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April 26, 2026
Judge Dismisses Musk's OpenAI Fraud Claims
A US judge dismissed Elon Musk's fraud claims against OpenAI at his own request. The case will now proceed to trial on Musk's remaining contract breach claims. This development narrows the scope of the high-profile lawsuit.
US Warns of DeepSeek AI Theft via Distillation
The US State Department has ordered a global warning about alleged AI technology thefts by DeepSeek and other Chinese firms. The alerts specifically target model distillation techniques. This escalates scrutiny on IP risks in AI development.
OpenClaw v2026.4.25-beta.10 Released
OpenClaw has released version v2026.4.25-beta.10 as a beta update. The release is announced on GitHub Releases. Users can access the new beta build for testing.
Windows Updates Pausable Indefinitely
Microsoft introduces indefinite pausing of Windows 11 updates in 35-day increments, giving users full control. Users can now shut down or restart without forced updates. The features are rolling out to Windows Insider Dev and Experimental Channels.
Silicon Valley's Tokenmaxxing: AI or No Engineer Job
Silicon Valley's 'Tokenmaxxing' trend equates not using AI with not working, as AI proficiency now drives engineer productivity and evaluations. This new norm is spreading, prompting Japanese software engineers to rethink their AI adoption strategies.
OpenClaw v2026.4.25-beta.9 Released
OpenClaw has released version v2026.4.25-beta.9 as a beta update. The release is announced on GitHub Releases. Users can access the new beta build for testing.
Google expands gradient icons to more apps
Google is rolling out new gradient icon designs to additional apps, featuring softer aesthetics with rounder corners and transitions from pastel to saturated colors. The design has already appeared in the Google G logo, Gemini, Photos, and Maps. It reportedly signifies the presence of AI-powered features.
Speculative Decoding Repo Launched
New GitHub repo implements speculative decoding methods from scratch: EAGLE-3, Medusa-1, PARD, draft models, n-gram, suffix decoding. Features shared training/inference for Qwen2.5-7B-Instruct, benchmarks clarifying proposer quality vs verifier cost and throughput nuances. Aimed as educational resource for algorithm-systems insights.
SWE-bench Confirmed Benchmaxxed
SWE-bench, a prominent coding benchmark for LLMs and agents, is now confirmed as 'benchmaxxed.' This saturation suggests top models have maxed out scores, limiting its discriminatory power.
Manitoba Eyes Ban on Social Media, AI for Kids
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew proposed banning social media and AI chatbots for youth, citing exploitation for profit. Key details like age limits, timeline, and enforcement remain unclear. This aligns with broader Canadian pushes to restrict access under 16, though polls question ban effectiveness.
OpenClaw v2026.4.25-beta.7 Beta Out
OpenClaw released v2026.4.25-beta.7, continuing the beta series for 2026.4.25. The update is posted on GitHub Releases. Suitable for ongoing testing by contributors.
Trump Fires NSB Members Abruptly
The Trump administration dismissed several members of the National Science Board (NSB), which sets policies for the NSF funding 25% of federal university research. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren criticized the move as harming science and innovation. The next NSB meeting on May 5 is uncertain.
Manitoba to Ban Social Media & AI for Youth
The Canadian province of Manitoba plans to prohibit young people from accessing social media and artificial intelligence chatbots. This policy was announced by its leader to protect youth.
OpenClaw v2026.4.25-beta.6 Beta Released
OpenClaw team released version v2026.4.25-beta.6 on GitHub. This beta iteration succeeds prior versions in the 2026.4.25 series. Developers can access the update via GitHub Releases.
OpenClaw v2026.4.25-beta.5 Beta Released
OpenClaw team released version v2026.4.25-beta.5 on GitHub. This beta precedes the beta.6 update in the series. Developers can access it via GitHub Releases page.
OpenAI Shares Five Guiding Principles
OpenAI's mission is to ensure that AGI benefits all of humanity. CEO Sam Altman shares five principles that guide their work towards this goal.
Apple Eyes 10 New Categories with AI Wearables
Apple plans to expand into ten new product categories in coming years under new leadership. Key developments include foldables, AI wearables, and smart home devices. This marks a major strategic shift for the company.
Bay Area Home Seeks Anthropic Equity Swap
A 13-acre property in Mill Valley, north of San Francisco, is listed for sale in exchange for equity in AI firm Anthropic. The seller frames this unusual trade as an asset diversification move. Full details available in the original article.
DeepSeek API Cache Pricing Drops to 1/10th
DeepSeek officially cuts input cache hit prices across all APIs to 1/10th of launch rates. Post-discount, V4-Pro cached input hits 0.025 CNY/million tokens, a global large model low. Adjustment targets V4-Pro and V4-Flash series in cache-hit scenarios.
iPhone Fold Leak Hints at Ultra-Thin Design
Leak shows schematics of upcoming foldable iPhone. It suggests thinner profile than prior leaks anticipated. Design rivals mainstream Android foldables.