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OpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps | TechCrunch

OpenAI is reportedly developing a smartphone in collaboration with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare, focusing on AI-driven features instead of traditional apps.

12 hours ago

OpenAI ends exclusive partnership with Microsoft, AWS welcomes models

Microsoft loses exclusive access to OpenAI's technology, allowing OpenAI to partner with other cloud providers like AWS.

fromGSMArena.com

Mobile UX

Kuo: OpenAI smartphone with custom chipset in the works

fromEngadget

OpenAI breaks out of exclusivity agreements in its partnership with Microsoft

OpenAI is expanding its partnership with Microsoft, allowing access to its AI models for other companies and cloud providers, ending Microsoft's exclusivity.

49 minutes ago

OpenAI is underperforming relative to its own expectations

OpenAI faces pressure due to unmet user growth and revenue targets, raising concerns about financial sustainability and future infrastructure investments.

fromAxios

34 minutes ago

OpenAI breaks free of Microsoft's cloud

OpenAI can now sell through any cloud, limiting Microsoft's revenue share and removing the AGI clause from their agreement.

Mobile UX

OpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps | TechCrunch

OpenAI is reportedly developing a smartphone in collaboration with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare, focusing on AI-driven features instead of traditional apps.

12 hours ago

OpenAI ends exclusive partnership with Microsoft, AWS welcomes models

Microsoft loses exclusive access to OpenAI's technology, allowing OpenAI to partner with other cloud providers like AWS.

fromGSMArena.com

Mobile UX

Kuo: OpenAI smartphone with custom chipset in the works

fromEngadget

OpenAI breaks out of exclusivity agreements in its partnership with Microsoft

OpenAI is expanding its partnership with Microsoft, allowing access to its AI models for other companies and cloud providers, ending Microsoft's exclusivity.

49 minutes ago

OpenAI is underperforming relative to its own expectations

OpenAI faces pressure due to unmet user growth and revenue targets, raising concerns about financial sustainability and future infrastructure investments.

GitHub fights its AI overhead as Copilot moves to usage-based billing

GitHub will switch to a usage-based pricing model for Copilot subscriptions starting June 1, replacing premium requests with AI Credits.

Marketing tech

9 hours ago

Microsoft's GitHub shifts to metered AI billing

GitHub Copilot is shifting from request-based to usage-based billing due to unsustainable costs.

European startups

2 hours ago

GitHub fights its AI overhead as Copilot moves to usage-based billing

GitHub will switch to a usage-based pricing model for Copilot subscriptions starting June 1, replacing premium requests with AI Credits.

Marketing tech

9 hours ago

Microsoft's GitHub shifts to metered AI billing

GitHub Copilot is shifting from request-based to usage-based billing due to unsustainable costs.

5 new AI tools that actually save time

Kraa and Leonardo AI offer innovative tools for creating documents and enhancing visuals with AI technology.

Cryptocurrency

14 hours ago

Core Scientific latest to jump crypto-to-AI bandwagon

Core Scientific is converting a bitcoin mining operation into a 1.5 gigawatt AI datacenter campus in Texas.

QCon San Francisco 2026: 12 Tracks Announced

Senior engineers in 2026 must address challenges in autonomous agents, latency, API re-architecture, and legacy systems at QCon San Francisco.

Information security

in 3 hours

CodeGuardian: A Model Context Protocol Server for AI-Assisted Code Quality Analysis and Security Scanning

Invoking security tools via an LLM and MCP reduces developer friction and context switching.

Java

Uber Migrates 75,000+ Test Classes from Junit 4 to Junit 5 Using Automated Code Transformation

Uber migrated over 75,000 test classes and 1.25 million lines of code from JUnit 4 to JUnit 5 to modernize their testing framework.

fromAxios

8 hours ago

Axios Finish Line: Prompt like a pro

Anyone can enhance their AI prompting skills with context, questions, examples, and iterative feedback.

London startup

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2 hours ago

How to make AI work for Britain: consolidate demand, diversify supply | Computer Weekly

The UK is developing its public sector AI capabilities, focusing on both immediate deployment and long-term adaptability.

