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Abstract visualization of an AI brain with Instagram color accents, representing the platform's new algorithm customization feature.
AI

Instagram Tests New 'Your Algorithm' Customization Options

Instagram is testing 'Your Algorithm,' a new feature allowing users to customize their content feed directly, potentially by pulling down the feed or swiping up from a Reel, according to TechCrunch .

Omar Haddad·June 28, 2026
Baseten AI's inference platform servers in a futuristic data center, symbolizing rapid growth and significant funding in the AI sector.
AI

Baseten AI nears $1.5 billion funding for its inference platform

Baseten, an AI inference startup, saw its annualized revenue run-rate surge from $200 million in December 2025 to $600 million by March 2026.

Sophie Laurent·June 19, 2026
Abstract representation of AI network infrastructure with glowing cables and a holographic projection, symbolizing a service disruption and user reliance.
AI

Notion Restores Anthropic Access After Major Service Disruption

For users relying on Notion's AI features, the productivity tool briefly became a source of frustration this week as Anthropic's advanced models, Opus 4.

Arjun Mehta·June 8, 2026
Abstract digital code infiltrating a glowing padlock icon on a dark, futuristic background, symbolizing spyware exploits targeting iPhones.
AI

Apple Urges iPhone Users to Update Against Active Spyware Exploits

Apple urges iPhone users to update their software immediately.

Helena Strauss·May 23, 2026
Futuristic holographic Gmail inbox interface with AI elements, demonstrating voice command integration for email management.
AI

Google IO 2026 Unveils AI Gmail Inbox Features for Smarter Communication

At Google IO 2026, Google unveiled Gmail Live, a feature enabling users to dictate commands directly to their email inbox.

Helena Strauss·May 20, 2026
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AI

YouTube launches AI video search feature Ask YouTube

Starting this week, YouTube is making its Gemini Omni Flash AI available for free in Shorts and YouTube Create.

Sophie Laurent·May 20, 2026
Andrej Karpathy, a key figure in AI, joins Anthropic, signaling a significant shift in the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence development and research.
AI

Andrej Karpathy Joins Anthropic to Accelerate AI Development

Andrej Karpathy, a founding member of OpenAI and former AI director at Tesla, announced on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, that he is joining Anthropic's pretraining team.

Arjun Mehta·May 19, 2026
A cinematic image of a vast, glowing blue data center with a lone figure walking away, symbolizing an alleged talent exodus impacting Microsoft Azure's foundational architecture and service reliability.
Software

Ex-Engineer Links Azure Service Problems to Alleged Talent Exodus

An ex-Microsoft engineer alleges a "post-launch talent exodus" and foundational flaws are behind ongoing Azure service problems.

Sophie Laurent·April 5, 2026