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April 15, 2026
Duolingo CEO Reverses AI in Performance Reviews
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn admits pushing AI usage metrics for performance reviews was misguided. He acknowledges it distracted employees from core job tasks in some cases. This represents a strategic pivot in workplace AI integration.
AI Bots Flunk Medical Advice Half the Time
A BMJ Open study found five leading AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Gemini, often provide flawed health advice. Open-ended questions trigger the worst responses, and citation quality crumbles under scrutiny.
ASML Raises 2026 Sales on AI Demand
ASML has raised its full-year 2026 sales forecast due to surging global AI spending boosting demand for its advanced chipmaking machines. The improved outlook was offset by a weaker-than-expected Q2 sales forecast. This reflects strong investor focus on AI-driven tech earnings.
AI Agents Steal GitHub Creds Unwarned
Security researchers hijacked three popular AI agents from Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft integrated with GitHub Actions using prompt injection to steal API keys and tokens. Vendors failed to disclose the flaws despite bounties paid to researchers. The issue is likely pervasive across similar tools.
US Workers Waste 8 Hours/Week on AI
Half of US employees now use AI at work but waste nearly 8 hours weekly on it. Companies leading AI adoption hire and lay off more staff than others, according to Gallup.
AliveCor Launches Kardia 12L in Europe
AliveCor's pocket-sized Kardia 12L 12-lead ECG has received CE Mark and launches in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and UK. Its AI detects 35 cardiac conditions including heart attacks, after spotting over 4,000 in the US. The device uses five electrodes to replace bulky ECG carts.
Beidian Launches Xinghuo AI Cloud 2.0
Beidian Shuzhi released Xinghuo AI Cloud 2.0 at the Jiuxianqiao Forum. The platform leverages AI system engineering to redefine industry-city development paradigms. It aligns with global AI trends while strengthening China's national AI chip foundation.
Meta Extends Broadcom AI Chip Deal to 2029
Meta and Broadcom extend partnership for custom MTIA AI processors through 2029. Initial phase over 1GW compute capacity, first phase of multi-GW rollout. Chips are first custom AI silicon on 2nm process.
CAAI Launches University AI Compute Plan
CAAI has partnered with Renmin University's Gaoling AI College and Yingbo Digital Technology to launch a computing support plan for university AI colleges. The initiative leverages intelligent computing to foster deeper school-enterprise collaboration. It aims to provide essential compute resources for AI education and research.
Bota Launches SAION AI Bio-Manufacturing Platform
Bota Biosciences launched SAION AI, a physical AI platform for bio-manufacturing. It connects cognition, orchestration, and execution to fully automate processes. This cuts strain development time from years to months.
Delta Raises $14M for Humanoid Models
Delta Intelligence has raised over USD 14 million in funding. The investment will develop humanoid foundation models integrated with a proprietary 3D world engine. This enables full-body loco-manipulation for industrial and real-world tasks.
Replace Pelican Test with Horse F1 SVG
User proposes new benchmark: HTML SVG of horse sitting in F1 race car, as pelican-on-bike tests are overused. Shares outputs from Gemini 3.1 Pro, DeepSeek Expert, GLM 5.1, MiniMax 2.7, Kimi K2.5, Claude Sonnet 4.6, Qwen 3.6 Plus.
Qwen AI Glasses S1 Launches at $500
Alibaba's Qwen AI Glasses S1 are now on sale for USD 500. Key features include multimodal voice-vision interaction, dual-eye displays, a 12MP camera, and hot-swappable batteries for all-day use.
Alibaba Cloud Hikes DDoS Prices Up to 50%
Alibaba Cloud will increase prices for DDoS protection services by up to 50% starting July 15, 2026. The mainland China Elastic 95 feature will rise to USD 21 per Mbps per month. This affects users of Alibaba Cloud's security offerings.
FluidStack in $1B Raise Talks at $18B Valuation
FluidStack, an Oxford-founded AI data center startup now US-based, is in talks for a $1B funding round at $18B valuation co-led by Jane Street and Situational Awareness. It secured a $50B data center partnership with Anthropic and grew revenue from $1.8M in 2022 to $66.2M in 2024.
Digital Quant 2026 Summit Launches in Hong Kong
Digital Quant 2026 competition has exceeded $55M in trading volume with 27 human-AI agent teams battling in real markets. On April 23, it partners with HSC Asset Management Conference in Hong Kong, featuring guests from Standard Chartered, HSBC, BlackRock, EY, and PwC discussing industry future.
AI Memory Fixes Goldfish Forgetfulness
New AI memory solutions address short-term recall issues. Developments span Claude-Mem to DeepSeek DSA. LLMs evolve beyond goldfish-like memory limits.
AI Threatens Microsoft's 2030 Carbon-Negative Goal
Microsoft's pledge to be carbon-negative by 2030 faces challenges from surging generative AI data center power demands, projected to double by 2030 per IEA. Critics label offsets as greenwashing amid emissions spikes from new facilities like a West Virginia AI center. The article analyzes Microsoft's claims versus reality.
Microsoft Adds Safety Rails Against RDP Attacks
Microsoft has added new safety rails to protect users from remote desktop attacks. The update aims to prevent unauthorized access. Users are warned to act before it's too late.
JD Launches Robot Ambulance for Humanoids
JD.com introduces the industry's first Robot Ambulance, providing full-spectrum maintenance for humanoid, quadruped, and AI companion robots including repairs, diagnostics, charging, and recycling. Service starts in Beijing, expanding to over 50 Chinese cities in three years and internationally to Europe, North America, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. It has already supported 300+ robots in Beijing marathon training and tests.