AI News — Thursday, May 7, 2026
A new research paper introduces ARIS, an autonomous multi-agent system designed to conduct research through adversarial collaboration, achieving state-of-the-art results on complex tasks.
Snap and AI search startup Perplexity have mutually terminated their substantial $400 million partnership, signaling a shift in their strategic alignment.
Media mogul Barry Diller states that personal trust in figures like Sam Altman becomes irrelevant as the world approaches Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), emphasizing the broader societal implications.
OpenAI announces 'ChatGPT Futures: Class of 2026,' an initiative likely focused on fostering the next generation of AI talent or showcasing innovative applications of ChatGPT.
Uber is leveraging OpenAI's technology to help users book rides faster and enable drivers to earn smarter, indicating a significant AI integration into its core services.
Listen Labs secured $69 million in funding following a viral billboard hiring campaign, aiming to expand its AI-powered platform for conducting customer interviews.
OpenSeeker-v2 is introduced as an advanced search agent, demonstrating improved capabilities in navigating informative and challenging search trajectories.
Google is collaborating with XPRIZE and Range Media Partners to launch the $3.5 million 'Future Vision' film competition, encouraging creative storytelling around AI and technology.
AI Avatar v7 introduces new features including advanced pose capture and convenient VS Code and Chrome extensions, enhancing its utility for developers and users.
This article argues for a shift from 'vibe coding' to 'agentic engineering,' emphasizing the need for structured, AI-driven approaches in software development.
A guide is provided for building a personal AI butler, demonstrating how to create a scheduled agent that can autonomously execute tasks.
TechCrunch explores whether Elon Musk's xAI is evolving into a 'neocloud' provider, suggesting a potential expansion beyond its initial AI model focus.
A new paper discusses how AI hallucinations erode user trust and proposes metacognition as a crucial mechanism for improving reliability and mitigating this issue.
Odysseus presents a method for scaling Vision-Language Models (VLMs) to handle complex, multi-turn decision-making processes in games using reinforcement learning.
Singular Bank has adopted OpenAI's ChatGPT and Codex to streamline operations and enhance efficiency for its bankers, showcasing enterprise AI adoption in finance.