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Saturday, April 25, 2026

60 stories scored by AI

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Startups · CA

Lidl Billionaire Backs Cohere’s Plan to Buy German AI Champion

Cohere acquires Aleph Alpha with $600M Schwarz Group investment

Financial Post·AI score →
3
Things Are Finally Looking Up for Intel and It Has CPUs to Thank for It
Semiconductors · CA

Things Are Finally Looking Up for Intel and It Has CPUs to Thank for It

Intel capitalizes on AI chip demand amid industry recovery

Gizmodo.com·AI score →
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Hardware · Global / Other

X-energy stock pops 27% on first day of trading following upsized IPO

X-energy nuclear startup surges 27% on Nasdaq IPO debut

TechCrunch·AI score →
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Cognition, creator of the AI software engineer Devin, in talks to raise ‘hundreds of millions’ at $25B valuation
Startups · CA

Cognition, creator of the AI software engineer Devin, in talks to raise ‘hundreds of millions’ at $25B valuation

Cognition AI seeks hundreds of millions at $25B valuation for Devin

SiliconANGLE News·AI score →
6
Meta to cut 8,000 jobs, Microsoft to offer voluntary buyouts for thousands
Jobs · CA

Meta to cut 8,000 jobs, Microsoft to offer voluntary buyouts for thousands

Meta and Microsoft reduce workforce amid AI talent competition

CBC News·AI score →
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Meta to layoff 8,000 from its workforce, amid AI spending push: Report
Jobs · CA

Meta to layoff 8,000 from its workforce, amid AI spending push: Report

Meta cuts 8,000 jobs to fund AI infrastructure expansion

The Indian Express·AI score →
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At Next, Google aims to dominate the dawning age of agentic AI
AI · CA

At Next, Google aims to dominate the dawning age of agentic AI

Google positions itself as agentic AI operating system provider

SiliconANGLE News·AI score →
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Gov't to designate 10 cities to serve as startup hubs by 2027 to promote balanced growth - The Korea Times
Policy · Global / Other

Gov't to designate 10 cities to serve as startup hubs by 2027 to promote balanced growth - The Korea Times

South Korea designates 10 startup hub cities to decentralize tech growth

코리아타임스·AI score →
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America’s AI Advantage Runs into Trouble in the Strait of Hormuz
Policy · Global / Other

America’s AI Advantage Runs into Trouble in the Strait of Hormuz

US AI advantage faces vulnerability in Middle East; material supply chains fragile

Wattsupwiththat.com·AI score →
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AI · Global / Other

Cohere acquires, merges with Germany-based startup to create a ‘transatlantic AI powerhouse’

Cohere merges with Germany's Aleph Alpha to create AI powerhouse

TechCrunch·AI score →
12
DeepSeek-V4: Towards Highly Efficient Million-Token Context Intelligence
AI · CA

DeepSeek-V4: Towards Highly Efficient Million-Token Context Intelligence

DeepSeek-V4 advances open-source AI with million-token context capabilities

Huggingface.co·AI score →
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US Stock Market: Intel’s AI bet drives upbeat forecast and investor confidence
Semiconductors · CA

US Stock Market: Intel’s AI bet drives upbeat forecast and investor confidence

Intel's Q2 forecast beats estimates; AI server chip demand drives investor confidence

The Times of India·AI score →
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Bots in the real world: World AI models could deliver the humanoid robots seen in sci-fi movies
AI · CA

Bots in the real world: World AI models could deliver the humanoid robots seen in sci-fi movies

World models advance AI-powered humanoid robotics race among tech giants

Livemint·AI score →
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At SpaceX, AI is burning the cash that Starlink earns
AI · Global / Other

At SpaceX, AI is burning the cash that Starlink earns

SpaceX's xAI division consumes significant capital from Starlink profits

The Times of India·AI score →
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'Self-aware' robots can learn complex tasks by watching humans. Is that a good thing?
AI · Global / Other

'Self-aware' robots can learn complex tasks by watching humans. Is that a good thing?

Self-learning robots achieve breakthrough in autonomous task mastery

NPR·AI score →
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Texas Instruments says edge AI opportunities extend beyond robots
Semiconductors · Texas

Texas Instruments says edge AI opportunities extend beyond robots

TI expands edge AI opportunities beyond robotics, driving semiconductor demand globally

Digitimes·AI score →
18
Intel crushes Wall Street’s expectations and its stock surges 20% as revival gains pace
Markets · CA

Intel crushes Wall Street’s expectations and its stock surges 20% as revival gains pace

Intel crushes earnings expectations; stock surges 20% on business turnaround success

SiliconANGLE News·AI score →
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Intel earnings signal recovery at US chip maker
Semiconductors · CA