Microsoft's Russinovich and Hanselman Warn AI Is Hollowing Out the Junior Developer Pipeline

Agentic AI coding tools boost senior engineers' productivity but hinder early-in-career developers, risking the future of the software engineering talent pipeline.

OMG science

fromThe Verge

9 hours ago

Google is testing AI chatbot search for YouTube

Google is testing an AI Mode-like search feature on YouTube called 'Ask YouTube' for Premium subscribers.

Social media marketing

fromForbes

21 hours ago

AI For Agency Work: When To Use It, And When Not To

AI should enhance human creativity, not replace it, as AI-generated content often lacks polish and authenticity.

fromTNW | Opinion

Business intelligence

How web intelligence is powering the next wave of AI Infrastructure

The web intelligence industry is evolving to support AI's growing demands for multimodal data processing, particularly in handling video content.

Careers

fromFast Company

4 hours ago

How to build a team that runs itself

Trusting expertise and effective delegation can lead to exceeding expectations in leadership.

Apple

OpenAI plans its own 'iPhone killer'

Jony Ive collaborates with OpenAI to develop a smartphone competitor, leveraging partnerships with Qualcomm and MediaTek for advanced AI performance.

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NYC startup

Investors back Skye's AI home screen app for iPhone ahead of launch | TechCrunch

UX design

fromTechRepublic

The Prompt Engineering Cheat Sheet: How to Write Better AI Prompts

Effective prompt engineering significantly enhances AI output quality by crafting precise and context-rich inputs.

fromTNW | Google

22 hours ago

Silicon Valley

Google DeepMind to open its first AI campus in the world in Seoul

Online Community Development

Your AI strategy is all wrong

Python

fromThepythoncodingstack

Doubling Down on Python in The Age of AI

Learning to code remains essential in the age of AI, enhancing the benefits derived from AI tools.

Science

fromPsychology Today

The Pluripotent Ocean of Emerging AI

Human attachments to language model chatbots mirror the uncanny experiences of scientists with the ocean on Solaris, leading to psychological consequences.

NYC startup

Investors back Skye's AI home screen app for iPhone ahead of launch | TechCrunch

Skye aims to revolutionize AI interaction on iPhones with an agentic homescreen using iOS widgets for personalized insights.

UX design

fromTechRepublic

Online Community Development

The Prompt Engineering Cheat Sheet: How to Write Better AI Prompts

Effective prompt engineering significantly enhances AI output quality by crafting precise and context-rich inputs.

Silicon Valley

fromTNW | Google

22 hours ago

Google DeepMind to open its first AI campus in the world in Seoul

Google DeepMind will open its first AI campus in Seoul, South Korea, focusing on joint AI research and skills development.

Your AI strategy is all wrong

Organizations should build knowledge ecosystems where AI supports human learning and decision-making rather than replacing human expertise.

Python

fromThepythoncodingstack

Doubling Down on Python in The Age of AI

Learning to code remains essential in the age of AI, enhancing the benefits derived from AI tools.

Science

fromPsychology Today

fromHarvard Business Review

The Pluripotent Ocean of Emerging AI

Human attachments to language model chatbots mirror the uncanny experiences of scientists with the ocean on Solaris, leading to psychological consequences.

more#ai

21 hours ago

The Future Is Shrouded in an AI Fog

Confidence in a specific vision of the future is the foundation for long-term investment. You purchase a 30-year bond when you believe in the solvency of the issuer.

Venture

Startup companies

fromEntrepreneur

The AI Playbook That Built an $80M 1-Person Business (You're 1 Prompt Away and Don't Know It)

A solo founder sold his AI platform for $80 million in under six months, highlighting the importance of removing barriers in AI success.

AI Agents in DevOps: Hype vs. Reality in Production Pipelines - DevOps.com

AI agents in DevOps can autonomously detect issues, take actions, and learn from feedback, but their real-world application varies significantly.

Microsoft Foundry Tackles the AI Agent Tool Problem Nobody Talks About - DevOps.com

Toolboxes in Foundry streamline AI agent development by centralizing tool management and authentication, reducing operational friction and enhancing governance.

fromMedium

Artificial intelligence

Building Optimized AI Agents

Google begins putting the guardrails on agentic AI

Google Cloud Next 2026 emphasized the need for supervision of AI agents to ensure they are manageable and trustworthy.

