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News reporting focused on AI and machine learning, covering the companies behind these technologies, their real-world applications, and the ethical concerns they raise. This includes areas like generative AI (large language models, text-to-image and video), speech tech, and predictive analytics.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky plans to launch a new AI lab, according to Bloomberg and a source familiar with the matter. Chesky, who has advised OpenAI's Sam Altman and helped broker his return to power, is the latest Silicon Valley figure unsatisfied with frontier AI models. The lab's focus may center on user interaction and design, areas Chesky emphasized at Airbnb. He will remain CEO of Airbnb and not lead the lab himself.
Kaikaku.AI introduces Epicure, three nearly identical AI models trained on different data sources. One learns from recipes, another from flavor molecules, and a third blends both. The models reveal how training data choice changes answers to simple questions like what goes with chicken.
Valentina Palmiotti, known as Chompie, won top prizes at the Pwn2Own hacking competition in Berlin but says AI models like Anthropic's Claude Mythos are so powerful that even champion ethical hackers will soon struggle to compete. She predicts the window for human bug bounty hunters is closing, though some peers remain optimistic about human creativity.
At the launch of Pope Leo XIV's encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas," Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah said AI language models reveal signs of introspection and internal states resembling human emotions. The Pope's encyclical offered a more cautious view, warning against equating machine intelligence with human experience and calling for strong laws and oversight.
President Donald Trump has postponed signing an executive order that would let the government evaluate AI models before public release. Trump said he disliked parts of the order's language and does not want to hinder U.S. leadership in AI. Unofficial reports indicate a lack of attending tech CEOs also played a role. The order would have required companies to share advanced models with the government 14 to 90 days before launch, a provision that became a key sticking point.
Osaurus, an open-source Apple-only LLM server, lets Mac users switch between local and cloud AI models while keeping files and tools on their hardware. It evolved from a desktop AI companion called Dinoki and supports models like Llama, DeepSeek V4, and cloud providers such as OpenAI and Anthropic. The tool offers a secure sandbox, over 20 plugins, and has seen more than 112,000 downloads since launch.
Closing arguments wrapped up the Musk v. Altman trial on May 14, 2026, with Musk's lawyer stumbling through his presentation and OpenAI's team presenting clear evidence. The proceedings revealed plenty of trial gossip, from xAI using OpenAI models to personal dramas. The real focus turned to doubts about Musk's AI expertise and xAI's challenges.
Apple plans to let users select preferred third-party AI models to power Apple Intelligence features across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 this fall. These AI extensions will support Siri, Writing Tools, and Image Playground. The company tests integrations with Google and Anthropic models, beyond the current ChatGPT support.
The US Department of Commerce's Center for AI Standards and Innovation has agreements with five major AI labs for pre-release testing of models on national security risks. New pacts with Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI build on deals with Anthropic and OpenAI. CAISI Director Chris Fall stressed the need for rigorous evaluation of frontier AI.
The US Department of Commerce will evaluate upcoming AI models from Google, Microsoft, and xAI for safety and capabilities before public release. The companies agreed to submit their tools voluntarily to the Center for AI Standards and Innovation. This builds on prior pacts with OpenAI and Anthropic from the Biden era, amid a shift in the Trump administration's approach to AI oversight.
The Trump administration discussed an executive order for government review of new AI models before public release. Officials briefed representatives from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI last week. The move follows concerns over Anthropic's powerful Mythos model, which the company withheld due to cybersecurity risks and the NSA now uses.
The Trump administration is exploring government oversight for new AI models prior to public availability. Officials discussed an executive order to form a working group with tech leaders from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. This marks a change from the president's earlier hands-off policy on AI development.