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Breaking News: OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, has struck a major cloud deal with Google Cloud - despite their fierce AI rivalry.

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  • OpenAI & Google Cloud: A Game-Changing Deal!

  • Superintelligence: Meta’s Next Big AI Leap!

  • Apple’s Liquid Glass: Stunning or Struggling?

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Latest Happenings

OpenAI has struck a surprising deal with Google Cloud to expand its computing capacity, moving beyond its exclusive reliance on Microsoft Azure. This partnership highlights the growing demand for AI infrastructure and the shifting dynamics in the tech industry.

What You Need to Know:

  • OpenAI will use Google Cloud’s computing power to train and run its AI models.

  • The deal marks a shift from OpenAI’s exclusive reliance on Microsoft Azure.

  • OpenAI’s compute needs have skyrocketed, prompting diversification.

  • The partnership comes despite Google and OpenAI being direct AI competitors.

  • OpenAI is also working on its own in-house AI chip to reduce dependency on external providers.

  • The agreement was finalized in May 2025, after months of negotiations.

Why This Matters:

The deal marks a shift in AI strategy, with OpenAI diversifying beyond Microsoft to meet rising demand. It shows that even rivals like Google and OpenAI can collaborate when interests align.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is personally recruiting top AI talent to build a superintelligence team, aiming to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) that surpasses human capabilities. This move signals Meta’s aggressive push to lead the AI race.

What You Need to Know:

  • Zuckerberg is forming a 50-person AI superintelligence team.

  • The goal is to develop AGI—AI that can think like humans.

  • Meta is offering seven to nine-figure salaries to attract top talent.

  • The company is investing billions in AI infrastructure.

  • Alexandr Wang, CEO of Scale AI, is reportedly joining the initiative.

  • Meta is competing with OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic in the AI race.

Why This Matters:

Meta’s push for superintelligence could redefine AI’s future. If successful, this initiative might accelerate AI advancements, reshape industries, and challenge existing AI leaders. It also raises questions about AI safety, ethics, and control as technology moves closer to human-level intelligence.

Apple’s latest UI overhaul, Liquid Glass, is receiving mixed reactions. While it introduces a sleek, futuristic look inspired by the Vision Pro, users and designers are raising concerns about readability and usability.

What You Need to Know:

  • Liquid Glass is Apple’s biggest design update ever, spanning iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more.

  • Inspired by Apple’s Vision Pro, it features translucent materials and light refraction effects.

  • Some users find notifications and text difficult to read, especially on bright wallpapers.

  • The Control Center’s transparency makes icons and widgets hard to distinguish.

  • Apple is expected to refine the design before the final iOS 26 release.

Why This Matters:

Apple’s Liquid Glass UI signals a major shift in design philosophy, blending digital and physical aesthetics. However, usability concerns highlight the challenge of balancing innovation with accessibility. Will Apple adjust the design before launch, or will users have to adapt?

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