. This marks the second time the studio has faced AI controversy, raising questions about oversight in the anime industry.

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AI Jesus and BuddhaBot charge $1.99 per minute as faith-based AI tools reshape spiritual guidance

Tech companies are launching AI-powered religious figures including AI Jesus avatars and Buddhist priests, offering spiritual guidance through video calls at $1.99 per minute. While developers claim these tools provide meaningful alternatives to traditional outreach, experts warn about misinformation, data privacy, and the ethical implications of integrating AI into religious practices as concerns mount over mental health impacts.

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Meta's Muse Spark AI requests raw health data but delivers questionable medical advice

Meta launched Muse Spark, a generative AI model designed to answer health questions, but early testing reveals serious concerns. The AI actively requests sensitive medical data like lab reports and fitness tracker readings, yet isn't HIPAA compliant. WIRED's investigation found the chatbot provided potentially dangerous advice, including extremely low-calorie meal plans, while Meta may use shared health data to train future models and target advertisements.

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CIA deploys AI to write intelligence reports, plans AI coworkers for analysts within years

The CIA used AI to generate its first intelligence report without human guidance, marking a historic shift in intelligence operations. Deputy Director Michael Ellis revealed plans to embed AI coworkers into analytics platforms within years to help analysts draft reports, test conclusions, and identify trends while humans retain final decision-making authority.

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OpenAI Backs Illinois Bill to Shield AI Liability for Mass Deaths and Billion-Dollar Disasters

OpenAI is supporting Illinois legislation that would protect AI companies from liability in catastrophic scenarios, including mass casualties or over $1 billion in property damage. The controversial bill, SB 3444, has sparked opposition from Anthropic, exposing deep divisions between leading AI labs over who should be responsible when AI systems cause large-scale harm.

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Snap partners with Qualcomm to launch AI glasses later this year after years-long hiatus

Snap's newly formed Specs subsidiary has announced a multi-year strategic agreement with Qualcomm to power its upcoming AI glasses using Snapdragon XR platforms. The partnership marks the first major move for the spin-off unit, which plans to launch consumer-facing AR eyewear later in 2026 after years of developer-only releases. The collaboration comes amid pressure from activist investors and intensifying competition from Meta's successful Ray-Ban AI smart glasses.

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