TECHNOLOGYAI robot tech bros dogs run wild in Berlin galleryIn Germany, robotic AI dogs with the faces of tech's most powerful men are on the loose — courtesy of American artist Beeple.NPR·May 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYA Dark-Money Campaign Is Paying Influencers to Frame Chinese AI as a ThreatBuild American AI, a nonprofit linked to a super PAC bankrolled by executives at OpenAI and Andreessen Horowitz, is funding a campaign to spread pro-AI messaging and stoke fears about China.Wired·May 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAll the evidence revealed so far in Musk v. AltmanThe Musk v. Altman trial is underway, and that means exhibits, or the evidence to be presented in court, are being revealed piece by piece. So far, email exchanges, photos, and corporate documents are circulating from the earliest days of OpenAI - and from before the AI lab even had a name. Some higThe Verge·May 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYBlackRock says these bonds have attractive yields — and can help insulate from AI disruptionInvestors may want to focus on bonds that are tied to the real economy, BlackRock says.CNBC·May 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAmazon’s built-in AI price history expands to show the entire last yearAmazon's built-in price tracking feature now allows you to see how much a product's price has changed over the past year. To use the feature, open the Amazon app and select the "Price history" button next to the item's price, or ask Amazon's AI assistant Rufus. The expansion comes just weeks ahead oThe Verge·May 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYSevere Linux Copy Fail security flaw uncovered using AI scanning helpNearly every Linux distribution released since 2017 is currently vulnerable to a security bug called "Copy Fail" that allows any user to give themselves administrator privileges. The exploit, publicly disclosed as CVE-2026-31431 on Wednesday, uses a Python script that works across all of the vulneraThe Verge·May 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYPentagon inks deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS to deploy AI on classified networksThe deals come as the DOD has doubled down on diversifying its exposure to AI vendors in the wake of its controversial dispute with Anthropic over usage terms of its AI models.TechCrunch·May 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYPentagon inks deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS to deploy AI on classified networksThe deals come as the DOD has doubled down on diversifying its exposure to AI vendors in the wake of its controversial dispute with Anthropic over usage terms of its AI models.TechCrunch·May 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYA major shift could soon happen in the Mag 7Quietly, shares of Google-parent Alphabet are on the verge of topping $5 trillion, and overtaking AI-leader Nvidia as the world's most valuable company.CNBC·May 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGY17 Best Graduation Gifts That Aren't Totally Cringe (2026)From tech to home goods, these giftable gadgets are as practical as they are cool.Wired·May 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGY‘Barely a street’ in Dubbo without trees poisoned by pesticides, NSW Greens say – as it happened<p>This blog is now closed</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcaThe Guardian·May 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYSources: Anthropic potential $900B+ valuation round could happen within 2 weeksAnthropic is asking investors to submit allocations for the AI company’s latest fundraise within the next 48 hours, according to sources familiar with the matter.TechCrunch·April 30, 2026
