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May 20, 2026 · 3 min

Alibaba ships 560K AI chips built for agents, roadmap through 2028

Alibaba's T-Head subsidiary has deployed over 560,000 Zhenwu processors across 400 external customers. The new M890 chip is purpose-built for AI agents operating for hours without human input, with successors planned through 2028.

May 20, 2026 · 2 min

Google redesigns search box for first time in 25 years

Google is replacing its iconic search input field with an AI-driven conversational interface at I/O. What changes for users and SEO strategies.

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May 20, 2026 · 2 min

CISA exposed SSH keys and passwords in public GitHub repo since November

America's cybersecurity agency left plaintext credentials, tokens, and AWS keys in a public repository for six months. A contractor disabled GitHub's secret-detection safeguards.

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May 20, 2026 · 3 min

Google's AI needs your Gmail, Photos, and calendar to work

Google unveiled Gemini Spark, an always-on AI agent that scans your email, calendar, photos, and local files to organize your day. The catch: it works only if you hand over access to your personal data.

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May 20, 2026 · 3 min

Google's search box now drafts emails, tracks sneakers, makes videos

At I/O 2026, Google announced AI-powered search that goes beyond finding links: it drafts documents, generates custom shopping carts, creates information agents, and builds videos from prompts. Here's what actually shipped.

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May 20, 2026 · 3 min

Google's I/O 2026: Agents, Search Overhaul, and Hassabis on AGI

Google unveiled Spark, a new agent service; upgraded Gemini to include world models; and stuffed Search with AI features. DeepMind's leader said the singularity is near — in one sentence.

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May 20, 2026 · 2 min

Hassabis says Google is in 'foothills of singularity'—but defines it differently than you think

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis called Google I/O a turning point toward AGI, redefining singularity as full artificial general intelligence arrival. He predicted 50% odds of reaching it by 2030.

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May 20, 2026 · 3 min

Musk lost OpenAI lawsuit—but court revealed he used charity scientists at Tesla

A jury rejected Elon Musk's $258 billion breach-of-trust claim against Sam Altman and OpenAI. Trial testimony showed Musk himself redirected non-profit research talent to his for-profit company without reimbursement.

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May 20, 2026 · 2 min

Ocean Raises $28M to Stop AI-Powered Email Attacks

A new email security startup led by a former Iron Dome researcher claims its AI can analyze billions of emails monthly to catch AI-generated phishing. Founded by Shay Shwartz, Ocean already works with Kayak, Kingston, and Headspace.

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May 20, 2026 · 3 min

Google's background AI agents monitor topics 24/7, alert you to changes

Google is rolling out information agents that track topics continuously and send push notifications about updates. Available this summer for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S.

Incremental
May 20, 2026 · 2 min

Google adds voice search to Gmail inbox, available this summer

Gmail Live lets you ask Gemini questions about buried emails instead of typing keywords. Rolling out to Google AI Ultra subscribers first.

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May 20, 2026 · 2 min

Google launches Pics, an AI design app built into Workspace

Google's new AI design tool generates social media graphics, invitations, and marketing materials from text prompts. It also lets you edit specific details without rewriting your entire prompt — a feature Canva and Claude Design don't yet offer.