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Google AI VP Noam Shazeer leaves to join OpenAI amid IPO plans
Noam Shazeer, Google’s VP of engineering and Gemini AI co-lead, announced June 17 he is leaving to join OpenAI.
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Intel launches risk production of 18A-P chip to attract Apple and major foundry clients
Intel began risk production of its 18A-P advanced chip node in June 2026 aiming to secure foundry contracts including Apple [s1,s6].
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Apple to launch AI camera AirPods, foldable iPhone, and 20th anniversary iPhones in 2027
Apple plans new AirPods with AI cameras, a second-gen foldable iPhone, and 20th anniversary iPhone models for late 2027.
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Alibaba launches Qwen Robot Suite, first AI model suite for robots
Alibaba unveiled the Qwen Robot Suite, its first AI models for robots, developed by Tongyi Lab on June 16, 2026.
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Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Raises Over $7 Billion with Founder-Controlled Funding Structure
DeepSeek completed a $7.4 billion funding round in June 2026 using a unique structure to preserve founder control.
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US judge dismisses Elon Musk's xAI trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI with prejudice
A US federal judge dismissed Elon Musk's xAI lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets, barring refiling as of June 15, 2026.
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Google Earth launches web flight simulator available without app or login
Google launched a web-based flight simulator on Google Earth globally on June 12, 2026, accessible without installation or login.
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Zhipu AI launches open-source GLM-5.2 with 1 million token context window
Zhipu AI released its GLM-5.2 language model with a 1 million token context window and open-source MIT license on June 17, 2026.
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YouTube launches AI conversational search and Gemini Omni video tools for Shorts
YouTube introduced 'Ask YouTube' AI search and Gemini Omni AI video editing features in May 2026.
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Barclays: Humanoid Robots Could Offset 60% of China’s Labor Force Decline by 2035
Barclays estimates humanoid robots in China may offset up to 60% of a 37 million labor force decline by 2035.
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Amazon ends support for Kindle e-readers from 2012 and earlier starting May 20, 2026
Amazon stopped support for Kindle e-readers produced in 2012 and earlier on May 20, disabling new downloads and updates on those devices.
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Meta CEO Zuckerberg admits AI workforce mistakes, pledges no major layoffs in 2026
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged mistakes in AI restructuring and said no major layoffs are planned for the rest of 2026.
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Analog Devices to Acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 Billion
Analog Devices agreed to buy Empower Semiconductor in a $1.5 billion cash deal announced May 19, 2026.
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Google sues Chinese cybercrime group Outsider Enterprise for AI-driven scam campaign
Google sued Outsider Enterprise for a large AI-powered scam targeting Android users with millions of malicious texts and fake sites.
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Meta's Facebook, Instagram, and Other Services Hit by Global Outage on June 12
Meta's social platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, experienced a worldwide outage affecting millions on June 12, 2026.
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Meta completes split from Manus, halts $2B AI startup acquisition under Beijing order
Meta ended its operational ties with Manus by early June 2026, complying with China’s order to unwind the $2 billion acquisition.
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Google launches Gemini 3.5 Live Translate for real-time speech-to-speech translation
Google introduced Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, a real-time speech translation AI supporting over 70 languages with natural voice features.
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China to invest $295 billion in nationwide AI infrastructure over five years
China plans to spend about 2 trillion yuan ($295 billion) by 2031 to build interconnected AI data centers and computing hubs nationwide.
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EU orders Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbots within days
On June 9, 2026, the EU ordered Meta to grant free WhatsApp access to rival AI chatbots within five working days as an interim antitrust measure.
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CrowdStrike Names Chinese Hackers Top Espionage Threat to Tech Firms Amid AI Boom
CrowdStrike reported on June 9 that Chinese-linked hackers posed the biggest espionage threat to technology companies from April 2025 to March 2026.
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AMD to invest £2 billion in UK AI sector over five years
AMD announced a £2 billion investment to boost AI innovation and infrastructure across the UK over the next five years.
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Apple unveils iOS 27 and major Siri AI overhaul at WWDC 2026 keynote
Apple revealed iOS 27, a revamped Siri AI, and multiple OS updates during Tim Cook's final WWDC keynote on June 8.
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Google orders over three million TPU chips from Intel for 2028 production
Google has contracted Intel to produce more than three million TPU AI chips for delivery in 2028, boosting Intel shares in early trading.
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Apple unveils Siri AI with Google Gemini integration at WWDC 2026
Apple announced Siri AI, a major upgrade powered by Google Gemini, launching in beta this fall on select devices outside the EU and China.