3 companies use AI to build wallets, homes, and games

AI agents are transforming customer interactions, but governance and reliability are crucial as they handle real money and creative outputs.

4 days ago

The agentic AI frenzy increases as more vendors stake their claims

OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are rapidly advancing AI agent technologies to enhance workplace productivity and collaboration.

AI Agents in DevOps: Hype vs. Reality in Production Pipelines - DevOps.com

AI agents in DevOps can autonomously detect issues, take actions, and learn from feedback, but their real-world application varies significantly.

Microsoft Foundry Tackles the AI Agent Tool Problem Nobody Talks About - DevOps.com

Toolboxes in Foundry streamline AI agent development by centralizing tool management and authentication, reducing operational friction and enhancing governance.

fromMedium

Building Optimized AI Agents

Building optimized AI agents is challenging due to static behavior and the need for improved observability and automated optimization.

Google begins putting the guardrails on agentic AI

Google Cloud Next 2026 emphasized the need for supervision of AI agents to ensure they are manageable and trustworthy.

3 companies use AI to build wallets, homes, and games

AI agents are transforming customer interactions, but governance and reliability are crucial as they handle real money and creative outputs.

4 days ago

The agentic AI frenzy increases as more vendors stake their claims

OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are rapidly advancing AI agent technologies to enhance workplace productivity and collaboration.

OpenAI + Qualcomm Tie-Up Signals AI Smartphone Revolution: Should Apple Be Worried?

AI-first smartphones may disrupt the market, challenging Apple's dominance and potentially leading to significant sales growth for Qualcomm and MediaTek.

Careers

I did a dozen internships, including 4 unpaid ones. It led me to Nvidia and a leadership role in AI.

Internships significantly enhanced career prospects despite lower academic performance.

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

fromDancohen

3 months ago

The Role of a New Machine

A team of engineers at Data General worked tirelessly to develop the Eclipse MV/8000 minicomputer, marking a significant advancement in computing technology.

23 hours ago

Venture

Sereact raises $110 million to scale its AI that makes any robot adaptable

Sereact raised $110 million in Series B funding to enhance AI models for robotics, focusing on adaptability in unpredictable environments.

Roam Research

fromFast Company

Use these 5 great AI-powered tools to land a new job this year

AI-powered tools can streamline job hunting and improve application success.

Silicon Valley

fromwww.nytimes.com

Video: Opinion | The Prophet of Silicon Valley

Stewart Brand's influence on the internet era contrasts with the unintelligibility of modern AI systems he inspired.

Startup companies

fromBusiness Matters

When Is The Right Time For A Startup To Adopt Customer Support Voice AI?

Voice AI adoption should align with operational maturity, not just call volume or hype.

Infosys and OpenAI join forces to advance AI in software development

Denise Dresser, Chief Revenue Officer at OpenAI, emphasizes the practical applicability. 'Infosys's deep expertise in large-scale software transformation enables enterprises to deploy Codex across areas like legacy code modernization, code review automation, vulnerability detection, and application development.'

Business intelligence

Microsoft, OpenAI change contract terms-again

Enterprises must collaborate with multiple AI vendors due to evolving technology and partnerships.

Venture

AI is igniting a love affair between Silicon Valley and the consulting industry

Consulting firms are increasingly partnering with AI startups to adapt to rapid technological changes in the industry.

6 hours ago

Microsoft, OpenAI change contract terms-again

Enterprises must collaborate with multiple AI vendors due to evolving technology and partnerships.

Venture

AI is igniting a love affair between Silicon Valley and the consulting industry

Consulting firms are increasingly partnering with AI startups to adapt to rapid technological changes in the industry.

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I'm a Gen Z Microsoft engineer. AI doesn't always save me time, but it's still made my job easier.

Software engineering roles have evolved, with AI tools now assisting in coding and system design.

Silicon Valley

fromABC7 San Francisco

Union City becomes home to 1st US center for advanced AI chip assembly

Union City opened the first U.S. research center for advanced semiconductor packaging, enhancing AI chip production and job creation in Silicon Valley.

