AI News Archive: May 18, 2026 — Part 10
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- Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Privacy Display Proves Hardware Still Matters in an AI World
Samsung delivers modest but meaningful upgrades to the Ultra's design, cameras and battery. And yes, the phone is packed with new AI features -- and most of them are actually pretty useful.
- Calgary startup Rhubaia launches AI virtual closet app alongside sustainable professional clothing line
Calgary startup Rhubaia launches AI virtual closet app alongside sustainable professional clothing line azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
- People Are Getting Plastic Surgery to Look More AI-Generated
"It's like saying I want to look like Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid.'" The post People Are Getting Plastic Surgery to Look More AI-Generated appeared first on Futurism .
- Turn repeated instructions into reusable skills in Lovable
Learn how skills in Lovable let you save reusable instructions as markdown files
- The iGarden Pool Cleaner M1-AI Series Is Making Modern Outdoor Living Effortlessly Luxurious
Owning a pool may look luxurious, but the constant upkeep behind it can quickly become a frustrating job that takes over weekend relaxation. The iGarden Pool Cleaner M1-AI Series aims to change that through AI-powered cleaning, adaptive suction, and intelligent navigation designed to transform routine pool maintenance into a far more effortless, hands-free experience.
- Maybe, ditch Gemini and ChatGPT for your AI images. Try an alternative that I jut came across
Ideogram can’t replace every AI image generator, but its text accuracy, format controls, and remix tools make it worth trying for posters, thumbnails, social graphics, and other design-heavy visuals.
- Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo is a massive upgrade over your old robovac, and it’s $599 for a limited time
Robot vacuums aren’t a new idea, but if you’ve been using the same old one for years, you’d be shocked at what newer models are capable of. One of those highly-capable new models is Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo, which packs flagship-tier features that would often cost upwards of $1,000 into a package that costs just $599, but only for a limited time. more…
- Waymo is erroneously carding riders and some say it's a new form of flattery
Waymo is erroneously carding riders and some say it's a new form of flattery Business Insider
Score: 15🌐 MovesMay 18, 2026https://www.businessinsider.com/waymo-age-verification-cameras-minors-riders-flattered-2026-5 - How to Maximize OpenAI’s Codex
Learn how to get the most out of OpenAI's coding agent The post How to Maximize OpenAI’s Codex appeared first on Towards Data Science .
- IREN CEO: Have Great Relationship With Dell and Nvidia
IREN, a vertically integrated AI cloud provider, recently announced a strategic partnership with Nvidia for up to $2.1 billion as part of a broader agreement between the two companies aimed at accelerating the construction of AI infrastructure. IREN CEO Daniel Roberts joins Ed Ludlow on the sidelines of Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas to discuss on "Bloomberg Tech." (Source: Bloomberg)
Score: 15🌐 MovesMay 18, 2026https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-05-18/iren-ceo-have-great-relationship-with-dell-and-nvidia-video - An AI founder shares the leadership lesson Jensen Huang gave him on a midnight call
An AI founder shares the leadership lesson Jensen Huang gave him on a midnight call Business Insider
Score: 15🌐 MovesMay 18, 2026https://www.businessinsider.com/abridge-founder-shiv-rao-advice-jensen-huang-nvidia-career-2026-5 - Latest AI News & Market Insights
Latest AI News & Market Insights PitchBook
- Turn Ideas Into Pitch-Ready Slides in Seconds With This $30 PowerPresent AI Deal
Turn Ideas Into Pitch-Ready Slides in Seconds With This $30 PowerPresent AI Deal PCMag
Score: 15🌐 MovesMay 18, 2026https://www.pcmag.com/deals/turn-ideas-into-pitch-ready-slides-in-seconds-with-this-30-powerpresent - OpenText Summit Africa 2026 to focus on practical, secure enterprise AI adoption
A key feature of the event will be the Aviator Playground, where attendees will be able to explore real-world AI applications via step-by-step user guides and hands-on demonstrations.
