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March 20, 2026
WordPress.com Enables AI Agents to Publish Posts
WordPress.com has launched AI agents capable of writing and publishing posts directly on the platform. This update lowers barriers to content publishing for users. It could significantly increase the volume of machine-generated content across the web.
Amazon Builds AI-First Smartphone Sans App Store
Amazon is reportedly developing an AI-centric smartphone as its second attempt in the market. The device may forgo a traditional app store, relying instead on AI-driven experiences. This signals a shift toward AI-native mobile computing.
Trump OKs NextEra 10GW Gas for Data Boom
Trump has approved NextEra Energy's plan for up to 10 gigawatts of natural gas-fired power plants. The projects will be in Texas and Pennsylvania. They address surging electricity demand fueled by data center expansion.
Scale AI Launches Voice Showdown Benchmark
Scale AI launched Voice Showdown, the first real-world benchmark for voice AI using authentic human interactions across 60+ languages. Built on ChatLab, it provides free access to top frontier models and collects user preferences via blind head-to-head battles. Initial results reveal significant gaps in leading models overlooked by synthetic benchmarks.
Luke Littler Trademarks Face vs AI Fakes
Darts prodigy Luke Littler is applying to trademark his face to fight AI-generated fakes. His likeness has been legally licensed for darts merchandise, snacks, and fashion items. This proactive step addresses rising deepfake risks.
Trump AI Framework Preempts State Laws
Trump’s AI framework proposes federal preemption of state laws to unify regulation. It prioritizes innovation and shifts child safety responsibilities to parents. Tech companies face lighter-touch rules under this approach.
Journalist Suspended for AI Hallucinations
Mediahuis suspended senior journalist Peter Vandermeersch after he admitted using AI to fabricate quotes in articles. The former editor-in-chief of De Telegraaf called it falling into the 'trap of hallucinations,' a common AI error. This incident involves newspapers like De Telegraaf and Irish Independent.
Stars Beg Scripts as AI Worsens Drought
Zhang Ziyi publicly seeks quality scripts amid declining film quality, joining trend with Hai Qing and Chen Kun. Industry silos and high fees block indie gems; AI tools expected to further reduce good scripts.
Galaxy S26 Gains AirDrop Compatibility
Samsung confirms Galaxy S26 series will support AirDrop-like file sharing with iPhones via post-launch software update. Quick Share enables seamless transfer of photos and videos without extra apps. This aims to attract iPhone users amid shifting preferences toward AI features.
Physical AI Robots Hit Homes at AWE2026
AWE2026 showcases market-ready AI robots for cooking, chores, and serving, like Hisense Savvy integrating appliances and Ecovacs Bajie with learning memory. Industrial bots demonstrate precision manufacturing; market to hit $850B by 2035.
Tech Workers Race on AI Leaderboards
Tech companies are rolling out leaderboards where employees compete to maximize AI usage. This gamification drives heavy AI tool adoption across workflows. It results in substantial billing increases for AI services.
Echelon Owners Weigh Sale Options
Owners of Dublin-based Echelon Data Centres are exploring strategic options. These include selling part or all of their stakes. Sources familiar with the matter confirmed the deliberations.
ChatGPT Hides Multiple Backend Models
ChatGPT's new interface obscures the actual model in use, revealing a complex backend with multiple models operating behind the scenes. Additional models are concealed within the settings, potentially misleading users on performance expectations.
Publisher Cancels Novel Over AI Claims
A publisher has canceled the release of horror novel 'Shy Girl' by Mia Ballard due to claims it was AI-generated. The author denies using AI in writing the book. This incident underscores rising tensions in publishing over AI-assisted content.
China's First Airspace-Approved Smart Vehicle Test Site Launches
Southern (Shaoguan) Intelligent Connected NEV Test Center, built by China Auto Research, GAC Group and others, officially opens as China's first large test field with airspace rights. Spanning 8600 mu with over 3.6B yuan investment, it supports testing for smart EVs and low-altitude aircraft. It integrates with GAC's labs and coincides with GOVY AirCab flight demo.
Nordstrom Hires AI VP in Tech Exec Moves
Carbon Robotics has appointed a new CFO to strengthen its leadership. Nordstrom has hired a VP of AI, signaling retail sector's AI push. Meanwhile, Microsoft's gaming GM joins Netflix and a longtime legal leader retires.
Palantir Pushes Battlefield AI at Dev Conference
At Palantir’s Developer Conference, the company highlights AI designed for battlefield superiority. With soaring business growth, Palantir doubles down on its military AI vision. This strategy attracts customers aligned with defense applications.
AI Workloads Spike Wasted Cloud Spend First in 5 Years
AI workloads are increasing wasted cloud spending for the first time in five years amid rising AI and cloud budgets. Companies are expanding but inefficiently, leading to resource waste. AI governance teams are suggested as a potential solution.
ASML Stock Dips on AI Woes, Bargain Buy
ASML's stock fell 7% in the past month due to AI setbacks. TD Cowen views this dip as making the chip equipment giant a very attractive investment target.
Perplexity Tests Market Research Agent
Perplexity is testing a new Market Research agent integrated with Perplexity Computer. This feature provides specialized research workflows. It includes access to premium data for enhanced analysis.