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May 3, 2026
UiPath CMO on AI Failures and Jobs
Exclusive interview with UiPath CMO Michael Atalla explores why most AI projects fail. He draws lessons from the cloud era for successful AI adoption. The discussion also covers AI's broader implications for workplace jobs.
1930s AI Targets Coders' Jobs
AI technology from 1930 threatens programmers' livelihoods. It functions entirely without internet data. Potential major disruption in coding field highlighted.
Grok Voice Mode Preps for CarPlay
Grok's voice mode is entering release preparation for Apple CarPlay integration. Apple CarPlay is expanding to support AI chatbots, with Grok as the third app to join. A CarPlay placeholder has appeared in the latest iPhone Grok app.
Google Explains Android AICore Storage Usage
Google has clarified why Android AICore unexpectedly consumes storage space. The issue stems from a reasonable fail-safe mechanism designed for reliability. This explanation addresses user concerns effectively.
Aria Awards ยฃ50m to US Tech Firms
UKโs Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria), created by Dominic Cummings, has granted ยฃ50m of public funds to US tech companies and VCs. It targets 'crazy' scientific projects to restore UKโs scientific edge.
Korea Invests $380M in AI Unicorn Upstage
Korean financial regulators approved a 560 billion KRW (~$380M) investment in AI startup Upstage through the National Growth Fund, marking its second direct investment after Rebellions. Upstage, founded in 2020, is a unicorn valued over 1 trillion KRW, specializing in AI solutions and large language models (LLMs). The decision was cleared at a fund committee meeting on Thursday.
Kinetix AI Launches 115-DoF Humanoid KAI
Kinetix AI unveiled its first full-size humanoid robot KAI, 173cm tall and 70kg, with 115 degrees of freedom and 18,000 tactile sensors across its body. The launch featured two KAI robots autonomously presenting via dialogue. It integrates KAI World Model for world understanding, learning, and interaction.
AI Reveals Boleyn in Holbein Mystery Portrait
AI analysis of Hans Holbein sketches suggests the mystery woman is Anne Boleyn, while the labeled Boleyn portrait may depict her mother. Researchers blame 18th-century misinscription for the mix-up.
Science Says Be Nicer to Your AI
Politeness toward AI can improve interaction quality. Science reveals why rude inputs lead to flat responses. Users play a key role in AI experience.
OpenAI Revives QQ Pet, Sparks Viral Frenzy
OpenAI has revived the classic QQ Pet virtual pet game, leading netizens to wildly customize and raise characters like Ultraman and his nemesis on their computers. This nostalgic recreation is compared to Codex having its 'ChatGPT moment' of explosive popularity.
Why AI Chats Foster Intimacy
Anthropologist Daniel Miller explains that AI chats feel intimate due to built-in barriers preventing over-closeness, akin to human relationships. He discusses digital life in China via his book and viral Xiaohongshu account. Insights emphasize entering real-life scenes over grand narratives for understanding tech's role.
Labor Value in AI Era
Using Marxist theory, the article asserts live human labor remains the sole value source; AI merely transfers value as advanced tools. It refutes 'machine value theory' amid AI's rise in factories, services, and creativity. Labor productivity rises but essence unchanged.
OpenAI Redoes ImageNet: FID Training Hits 0.8
OpenAI participates in revisiting the ImageNet challenge. A new method incorporates FID directly into training. Small models now achieve FID scores below 0.8, a major breakthrough.
Alphabet Hits $4.6T Cap, Nears Nvidia Lead
Alphabet's stock surged 10% on April 30 after earnings beat expectations, lifting market cap to $4.6 trillion with 140% YTD gains. Google Cloud revenue broke $20 billion. The company is poised to surpass Nvidia's valuation.
AI Boom Strengthens Gold Hedge Case
Amid surging AI optimism, gold holds high as a hedge against unmet productivity gains and macro uncertainties. Historical tech revolutions like the internet failed to derail gold's long-term appeal against credit fragility. AI may delay but not alter gold's upward trend.
Myths of Angel Investing in AI Era Debunked
Critique of post claiming Chinese angel investors favor 'background' over ideas; defends VC role in hot AI/hard tech market resembling 2010s boom. Angel rounds are probabilistic, not guaranteed, with backgrounds reducing risks.
AI Shifts from Results to Usage Billing
AI firms like GitHub Copilot and Anthropic are ditching unlimited subscriptions for token-based usage fees, reneging on outcome-based promises. This addresses compute losses but shifts risks to users and crushes AI startups. The change prioritizes vendor profits over user value.
China's 40-Year Talent Plan Fuels AI US Rivalry
China's elite 'Genius Class' high school programs select 100,000 top students annually for intense STEM training, producing AI leaders at ByteDance, DeepSeek, and Alibaba. Graduates like DeepSeek's R1 developers challenge US AI dominance with efficient open models. This state-backed system contrasts Western approaches, powering China's tech giants.
Doubao 2nd AI Phone Coming 2026 H1
Second-gen Doubao AI phone set for 2026 H1 release per blogger leak. Core upgrade to 5th-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Continues ByteDance-ZTE joint development.
Windows Secure Boot Certs Expire June 2026
Windows Secure Boot certificates expire in June 2026. Not every PC receives the automatic fix. Users must take manual steps to maintain security.