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Updated: June 27, 2026
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OpenAI to stagger the launch of GPT 5.6 at the request of the Trump administration

OpenAI is releasing GPT 5.6 only to a small group of trusted partners following a request from the Trump administration, in a move that mirrors what happened with Anthropic's Mythos model. Sam Altman acknowledges the company's discomfort with the process but accepts it as a 'short-term step' toward broader distribution within weeks.

Elon Musk Backs Andrej Karpathy Amid Claude AI Debate

Elon Musk has publicly sided with Andrej Karpathy during an ongoing debate about Claude AI. The details of the disagreement were not provided in the source material.

OpenAI to Delay GPT-5.6 After Trump Administration Request

OpenAI will reportedly stagger the release of GPT-5.6 following a request from the Trump administration over potential security concerns. CEO Sam Altman is said to have told staff the model will roll out in a limited fashion.

Goldman Sachs Says AI Will Eliminate 15 Million US Jobs

Goldman Sachs has projected that artificial intelligence will eliminate 15 million jobs in the United States. No additional details were included in the source material.

Ontario Senior Loses $900,000 in Crypto Scam Using AI Deepfake of Mark Carney

An Ontario senior lost $900,000 in a cryptocurrency scam that relied on an AI deepfake of Mark Carney. The source material offers no further details.

How People in China Keep Outsmarting Anthropic's Geolocation Restrictions

A WIRED report looks at how users in China continue to bypass the geolocation restrictions Anthropic applies to its services. The piece highlights an ongoing cat-and-mouse dynamic between regional access controls and the people working around them.

Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Running 29 Million Fake Queries to Clone Claude

Anthropic has accused Alibaba of submitting 29 million fake queries in an alleged attempt to clone its Claude AI model. The claim points to a large-scale effort to replicate Claude's capabilities.

Entertainment giant Hasbro reportedly asks young Peppa Pig voice actors to give up their voices to AI

Entertainment company Hasbro has reportedly asked the child actors who voice Peppa Pig to hand over their voices to artificial intelligence. Details remain limited.

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Companies start rehiring workers after AI-driven layoffs, survey finds

A survey reported by WFAA reveals that some companies that let go of employees citing AI adoption are beginning to bring staff back, pointing to a labor adjustment cycle more complex than initially expected.

AI losses are about to spiral out of control: OpenAI loses $1.22 for every dollar earned

OpenAI reported $5.7 billion in revenue in Q1 2026 and still posted non-GAAP losses of $6.9 billion: it loses $1.22 for every dollar billed. The author warns the company could go bankrupt this year or in early 2027, and that Anthropic does not escape the problem either.

Fundeun awards 15 innovative projects in health, AI and biotechnology in Alicante

The Alicante University-Business Foundation presents its New Business Ideas Awards in their 32nd edition. Among the 15 winners —chosen from 85 applications— standout projects include AI for social work, reef monitoring and data sovereignty.

Anthropic close to a deal with the U.S. to lift export controls on its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models

Anthropic and the Trump administration are about to close a deal that would lift the export restrictions imposed on the company's two most advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after weeks of security negotiations.

The Backstreet Boys trademark their voice amid the rise of AI deepfakes

The group BSB Entertainment filed a sound trademark application with the USPTO to protect the words 'Hi, we're the Backstreet Boys.' They join Taylor Swift and Lionel Richie in a trend seeking to shield artists' voices from generative AI.

Streamline expands Leo AI Agent with agentic AI for property, web and digital marketing management in vacation rentals

Streamline (part of the Inhabit ecosystem) launches an expansion of its Leo AI agent that orchestrates specialized agents across the entire vacation rental lifecycle. The company promises operating cost reductions of 15-25% and up to 125% more conversion on optimized listings.

AWS and Fundación Romero launch free AI and cloud courses in Peru with a goal of 250,000 students

Amazon Web Services and Fundación Romero unveiled 'AWS Entrena Perú,' a platform with free Spanish-language courses on artificial intelligence, AI agents and cloud computing. The program aims to train more than 250,000 Peruvians before 2028 and registration is already open.

California's AI jobs tracker detects no automation-driven unemployment in its first data

California debuts the first public dashboard in the U.S. to monitor AI's impact on the labor market. Initial data show no evidence of statewide unemployment attributable to AI, according to UCLA's California Policy Lab.

Nico Williams and Ainhi García: the 2026 World Cup footballer is dating an AI-specialized engineer

The Athletic Club winger maintains a discreet relationship with Ainhi García, an artificial intelligence engineer trained at the UPV/EHU and Tec de Monterrey. The couple, who began getting to know each other in 2024, have sparked curiosity by joining elite football with the tech world.

The A-29 Super Tucano 'Gunslinger': AI to hunt drone swarms at low cost

U.S. company Valkyrie Aero presents 'Gunslinger,' an AI agent integrated into Embraer's A-29 Super Tucano to neutralize drone swarms. The proposal seeks to close the gap between $20,000 threats and missiles costing more than a million.

A Florida citizen takes on city hall over Flock Safety's AI cameras

A Florida resident disrupted a city council meeting with a forceful speech against the installation of Flock Safety's smart surveillance cameras, turning his protest viral. The incident reopens the debate over cities' use of license-plate recognition AI.

The Alliance for a Better Future criticizes the KIDS Act: no age verification or real protection for minors

The organization ABF urges the U.S. Congress not to pass the KIDS Act in its current form. The bill lacks a real duty of care, age verification, safeguards for chatbots and effective protection of children's privacy. The fast-tracked process prevented its flaws from being fixed.

Aetrex uses AI to democratize its foot-health technology: from elite athletes to in-store consumers

Aetrex launches the AI-powered Zoe Pro scanner at $1,995 to bring 3D foot analysis to more retailers. With 50 million scans accumulated since 2002, the company powers personalized footwear recommendations and expands its partnerships toward the Special Olympics and IMG Academy.

Wall Street closes mixed: AI-linked stocks drag down the Nasdaq while the health sector limits losses

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq pulled back on Friday, pressured by a fresh wave of selling in artificial intelligence stocks. The central concern: that profits won't sustain current valuations or the massive spending on data centers. Micron sank 6.7% and SpaceX had a highly volatile session.

BioNTech at $90 while its oncology AI narrative points to a fair value of $499

Simply Wall St features the most-followed narrative on BioNTech: the stock trades 82% below its estimated value of $499.94, driven by the thesis that AI will redefine cancer treatment. But the current P/S ratio of 7.1x contradicts that optimistic reading.