GitLab Adds Flat-Rate Code Reviews, Free-Tier AI Access, and Spending Caps

GitLab's new pricing model for automated code reviews aims to reduce backlogs and improve efficiency for development teams.

Venture

AI software engineer Devin propels Cognition toward a $25 billion valuation

Cognition aims to raise hundreds of millions at a $25 billion valuation, driven by its autonomous AI developer Devin, which automates full development tasks.

Microsoft and OpenAI's open relationship is now official

Microsoft and OpenAI have revised their agreement, making it non-exclusive and eliminating revenue share obligations.

fromTNW | Microsoft

Microsoft drops its exclusive licence to OpenAI's technology

Microsoft's exclusive rights to sell OpenAI's products ended, allowing OpenAI to serve customers across any cloud provider.

Microsoft and OpenAI's open relationship is now official

Microsoft and OpenAI have revised their agreement, making it non-exclusive and eliminating revenue share obligations.

fromTNW | Microsoft

Microsoft drops its exclusive licence to OpenAI's technology

Microsoft's exclusive rights to sell OpenAI's products ended, allowing OpenAI to serve customers across any cloud provider.

uv skills for coding agents

Utilizing uv workflows enhances Python code execution and script management for coding agents, ensuring proper handling of dependencies and sandboxing.

fromAmazon Web Services

AWS Transform custom: Enterprise Code Modernization with the Learn-Scale-Improve Flywheel | Amazon Web Services

Enterprise modernization requires addressing coordination challenges across multiple repositories, not just code transformation.

How open source ideals must expand for AI

Open source must evolve to integrate implementation, specification, and governance for a resurgence in the age of AI.

fromThe Verge

12 hours ago

Canonical lays out a plan for AI in Ubuntu Linux

Ubuntu plans to integrate AI features to enhance OS functionality and provide new workflows over the next year.

4 days ago

Microsoft taps Anthropic's Mythos to strengthen secure software development

Mythos can enhance the security of Microsoft products, benefiting enterprises without direct access.

#amazon

10 minutes ago

Read Amazon's 6 internal tenets for AI adoption: 'Cutting edge, not bleeding edge'

Amazon formalizes its AI approach with six engineering tenets focusing on speed, cost, and control to enhance coding efficiency.

Amazon pushes AI use and closely tracks adoption, even as some employees push back

Amazon is measuring AI usage among software engineers to enhance productivity and code release velocity despite internal resistance.

10 minutes ago

Read Amazon's 6 internal tenets for AI adoption: 'Cutting edge, not bleeding edge'

Amazon formalizes its AI approach with six engineering tenets focusing on speed, cost, and control to enhance coding efficiency.

Amazon pushes AI use and closely tracks adoption, even as some employees push back

Amazon is measuring AI usage among software engineers to enhance productivity and code release velocity despite internal resistance.

more#amazon

10 minutes ago

Enterprise AI is missing the business core

Most enterprise AI is applied at the edge rather than core systems, limiting its potential value.

Google updates Workspace to make AI your new office intern | TechCrunch

Google Cloud Next introduced AI-driven updates to Workspace, enhancing productivity through automation in tasks like email drafting and Google Sheets organization.

Google turns Chrome into an AI coworker for the workplace | TechCrunch

Google Cloud introduces 'auto browse' capabilities for Chrome, enhancing productivity with AI while requiring human oversight.

Google updates Workspace to make AI your new office intern | TechCrunch

Google Cloud Next introduced AI-driven updates to Workspace, enhancing productivity through automation in tasks like email drafting and Google Sheets organization.

Google turns Chrome into an AI coworker for the workplace | TechCrunch

Google Cloud introduces 'auto browse' capabilities for Chrome, enhancing productivity with AI while requiring human oversight.

Anthropic Introduces Managed Agents to Simplify AI Agent Deployment

Anthropic's Managed Agents streamline agent-based workflows by handling execution complexities, allowing developers to focus on behavior and tools.

fromFortune

2 hours ago

'The cost of compute is far beyond the costs of the employees': Nvidia exec says right now AI is more expensive than paying human workers | Fortune

Tech layoffs suggest a shift to AI, but AI is currently more costly than human labor for many companies.

