AI has made it ‘close to impossible’ to assess university coursework, regulator says
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The GuardianRichard Adams
AI news — 2026-11-10.
The preserved daily edition for 2026-11-10. Stories are grouped by their publication day in Seattle time (Pacific).
31 stories
Australians are not streaming Australian music. Why the hell not?! | First Dog on the Moon
Australians are not streaming local music, possibly due to high costs of live events and overpowering AI algorithms.
The GuardianFirst Dog on the Moon
From the archive: Weizenbaum’s nightmares: how the inventor of the first chatbot turned against AI – podcast
A podcast revisits Joseph Weizenbaum's contributions to AI and his subsequent critique of its development, emphasizing the human-computer distinction.
The GuardianBen Tarnoff, Nicola Alexandrou, Ellie Bury
Albanese’s love affair with music is on the rocks over AI. Can he write a different tune? | Peter Lewis
Prime Minister Albanese faces a complex challenge regarding AI and copyright law, impacting Australia’s creative industries. The balance between innovation and creative rights is crucial.
The GuardianPeter Lewis
OpenAI acquires Odessia, travel startup created by Sonder founder | TechCrunch
OpenAI has acquired Odessia, an AI travel agent startup founded by Francis Davidson, though future plans remain unclear.
TechCrunchJulie Bort
OpenAI, Anthropic face new oversight as New York’s AI safety law takes effect | TechCrunch
New York's new AI safety law mandates major developers like OpenAI to register and disclose safety practices by 2027, with severe penalties for non-compliance.
TechCrunchRebecca Bellan
All 7 Anthropic founders will each cash out about $250M in IPO | TechCrunch
Anthropic's IPO could yield each of its seven founders around $250 million, while they retain company control.
TechCrunchJulie Bort
Oura to acquire AI-native primary care startup Counsel Health for $625M | TechCrunch
Oura is acquiring Counsel Health for $625 million, aiming to enhance its healthcare offerings after delaying its IPO.
TechCrunchAisha Malik
The US is winning the AI race. Jensen Huang could have blown it
Nvidia drives the US AI boom, amid concerns of espionage linked to CEO Jensen Huang.
The VergeRobert Hart
PSI is trying to make a business out of AI-driven scientific discovery | TechCrunch
Physical Superintelligence (PSI) employs an AI model to resolve a long-standing issue in quantum computing, advancing scientific discovery processes.
TechCrunchTim Fernholz
OpenAI rolls out new business profiles, making ChatGPT just a little bit more like Google | TechCrunch
OpenAI unveils a Business Hub for ChatGPT, allowing businesses to create profiles and interact with users, akin to Google.
TechCrunchLucas Ropek
ChatGPT is getting verified AI ‘Business Agents’
ChatGPT is introducing verified AI Business Agents that operate separately from personal conversations.
The VergeJay Peters
The indie game community is in disarray over AI and Big Walk
The indie game community faces discord as IGF jurors refuse to support games utilizing generative AI, notably 'Big Walk.'
The VergeJay Peters
Anthropic launches Claude Meetings to turn workplace discussions into plans and tasks | TechCrunch
Anthropic has launched Claude Meetings, allowing real-time task management during video calls. This feature aims to enhance workplace productivity, competing against tools from OpenAI and Meta.
TechCrunchAisha Malik
Anthropic has its own AI-powered office suite now
Anthropic introduces an AI-powered office suite aimed at white-collar workers as it prepares for an IPO.
The VergeHayden Field
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with alleged Chinese spy: a timeline | TechCrunch
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair with a suspected Chinese spy, raising national security concerns and prompting investigations.
TechCrunchAmanda Silberling
eBay appears to have shut the door on third-party AI agents
eBay has reportedly blocked third-party AI agents like Muse from accessing its platform, limiting automated shopping capabilities.
The VergeMia Sato
Anthropic targets valuation of up to $1.4tn in stock market flotation
Anthropic is targeting a valuation of up to $1.4 trillion in its IPO, down from an earlier $2 trillion expectation due to investor concerns about the AI market.
The GuardianDan Milmo
Google releases Gemini 4 Carbon with agent ‘swarm’ feature
Google has launched Gemini 4 Carbon, enhancing features beyond its previous version, Argon.
The VergeRobert Hart
Google broadens its AI hardware portfolio with two new specialized chips | TechCrunch
Google expands its AI hardware lineup with two new specialized tensor processing units (TPUs) aimed at enhancing model training and memory capacity.
TechCrunchRam Iyer
Meta's AI agent Muse lands on Apple Watch and Android Wear OS | TechCrunch
Meta has launched its AI assistant Muse on Apple Watch and Android Wear OS, enhancing user interaction capabilities.
TechCrunchAisha Malik
Nvidia shaken by scandal amid wider political new order for big tech
Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, faces scrutiny after admitting to an affair, raising national security concerns and impacting the company's stock.
The GuardianBlake Montgomery
Anthropic targets $1.4 trillion IPO
Anthropic is preparing for a significant IPO that could value the company at $1.4 trillion, positioning it as a major player in the tech sector.
The VergeStevie Bonifield
Adobe brings AI agents and new creative tools to Photoshop, Premiere, and Firefly | TechCrunch
Adobe is enhancing its creative suite with new AI features and tools at its MAX event, aiming to compete more directly with Figma.
TechCrunchIvan Mehta
Anthropic sets IPO price range of $70 to $78 per share to reach an implied valuation of $1.404 trillion | TechCrunch
Anthropic sets its IPO share price range at $70-$78, aiming for a valuation of $1.404 trillion, despite market challenges.
TechCrunchRebecca Bellan, Ram Iyer
Spotify's AI DJ gets new voices, personalities, and an option for less chatter | TechCrunch
Spotify enhances its AI DJ for Premium users, adding more voices and an option for reduced commentary.
TechCrunchSarah Perez
Adobe is going all in on agentic AI
Adobe is enhancing its Creative Cloud with AI agents and Firefly’s AI Assistant for social media management.
The VergeJess Weatherbed
After challenging Google's Android with Cyanogen, its co-founder takes aim at Windows for AI era | TechCrunch
Kora Systems introduces a free AI-integrated operating system, targeting users dependent on AI, set to launch in 2027.
TechCrunchJagmeet Singh
‘Without storyboards, I feel like I’m in Grand Central station in my underwear’: film’s fightback against AI
Hollywood's adoption of AI is threatening traditional storyboard artists, who fear their work may be replaced by technology.
The GuardianGuardian staff reporter
Cyberattacks threaten to make open-source AI a little less open, Hugging Face exec warns | TechCrunch
Irene Solaiman from Hugging Face warns that increasing cyberattacks on open-source AI could lead to stricter security measures, jeopardizing accessibility for developers.
TechCrunchRebecca Bellan
ChatGPT’s Teen Mode could deprive teenagers of a fundamental need | Robin Kirman
ChatGPT's Teen Mode may hinder adolescents' development by over-relying on AI, impacting identity formation and self-reliance.
The GuardianGuardian staff reporter