- 7 Best Gemini Photo Editing Trends in 2026 (With Prompts to Try)
Explore seven AI photo trends powered by Google Gemini, from cinematic edits to intentional imperfections, and how prompts are reshaping creative expression in 2026. The post 7 Best Gemini Photo Editing Trends in 2026 (With Prompts to Try) appeared first on TechRepublic .
Score: 14🌐 MovesMay 18, 2026https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-7-gemini-ai-photo-editing-trends/ - I asked Codex AI to customize my Hyprland desktop - it worked, but beginners beware
Hyrpland is a fantastic Linux window manager, but it can be complicated to configure. I asked Codex to write a .conf file - here's how that went.
- I pay for Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude — and there’s a clear winner
I've been cheating on other AI tools and I'm not sorry.
Score: 13🌐 MovesMay 18, 2026https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-chatgpt-claude-clear-winner-3666267/ - I sold band merch for some of the biggest names in music — here’s why AI can’t replace real artists
I sold band merch for some of the biggest names in music — here’s why AI can’t replace real artists Tom's Guide
- [Lisa Jarvis] Parenting teens in the AI era
A universal truth about parenting is that the second you think you’ve got a handle on a difficult stage in your child’s development — sleepless nights, the terrible twos, puberty — everything changes. For parents of teens, nothing captures that constant scramble more than trying to keep up with technology. First the worry was phones, then wave after wave of social media. Now? Artificial intelligence. AI is suddenly omnipresent in teens’ lives, unleashed on their devices without any real guardrai
- Nvidia bulls mount uphill battle into earnings
Call volume outpaced puts by more than double on Monday, though more calls were exchanged at the bid or below, meaning likely sold.
Score: 12🌐 MovesMay 18, 2026https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/nvidia-bulls-mount-uphill-battle-into-earnings.html - How to Think of AI as a Normal Technology
Stop worrying about the AI apocalypse
Score: 12🌐 MovesMay 18, 2026https://www.thealgorithmicbridge.com/p/how-to-think-of-ai-as-a-normal-technology - Oxford Engineering educator awarded Google AI Fellowship and Advance HE Senior Fellowship
Oxford Engineering educator awarded Google AI Fellowship and Advance HE Senior Fellowship University of Oxford
- Elon Musk’s xAI promised staff $420 for their tax returns, hasn’t paid
Elon Musk's xAI offered employees a $420 payment for their tax returns to train its Grok chatbot. Two months later, these promised payments have not been made. This delay has caused dissatisfaction among staff. xAI is undergoing significant changes and is working to improve its products and business operations.
- I could parent without AI — but I could also churn my own butter
I could parent without AI — but I could also churn my own butter Tom's Guide
- Announcing the Databricks analytics engineer learning pathway
Today, we are launching the new Databricks Analytics Engineer Learning Pathway. This...
Score: 10🌐 MovesMay 18, 2026https://www.databricks.com/blog/announcing-databricks-analytics-engineer-learning-pathway - 5 ChatGPT hacks I wish I’d started using sooner — they completely changed how I use AI
From brutally honest feedback to clearer answers and smarter prompts, these simple ChatGPT hacks can dramatically improve the responses you get from AI.
- It's not too late to buy Nvidia. Here are the reasons we say 'own it, don't trade it'
"If you wanted to buy some here, I totally endorse it. I just feel that we own it, we don't wanna trade it," Jim Cramer said Monday.
- AI anger comes for Claude (Monet)
PLUS: Build your own cloud-based web crawler with Manus
- Letter to the editor: Nvidia and real AI safety
Letter to the editor: Nvidia and real AI safety
- How earned media drives AI search visibility in ASEAN
It’s OK to talk about your strengths, but it’s so much better when others do the talking for you. Earned media (unpaid publicity gained organically through third-party endorsement) has become one of the factors most strongly linked to AI search visibility. And in B2B companies in ASEAN, most marketing strategies haven’t caught up. Singapore ranks […] The post How earned media drives AI search visibility in ASEAN appeared first on e27 .
Score: 10🌐 MovesMay 18, 2026https://e27.co/how-earned-media-drives-ai-search-visibility-in-asean-20260512/ - From Ericsson intern to AI consultant: How this Cameroonian engineer built a career around data
In this edition of After Hours, Jehpte Ioudom, a Cameroon AI engineer, shares his experiences with technology.