1 week ago

Where will developer wisdom come from?

Agentic coding allows software creation without traditional developer wisdom, relying instead on AI like Claude Code for implementation and problem-solving.

fromFast Company

22 hours ago

The middle manager's AI survival guide

Middle managers face increasing burnout and job insecurity due to rising direct reports and the disruptive impact of AI.

How agile practices ensure quality in GenAI-assisted development

Generative AI enhances coding speed but increases technical debt without Agile practices like pair programming and automated tests.

Artificial intelligence

AI will not save developer productivity

Constrain AI code generation with platform guardrails and existing ecosystem and security guidelines to prevent unchecked complexity and improve enterprise developer productivity.

2 weeks ago

How agile practices ensure quality in GenAI-assisted development

Generative AI enhances coding speed but increases technical debt without Agile practices like pair programming and automated tests.

Artificial intelligence

AI will not save developer productivity

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fromNature

Could agentic AI topple grant-funding systems?

AI agents are revolutionizing grant writing by generating, reviewing, and submitting applications with minimal human input.

2 weeks ago

Google's Next Coding Agent Could Change How Developers Think About Their Work - DevOps.com

Google's Jitro project aims to revolutionize coding agents from task execution to outcome-driven development.

fromTNW | Insights

Sequoia distributes 200 engraved Mac Minis at AI event as OpenClaw becomes the infrastructure layer VCs cannot own

Sequoia Capital distributed 200 custom Mac Minis at an event, positioning itself at the forefront of the emerging agentic AI landscape.

Anthropic created a test marketplace for agent-on-agent commerce | TechCrunch

Anthropic's Project Deal successfully tested AI agents in a marketplace, facilitating 186 real transactions worth over $4,000 among employees.

AI Won't Replace Developers-But it is Changing How They Work - DevOps.com

AI-assisted tools enhance software development by improving productivity, code quality, and collaboration without replacing engineers.

Artificial intelligence

How to adapt your skills for AI-driven development

Software developers must rapidly adopt AI tools and shift skills toward supervising and reasoning about AI-generated code to remain competitive.

3 weeks ago

AI Won't Replace Developers-But it is Changing How They Work - DevOps.com

AI-assisted tools enhance software development by improving productivity, code quality, and collaboration without replacing engineers.

Artificial intelligence

How to adapt your skills for AI-driven development

more#ai-tools

fromEngadget

Google plans to invest even more money into Anthropic

Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, reflecting a circular deal structure in the AI industry.

New AI lab Core Automation 'nerdsniped' researchers from Anthropic, Google DeepMind

Core Automation aims to create the most automated AI lab by optimizing and automating research processes.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

1 week ago

LinkedIn's new tool lets you test the outputs of various AI models

LinkedIn's Crosscheck tool allows users to evaluate various AI models and provide feedback to improve them.

fromArs Technica

Meta will use employee-tracking software to help train AI agents: Report

Meta's new Model Capability Initiative will track the mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes of its US employees to generate high-quality training data for future AI agents. This software will operate on specific work-related apps and websites, and will also utilize periodic screenshots to provide context for the AI training.

Artificial intelligence

Snowflake Intelligence and Cortex Code become the agentic AI control layer

"Snowflake gives customers one place to bring their data together, connect the systems they rely on, and turn AI into something that actually helps teams get work done," says Baris Gultekin, VP of AI at Snowflake.

Artificial intelligence

2 weeks ago

Choosing Your AI Copilot: Maximizing Developer Productivity

Most developers are at an intermediate level of AI-assisted coding, with around 50% generating little to no code using AI.

Where Do Humans Fit in AI-Assisted Software Development?

Developers will increasingly work 'on the loop' by designing specifications, tests, and feedback mechanisms that guide AI agents rather than reviewing every output directly.

fromBusiness Insider

'A rocket ship.' AI is doubling software output, and code quality is holding up

AI coding tools double weekly pull requests at high-adoption companies while maintaining stable code quality across 700 firms studied.

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Software development

What's missing from AI-assisted software development

Software development

How AI redefines software engineering expertise

Software development

What's missing from AI-assisted software development

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Software development

How AI redefines software engineering expertise