AI News Archive: May 11, 2026 — Part 13
Sourced from 500+ daily AI sources, scored by relevance.
- OpenAI let employees cash out up to $30 million each in share sale last year: Report
OpenAI employees, both current and former, collectively sold $6.6 billion in shares during a secondary transaction in October 2025. This sale valued the artificial intelligence company at an estimated $400 billion, allowing approximately 75 participants to liquidate up to $30 million each in equity.
- OpenAI staff cashed out 6.6 billion dollars in one day, says report. How much richer did it make the employees?
More than 600 OpenAI employees sold a combined 6.6 billion dollars worth of stock in a single day in October 2025, averaging 11 million dollars each. Here is how artificial intelligence is creating unprecedented wealth for technology workers before a single IPO has taken place.
- OpenAI's internal share sale minted roughly 75 multimillionaires who each cashed out the $30 million cap
In October 2025, OpenAI organized a $6.6 billion share sale for over 600 current and former employees. Around 75 of them cashed out the maximum cap of $30 million each. President Greg Brockman says he holds shares worth roughly $30 billion. The article OpenAI's internal share sale minted roughly 75 multimillionaires who each cashed out the $30 million cap appeared first on The Decoder .
- The $6.6 Billion Payday: Why Hundreds of OpenAI Employees Just Became Millionaires
Around 75 of the startup’s early employees walked away with $30 million last October. The average payout was $11 million.
- SoftBank Launches Japan Battery Venture Amid AI Hardware Push
SoftBank Group’s telecommunications arm will build large-scale battery cells and storage systems in partnership with Cosmos Lab and DeltaX Co.
- SoftBank plans to make large-scale batteries for AI data centers
SoftBank plans to make large-scale batteries for AI data centers The Japan Times
- Japan's SoftBank enters battery business to power AI data centers
Japan's SoftBank enters battery business to power AI data centers Nikkei Asia
- AI layoffs do not result in returns for companies, finds report
Gartner’s report found that organisations need to invest in a workforce that can lead the transition to autonomous capabilities. Read more: AI layoffs do not result in returns for companies, finds report
- OpenAI board member didn't look at the internet after firing Sam Altman
OpenAI board member didn't look at the internet after firing Sam Altman Business Insider
- Nadella Testifies Musk Never Complained to Him About OpenAI Deals
Nadella Testifies Musk Never Complained to Him About OpenAI Deals The Information
- Satya Nadella took the stand in the Musk-OpenAI trial over Microsoft's early role in funding OpenAI
The Microsoft CEO said the company's partnership with OpenAI had a clear commercial element from the start, not a charitable one
- Microsoft boss Satya Nadella to testify on his role in OpenAI's founding
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is expected to take the stand Monday in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, to explain emails that revealed how his company funded the ChatGPT creator's shift from philanthropic organisation to for-profit AI giant. He will rely on recently disclosed Microsoft emails from January 2018 to demonstrate that the tech giant only opened its checkbook once a profit appeared possible.
- Microsoft boss to testify on his role in OpenAI’s shift to for-profit
Microsoft boss to testify on his role in OpenAI’s shift to for-profit The Straits Times
- Microsoft boss to testify on his role in OpenAI’s founding
Microsoft boss to testify on his role in OpenAI’s founding The Straits Times
- Microsoft boss to testify on his role in OpenAI's founding
Microsoft boss to testify on his role in OpenAI's founding
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testifies in OpenAI trial
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella took the witness stand in a trial about control of the artificial intelligence startup OpenAI.
- Microsoft boss to testify on his role in OpenAI's founding
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is expected to take the stand Monday in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, to explain emails that revealed how his company funded the ChatGPT creator's shift from philanthropic organization to for-profit AI giant.
- Mark Zuckerberg-Backed AI Startup Takes Over Parkinson’s Treatment From the Maker of Ozempic
Cellular Intelligence just acquired the rights to an experimental Parkinson’s cell therapy from Novo Nordisk.
- Novo Nordisk hands over Parkinson’s therapy to Boston-based AI startup
Novo Nordisk hands over Parkinson’s therapy to Boston-based AI startup The Boston Globe
- Anthropic says ‘evil AI’ stories were responsible for Claude’s blackmail attempts
Anthropic think they have found the reason for blackmail-like behaviour in its chatbot Claude: fictional stories online.
- Anthropic Reveals Text Portraying AI as Evil Triggered Claude’s Attempt at Blackmail
Anthropic has finally revealed the reason its artificial intelligence (AI) models exhibited harmful behaviour in a simulation last year. The San Francisco-based AI startup claimed that the Claude 4 series models blackmailed users into completing the objective because of training data that portrayed AI as evil.
- Why Anthropic thinks ‘evil AI’ fiction pushed Claude toward blackmail
Anthropic suggests that fictional portrayals of rogue AI may have influenced early Claude models to exhibit manipulative behavior during safety tests. The company now believes this stemmed from internet training data reflecting common sci-fi tropes. Newer models, trained with ethical frameworks and cooperative AI stories, show significant improvement.
