AI News Archive: April 30, 2026 — Part 17
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- Elon Musk confirms xAI used OpenAI’s models to train Grok
In a federal courtroom in California on Thursday, Elon Musk testified that his own AI startup, xAI, has used OpenAI's models to improve its own. The matter at question is model distillation, a common industry practice by which one larger AI model acts as a "teacher" of sorts to pass on knowledge to a smaller […]
- 'They're building each other': new X1 Neo robot video shows the humanoids assisting in the robot production process, just as all science fiction foretold
1X releases new Neo Home Robot production video that puts the robots to work — building themselves.
- OpenAI Explains Its Goblin and Gremlin Infestation
OpenAI Explains Its Goblin and Gremlin Infestation Business Insider
- OpenAI tells ChatGPT models to stop talking about goblins
The AI firm said that unlike previous model bugs, the issue "crept in subtly".
- Explained: What went wrong with ChatGPT? How did ‘goblins’ enter OpenAI’s chatbot?
OpenAI has revealed the reason behind ChatGPT referencing Goblins, gremlins and other mythical creatures. The company explained that the issue stemmed from a faulty personality in the chatbot.
- Why OpenAI’s AI Wouldn’t Stop Mentioning Goblins
Why OpenAI’s AI Wouldn’t Stop Mentioning Goblins YourStory.com
- OpenAI’s ‘goblin’ problem: How a training bug made GPT-5.5 fixate on fantasy creatures
OpenAI’s ‘goblin’ problem: How a training bug made GPT-5.5 fixate on fantasy creatures
- Why is ChatGPT talking about goblins? The AI glitch behind creature-laced responses explained
Why is ChatGPT talking about goblins? The AI glitch behind creature-laced responses explained Gulf News
- ChatGPT developed a goblin obsession after OpenAI tried to make it nerdy
A warning for all you nerds out there.
- ChatGPT goes goblin mode — literally
The maker of ChatGPT has an explanation for all the goblin talk
- OpenAI Strangely Concerned About Goblins
Tackling the real issues. The post OpenAI Strangely Concerned About Goblins appeared first on Futurism .
- I fixed ChatGPT’s biggest weaknesses — these 10 prompts instantly improve its answers
I fixed ChatGPT’s biggest weaknesses — these 10 prompts instantly improve its answers Tom's Guide
- ChatGPT wouldn’t stop talking about ‘goblins’ — here’s what’s going on
ChatGPT wouldn’t stop talking about ‘goblins’ — here’s what’s going on Tom's Guide
- ChatGPT is going to stop talking about goblins and gremlins as it sheds”nerdy” persona
OpenAI traces ChatGPT's goblin obsession to a "Nerdy" personality training error that spread across its models.
- OpenAI explains why ChatGPT was obsessed with goblins for a while
Seems fine.
- OpenAI explains why ChatGPT developed a goblin fixation, and how it solved the issue
OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 upgrade to ChatGPT and Codex appears to be going smoothly, especially compared to the rockier GPT-5.0 release last August. It turns out OpenAI got ahead of one issue that was brewing before the release of GPT-5.5 models: a goblin fixation. more…
- OpenAI talks about not talking about goblins
References to goblins and gremlins spiked with the release of GPT-5.1’s ‘Nerdy’ personality, and then spread to other models.
- Meta is striking a multibillion-dollar deal to use Amazon's AI chips
The multiyear agreement covers hundreds of thousands of chips and makes Meta one of Amazon's largest Graviton customers
- Microsoft to go bigger on capex as AI-led cloud surges
Microsoft to go bigger on capex as AI-led cloud surges YourStory.com
- UK Group Says OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 is Comparable to Anthropic Mythos in Cybersecurity Capabilities
UK Group Says OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 is Comparable to Anthropic Mythos in Cybersecurity Capabilities The Information
- AI investment props up US GDP growth
US GDP rose 2% in the first three months of 2026, new data showed Thursday, driven by AI investment.
- US economic growth bounces back, as AI buildout and consumer spending fuel first quarter
First quarter GDP grew at 2%, slightly below the expected 2.3%, as equipment investment in AI and computers along with consumer spending led growth.
- GDP improves to start 2026, driven by AI investment
GDP improves to start 2026, driven by AI investment marketplace.org
- How AI Spending Fueled GDP Growth in the First Quarter
How AI Spending Fueled GDP Growth in the First Quarter Barron's
- Nvidia B300 AI servers hit $1m in China
Prices have been driven higher as a smuggling crackdown squeezed black market supply while local tech firms continued buying the hardware.
