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Kuaishou Technology may spin off King AI in bid to capture AI market frenzy May 12, 2026, 2:03 a.m.

TechNode (China)

Kuaishou Technology is considering spinning off its AI video-generation unit, Kling AI, for an initial public offering next year amid strong investor demand for AI stocks. According to market sources, the Chinese tech firm has already started discussions with potential investors regarding a pre-IPO funding round.

How NVIDIA engineers and researchers build with Codex May 12, 2026, midnight

OpenAI News

NVIDIA engineers and researchers are utilizing Codex paired with GPT-5.5. The technology helps teams deliver production systems and transform research concepts into runnable experiments.

What Parameter Golf taught us about AI-assisted research May 12, 2026, midnight

OpenAI News

The Parameter Golf initiative gathered over 1,000 participants and received more than 2,000 submissions. The project explored AI-assisted machine learning research, coding agents, quantization, and novel model design operating under strict constraints.

AutoScout24 scales engineering with AI-powered workflows May 12, 2026, midnight

OpenAI News

AutoScout24 Group is deploying Codex and ChatGPT to scale its engineering processes. The adoption of AI-powered workflows enables the company to shorten development cycles, improve code quality, and broaden AI usage.

How ChatGPT adoption broadened in early 2026 May 11, 2026, 3 p.m.

OpenAI News

ChatGPT adoption experienced a significant surge in the first quarter of 2026, pointing toward broader mainstream use. Growth was fastest among users over 35, accompanied by a more balanced distribution across genders.

OpenAI Campus Network: Student club interest form May 11, 2026, 10 a.m.

OpenAI News

The OpenAI Campus Network has launched an interest form for student clubs worldwide. The initiative aims to help student organizations access AI tools, host events, and foster AI-powered communities on campus.

How enterprises are scaling AI May 11, 2026, 10 a.m.

OpenAI News

Enterprises are expanding AI from initial experimentation to long-term business impact. Achieving successful scale relies on trust, governance, workflow design, and consistent quality.

ByteDance boosts AI infrastructure spending by 25% to $28 billion this year May 11, 2026, 5:44 a.m.

TechNode (China)

ByteDance has raised its planned 2024 AI infrastructure budget by 25% to RMB 200 billion ($28 billion), up from an initial target of RMB 160 billion. The spending increase is largely driven by rising memory chip costs, according to people familiar with the matter.

Alibaba to merge Qwen AI with Taobao in push for new AI-powered shopping May 11, 2026, 2:25 a.m.

TechNode (China)

Alibaba Group plans to integrate its Qwen AI platform with e-commerce platforms Taobao and Tmall. The integration aims to replace traditional keyword searches with an interactive, conversational shopping format that allows consumers to browse products and compare prices.

Running Codex safely at OpenAI May 8, 2026, 12:30 p.m.

OpenAI News

OpenAI has detailed its security practices for operating Codex safely across organizations. The platform relies on sandboxing, approvals, network policies, and agent-native telemetry to ensure compliant coding agent deployment.

PARIS’ VIVATECH ENTERS A NEW DIMENSION FOR ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY May 8, 2026, 10:16 a.m.

TechNode (China)

The 10th anniversary edition of VivaTech will take place from June 17 to June 20, 2026, at Porte de Versailles in Paris. Recognized as Europe's largest startup and tech event, the gathering serves as a key platform for innovation, industry debates, and business.

Scaling Trusted Access for Cyber with GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.5-Cyber May 7, 2026, 1 p.m.

OpenAI News

OpenAI is expanding its Trusted Access for Cyber program with the integration of GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.5-Cyber. The update is intended to assist verified cybersecurity defenders in finding vulnerabilities and safeguarding critical infrastructure.

Parloa builds service agents customers want to talk to May 7, 2026, 11 a.m.

OpenAI News

Parloa is leveraging OpenAI models to power scalable, voice-driven AI customer service agents. The technology enables enterprise clients to design, simulate, and deploy reliable, real-time voice interactions.

Advancing voice intelligence with new models in the API May 7, 2026, 10 a.m.

OpenAI News

OpenAI has introduced new real-time voice models to its API that can reason, translate, and transcribe speech. These updates aim to support more natural and intelligent voice experiences across applications.

DeepSeek reportedly seeks first funding round at $45 billion valuation May 7, 2026, 2:40 a.m.

TechNode (China)

China’s state-backed semiconductor fund is in discussions to lead DeepSeek’s first external funding round, which could value the AI firm at roughly $45 billion. Tencent is also reportedly in talks to join the investment group, though the final roster has not yet been finalized.

Simplex rethinks software development with Codex May 7, 2026, midnight

OpenAI News

Simplex is integrating ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex to enhance its software development operations. The tools have helped the company scale AI-driven workflows while reducing time spent on design, building, and testing.

Introducing Trusted Contact in ChatGPT May 7, 2026, midnight

OpenAI News

OpenAI has introduced Trusted Contact, an optional safety feature within ChatGPT. The tool is designed to notify a designated trusted contact if serious self-harm concerns are detected during an interaction.

