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ai 2026-05-22

Google's AI search is so broken it can ‘disregard' what you're looking for

Google's AI Overviews is treating the word "disregard" as a chatbot command instead of a search query, responding with phrases like "Got it!" rather than actual search results.

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ai 2026-05-22

The literary world isn’t prepared for AI

A Commonwealth Short Story Prize regional winner published in Granta appears to be AI-generated, raising questions about detection and enforcement in literary competitions.

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ai 2026-05-22

Spotify says its AI remix tool is for superfans, but I'm not convinced

Spotify and Universal Music Group just signed a deal to let users generate AI remixes and covers of UMG's catalog. It's pitched as a premium feature for superfans, but details on how it works or what it costs are still unclear.

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topnews 2026-05-22

There's a lot of hype about Chinese EVs-is any of it true?

The Beijing Auto Show highlights China's EV dominance with advanced tech and competitive pricing, but US tariffs from both parties keep these vehicles out of American driveways despite growing consumer interest.

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topnews 2026-05-22

Routers vs. Modems: What You Need to Get Online

Your modem connects you to the internet, your router shares that connection across devices. They're different tools that work together, and knowing which is which matters when troubleshooting or upgrading your setup.

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topnews 2026-05-22

Even If You Hate AI, You Will Use Google AI Search

Google's AI search answers are becoming unavoidable due to their convenience, even for skeptics. The shift threatens the web ecosystem by bypassing original creators and publishers who produce the content AI summarizes.

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global 2026-05-22

Waymo pauses robotaxis in five US cities after cars drive into flooded roads

Waymo hit pause on its robotaxi service across five US cities after multiple vehicles drove straight into flooded roads. The company called it an abundance of caution move.

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global 2026-05-22

'At a loss for words' - Destiny 2 fans react to news support is ending

Bungie announced Destiny 2 will receive its final update on June 9, ending active development after years of expansions. The game remains playable, but no new content is coming.

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ai 2026-05-22

Trump delays AI security executive order, saying language ‘could have been a blocker'

Trump delayed signing an executive order requiring pre-release government security reviews of AI models, saying the language could have blocked development. No new timeline announced.

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ai 2026-05-22

Spotify launches an ElevenLabs-powered audiobook creation tool

Spotify just launched an audiobook creation tool powered by ElevenLabs' AI voices. Authors can generate audiobooks without signing exclusive deals, so they can publish the AI-narrated versions anywhere they want.

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ai 2026-05-22

Samsung's memory chip employees negotiated $340,000 bonuses this year

Samsung's chip workers secured a deal for bonuses worth up to $340,000 annually after threatening to strike. The agreement came after rival SK Hynix raised its bonuses amid the AI chip boom.

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ai 2026-05-22

Anthropic is paying $15 billion a year for access to Elon Musk’s data centers

Anthropic is paying SpaceX $1.25 billion per month (that's $15 billion a year) through May 2029 for access to the Colossus data centers in Memphis. The deal could nearly double SpaceX's 2025 revenue of $18.7 billion.

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ai 2026-05-22

I can’t believe how fast Google vibe coded my first Android app

Google's AI Studio let a reporter build three Android apps in one afternoon by typing descriptions into a browser. One app took 148 words and 10 minutes to go from prompt to installed on an actual phone.

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topnews 2026-05-22

The $58,000 TV bill: When DirecTV sued O.J. Simpson for piracy

DirecTV once sued O.J. Simpson for satellite TV piracy, demanding $58,000. The case involved technical evidence of hacked smartcards and bootloaders, proving even celebrities weren't immune to piracy lawsuits in the 2000s.

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global 2026-05-22

Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats

New dating startups are tackling the fake profile problem that's plagued apps for years. They're using verification methods and different business models to prove users are real people.

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ai 2026-05-21

Spotify and Universal Music strike deal allowing fan-made AI covers and remixes

Spotify and Universal Music Group are teaming up to let Premium subscribers make AI covers and remixes of songs, with artists getting a cut of the revenue. It's a major shift in how the music industry is handling AI-generated content.

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ai 2026-05-21

In desperate times, graduates find hope in humiliating tech CEOs

College grads are booing tech CEOs who praise AI at commencement speeches. Eric Schmidt and others face sustained jeers when calling AI inevitable. Videos are going viral as students enter a brutal job market.

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ai 2026-05-21

This AI guitar pedal let me roll my own effects

Polyend's $299 Endless pedal lets guitarists create custom effects from text prompts using AI agents. It's one of the first AI-powered guitar pedals, from a company known for experimental music gear.

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ai 2026-05-21

Musk v. Altman: Much ado about nothing

Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI ended with a whimper. The jury ruled Musk filed after the statute of limitations expired, making the whole month-long trial essentially pointless.

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topnews 2026-05-21

Meta Is in Crisis, Google Search’s Makeover, and AI Gets Booed by Graduates

Meta's layoffs continue, Google I/O showcased major search changes, and college graduates are pushing back against AI in commencement speeches. Three stories that show AI's complicated moment.

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global 2026-05-21

Meta settles social media addiction case with US school district

Meta settled with a US school district that sued over social media addiction among students. The case was supposed to be a test run for 1,200 other districts with similar claims.

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global 2026-05-21

Trump Cancels Signing of Executive Order Granting Oversight of A.I. Models

Trump postponed an executive order that would have given the government authority to review AI models before public release. He cited concerns about unspecified aspects of the order.

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ai 2026-05-21

Spotify takes on Google's NotebookLM with its new app

Spotify just launched a desktop app that competes directly with Google's NotebookLM. It's rolling out as a research preview in over 20 markets, signaling Spotify's push beyond music into AI-powered productivity tools.

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ai 2026-05-21

The Path, founded by Tony Robbins and Calm alums, hopes to offer safer AI therapy

The Path, a new AI therapy platform from Tony Robbins and former Calm executives, claims its AI scored 95 on a mental health safety benchmark where consumer chatbots maxed out at 65.

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