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AI Summary
- The entertainment industry is grappling with AI's creative impact, as seen with the Oscars ruling out AI-generated actors and scripts, while Netflix is strategically delaying its 'Narnia' adaptation for a 2027 theatrical release.
- In the AI and robotics space, Meta is bolstering its humanoid AI ambitions with a new robotics startup acquisition, and Coatue is reportedly exploring land acquisitions for data centers, potentially for Anthropic, which is also rumored to be in a massive valuation round.
- Big tech is increasingly involved in defense and infrastructure, with the Pentagon partnering with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS for AI deployment on classified networks, and companies like Uber exploring the use of their driver networks for self-driving data.
- The market is seeing significant startup activity and funding, with Musely securing $360M without equity, Y Combinator alum Skio selling for $105M, and European startups like Lovable and Mistral gaining attention.
- Cybersecurity and platform stability remain key concerns, as evidenced by Ubuntu services experiencing outages due to a DDoS attack and the ongoing legal and public relations battles involving major AI players like OpenAI and Google's DeepMind.
Sources
TechCrunch
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AI-generated actors and scripts are now ineligible for Oscars
15 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Media & Entertainment, academy awards, academy of motion picture arts and sciencesBad news for Tilly Norwood.
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Farewell, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down
16 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Media & Entertainment, Ask.com, IAC, Ask JeevesOwner IAC says it's discontinuing its search business.
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Netflix delays Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ movie for big theatrical push in 2027
20 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Media & Entertainment, Greta Gerwig, Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, Netflix"The Magician's Nephew" looks like a big next step in Netflix's thawing relationship with movie theaters.
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The best AI dictation apps, tested and ranked
21 hours ago
by Ivan Mehta
AI, Apps, voice AI, Wispr flow, ai dictationAI-powered dictation apps are useful for replying to emails, taking notes, and even coding through your voice
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Beyond Lovable and Mistral: 21 European startups to watch
a day ago
by Anna Heim
Startups, european startupsIt is not that European startups never get attention — Lovable and Mistral AI are proof of that. But there are many more that insiders are tracking.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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OpenAI introduces AI-generated pets for its Codex app
17 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
AIIt's like Microsoft's Clippy, but useful.
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Tesla starts selling Chinese-made Model 3s in Canada at the EV's lowest price ever
19 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
EVs and TransportationThe cars made at the Giga Shanghai factory start at $39,490 CAD, or roughly $29,000 in USD for a Model 3 Premium Rear-Wheel Drive variant.
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Meta acquires robotics AI startup as it makes the push into humanoid machines
a day ago
by Mariella Moon
AIThe company has purchased Assured Robot Intelligence, whose staff is joining Meta's Superintelligence Labs.
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Undead co-op shooters, gorgeous hack-and-slash action and other new indie games worth checking out
a day ago
by Kris Holt
GamingPlus, more Ball x Pit is never a bad thing.
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AI performances and screenplays won't be eligible for Oscars
2 days ago
by Will Shanklin
AIWill that stop them from taking over?
The Verge
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AI music is flooding streaming services — but who wants it?
an hour ago
by Terrence O’Brien
AI, Column, Streaming, The StepbackThis is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on how AI is changing music and the music industry, follow Terrence O'Brien. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. HOW IT STARTED The use of generative AI in pop music started almost as a gimmick. There was a sense of experimentalism to 2018's I AM AI by Taryn Southern and 2019's Proto by Holly Herndon, albums that were created with significant assistance from AI. Others got in on the action too, exploring the outer
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Meta’s historic loss in court could cost a lot more than $375 million
18 hours ago
by Lauren Feiner
Law, Meta, Policy, Privacy, Speech, TechMark Zuckerberg. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez won a historic sum of $375 million in a landmark child safety case against Meta earlier this year. But the next stage of the fight could be even more consequential for Meta and the social media industry at large. Beginning Monday, attorneys for Meta and New Mexico will return to a Santa Fe courthouse for a three-week public nuisance trial, where they'll argue over the changes the AG wants the judge to order Meta make to Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Those changes include adding age
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Spirit Airlines shuts down after Trump’s war on Iran doubled jet fuel prices
19 hours ago
by Richard Lawler
Aviation, Business, News, Policy, Politics, TransportationSpirit Airlines planes are parked on the tarmac at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on May 02, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. | Getty Images The ultra-low-cost air carrier Spirit Airlines shut down operations after 34 years in business and canceled all flights at 3AM ET on Saturday morning. Its website now redirects to spiritrestructuring.com, instructing fliers not to go to airports, with air traffic control records capturing controllers and pilots signing off to each other as its last flights came in for landings after the shutdown was announced. > View this post on Instagram A statement on its website said that for
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Aura’s delightful Aspen photo frame is on sale for $30 off this weekend
20 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Smart Home, Tech, Verge ShoppingThe Aura Aspen offers a bright, vivid display that looks surprisingly lifelike for a digital photo frame. | Image: Aura Aura’s digital frames are kind of like living photo albums that get better with time, which is why we often recommend them for Mother’s Day. They’re gifts that keep on giving, in a way, and right now, a number of Aura’s connected frames are on sale ahead of the holiday. One of the best deals is on the Aura Aspen, which is available for $199 ($30 off) from Amazon, Best Buy, and Aura, matching its all-time low. AURA ASPEN WHERE TO BUY: *
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Anker’s discounted 2-in-1 USB-C cable is a great way to spend $15
a day ago
by Cameron Faulkner
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingI’ll never stop gushing about 2-in-1 USB-C cables. They’re really nice to have because, at this point, I’ve amassed so many devices that charge via USB-C. It’s also common for more than one to need to be recharged at a time, which is where they come in handy. I can charge my Nintendo Switch 2 and work-issued MacBook Air, or my Google Pixel 9 Pro and Kindle, without taking up more than one port on the power adapter. A couple of models that offer up to 140W passthrough charging speeds are currently matching their lowest price to date — including Anker’s
Wired
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Asus Zenbook A16 (2026) Review: Savor the Power, Ignore the Beige
an hour ago
by Christopher Null
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Computers, Product, ReviewThis $2,000 Asus laptop delivers breathtaking performance thanks to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, but at the cost of nearly everything else.
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15 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers and Gardeners (2026)
2 hours ago
by Kat Merck
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Home, Plant, ParenthoodFrom smart apps and planters to unique tools, these gifts will turn even a black thumb into a next-level plant parent.
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How to Track Your Luggage (2026): AirTag, Pebblebee, CaseSafe
2 hours ago
by Adrienne So
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, AFKA Bluetooth tracker can prevent vacation hell, aka arriving at the beach sans bathing suit. Here are our travel tips for using one.
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Best Travel Tote Bags for Every Kind of Excursion (2026): Away, Le Pliage, Topo Designs
2 hours ago
by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, In, TransitThese hardworking travel totes handle everything from a work trip to a weekend getaway.
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KitchenAid Artisan Plus Stand Mixer Review: Tiny Additions, Big Difference
3 hours ago
by Julia Forbes
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Kitchen, Product, ReviewThe kitchen appliance titan changed up its beloved base-model stand mixer for the first time in over 70 years. It was worth the wait.