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Some Asexuals Are Using AI Companions for Intimacy Without the Sex
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May 18, 2026
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Some Asexuals Are Using AI Companions for Intimacy Without the Sex

Some asexual individuals are turning to AI chatbots for emotional connection and romantic role-play, seeking intimacy on their own terms without sexual involvement. While a few find these AI relationships fulfilling, most in the asexual community do not see AI as a replacement for human companionship, and some express concern over being targeted by tech companies as emotionally vulnerable.

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I’m a Normie. Can Normies Really Vibe Code?
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May 18, 2026
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I’m a Normie. Can Normies Really Vibe Code?

Discover how a coding novice used AI to tackle everyday annoyances by building an app to track life's administrative "sludge." This journey reveals how modern AI tools make software creation accessible to everyone, even without programming skills, and explores the broader implications of democratized coding.

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Khosla Ventures is betting $10M on Ian Crosby, whose first startup, Bench, imploded
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May 18, 2026
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Khosla Ventures is betting $10M on Ian Crosby, whose first startup, Bench, imploded

Khosla Ventures has invested $10 million in Ian Crosby’s new venture, Synthetic, after his previous startup, Bench, collapsed. Crosby aims to build a fully autonomous AI-driven bookkeeping startup but acknowledges technological hurdles remain. Despite Bench’s rocky end, investors like Jon Chu see promise in Crosby’s ability to learn and rebound.

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What happens when AI starts building itself?
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May 18, 2026
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What happens when AI starts building itself?

Recursive Superintelligence, a new startup led by Richard Socher and a team of AI experts, is working on AI that can improve its own abilities without human input. Their approach focuses on 'open-endedness,' where AI systems continually evolve by identifying and correcting their own weaknesses. This could lead to a future where the main challenge is allocating computing power to solve humanity’s toughest problems.

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OpenAI says Codex is coming to your phone
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May 18, 2026
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OpenAI says Codex is coming to your phone

OpenAI is expanding the reach of its Codex coding tool by integrating it into the ChatGPT app for iOS and Android. This new update allows users to manage and monitor coding workflows directly from their mobile devices, making it easier to handle development tasks on the move.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI has been bleeding staff since its merger
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May 18, 2026
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Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI has been bleeding staff since its merger

SpaceXAI, the AI arm recently formed by merging SpaceX and xAI, is experiencing significant staff departures following its February merger. More than 50 engineers and researchers have left, many joining competitors like Meta and Thinking Machines Lab. This wave of exits has raised concerns about leadership changes, work culture, and the company's future in AI development.

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What the jury will actually decide in the case of Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman
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May 18, 2026
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What the jury will actually decide in the case of Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman

A California jury is now weighing a pivotal lawsuit between Elon Musk and OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, with Microsoft also named in the case. The jury's decision will focus on whether OpenAI misused Musk's donations, if the organization and Microsoft benefited unfairly, and questions around corporate governance. The verdict could have major implications for OpenAI's structure and future operations.

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Osaurus brings both local and cloud AI models to your Mac
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May 18, 2026
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Osaurus brings both local and cloud AI models to your Mac

Osaurus is a Mac-exclusive, open source AI platform that lets users easily switch between local and cloud-based AI models—all while keeping their data secure on their own hardware. This user-friendly tool supports top models and includes robust plug-in support, making advanced AI more accessible to everyday Mac users.

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