- Camsoda AI, A Different Kind of AI Experience
Exploring the capabilities of Camsoda AI
- Your AI Glossary: 54 Terms Everyone Should Know
How does artificial intelligence use tokens, and should we be worried that AI now has claws? Here's a quick primer on the vocabulary of today's inescapable technology.
Score: 08🌐 MovesMay 18, 2026https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/artificial-intelligence-ai-terms-glossary/ - Morning Bid: Bonds spoil the AI party
Morning Bid: Bonds spoil the AI party Reuters
Score: 08🌐 MovesMay 18, 2026https://www.reuters.com/commentary/reuters-open-interest/global-markets-view-usa-2026-05-18/ - Manager, Distinguished Engineer - DGX Systems Software
Manager, Distinguished Engineer - DGX Systems Software Built In
Score: 07🌐 MovesMay 18, 2026https://builtin.com/job/manager-distinguished-engineer-dgx-systems-software/9120271 - I use the ChatGPT ‘fart’ prompt whenever I’m stuck — and it somehow works every time
I use the ChatGPT ‘fart’ prompt whenever I’m stuck — and it somehow works every time Tom's Guide
Score: 06🌐 MovesMay 18, 2026https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-use-the-chatgpt-fart-prompt-whenever-im-stuck-and-it-somehow-works-every-time - Robot monks stride out for Lotus Lantern Festival parade in Seoul
Robot monks stride out for Lotus Lantern Festival parade in Seoul Gulf News
Score: 06🌐 MovesMay 18, 2026https://gulfnews.com/world/robot-monks-stride-out-for-lotus-lantern-festival-parade-in-seoul-1.500544167 - Roborock vs. Ecovacs: I've tested dozens of robot vacuums from both brands - this one wins
Roborock and Ecovacs models consistently deliver market-leading performance, there are clear reasons to buy one over the other.
- Product Engineer – AI Operations
Product Engineer – AI Operations Built In
- JPMorgan's summer reading list for the wealthy includes books on AI, leadership and lemons
JPMorgan’s annual summer reading list, which has become the go-to selection of beach books for the wealthy, has 14 titles this year.
- Senior Director Analyst, AI Cybersecurity, Remote EMEA
Senior Director Analyst, AI Cybersecurity, Remote EMEA Built In
Score: 05🌐 MovesMay 18, 2026https://builtin.com/job/senior-director-analyst-ai-cybersecurity-remote-emea/9394790 - Autonomous AI needs safeguards beyond model-level guardrails, study finds
Autonomous AI needs safeguards beyond model-level guardrails, study finds verdict.co.uk
- NextEra to Buy Dominion Energy for $67 Billion. AI Data Centers Need a Lot of Electricity.
NextEra to Buy Dominion Energy for $67 Billion. AI Data Centers Need a Lot of Electricity. Barron's
- Experian and ServiceNow partner to scale agentic AI in workflows
Experian and ServiceNow partner to scale agentic AI in workflows verdict.co.uk
- NextEra-Dominion Merger Creates a New Utility Giant for the AI Age
NextEra-Dominion Merger Creates a New Utility Giant for the AI Age Barron's
- Jury dismisses all claims in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Musk had sought to oust Altman from his leadership position over claims that he and others breached their duty to OpenAI's original nonprofit mission and unjustly enriched themselves.
- Why the CEO of Barnes & Noble would support selling AI-written books in stores
Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt has learned to adapt to changes in the book publishing industry to keep his company afloat and thriving.
- NextEra bets $66.8B on AI power boom with Dominion Energy acquisition
NextEra Energy announced a $66.8 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy, expanding its reach into Northern Virginia’s booming AI data-center market.
- YouTube will now help you catch AI clones of yourself on the platform
If you're 18 or older, likeness detection on YouTube can now scan for deepfake videos that appear to use your face.
- NextEra seeks Dominion to create massive power company as AI drives energy demand
NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion.