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May 26 2026
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Hark, an AI Hardware Startup from Figure AI's CEO, Raises $700M

Hark, a secretive AI lab founded by Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock, has raised $700 million in a Series A funding round, valuing the company at $6 billion. The startup is focused on building a "personal AI platform" that combines custom hardware, software, and foundation models, placing it in competition with major tech companies like OpenAI and Apple.

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May 26 2026
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Trump Postpones Signing of AI Executive Order

President Donald Trump delayed the signing of an executive order that would have established government oversight of advanced AI models. Trump cited concerns that the order could hinder job creation and the US's competitive edge against China in AI development. The cancellation also reportedly occurred after several top AI firm CEOs declined to attend the signing event.

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May 25 2026
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ClickUp Lays Off 22% of Staff in AI-Focused Restructuring

Productivity software company ClickUp has laid off 22% of its workforce, a move CEO Zeb Evans described as a strategic restructuring around AI rather than a cost-cutting measure. The company is reassigning tasks to approximately 3,000 internal AI agents and plans to reward remaining employees who effectively use the technology with higher salaries, with some reaching up to $1 million.

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May 25 2026
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Pope Leo XIV to Release AI-Focused Encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas'

Pope Leo XIV will release his first encyclical, titled "Magnifica Humanitas," on May 25, addressing human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence. Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah is scheduled to join the Pope for the presentation, which is expected to address AI's impact on workers' rights and warfare.

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May 25 2026
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Anthropic's 'Project Glasswing' AI Finds Over 10,000 Code Vulnerabilities

Anthropic announced that its 'Project Glasswing' initiative, using a specialized AI model called Claude Mythos, identified over 10,000 potential critical vulnerabilities in open-source software within a month. The project highlights AI's ability to find security flaws at a pace that far exceeds the current capacity for human-led patching and remediation.

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May 25 2026
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Pope to Release AI-Focused Encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas'

Pope Leo XIV is set to personally present his first encyclical, titled "Magnifica Humanitas," on May 25th, which will focus on human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence. Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah is scheduled to join the Pope for the launch, signaling the Vatican's engagement in the global AI governance debate.

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May 25 2026
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US Spy Agencies Seek $9 Billion for AI Chips and Infrastructure

The White House has backed a secret $9 billion proposal to acquire advanced AI chips and build out necessary computing infrastructure for intelligence agencies like the CIA and NSA. The funding request, which awaits congressional approval, aims to address a critical shortage of computing power needed to run advanced AI models on classified networks.

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May 25 2026
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Anthropic Reportedly Paying SpaceX $15 Billion Annually for Compute Power

According to SpaceX's IPO filing, AI company Anthropic has an agreement to pay SpaceX $1.25 billion per month for access to its Colossus data centers. The deal, totaling $15 billion annually, runs through May 2029 and aims to support Anthropic's expanding AI business, though either company can terminate with 90 days' notice.

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May 24 2026
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OpenAI and Anthropic Form New Partnerships with Microsoft

Microsoft announced a strategic partnership with AI startup Anthropic, making Anthropic's Claude models available to customers through Microsoft Azure. As part of the deal, Anthropic will purchase Azure compute capacity, and reports indicate the company is also in early discussions to use Microsoft's own Maia AI chips.

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May 24 2026
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US Agencies Reportedly Using Anthropic's AI Despite Pentagon Blacklist

Despite the Pentagon blacklisting AI firm Anthropic as a national security risk, reports indicate that agencies like the NSA continue to use its Claude AI models. This reliance is reportedly due to a critical shortage of specialized chips needed to run alternative AI models on classified government networks.

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May 24 2026
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McKinsey Launches Free AI Tool for Interview Practice

Consulting firm McKinsey has introduced a free AI-powered practice tool to help job candidates prepare for quantitative case study interviews. The initiative aims to democratize interview preparation by offering an alternative to expensive, private interview coaches.

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May 24 2026
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Anthropic Acquires Developer Tools Startup Stainless

AI company Anthropic has acquired Stainless, a startup specializing in software development kit (SDK) automation. Stainless's technology is used by several of Anthropic's competitors, including OpenAI and Google, to help AI agents connect with external software and tools.

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May 24 2026
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Google I/O 2026 Focuses Heavily on AI Advancements

At its annual I/O developer conference, Google showcased a major push into artificial intelligence, unveiling a suite of new models and features. Key announcements included the faster Gemini 3.5 Flash model, an AI agent named Spark, a significant AI-powered overhaul of Google Search, and expansions to its AI content watermarking technology.

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May 24 2026
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SpaceX Files for IPO, Revealing Financials and AI Ambitions

SpaceX filed its S-1 document for a potential initial public offering, revealing substantial losses due to AI investments alongside massive revenue. The filing outlines a $28.5 trillion total addressable market, primarily driven by AI, and details ambitious plans for orbital data centers and an extraterrestrial economy.

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May 24 2026
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SpaceX IPO Filing Reveals $15 Billion Annual Compute Deal with Anthropic

SpaceX's S-1 filing ahead of its planned IPO revealed a massive compute partnership with AI company Anthropic. According to the filing, Anthropic will pay SpaceX $1.25 billion per month, totaling $15 billion annually, for access to its Colossus data centers through May 2029.

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May 24 2026
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OpenAI Film 'Critterz' Misses Cannes Debut Following Sora Shutdown

The animated film 'Critterz,' an OpenAI-backed project that was a key part of the company's pitch to Hollywood, has missed its planned debut at the Cannes Film Festival. The setback is attributed to OpenAI shutting down its Sora video-generation tool in March, which was integral to the film's production.

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May 24 2026
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College Graduates Boo AI Mentions at Commencement Ceremonies

At recent commencement ceremonies, including at the University of Arizona, graduates have booed speakers like former Google CEO Eric Schmidt for their positive remarks about artificial intelligence. Students have cited anxieties about AI's impact on the job market, while in a contrasting event, fashion designer Jeremy Scott was cheered for ripping up an AI-written speech.

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May 24 2026
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OpenAI's AI-Produced Film 'Critterz' Misses Cannes Debut

The animated film 'Critterz,' an OpenAI-backed project, has missed its planned debut at the Cannes Film Festival. The setback is attributed to OpenAI shutting down its Sora video generation tool, which was a key part of the film's production pipeline.

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May 24 2026
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SpaceX Scrubs First Launch of Starship V3 Rocket

SpaceX canceled the first launch attempt of its Starship V3 rocket just 40 seconds before liftoff due to a ground system issue. The problem was identified with a hydraulic pin on an umbilical arm, and the company plans to make another attempt soon after repairs.

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May 24 2026
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NextEra Energy and Dominion Announce Potential Merger

NextEra Energy is proposing a $67 billion merger with Dominion, a deal that would create the largest utility company in the United States. The move is seen as being driven by the surging demand for electricity, particularly from the rapid expansion of AI data centers.