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ai 2026-05-19

Amazon Alexa Plus can now create AI-generated podcasts

Amazon's Alexa Plus now generates custom podcasts with AI hosts discussing any topic you choose. You can steer the conversation and adjust length before it creates the episode.

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topnews 2026-05-19

The US Built a Site to Ensure Fair Access to Public Lands. Then Everything Went Wrong

Recreation.gov, the federal site for booking campsites and park permits, has become overrun with bots and scalpers. What was meant to democratize access to public lands now favors those with technical skills or money to pay resellers.

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topnews 2026-05-19

Set Up Your Phone’s Always-On Display So You’re Unlocking It Less Often

Your lock screen can show calendar, weather, and notifications without unlocking. It's a small friction reducer that keeps you from falling into the scroll trap every time you check the time.

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global 2026-05-19

Elon Musk has lost yet another legal battle. Why he'll still keep fighting

Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI just got tossed by a federal judge. Despite the loss, his combative legal strategy shows no signs of slowing down, and that has implications for how AI companies operate.

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global 2026-05-19

Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt

New automated garment manufacturing machines could shift clothing production from Asia back to Western countries, potentially reshaping global supply chains and the fashion industry's labor model.

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global 2026-05-19

After Elon Musk’s Court Loss Comes the Long Hot A.I. Summer

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman just collapsed, clearing the path for AI development to accelerate even faster this summer despite growing public concerns.

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global 2026-05-19

Five Takeaways From the Blockbuster Trial Pitting Elon Musk Against OpenAI

A jury ruled Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI, ending his claim the company broke its founding agreement. The trial revealed early tensions over commercialization and control that still shape AI development today.

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global 2026-05-19

Meta Reassigns 7,000 Employees to Focus on A.I.

Meta is moving 7,000 employees into AI roles just before cutting 8,000 jobs (10% of staff). Clear signal they're betting everything on AI while trimming elsewhere.

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ai 2026-05-18

SandboxAQ brings its drug discovery models to Claude, no PhD in computing required

SandboxAQ is making its drug discovery AI models available through Claude, betting that accessibility matters more than raw model performance. While competitors build better models, SandboxAQ thinks the real barrier is usability.

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ai 2026-05-18

Anthropic has acquired the dev tools startup used by OpenAI, Google, and Cloudflare

Anthropic acquired Stainless, the SDK automation startup that counts OpenAI, Google, and Cloudflare as clients. The move signals how critical developer tooling has become in the AI race.

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ai 2026-05-18

Elon Musk has lost his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI

A California jury unanimously ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, finding that he filed his claims too late.

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ai 2026-05-18

All of the updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s battle over OpenAI

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI ended with all charges dismissed due to statute of limitations. The trial featured testimony from Musk, Altman, and Microsoft's Nadella over claims OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission.

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ai 2026-05-18

Elon Musk loses his case against Sam Altman

Elon Musk lost his lawsuit against Sam Altman after a jury found his claims were barred by statute of limitations. The judge accepted the advisory jury's unanimous verdict.

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topnews 2026-05-18

These 11 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested in 2026

We tested 11 automatic cat feeders to find which ones actually work. Spoiler: the best ones handle both dry and wet food without turning your kitchen into a crime scene.

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global 2026-05-18

Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue

A jury ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding he waited too long to bring his claims. Musk had accused Sam Altman of turning the nonprofit into a for-profit venture.

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global 2026-05-18

Elon Musk Loses $150 Billion Suit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman

A jury tossed Musk's $150B lawsuit against OpenAI and Altman, ruling he waited too long to sue. OpenAI can now move forward without this legal distraction hanging over them.

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ai 2026-05-18

Amazon's new Alexa+ powered feature can generate podcast episodes

Amazon's Alexa+ now generates custom AI podcasts on demand, pushing the assistant beyond simple queries into personalized content creation. It's part of Amazon's broader shift to make Alexa a full AI content platform.

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ai 2026-05-18

South Korea's LetinAR is building optics behind AI glasses

South Korean startup LetinAR is making thumbnail-sized lenses that could power the next generation of AI glasses. Their compact optics might become the standard for wearable AI devices.

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topnews 2026-05-18

How to Watch Google I/O 2026

Google I/O 2026 kicks off with updates to Search, Android, Gemini, and a first look at Android XR smart glasses. Here's how to tune in and what matters for AI users.

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topnews 2026-05-18

I’m a Normie. Can Normies Really Vibe Code?

A self-described normie tests whether AI coding assistants like Claude can actually help non-programmers build real software, starting with a database for tracking everyday complaints.

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global 2026-05-18

Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory

The Royal Observatory is warning that instant AI answers risk making us undervalue human intelligence and creating unhealthy dependence on automated systems.

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global 2026-05-18

China Sought Access to Anthropic’s Newest A.I. The Answer Was No.

China tried to access Anthropic's latest AI models but was denied, highlighting how US companies are maintaining their tech lead while geopolitical tensions shape who gets access to cutting-edge AI.

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global 2026-05-18

Start-Up Raises $1.3 Billion for an A.I. ‘Grid’

Amp just raised $1.3 billion to build an alternative AI infrastructure 'grid' that challenges Big Tech's hardware dominance. It's a bet that the current concentration of AI computing power needs competition.

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gadgets 2026-05-18

How to watch the Google I/O 2026 keynote

Google I/O 2026 kicks off Tuesday with expected AI announcements and possible Android XR updates. The keynote is where Google typically unveils its latest developer tools and consumer products.

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