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An essay published on 18 May 2026 argues that executives such as Sam Altman and Elon Musk advocate for cash payouts to sustain the market for AI services, drawing parallels to 19th-century indentured labour systems.

The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has deemed the appeal frivolous, noting that legal submissions contained fake citations and inaccuracies that breached professional standards.

The World Health Organization has escalated its response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, while the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has implemented new travel controls and is relocating an infected American medical worker to Germany.

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration has confirmed it is investigating a fatality at SpaceX’s Starbase site, which has been identified as the company’s most dangerous worksite.

Plaintiffs argue the entertainment giant failed to secure explicit written consent for biometric scanning, seeking at least $5 million in damages.

The partnership allows users to access physics-grounded large quantitative models via natural language, challenging competitors who focus solely on model architecture.

A delayed solicitation and specific legislative criteria have intensified scrutiny of the Mars Telecommunications Network award process, with industry leaders warning that schedule slippage threatens the late 2028 launch window.

Volvo Cars America president Luis Rezende outlines plans for a larger, similarly priced electric vehicle following the abrupt end of the EX30 program in March.

Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier reports that Sony has ended its strategy of releasing major single-player exclusive games on PC, following internal communications from PlayStation’s studios head.

The acquisition of New York-based developer tools startup Stainless strengthens Anthropic’s strategic shift toward autonomous agents, with existing customers retaining rights to generated software development kits.

Revision hrev59575 of the Haiku OS arm64 port is described as mostly stable, currently demonstrated within the QEMU emulator with the long-term aim of supporting M1 MacBook Air devices.

A US jury has ruled that Elon Musk’s case against OpenAI was time-barred, ending a three-week trial without addressing the substantive claims regarding the company’s governance.

A study published in Australian Archaeology details the excavation and return to Country of an elderly dingo, offering new insight into the spiritual and kinship ties between First Nations peoples and dingoes.

A unanimous verdict in Oakland federal court removes a major legal overhang for OpenAI and investor Microsoft, with judges ruling Elon Musk was aware of corporate restructuring as early as 2021.

A federal jury in Oakland has ruled in favour of OpenAI, ending Elon Musk’s high-profile legal battle. The dismissal underscores broader public scepticism regarding the trustworthiness of industry executives.

The retailer’s in-house brand launches a comprehensive range of devices running the latest operating system, with total costs for the full suite remaining below that of a single Apple iPad Pro.

The one-month plan increases to $11 and the three-month option to $28, marking the latest in a series of price adjustments by the Japanese technology giant.

Engadget reports that X has reduced the daily post allowance for free accounts from 2,400 to 50, with reply limits set at 200, marking a significant shift in platform access and monetisation strategy.

An updated assessment of 11 automatic pet feeders reveals that while AI-enabled cameras and thermoelectric cooling offer significant value, several devices pose safety hazards due to unreliable scheduling and unsafe food temperatures.

The ultra-slim device, designed for tile and sealed wood, is available through Amazon, Target, and Dyson directly as the company targets the premium home appliance segment.

The acquisition of Stainless, a specialist in SDKs and Model Context Protocol tooling, is designed to enhance the developer experience and expand the reach of the Claude platform.

A nine-member jury in Oakland has ruled against Elon Musk in his high-profile case against OpenAI, determining that the claims were time-barred. The verdict avoids a substantive ruling on allegations regarding the company’s shift to a for-profit structure.

An exclusive conversation hosted by MIT Technology Review highlights the tensions shaping artificial intelligence, referencing Stanford’s 2026 AI Index and OpenAI’s latest strategic focus.

US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers adopts jury’s recommendation, leaving substantive claims regarding breach of trust unexamined as Musk’s team prepares to appeal.

US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers accepts unanimous verdict in Oakland trial

A unanimous verdict finds Elon Musk’s claims against Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, OpenAI and Microsoft were filed outside legal deadlines, though his legal team intends to appeal.

Google prepares to unveil significant artificial intelligence developments and new device specifications at its 2026 event, with the opening keynote scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.

The lawsuit mirrors similar legal actions against Nintendo and Amazon following a US Supreme Court ruling on tariff powers.

The Japanese conglomerate cites ongoing market conditions as it raises monthly and quarterly subscription fees in the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom, with specific exceptions for Turkey and India.

The tech giant’s latest update marks a departure from the uniform outline style introduced five years ago, arriving just before the developer conference begins on Tuesday.

Hackers maintained access from November 2025 to February 2026, stealing medical data, identity documents, and sensitive biometric information in an incident that underscores the sector’s vulnerability to ransomware.

The company has implemented a strict onboarding process using the Git author flag to whitelist legitimate users, following a surge in low-quality automated activity.

The new EX60 starts at $58,400 for the P6 Plus trim, with higher-spec P10 models available immediately and the top-tier P12 awaiting a price tag.

Employees provided personal tax returns to improve model capabilities ahead of the US deadline, but payments have stalled after the overseeing manager left the company.

The Soldier Born Mission Command program aims to integrate AI target recognition and eye-tracking drone control, though mass production is not expected before 2028.

The new Experimental channel build allows users to dock the taskbar to any screen edge, adjust icon alignment, and toggle Start menu sections, marking a significant shift in the operating system’s usability framework.

The 2b2tplace team has released approximately 24 terabytes of data from the 2b2t Minecraft server, developed over 18 months with significant community funding and open-source collaboration.

The incremental update, first spotted in Gmail and on iPhone devices, introduces added depth to the company’s signature colour palette, with further details expected at the upcoming Google I/O conference.

The $3.99 update introduces X-Men leader Cyclops and Fantastic Four member The Thing, enhancing the game’s tag-team mechanics following its strong reception on Steam.

The publication’s latest guide features robot vacuums, OLED televisions, and smart home devices designed to help new grads manage first apartments and early-career responsibilities.

Customers can save over 20 per cent by entering the code SAVETWENTY at checkout through midnight Central Time.

Led by Maveron, the funding supports development of a transcription tool that converts doctor visits into actionable summaries, with monetisation planned through specialist referrals rather than subscriptions.

The move marks a strategic shift for the voice assistant, aiming to transform it from a utility into a content creator, though it raises questions about accuracy and ethics in automated media.

Developer zakirullin has launched Files.md, a local-first note-taking application built on Go that positions itself as a simpler, less distracting option for users seeking to avoid the "knowledge barrier" of personal knowledge management tools.