May 15, 2026

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AI Mammogram Diagnosis Under Real-World Conditions: Two studies test Google's breast cancer detection models in clinics
May 15, 2026

AI Mammogram Diagnosis Under Real-World Conditions: Two studies test Google's breast cancer detection models in clinics

Introduced in 2020, Google’s AI system for detecting breast cancer in mammograms still hasn't been used to diagnose current patients.

4 min read
China Nixes Meta-Manus Tie-Up: State regulators block acquisition of an agentic startup headquarted in Singapore
May 15, 2026

China Nixes Meta-Manus Tie-Up: State regulators block acquisition of an agentic startup headquarted in Singapore

China shut down Meta’s attempt to acquire agentic technology that originated within its borders, a blow to further technical interchange and investment between China and the U.S. 

3 min read
OpenAI Challenges Speech-to-Speech Leaders: RealTime API updates audio models that reason, transcribe, and translate
May 15, 2026

OpenAI Challenges Speech-to-Speech Leaders: RealTime API updates audio models that reason, transcribe, and translate

An update of OpenAI’s speech-to-speech model lets developers tune the tradeoff between speed and reasoning.

4 min read
U.S. to Evaluate Upcoming Models: U.S. Government Will Test AI Models for National Security Risks, Other Hazards Prior to Release
May 15, 2026

U.S. to Evaluate Upcoming Models: U.S. Government Will Test AI Models for National Security Risks, Other Hazards Prior to Release

The U.S. government said it will evaluate cutting-edge models before they’re available to the public, a sharp reversal of the White House’s earlier hands-off policy.

3 min read
Speak With AI Andrew!: Andrew Ng built a voice-to-voice AI avatar shaped by his personality. You can use it to discuss whatever is on your mind.
May 15, 2026

Speak With AI Andrew!: Andrew Ng built a voice-to-voice AI avatar shaped by his personality. You can use it to discuss whatever is on your mind.

We’ve been working on AI Andrew, an AI companion shaped by my personality.

3 min read
China Thwarts Meta’s Agentic Ambition, U.S. Evaluates Upcoming Models, AI Diagnoses Mammograms
May 15, 2026

China Thwarts Meta’s Agentic Ambition, U.S. Evaluates Upcoming Models, AI Diagnoses Mammograms

The Batch AI News and Insights: We’ve been working on AI Andrew, an AI companion shaped by my personality.

16 min read

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