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Replit CEO on Cursor $60B SpaceX Deal
Replit CEO Amjad Masad discussed at TechCrunch's StrictlyVC event rumors of rival Cursor's $60 billion acquisition by SpaceX. He addressed whether Replit plans to sell and shared views on fighting Apple. Masad emphasized preference to remain independent.
Oscars Bars AI Actors, Writing from Awards
The Academy controlling the Oscars issued new eligibility rules on Friday excluding AI-generated actors and writing from winning awards. This update addresses the growing use of artificial intelligence in film production.
Waymo Blocks Solo Kids with Age Checks
Waymo is introducing age-verification checks for riders to prevent children from using driverless cars alone. Adult passengers are encountering these new measures. The company continues refining its system in regions where solo kid rides are prohibited.
Empathy-Tuned AI Models Increase Errors
A study finds AI models tuned to consider users' feelings are more prone to errors. Overtuning causes them to prioritize user satisfaction over truthfulness. This highlights risks in personality-aligned AI development.
Ubuntu Servers Down 24+ Hours from Attacks
Ubuntu and Canonical servers offline since Thursday morning due to ongoing cross-border attacks, exceeding 24 hours. This outage severely hampers communication with users amid a major security vulnerability fallout.
Oscars Bans AI Actors and Writers
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued new rules stating acting and writing must be human-made, not AI, for Oscar eligibility. Applies to submissions for the March 2027 ceremony.
AWS CEO: AI Boosts Dev Demand, 11K Interns in 2026
AWS CEO Matt Garman states AI has not eliminated programmer jobs; demand for software engineers is growing faster. Amazon plans to hire around 11,000 SDE interns in 2026, consistent with recent years.
Meta Acquires Robotics Startup for Humanoid AI
Meta has acquired humanoid robotics startup Assured Robot Intelligence. The purchase aims to enhance Meta's AI models specifically for robots. This bolsters Meta's ambitions in developing humanoid AI technologies.
Meta Acquires Robot Startup for Humanoid AI
Meta has acquired humanoid robotics startup Assured Robot Intelligence. The deal aims to enhance its AI models for robotic applications. This supports Meta's broader humanoid AI ambitions.
Apple Faces 30+ AirTag Tracking Lawsuits
After a class-action lawsuit rejection, Apple faces over 30 individual suits from plaintiffs claiming AirTag tracking, harassment, and threats. These follow the 2022 'Hughes v. Apple' case, with filings within 28 days per court advice.
Mac mini $599 Base Model Removed
Apple quietly delisted the $599 Mac mini with 256GB storage from US store. As of May 1, it's no longer orderable or configurable, raising the entry price.
Microsoft redesigns Windows 11 Run menu with dark mode
Microsoft is testing a redesigned Run menu for Windows 11 with a modern, faster interface and dark mode support. It removes the low-usage Browse button, adds a '~\' command for the user directory, and uses code from PowerToys Command Palette. The update is rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Experimental Channel.
RAMpocalypse Gives Microsoft Time vs SteamOS
The 'RAMpocalypse'βa likely RAM shortage or price crisisβhas granted Microsoft valuable time to counter Valve's SteamOS in gaming. SteamOS has eroded Windows' market share in gaming. The op-ed doubts if Valve can maintain its gains.
Microsoft's AI Legal Agent Lands in Word
Microsoft is integrating a new AI agent tailored for lawyers into Word. This development occurs as legal professionals grapple with the risks of fake citations from chatbots. The tool promises assistance but sparks concerns over potential errors.
Apple hikes Mac Mini to $799 start
Apple discontinued the $599 Mac Mini with 256GB storage, raising the starting price to $799. This follows CEO Tim Cook's earnings call warning of chip shortages impacting Mac models like Mac Mini and Mac Studio for months. High demand exceeds supply expectations.
California Slaps Penalties on Rogue Self-Driving Cars
California's new AV regulations impose penalties on self-driving cars, ending their immunity from tickets. The changes were spurred by a September 2025 Waymo illegal U-turn in San Bruno that police couldn't penalize. These sweeping rules aim to enforce accountability on autonomous vehicles.
Lampposts Turn into Nvidia Mini Data Centers
A UK firm is launching solar-powered iLamps, transforming lampposts into mini data centers equipped with Nvidia chips. This edge computing solution decentralizes data processing. Security and scalability concerns persist.
Salesforce Launches Agentforce Operations for AI Workflows
Salesforce launched Agentforce Operations, a workflow platform that restructures enterprise back-office processes into deterministic tasks for AI agents. Users can upload processes or use provided Blueprints, which the system breaks down explicitly to avoid failures in agent execution. It introduces observability via session tracing and human checks, differing from probabilistic automation by enforcing pre-defined structures.
Pentagon Goes AI-First in US Military
The Pentagon declares the US military an 'AI-first' fighting force. It has signed eight new contracts with big tech firms. This expands military artificial intelligence capabilities.
Cloudflare Fail Small Boosts Network Resilience
Cloudflare has completed the Code Orange: Fail Small engineering effort to enhance infrastructure resilience. New tools like Snapstone and Engineering Codex enable safer configuration changes. Automated best practices now prevent future incidents.