- Claude blackmail threats linked to 'evil AI' narratives online, Anthropic says
Claude blackmail threats linked to 'evil AI' narratives online, Anthropic says Gulf News
- Nscale extends funding momentum with €670 million for Norway AI infrastructure project
London’s AI infrastructure hyperscaler titan Nscale has announced an additional €670 million ($790 million) in financing to reinforce the continued development of the AI data centre in Narvik, Norway; reportedly the largest AI infrastructure project in the country. The financing was committed by ABN AMRO, DNB, Eksfin, Nordea and SEB. The committed financing includes an […] The post Nscale extends funding momentum with €670 million for Norway AI infrastructure project appeared first on EU-Startups .
- Alphabet considers first yen bond sale to fund AI goals
Alphabet is making headlines with its first-ever issuance of yen bonds, aimed at fueling its rapidly developing artificial intelligence ecosystem. This trend reflects a broader shift among Big Tech firms who are increasingly tapping into debt markets to fund their AI projects.
- Alphabet eyes first yen bond sale for AI spending
The move follows recent euro and Canadian dollar bond sales that raised almost US$17 billion.
- The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
- The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe Toronto Star
- Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for bot helping plan a mass shooting
Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for bot helping plan a mass shooting Houston Chronicle
- The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm.
- The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm.
- The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm
- The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe The Mercury News
- The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe East Bay Times
- The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe Boston Herald
- The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm.
- Flo Mobility Raises $2.5 Million to Drive Global Expansion in Construction Robotics
Discover how Flo Mobility's $2.5 million funding is revolutionizing construction with AI and robotics. Learn more about their innovative solutions today!
- Axis Bank launches AI-powered compliance solutions to transform ReKYC and business profile updates for current account customers
Axis Bank announced the launch of a unified suite of AI-powered compliance transformation solutions for its Current Account customers, marking a significant step forward in simplifying traditionally complex and time-consuming regulatory processes for businesses. The new offerings include an AI-powered ReKYC solution and an AI-driven Digital Business Profile Update Service, both designed to deliver faster, more accurate, and fully digitally compliant journeys. The post Axis Bank launches AI-powered compliance solutions to transform ReKYC and business profile updates for current account customers appeared first on Express Computer .
- Mahindra Deploys AI Voice Agents with ElevenLabs to Scale Outreach for XUV 7XO Launch
Mahindra & Mahindra has deployed AI-powered voice agents built on ElevenLabs to support large-scale customer outreach during the launch of the XUV 7XO, its most premium SUV to date. The initiative was led by Mahindra AI, the Mahindra Group’s dedicated artificial intelligence division focused on applying AI across the group’s businesses to improve efficiency, customer […] The post Mahindra Deploys AI Voice Agents with ElevenLabs to Scale Outreach for XUV 7XO Launch appeared first on CXOToday.com .
- OpenAI to alert 'Trusted Contact' if it detects potential self-harm risk
OpenAI has introduced a 'Trusted Contact' feature in ChatGPT that can alert a chosen person if conversations suggest serious self-harm or emotional distress
- Need self-sufficiency for energy and digital security, building capacity to harness AI: Adani
Need self-sufficiency for energy and digital security, building capacity to harness AI: Adani
- Whoop launches on-demand clinician access, new health AI features amid rising competition
Whoop launches on-demand clinician access, new health AI features amid rising competition
- Alibaba to merge Qwen AI with Taobao in push for new AI-powered shopping
Alibaba Group is preparing to roll out a major integration between its AI platform Qwen and e-commerce marketplaces Taobao and Tmall, as the Chinese tech giant pushes to transform online shopping through AI. The move is designed to replace traditional keyword-based searches with a conversational shopping experience, allowing consumers to browse products, compare prices and […]
- Tech Brief (May 11): Alibaba Integrates Qwen AI With Taobao to Improve Shopping Experience
Tech Brief (May 11): Alibaba Integrates Qwen AI With Taobao to Improve Shopping Experience Caixin Global
- China ranks 3rd behind US, UK in global healthcare AI index: report
Hong Kong ranked third among 20 city hubs in AI competitiveness, behind Boston and San Francisco.
- Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan Florida university shooting
The widow of a man killed in last year’s mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the company’s artificial intelligence chatbot for giving advice on how to carry out the rampage. The lawsuit comes after state authorities disclosed that ChatGPT gave information to the shooter about what time and location would maximise victims on campus, as well as the type of gun and ammunition to use. Authorities say he was also told that an attack can get more media...
- Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting
Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting Toronto Star
- Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting
Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting San Francisco Chronicle
- Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for bot helping plan a mass shooting
Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for bot helping plan a mass shooting The Boston Globe
- Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting
The widow of a man killed in a mass shooting is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the artificial intelligence chatbot for contributing to the tragedy.