02 May 2026
New Oscars rules: No AI actors, human-written scripts only
Actors created with artificial intelligence will not be eligible for an Oscar, said the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday introducing new rules for the awards. The governing body clarified that acting performances and screenplays must be created by humans, while allowing AI tools.
01 May 2026
US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
The Pentagon said Friday that it has reached deals with seven tech companies—Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, Reflection, and SpaceX—to use their artificial intelligence in classified computer networks, enabling the military to integrate AI-powered capabilities for warfighter decision-making in complex operational environments. Anthropic was notably absent from the list due…
01 May 2026
Academy Awards Rule Updates Tackle AI, Multiple Nominations for the Same Actor, and More Ahead of 99th Oscars
Updated May 1, 2026, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences revealed major rule changes ahead of the 99th Academy Awards in 2027. Key updates include AI restrictions: roles must be performed by humans with consent, and screenplays must be human-authored. The Academy also allows actors to be nominated multiple times in the same category if they place in the top five votes.
01 May 2026
Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
01 May 2026
Oscars to Screenwriters: You Gotta Be Human
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has addressed the way it evaluates the role of artificial intelligence in movies that could qualify for Oscars. Starting with the 2027 ceremony, Oscar’s 99th, the Academy is reserving the right to inquire about the extent to which AI was used in a movie, as well as how it was used.
01 May 2026
Pentagon freezes out Anthropic as it signs deals with AI rivals
Notably absent from the announcement is the AI frontier lab Anthropic, which the Department of Defense designated a supply-chain risk to U.S. national security. The Department of Defense announced on Friday that it had struck deals with seven leading artificial intelligence companies to deploy their systems within classified Pentagon networks.
01 May 2026
Meta pushes deeper into AI robots with acquisition
Meta just bought robotics AI startup Assured Robot Intelligence, Bloomberg reports, doubling down on its push into humanoid tech. The team will join Meta’s Superintelligence Labs to build models that let...
01 May 2026
League, VALORANT, and TFT Partner Programs Open Applications Coming Soon
Riot Named to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For listNewsApr 2, 2026Riot Named to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For listThis recognition reflects our focus on ensuring Riot the best place to make...
01 May 2026
Gabe Newell May 01: Court Records Reveal SpaceX Email to Musk
Gabe Newell, the legendary Valve founder, has become the center of a surprising tech story after court documents from the ongoing Musk v. Altman litigation exposed an email exchange between Newell and Elon Musk in October 2018. This message revealed Newell’s attempt to secure a SpaceX tour and OpenAI introduction for renowned game designer Hideo Kojima.
