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OpenAI Launches GPT-5.5 Instant as New ChatGPT Default
OpenAI released GPT-5.5 Instant, promising faster responses, better reasoning, lower costs, and reduced hallucinations in critical fields like medicine and law. It scored 81.2 on the AIME math test, up from 65.4 previously.
Big Tech Agrees to U.S. Government AI Model Testing
Microsoft, Google, and xAI will allow NIST to evaluate advanced AI models for national security and cybersecurity risks before public release. The Pentagon aims to make the U.S. military an 'AI-first fighting force.'
Apple Settles AI Lawsuit with iPhone Users for Up to $95
Apple agreed to a class action settlement over claims of misleading ads about Apple Intelligence and Siri on iPhone 16, denying allegations but resolving claims on May 5.
Cloudflare Lays Off Over 1,100 Employees for AI Era
Cloudflare announced layoffs of more than 1,100 workers globally on May 7 to rearchitect for the 'agentic AI era' by reimagining processes, teams, and roles.
Coinbase Cuts 14% of Workforce to Boost AI Investments
Cryptocurrency firm Coinbase laid off 700 employees (14% of staff) on May 6 amid economic challenges, aiming to adjust expenses and prioritize AI development.
Meta Plans Major Layoffs, Up to 20% of Employees in 2026
Meta will lay off 8,000 on May 20 with more to follow, targeting nearly 20% reductions to invest heavily in AI, including a $21B deal with CoreWeave. Earlier January cuts hit Reality Labs.
Microsoft Scales Back Hourly Clean Energy Matching Goal
Facing AI-driven data center energy demands, Microsoft is reportedly dropping its 2021 hourly zero-carbon matching target, favoring gas while exploring annual goals.
Coder Launches AI Agents, Partnerships Enhance Dev Efficiency
Coder introduced AI agents with Snyk-Claude and Opsera-Cursor partnerships to automate coding, cut bugs, and accelerate deployments in software development.
Google Improves AI Overviews to Combat Misinformation
Google is refining links and citations in AI Overviews for search results to boost accuracy and trust amid concerns over misinformation.
NASA JPL Breakthrough in Movable Qubits for Quantum Computing
NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab developed movable qubits maintaining integrity at supersonic speeds, advancing quantum applications in cryptography, drug discovery, and space.
SpaceX Starship Flight 12 Delayed After Explosion
SpaceX Starship Flight 12 is now likely in late May due to a generator explosion and deluge damage during testing.
Tesla and SpaceX Partner with Intel for 1.4nm AI Chips
Tesla/SpaceX tie-up with Intel for advanced 1.4nm chips to produce AI6 and AI7, supporting TERAFAB/TERALAB for AI dominance and millions of chips.