Intel earnings signal recovery at US chip maker

Intel signals recovery with earnings beat; AI processor demand drives growth forecast

The Times of India·AI score →
20
DeepSeek’s new AI model challenges Anthropic’s third-place ranking
AI · Global / Other

DeepSeek’s new AI model challenges Anthropic’s third-place ranking

DeepSeek's new model disrupts AI rankings amid geopolitical tech competition

Crypto Briefing·AI score →
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Amateur armed with ChatGPT 'vibe-maths' a 60-year-old problem
AI · Global / Other

Amateur armed with ChatGPT 'vibe-maths' a 60-year-old problem

ChatGPT solves 60-year-old math conjecture with novel approach

Scientific American·AI score →
22
The New Trade Order: Restoring Balance to a Broken Global Economy
Policy · Global / Other

The New Trade Order: Restoring Balance to a Broken Global Economy

Trump administration pursues major overhaul of global trade system

Foreign Affairs·AI score →
23
Markets · CA

The US gets the worst phones

US smartphone market dominated by Apple, Samsung, Google.

The Verge·AI score →
24
AI · Global / Other

ComfyUI hits $500M valuation as creators seek more control over AI-generated media

ComfyUI raises $30M, reaches $500M valuation for creator control

TechCrunch·AI score →
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In a first, a ransomware family is confirmed to be quantum-safe
Policy · Global / Other

In a first, a ransomware family is confirmed to be quantum-safe

First quantum-safe ransomware family discovered despite limited practical benefits.

Ars Technica·AI score →
26
Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic’s Mythos
Policy · CA

Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic’s Mythos

Security breaches across Discord, telecom, health records, Apple

Wired·AI score →
27
The National Security Case for Limiting China's Access to Advanced U.S. Compute: Evidence from PLA Procurement Documents
Policy · Northeast

The National Security Case for Limiting China's Access to Advanced U.S. Compute: Evidence from PLA Procurement Documents

US researchers warn relaxing chip exports strengthens China's military AI capabilities

Eto.tech·AI score →
28
Software artifact management startup Cloudsmith raises $72M
Startups · Northeast

Software artifact management startup Cloudsmith raises $72M

Cloudsmith raises $72M Series C for software artifact management platform

SiliconANGLE News·AI score →
29
Possible Trump rescue of Spirit Airlines spurs debate
Policy · Global / Other

Possible Trump rescue of Spirit Airlines spurs debate

Trump considers government bailout for bankrupt Spirit Airlines

Digital Journal·AI score →
30
AI · Global / Other

Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes

Palantir assists IRS investigations using AI data analytics software

TechCrunch·AI score →
31
Nasdaq Futures Rally on Upbeat Intel Earnings and Iran Talks Optimism
Markets · CA

Nasdaq Futures Rally on Upbeat Intel Earnings and Iran Talks Optimism

Nasdaq futures rally on Intel earnings beat and Iran diplomatic optimism

Barchart.com·AI score →
32
Good luck getting a Mac Mini anytime soon
Hardware · CA

Good luck getting a Mac Mini anytime soon

Apple M4 Mac Mini sells out amid strong consumer demand

Business Insider·AI score →
33
‘Saros’ Shows Off the PS5’s DualSense Tricks
Hardware · Global / Other

‘Saros’ Shows Off the PS5’s DualSense Tricks

PlayStation game showcases DualSense haptics and audio capabilities

Wired·AI score →
34
Startups · Pacific Northwest

Xbox’s weirdest studio is on a roll

Double Fine Studios thriving under Microsoft ownership

The Verge·AI score →
35
US-sanctioned currency exchange says $15 million heist done by "unfriendly states"
Policy · Global / Other

US-sanctioned currency exchange says $15 million heist done by "unfriendly states"

Currency exchange reports $15 million heist by hostile state actors.

Ars Technica·AI score →
36
IIT Grad leaves ₹28 LPA high-paying job for startup dream, invests ₹10–12 lakh and opens up about the reality no one talks about
Jobs · Global / Other

IIT Grad leaves ₹28 LPA high-paying job for startup dream, invests ₹10–12 lakh and opens up about the reality no one talks about

IIT grad highlights India's startup ecosystem challenges and financial toll

The Times of India·AI score →
37
Microsoft issues emergency update for macOS and Linux ASP.NET threat
Policy · Pacific Northwest

Microsoft issues emergency update for macOS and Linux ASP.NET threat

Microsoft emergency update addresses ASP.NET authentication vulnerability on macOS.

