May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Ace, Sony's autonomous table tennis robot, defeated elite human players in a series of matches, showcasing advanced AI and robotics. The study highlights progress in real-time physical interaction. Ace improved over time, beating a top 25 professional player by March 2026.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Meta has shocked investors with a capital expenditure forecast of up to $145 billion for 2026, largely driven by AI investments. The company faces a memory chip crisis and is laying off 10% of its workforce while pivoting from the failed Metaverse to AI with new model and agent releases.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Digg, once a pioneering social news platform, has relaunched as an AI news aggregator. The new portal, di.gg/ai, curates links to papers, launches, and discussions using sentiment analysis from X. Founder Kevin Rose promises more verticals to come. This latest iteration follows a brief relaunch earlier this year and layoffs.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A week after announcing pre-deployment AI model inspections with Google, xAI, and Microsoft, the Commerce Department's CAISI removed the official page. The URL now redirects to the main CAISI site, sparking concerns about government transparency and the future of AI safety collaborations. The original announcement, preserved by the Wayback Machine, described information-sharing and security objectives.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
From DOJ demands for user data to Venmo fixing its privacy flaw, the past month has seen major shifts in the privacy and security landscape. The FCC's attempt to curb robocalls could create new privacy problems, while the EU targets VPNs as a loophole in age verification. This roundup covers the key stories and their implications.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
With the World Cup looming, French captain Kylian Mbappé sparks controversy by speaking out against Jordan Bardella and the far right. The interview raises questions about the role of athletes in politics while Mbappé faces criticism at Real Madrid for his leadership and individual focus.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Washington D.C. prosecutor's office is seeking the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, accused of killing two Israeli embassy employees near a Jewish museum. The attack, which occurred during the Gaza war, is being prosecuted as a hate crime. The suspect allegedly shouted pro-Palestinian slogans during his arrest.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Rihanna has added a deeply personal tattoo to her collection: a reproduction of a drawing made by one of her children. The singer, mother of RZA, Riot, and Rocki, chose New York artist Bang Bang for the ink. The tattoo symbolizes her shift from music to family life and entrepreneurship over the past several years.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Pixelworks Inc. announced its TrueCut Motion platform played a key role in post-production for 'Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour Live in 3D'. The platform handled complex motion grading, balancing high-frame-rate capture with traditional cinematic aesthetics. Directors James Cameron and Billie Eilish collaborated to create a new standard for premium large-format experiences.
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