IBM Granite Embedding R2 Brings 32K Context to Search
IBM's Granite Embedding Multilingual R2 ships with a 64x context window jump, ModernBERT architecture, and Apache 2.0 licensing that makes it enterprise-safe out of the box.
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xAI Runs 46 Gas Turbines Near Memphis - NAACP Sues
xAI operates 46 gas turbines at its Southaven data center power plant, five above its state permit, as the NAACP seeks an emergency court order over Clean Air Act violations.
Microsoft Drops Claude Code for GitHub Copilot Desktop
Microsoft is canceling thousands of Claude Code licenses for engineers in its Experiences + Devices division, replacing them with GitHub Copilot Desktop, which launched in technical preview on May 14.
Cisco Bets $9B on AI Networking, Cuts 4,000 Jobs
Cisco reported record quarterly revenue of $15.8B and immediately announced 4,000 layoffs, raising its FY2026 AI infrastructure order target from $5B to $9B.
OpenAI May Sue Apple as ChatGPT-Siri Deal Implodes
OpenAI hired outside lawyers to explore a breach-of-contract case after its ChatGPT-Siri integration failed to generate anything close to the billions in subscription revenue it expected.
Anthropic and Gates Foundation put $200M on global AI
Anthropic commits $200M in grants, Claude credits, and technical support to the Gates Foundation for AI in global health, education, and agriculture over four years.
Notion 3.5 Turns the Workspace Into an Agent Hub
Notion 3.5's Developer Platform adds Workers, live database sync, and first-class Claude Code and Cursor support - turning the workspace into an AI agent orchestration layer.
US and China Agree to AI Guardrails at Beijing Summit
Trump and Xi announced plans for a formal AI safety channel at their Beijing summit, but expert skepticism and stalled chip deals complicate the picture.
Anthropic Tops OpenAI in Business Adoption for First Time
Ramp's May 2026 AI Index shows 34.4% of businesses now pay for Anthropic, edging out OpenAI at 32.3% - the first time Anthropic has led in enterprise adoption.
Altman: Musk Wanted 90% of OpenAI From the Start
Sam Altman testified that Elon Musk demanded majority control of OpenAI from the beginning, with an opening ask of 90% equity - a revelation that reframes the entire lawsuit.
Google Turns to SpaceX for Orbital AI Data Centers
Bloomberg reports Google is in talks with SpaceX to launch its Project Suncatcher satellites - TPU-equipped spacecraft designed to run ML workloads in low Earth orbit.
Vapi Raises $50M After Amazon Ring Picks It Over 40 Rivals
Vapi closes a $50M Series B at $500M valuation after Amazon Ring routed 100% of its inbound calls through the platform, chosen over 40 competing voice AI vendors.
