May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
H2O.ai has launched tabH2O, a foundation model that uses in-context learning to make predictions from structured datasets without traditional training. The model, announced at Dell Technologies World 2026, eliminates feature engineering and persistent storage, enabling on-premises deployment for regulated industries. It is pre-integrated into the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, supporting sovereign AI strategies.
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May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OpenAI has announced a $235 million commitment to open its first overseas applied-AI lab in Singapore, with plans to hire around 200 staff. The lab will focus on deploying existing AI models to support Singapore's public sector, finance, healthcare, and digital infrastructure priorities. The move underscores Singapore's strategic position as a neutral hub in the US-China AI race.
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May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Recent commencement ceremonies at the University of Arizona and the University of Central Florida saw graduates booing speakers who discussed AI's impact. The reaction is often mischaracterized as generational confusion, but data shows Gen Z is responding to a labor market where entry-level jobs are being eliminated by automation. With unemployment projections of 30% for new graduates and systematic cuts across industries, the booing reflects accurate economic awareness rather than technological skepticism.
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May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Viktor, an AI-agent startup from ex-Meta engineers, has secured $75M in Series A funding from Accel. The company embeds a virtual coworker into Slack and Microsoft Teams, connecting to over 3,000 SaaS tools to automate workflows. It reached $15M annualized recurring revenue in just ten weeks and is used by more than 12,000 teams.
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May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Analog Devices announces $1.5 billion cash acquisition of Empower Semiconductor. The deal bolsters ADI's power delivery tech for AI data centers with integrated voltage regulators that reduce power consumption by up to 20%. Empower founder Tim Phillips will remain to lead integration.
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May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Anthropic has finalized a $30 billion funding round led by GIC and Coatue, doubling its valuation to $380 billion. The AI startup, founded by former OpenAI employees, plans to invest $50 billion in US data centers. Competing with OpenAI's massive fundraising, both companies are eyeing IPOs as they scale infrastructure.
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May 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Walmart has launched six new Onn Android tablets, ranging from a $97 7-inch model to a $288 13-inch Pro with stylus. The lineup includes two kids' tablets with bumpers and ABCmouse subscriptions. All run Android 16 and offer competitive specs for budget-conscious buyers.
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May 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Trump Mobile T1 Phone has finally begun shipping after fears of vaporware. A hands-on video reveals the $499 device is a rebranded HTC U24 Pro with gold casing and an 11-stripe American flag. The box now reads 'Proudly Assembled in the USA' instead of 'Made in USA'. The phone comes with 512GB storage and pre-installed Truth Social app.
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May 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Several Perplexity Pro users are complaining that they are hitting weekly usage limits for advanced AI models much quicker than before, even with reduced usage. The company has confirmed changes, attributing them to fraud and unauthorized resale of promotional codes. Regular models remain unaffected. Users are being prompted to upgrade to the $2,000-per-year Max tier.
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