Ars Technica·AI score →
38
Ace the Ping-Pong Robot Can Whup Your Ass
AI · Global / Other

Ace the Ping-Pong Robot Can Whup Your Ass

AI-powered ping-pong robot with real-time ball trajectory tracking

Wired·AI score →
39
Chipmakers are on a 17-day heater. These 3 stocks could make or break the rally.
Markets · CA

Chipmakers are on a 17-day heater. These 3 stocks could make or break the rally.

Qualcomm and UMC critical to sustaining chipmaker stock rally momentum

Business Insider·AI score →
40
Jobs · CA

Meta’s loss is Thinking Machines’ gain

Meta and Thinking Machines Lab exchange talent in both directions

TechCrunch·AI score →
41
AI · Global / Other

Two college kids raise a $5.1 million pre-seed to build an AI social network in iMessage

College founders raise $5.1M for Series AI social network

TechCrunch·AI score →
42
Hardware · Global / Other

The most exciting laptop I’ve seen in forever

Enthusiast review of innovative laptop design and features.

The Verge·AI score →
43
Contrary to popular superstition, AES 128 is just fine in a post-quantum world
Policy · Global / Other

Contrary to popular superstition, AES 128 is just fine in a post-quantum world

AES 128 encryption remains secure despite quantum computing misconceptions.

Ars Technica·AI score →
44
Startups · Global / Other

Lachy Groom to back India startup Pronto at a $200M valuation, sources say

India's Pronto raises $200M for household services, valuation doubles

TechCrunch·AI score →
45
Hardware · Pacific Northwest

Microsoft will let you pause Windows Updates indefinitely, 35 days at a time

Microsoft allows Windows Update delays up to 35 days.

The Verge·AI score →
46
Why are top university websites serving porn? It comes down to shoddy housekeeping.
Policy · Global / Other

Why are top university websites serving porn? It comes down to shoddy housekeeping.

University website subdomains hijacked by scammers exploiting poor maintenance.

Ars Technica·AI score →
47
Policy · Global / Other

The person who allegedly leaked Paramount’s new Avatar movie has been arrested

Paramount Avatar movie leaked; suspect arrested in Singapore.

The Verge·AI score →
48
Spotify Reveals Its Most Streamed Music of the Last 20 Years
Markets · Global / Other

Spotify Reveals Its Most Streamed Music of the Last 20 Years

Spotify streaming rankings reveal global music consumption trends

Gizmodo.com·AI score →
49
Markets · Global / Other

Steve Ballmer blasts founder he backed who pleaded guilty to fraud: ‘I was duped and feel silly’

Steve Ballmer criticizes founder Joseph Sanberg for fraud conviction

TechCrunch·AI score →
50
AI-Focused Podcasts And Guides That Can Give Business Owners An Edge In Applying It
Markets · Global / Other

AI-Focused Podcasts And Guides That Can Give Business Owners An Edge In Applying It

Guide to AI podcasts and resources for business owners

Forbes·AI score →
51
Hardware · Global / Other

The Govee smart lamp brightened up my room, and then my life

Personal review of Govee smart lamp technology

The Verge·AI score →
52
Beatbot Pool-Cleaning Robots Are on Sale for a Limited Time
Hardware · Northeast

Beatbot Pool-Cleaning Robots Are on Sale for a Limited Time

Pool cleaning robots on sale promotion

Wired·AI score →
53
Best Apps for Focus (2026): Focus Friend, Forest, Focus Traveller
Startups · Global / Other

Best Apps for Focus (2026): Focus Friend, Forest, Focus Traveller

Product review article recommending focus and productivity apps

Wired·AI score →
54
Give Mom Warm Coffee All Year Long With This Ember Smart Mug Deal
Hardware · Global / Other

Give Mom Warm Coffee All Year Long With This Ember Smart Mug Deal

Smart mug product promotional sale announcement

Wired·AI score →
55
The Online Civil War About ‘Michael’ Is a Battle Over Truth
Markets · Global / Other

The Online Civil War About ‘Michael’ Is a Battle Over Truth

Cultural debate over Michael Jackson biopic and legacy

Wired·AI score →
56
Startups · Global / Other

Alex Jones has uncovered another massive conspiracy

Satirical coverage of Alex Jones and Infowars ownership dispute.

The Verge·AI score →
57
Elon Musk's near-daily online posts about race are turning off some fans
Policy · Global / Other

Elon Musk's near-daily online posts about race are turning off some fans

Musk's social media posts alienate some followers

Yahoo Entertainment·AI score →
58
Markets · Global / Other

Sho Miyake answers life’s greatest questions

Japanese filmmaker Sho Miyake debuts in US market

The Verge·AI score →
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Altra Promo Codes: Get 20% Off Plus Free Shipping
Markets · Global / Other

Altra Promo Codes: Get 20% Off Plus Free Shipping

Promotional discount offer for Altra running shoes

Wired·AI score →