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May 28 2026

Vertu Launches 'Alphafold' Luxury AI Phone Starting at $6,880

Luxury phone brand Vertu has unveiled the Alphafold, a new foldable smartphone starting at $6,880. The device is marketed as an AI 'command center' featuring an AI agent named Hermes, designed to coordinate workflows and connect with enterprise software for executives.

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May 28 2026

College Graduates Boo Speakers Discussing AI at Commencement Ceremonies

At recent university commencement ceremonies, graduating students have audibly expressed their frustration and anxiety about artificial intelligence by booing speakers, including former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. The reactions highlight growing fears among new graduates about job displacement and a challenging economic future due to the rapid advancement of AI.

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May 28 2026

Senator Elizabeth Warren Proposes Taxing AI to Fund Social Programs

Senator Elizabeth Warren has proposed overhauling the U.S. tax code to ensure the economic benefits of artificial intelligence are shared more broadly. Her proposal includes raising taxes on corporations and implementing an excise tax on the energy usage of AI data centers to fund programs like universal healthcare and education.

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May 28 2026

Waymo Pauses Robotaxi Services Due to Flooding Issues

Waymo has temporarily suspended its robotaxi services in several cities, including Atlanta, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston, after its vehicles repeatedly encountered issues with flooded roadways. The move follows a recent software recall related to the same problem, prompting a pause to improve the autonomous driving system's ability to navigate severe weather.

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May 28 2026

First Federal Charges Filed Under New AI 'Revenge Porn' Law

The U.S. Justice Department has filed the first federal charges under the 'Take It Down Act,' a new law targeting AI-generated non-consensual explicit content. Two men, Arturo Hernandez and Cornelius Shannon, were arrested for allegedly creating and distributing sexualized deepfakes, marking a significant step in the law's enforcement.

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May 28 2026

Joi AI Seeks 'Masturbation Consultants' to Test NSFW Audio Product

Adult AI companion startup Joi AI is hiring ten consultants for a paid, four-week role to test its new NSFW audio-guided sessions. The company reports having received over 100,000 applications for the positions, which require consultants to write about their intimate experiences with the AI feature.

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May 28 2026

Google Overhauls Search to Prioritize AI Agents and Answers

During its I/O conference, Google announced a fundamental transformation of its search engine, shifting from a keyword-based system to an AI-first interface. The new experience will feature "information agents" and a "generative UI" to provide direct answers and interactive tools, a move that could significantly alter how users find information online.

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May 28 2026

Sam Altman Retracts Prediction of AI-Driven 'Jobs Apocalypse'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has walked back his earlier predictions about artificial intelligence causing widespread job losses, particularly in white-collar roles. Altman now says he is "delighted to be wrong" and believes the human element of work is irreplaceable, a shift that comes amid growing questions about the costs and adoption rates of AI.

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May 28 2026

Spotify and Universal Music Group Announce AI Remix Deal

Spotify and Universal Music Group have entered a licensing agreement that will allow Premium subscribers to create and share their own AI-generated covers and remixes of songs from UMG's catalog. The deal emphasizes artist consent and compensation, with participating artists set to receive royalties from the AI creations.

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May 28 2026

SpaceX Files for IPO, Revealing Finances and Future Ambitions

SpaceX has confidentially filed its S-1 document for an initial public offering, providing the first detailed look at its finances. The filing reveals the company is not yet profitable due to heavy investment in AI, and it outlines ambitious plans for an extraterrestrial economy, orbital AI data centers, and a total addressable market of $28.5 trillion.

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May 28 2026

Trump Cancels Signing of AI Safety Executive Order

President Trump abruptly canceled the signing of a planned executive order that would have created a government process for testing advanced AI models before their public release. The delay was attributed to the president's concerns that the order could hinder the U.S.'s competitive edge against China in AI, as well as pushback from some tech executives who declined to attend the signing event.

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May 27 2026

Uber Executive Questions Return on Investment of AI Spending

Uber's President and COO, Andrew Macdonald, sparked a debate in Silicon Valley after stating that the company is finding it increasingly difficult to justify its spending on AI. Macdonald noted that higher consumption of AI tokens is not clearly correlating with the delivery of more useful consumer features, making the return on investment hard to quantify.

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May 27 2026

Waymo Pauses Robotaxi Service in Multiple Cities Due to Flooding Issues

Waymo has paused its autonomous ride-hailing services in several cities, including Atlanta, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston, after its vehicles encountered problems navigating flooded roads. The service interruptions follow a software recall last week where the company acknowledged it was still developing a final solution for avoiding flooded areas.

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May 27 2026

Samsung Union Reaches Bonus Deal, Averting Strike

Unionized workers at Samsung's memory-chip division have reached a tentative agreement with the company over profit-sharing bonuses, calling off a planned strike. The deal, which still requires member approval, will reportedly provide employees with bonuses averaging between $340,000 and $400,000, addressing disputes over how profits from the AI chip boom are distributed.

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May 27 2026

DuckDuckGo Sees User Surge After Google's AI Search Overhaul

Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo reported a significant increase in app installations and website visits following Google's announcement of a major AI-driven overhaul to its search results. Reports indicate a rise of over 30% in iOS installs in the U.S. as some users appear to be seeking alternatives with less AI integration.

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May 27 2026

Elon Musk Loses Lawsuit Against OpenAI

An Oakland jury unanimously ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI and its founders, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman. The jury found that Musk waited too long to sue, exceeding the statute of limitations. The trial also revealed evidence suggesting Musk had sought sole control over OpenAI and may have used its resources for his own company, Tesla.

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May 27 2026

Two Men Charged Under New 'Take It Down Act' for AI-Generated Porn

Two men have become the first to be federally charged under the new 'Take It Down Act' for allegedly creating and distributing non-consensual, sexually explicit deepfakes using AI. The law, signed by President Trump, criminalizes the creation of such content and requires its removal from online platforms.

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May 27 2026

Trump Postpones Signing of Executive Order on AI Safety

President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a signing event for an executive order that would have created a government process for testing advanced AI models before their public release. Trump cited concerns that the order could hinder the US's competitive edge against China, while reports also suggest the cancelation was influenced by several top AI executives declining to attend the event.

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May 27 2026

Robinhood Launches AI-Powered Stock Trading for Users

Robinhood is introducing a new feature that will allow users to employ AI agents and chatbots to automate stock trading and manage investments on their behalf. The company is also launching an "agentic credit card" for AI-driven online purchases, while warning users of the significant financial risks involved with automated trading.

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May 27 2026

Meta Launches 'Meta One' Subscription Tiers for Its Apps and AI Chatbot

Meta has launched new paid subscription plans for its family of apps, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, under a new 'Meta One' brand. The company is also rolling out specific tiers for its AI chatbot, priced at $7.99/month for Meta One Plus and $19.99/month for Meta One Premium.