How ChatGPT learns about the world while protecting privacy May 6, 2026, 8 a.m.

OpenAI News

OpenAI has detailed how ChatGPT protects user privacy by minimizing personal data during model training. The platform also provides users with direct control over whether their conversations are used to improve AI systems.

Telecom giant China Mobile to launch AI-eSIM product May 6, 2026, 2:26 a.m.

TechNode (China)

China Mobile will introduce an AI-eSIM product at its 2026 Mobile Cloud Conference in Suzhou. The offering incorporates what the telecom giant calls an intelligent brain to dynamically dispatch tasks across connected devices.

Uber uses OpenAI to help people earn smarter and book faster May 6, 2026, midnight

OpenAI News

Uber is using OpenAI models to implement conversational assistants and voice features across its global marketplace. The tools are designed to help drivers earn more efficiently and enable riders to complete bookings faster.

Introducing ChatGPT Futures: Class of 2026 May 6, 2026, midnight

OpenAI News

OpenAI has introduced the ChatGPT Futures Class of 2026, recognizing 26 student innovators using AI in research and development. The initiative highlights how students are applying ChatGPT to drive real-world impact across learning and creative fields.

Singular Bank helps bankers move fast with ChatGPT and Codex May 6, 2026, midnight

OpenAI News

Singular Bank has built Singularity, an internal assistant powered by ChatGPT and Codex. The system helps bankers save an estimated 60 to 90 minutes each day on portfolio analysis, meeting preparation, and follow-ups.

How frontier firms are pulling ahead May 6, 2026, midnight

OpenAI News

OpenAI's B2B Signals research examines how leading enterprises are expanding their adoption of artificial intelligence. The report highlights how firms are scaling Codex-driven agentic workflows to secure long-term competitive advantages.

Astera speaks softly and carries a big switch May 5, 2026, 8:05 p.m.

The Register AI/ML

Astera Labs has introduced a new switch designed to deliver high-speed connectivity for advanced workloads. The hardware offers an alternative high-performance interconnect without relying on Nvidia's proprietary NVLink ecosystem.

IBM asks DBAs to trust AI to act on their behalf May 5, 2026, 5:29 p.m.

The Register AI/ML

IBM has introduced new AI-powered automation features to its Db2 database platform, developed with assistance from Google and Intel. The update encourages database administrators to delegate routine operational tasks to autonomous AI agents.

ServiceNow clears agents for landing with new AI control tower May 5, 2026, 5 p.m.

The Register AI/ML

ServiceNow has launched a new AI control tower to oversee autonomous agents and enterprise AI workflows. The monitoring solution integrates technology from the company's recent acquisitions of Veza and Traceloop.

GPT-5.5 Instant: smarter, clearer, and more personalized May 5, 2026, 10 a.m.

OpenAI News

OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.5 Instant as the updated default model for ChatGPT. The release provides more accurate answers with fewer hallucinations, alongside enhanced controls for personalization.

New ways to buy ChatGPT ads May 5, 2026, midnight

OpenAI News

OpenAI is broadening commercial access to ChatGPT ads by launching a beta self-serve Ads Manager, cost-per-click bidding, and improved measurement features. The advertising tools are designed to maintain user privacy while keeping sponsored promotions separate from conversations.

Advancing youth safety and wellbeing in EMEA May 5, 2026, midnight

OpenAI News

OpenAI has announced the European Youth Safety Blueprint along with EMEA Youth & Wellbeing Grants. The initiatives are aimed at fostering safe and responsible AI usage for teenagers, families, and educators across the region.

Microsoft fixes VS Code after app gives Copilot credit for human's work May 4, 2026, 9:13 p.m.

The Register AI/ML

Microsoft has issued a fix for VS Code after its Git extension began automatically listing GitHub Copilot as a co-author on commits. The default setting drew complaints from developers who objected to the AI tool taking credit for human work.

OpenAI and PwC collaborate to reimagine the office of the CFO May 4, 2026, 9 p.m.

OpenAI News

OpenAI and PwC have formed a partnership to help enterprise organizations modernize the office of the CFO using AI agents. The collaboration aims to automate finance workflows, enhance forecasting accuracy, and reinforce internal financial controls.

AI inference just plays by different rules May 4, 2026, 3 p.m.

The Register AI/ML

Existing cloud storage architectures are facing new strains because they were not built to meet the data demands of agentic AI. As AI inference workloads evolve, infrastructure must shift to handle operational requirements that differ sharply from traditional computing.

How OpenAI delivers low-latency voice AI at scale May 4, 2026, midnight

OpenAI News

OpenAI has rebuilt its WebRTC stack to power real-time voice AI with low latency on a global scale. The upgraded infrastructure is engineered to facilitate natural conversational turn-taking during audio interactions.

DeepSeek begins limited testing of vision mode April 30, 2026, 7:19 a.m.

TechNode (China)

DeepSeek has launched limited testing of a new vision mode across its web and app interfaces. Positioned alongside Fast Mode and Expert Mode, the update represents the platform's initial expansion into multimodal capabilities beyond standard OCR text recognition.