- Scientists use AI to test whether life can run on only 19 amino acids
An engineered E. coli strain survived after one amino acid was designed out of many of its ribosomal proteins—an early test of whether life’s chemistry can be simplified
- Best Deepfake Detection Reviews 2026
Best Deepfake Detection Reviews 2026 Gartner
- TIME's 2026 list of most influential companies spotlights growing uses of AI
TIME's 2026 list of most influential companies spotlights growing uses of AI
- IBM: 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
IBM: 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Companies Time Magazine
- Emerald AI: 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
Emerald AI: 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Companies Time Magazine
- WP proposes wage subsidies for hiring new grads in apprenticeships amid AI concerns
WP proposes wage subsidies for hiring new grads in apprenticeships amid AI concerns The Straits Times
- Spotify rolls out badge to distinguish human artists from AI
Spotify rolls out badge to distinguish human artists from AI The Straits Times
- Spotify Will Now Verify Non-AI Artists
The biggest music streaming platform braces for AI slop to overrun music.
- Spotify Rolls Out Green 'Verified' Badges to Distinguish Real Artists From AI Slop
Spotify Rolls Out Green 'Verified' Badges to Distinguish Real Artists From AI Slop PCMag UK
- Spotify Rolls Out Green 'Verified' Badges to Distinguish Real Artists From AI Slop
Spotify Rolls Out Green 'Verified' Badges to Distinguish Real Artists From AI Slop PCMag
- Spotify's new badge identifies human artists, as AI music floods in
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
- Spotify wants to help listeners better identify AI-generated music
Spotify is rolling out new badges to artists in a move to differentiate human-made music from AI-generated content on the popular music streaming platform
- Verified by Spotify badge lets you know this artist isn’t AI
But it left the door open to verifying AI acts in the future.
- Meta shares plunge on rising concerns over AI spending spree
Meta shares plunge on rising concerns over AI spending spree The Mercury News
- Online violence and deepfakes push women out of work, survey finds
About a quarter of women surveyed experienced anxiety and depression following online violence, such as cyberflashing and deepfakes
- Online violence and deepfakes push women out of work, survey finds
About a quarter of women surveyed experienced anxiety and depression following online violence, such as cyberflashing and deepfakes
- UN Women report finds online violence and deepfakes drive women from public life
UN Women report finds online violence and deepfakes drive women from public life EurekAlert!
- Featherless.ai secures $20M to expand serverless platform for open-source AI
Featherless.ai, a platform for running open-source AI, has secured $20 million in Series A funding to give enterprises a new path to AI independence. The round was co-led by AMD Ventures and Airbus V...
- Canadian co-founded Featherless AI secures $20 million USD to build open-source AI infrastructure
Company can deploy more than 30,000 open-source AI models through a single API. The post Canadian co-founded Featherless AI secures $20 million USD to build open-source AI infrastructure first appeared on BetaKit .
- Rocsys raises €11.1 million and unveils world’s first multi-bay hands-free charging solution for robotaxi fleets
Rocsys, a Rijswijk-based startup specialising in hands-free depot solutions for autonomous electric vehicles, has announced the Rocsys M1, the world’s first hands-free charging solution capable of serving multiple bays in robotaxi operations. The company has also announced a €11.1 million ($13 million) Series A extension led by Capricorn Partners, with participation from Scania Invest, Forward.One, […] The post Rocsys raises €11.1 million and unveils world’s first multi-bay hands-free charging solution for robotaxi fleets appeared first on EU-Startups .
- Gemini Has Access to More Than You Think. Change These 6 Settings Now to Protect Your Privacy
Gemini Has Access to More Than You Think. Change These 6 Settings Now to Protect Your Privacy PCMag Middle East
- Meet Yasmina Midi UAE Edition - The Arabic AI Smart SPeaker Built for Life in the Gulf
Meet Yasmina Midi UAE Edition - The Arabic AI Smart SPeaker Built for Life in the Gulf PCMag Middle East
- AI game testing startup ManaMind lands €1.2 million to automate Quality Assurance
ManaMind, a British autonomous game testing company, has closed a €1.2 million ($1.5 million) pre-Seed round in order to continue their work in replacing repetitive manual Quality Assurance (QA) with autonomous AI agents. The round was led by SVV (Sure Valley Ventures), with participation from EWOR, Ascension, Syndicate Room, and Heartfelt. Emil Kostadinov, CEO and […] The post AI game testing startup ManaMind lands €1.2 million to automate Quality Assurance appeared first on EU-Startups .
- India tops ChatGPT Images 2.0 users as AI visuals go mainstream
India tops ChatGPT Images 2.0 users as AI visuals go mainstream
- The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifies
The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifies