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How a Non-AI Startup Landed $20M From ARK Invest
Lucra raised $20M from ARK Invest for eSports gamification loyalty, proving AI isn't needed to attract top investors.

Google Pushes AI Agents Despite Consumer Trust Hurdles
Google is building an AI agent ecosystem. But consumers may not be ready to hand over control of their digital lives.

Google's Prototype AI Glasses Put Gemini in Your Line of Sight
Google's prototype Android XR glasses overlay Gemini-powered information like translation and navigation into your view. The device shows real promise but still feels like a work in progress.

Salesforce Faces Growing Questions Over AI Product Readiness
Salesforce's aggressive marketing of its Agentforce AI platform is drawing skepticism as customers question whether the technology is ready for real-world use.

Vatican Warns AI Threatens Rights and Freedom in New Encyclical
Pope Leo XIV issued an encyclical warning that AI affects rights and freedom. The Vatican partnered with Anthropic, sparking divided reactions from the tech industry.

Illinois Passes Landmark AI Safety Bill With Third-Party Oversight
Illinois lawmakers passed the strongest AI safety bill in the US, requiring third-party audits for companies like OpenAI and Google. Governor JB Pritzker plans to sign it into law.

Erin Brockovich Targets AI Data Centers With Public Tracking Tool
Erin Brockovich launches a public platform to track environmental concerns about AI data centers, asking communities to report developments nationwide.

VCs Warn AI Frenzy Fuels Dangerous Groupthink Among Startups
Top venture capitalists see an AI funding bubble with young founders raising millions easily. They warn of groupthink and inflated valuations in the startup ecosystem.

Google I/O 2026: Gemini AI and Android XR Glasses Lead the Agenda
Google I/O 2026 will feature major Gemini AI updates, Android improvements, and a first look at Android XR smart glasses. The event signals Google's push into AI and spatial computing.

Ayaneo's New Handheld Packs AI Into a Classic Game Boy Design
Ayaneo unveils the Konkr Pocket Block, a retro handheld with AI capabilities and a smaller frame than previous models.

Venture Capital Pours Into Hard Industries as AI Disrupts Incumbents
VCs are betting big on defense, energy and government tech startups. AI-native software challenges decades-old incumbents with deep vertical integration.

Apple Overhauls Camera App with AI-Powered Visual Intelligence in iOS 27
Apple plans major camera app updates in iOS 27, including Visual Intelligence integration and enhanced customization options.

WhatsApp Adds Incognito Mode for AI Chat Conversations
WhatsApp will let users chat with Meta AI without saving history. Messages won't be used for training. The incognito feature arrives soon.

DuckDuckGo User Surge Follows Google's AI Expansion Announcement
DuckDuckGo saw a sharp rise in new users after Google deepened AI integration in search. Privacy concerns and dissatisfaction with AI overviews drove the shift.

Vertu Launches Foldable Phone With Dedicated AI Agent
Luxury phone maker Vertu returns with the AlphaFold foldable and its new Hermes AI assistant for wealthy buyers.

Why a Former Meta Engineer Bet on the Old Web Over AI
Craig Campbell passed on VC funding to launch a historical maps website. His gamble on the old school web is paying off while AI hype surges.

OpenRouter's $113M Series B Signals AI Middleware Boom
OpenRouter raised $113 million to connect developers to multiple AI models. The Series B round underscores growing investor confidence in AI infrastructure companies.

Microsoft Agent 365 arrives as enterprises face shadow AI security threat
Microsoft's new agent management platform goes live amid rising risks from ungoverned AI agents in enterprises.

Aluminum Prices Surge 20%, Startups Use AI to Extract Metal From Scrap
With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups are turning to AI to improve recovery of critical minerals from scrap.

Pope Francis unveils 'Magnifica Humanitas' to protect human dignity in AI development
Pope Francis launches an academic foundation called 'Magnifica Humanitas' to ensure AI development respects human dignity and moral values.