May 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new study from Texas A&M reveals that AI chatbots in hotel booking trigger feelings of creepiness due to inaccuracy, deceptive behavior, and intrusiveness. This discomfort significantly reduces user willingness to continue chatting and nearly doubles the likelihood of abandoning a booking. Researchers suggest a simple fix: chatbots that clearly identify themselves as AI are more readily forgiven for mistakes.
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May 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
DeepSeek permanently reduces its flagship AI model cost by 75%. This aggressive move may indicate easing hardware constraints with Huawei's Ascend chips. The price cut could spark a broader AI price war, putting pressure on Western providers.
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May 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
At a Y Combinator event, Sam Altman offered $2 million in OpenAI tokens to each startup in the current batch, taking equity via an uncapped SAFE. The deal reduces AI costs for startups but raises concerns about vendor lock-in. Experts debate whether it's a smart move or a trap.
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May 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Spotify is rapidly integrating AI tools across its platform, from generating music and audiobooks to creating personal podcasts. While the company aims to become an everything-audio app, critics say these features clutter the experience and undermine what made it essential: effortless discovery. The shift from consumption to creation may alienate users.
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May 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Enterprise software giant Intuit is laying off about 3,000 employees, or 17% of its workforce, to refocus on AI. CEO Sasan Goodarzi announced the cuts in an internal memo, citing a need to reduce complexity and divert resources to artificial intelligence. The move comes amid a broader wave of tech layoffs as companies prioritize AI projects, though Intuit's stock has underperformed the market. The company reported strong revenue growth of 17% to $4.65 billion in its fiscal second quarter.
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May 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The tech layoff wave continues in 2025, with over 22,000 workers affected so far. This tracker provides a monthly breakdown of job cuts across startups and big tech firms, highlighting the human cost of industry shifts toward AI and automation.
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May 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple is celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day with a week-long push of new features and content. The company is expanding SignTime to Canada, introducing Accessibility Assistant shortcuts for Mac and Apple Watch, and enhancing Fitness+ with modifications for wheelchair users. Apple Maps, Music, TV+, and Books are also getting accessibility-focused updates.
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May 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple has petitioned the Supreme Court to review two critical rulings in its ongoing legal fight with Epic Games. The first concerns whether Apple was properly held in contempt for charging commissions on purchases made outside the App Store. The second challenges the nationwide injunction that applies to all developers, arguing it exceeds the scope allowed by recent Supreme Court precedent. The case continues a years-long dispute over App Store policies.
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May 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to feature a new C2 modem that supports 5G over satellite (5G NR-NTN). This technology could allow the iPhone to automatically connect to satellites when cellular coverage is poor, eliminating the need for manual alignment. Such an upgrade would transform satellite connectivity from a rarely used emergency tool into a daily convenience for users in areas with weak cell signals.
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