May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Eric Schmidt faced a hostile reception at the University of Arizona commencement, with students booing his pro-AI rhetoric. The incident highlights growing public skepticism toward artificial intelligence amid fears of job loss and ethical scandals. Schmidt’s ‘rocketship’ advice failed to resonate with graduates facing a turbulent job market.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
We rely on tips from readers to uncover important stories. This guide explains how to submit tips securely using email or Signal, with advice on avoiding surveillance and protecting your identity. Whether you have documents or firsthand experience, we want to hear from you. Your safety and anonymity are our priority.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OpenAI is testing a new ChatGPT finance feature for Pro users in the US. It connects to financial accounts for personalized budgeting and planning. The preview is limited to web and iOS, with Plus and wider availability later. Users can disconnect anytime and data is deleted within 30 days.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google's upcoming Gemini Intelligence suite requires at least 12GB of RAM, a flagship chip, and support for AI Core and Gemini Nano v3 or higher. This stringent criteria excludes many recent devices, including the Pixel 9 series and Galaxy Z Fold 7. The rollout is expected to begin this summer, but only for the most premium Android phones.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Walmart has launched two new Android 16-powered Onn tablets. The 13-inch Pro model ($288) includes a stylus and folio case, while the 8.1-inch Core model ($138) boasts a Snapdragon 685 chip and up to 15 hours battery life. Both offer impressive specs for their price points.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OnePlus temporarily suspended its latest OxygenOS update (versions 16.0.7.XXX and 16.0.5.XXX) following user reports of abnormal restarts and boot failures. The company confirmed the pause via its community forum and stated that teams are working to fix the issues before resuming the rollout.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Sony faced intense backlash after showcasing AI Camera Assistant suggestions that looked worse than originals. The company has now provided a clarification and new examples, yet the incident sparks broader concerns about AI in photography and Sony's marketing strategy.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Multiverse, founded by Euan Blair, has secured $70 million in primary funding at a $2.1 billion valuation, led by Schroders Capital. The company aims to become Europe’s AI adoption platform, bridging the gap between businesses and their workforces. With 50% year-on-year revenue growth and its first cash-positive quarter, Multiverse plans to expand across Europe, leveraging the recent acquisition of StackFuel and partnerships with Microsoft, Palantir, and Databricks.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Graphon AI has emerged from stealth with $8.3 million in seed funding to build a pre-model intelligence layer that uses graphon mathematics to discover relationships across multimodal enterprise data. The round was led by Novera Ventures with participation from Perplexity Fund, Samsung Next, and others. Founded by AI researchers from top tech firms, the company aims to overcome the limitations of retrieval-augmented generation by structuring data before it enters a foundation model's context window.
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