Meta is testing an AI assistant, leveraging its Muse Spark model, aiming for autonomous agents to understand and act on user goals. Meanwhile, Instagram is pivoting towards AI-enhanced commerce, as Meta plans to introduce business-focused agents and potentially AI-driven robots, amidst concerns over misinformation and privacy.

IIT Madras Global Research Foundation is launching a deep-tech hub in Menlo Park to connect Indian startups with global markets and capital, with a $7.5 million investment. This initiative is part of a larger strategy to establish 15 centers worldwide, fostering US-India tech collaboration and addressing the needs of deep-tech startups in a competitive Silicon Valley environment.

Astros' shortstop Carlos Correa is out for the season due to ankle surgery, shaking up Houston's already injury-hit roster. The team struggles with a 15-22 record, trailing division leader Oakland by four games.

QuTwo secures €25 million in angel funding, valued at €325 million, to establish a European AI lab targeting the quantum computing era. The funding, led by notable investors, supports Europe's strategic push for AI sovereignty and infrastructure growth.

Epic Games and Apple continue their legal battle over App Store fees, with Epic challenging the 27% commission on external payments. Judge Rogers will decide on the lawful commission rate as global regulators watch closely.

The Philadelphia Eagles have made significant front-office changes, promoting Adam Berry to assistant GM and appointing Joe Douglas as senior VP of player personnel. This move is part of a broader strategy, highlighting cross-team ties and potential trades, including speculation around A.J. Brown's future with the team.

Steven Soderbergh’s upcoming film uses AI to enhance John Lennon's final interview with surreal visuals, earning Sean Lennon's approval. The film explores ethical debates in AI's role in cinema and is set to premiere at Cannes this month.

AI tools are increasingly used for mental health support, with more than half of a U.S. poll's respondents using them for stress management. While AI offers accessibility and anonymity, experts caution it can't replace human care and warn of potential risks like missed crisis cues.

A zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2026-0300, is being actively exploited in PAN-OS firewalls, allowing attackers to execute code with root privileges. Patches are set for mid and end of May, while organizations are urged to restrict portal access to mitigate risks.

New Jersey is funding fan zones and events to leverage the 2026 World Cup, aiming to boost local economies and showcase the state. Governor Sherrill announced tourism surcharges will fund these initiatives, exempting local residents while addressing cost-sharing concerns.