Launches

• OpenAI heeft Daybreak gelanceerd, een nieuw cybersecurity-platform gebouwd op GPT-5.5 en Codex Security, volgens een AI-nieuwsoverzicht gepubliceerd op 15 mei 2026. • Het platform is ontworpen om organisaties te helpen bij het identificeren van dreigingen, het genereren van patches en het verifiëren van herstelmaatregelen in code en systemen, waarbij de toegang in eerste instantie beperkt is tot "kritieke cyberverdedigers". • Deze stap plaatst OpenAI in directe concurrentie met Mythos van Anthropic en weerspiegelt de groeiende zorg dat AI-ondersteunde hacking verschuift van theorie naar praktijk.

• Google heeft Gemini Intelligence onthuld, een nieuwe AI-gestuurde ervaring die is ontworpen om Android-apparaten slimmer, proactiever en diep gepersonaliseerd voor gebruikers te maken. • Deze nieuwe functionaliteit integreert de geavanceerde AI-modellen van Google direct in Android-apparaten, waardoor verbeterde contextuele bewustwording en voorspellende functionaliteit in het hele besturingssysteem mogelijk worden. • Deze lancering is onderdeel van de voortdurende inspanningen van Google om Android te onderscheiden door AI-integratie en te concurreren met andere grote techplatforms die AI-verbeterde mobiele ervaringen aanbieden.

• Anthropic PBC kondigde dinsdag Project Glasswing aan, waarbij Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco en anderen toegang krijgen tot het nog niet uitgebrachte Mythos AI-model om fouten in producten te identificeren voorafgaand aan een bredere release. • Het initiatief is erop gericht potentiële cyberaanvallen vanuit geavanceerde AI-systemen te beperken door deelnemers hun bevindingen met sectorgenoten te laten delen. • Dit weerspiegelt de groeiende voorzichtigheid binnen de sector over de cyberrisico's van krachtige AI-modellen en markeert een proactieve samenwerking tussen toonaangevende techbedrijven.

• WISeKey heeft haar HUMAN-AI-T-initiatief na de lancering in Davos 2026 uitgebreid tot een wereldwijde beweging, die pleit voor ethische AI-ontwikkeling en mensgerichte bestuurskaders. • Het initiatief roept op tot verantwoorde AI-praktijken met menselijk toezicht als kernpunt, om tegemoet te komen aan groeiende zorgen over autonome AI-systemen zonder adequate ethische waarborgen. • De beweging van WISeKey weerspiegelt de druk vanuit de industrie om governance-standaarden voor AI vast te stellen, nu de implementatie versnelt in kritieke sectoren, waaronder cybersecurity en finance.

• China heeft op 12 mei 2026 officieel een wereldwijd onderwijsplatform voor kunstmatige intelligentie gelanceerd om de internationale toegang tot digitale leermiddelen te verbreden. • Het platform integreert AI-gestuurde tools voor gepersonaliseerd leren, meertalige contentlevering en interactieve modules die meer dan 100 talen ondersteunen. • Dit initiatief versterkt de soft power van China op het gebied van educatietechnologie te midden van toenemende wereldwijde concurrentie in AI-toepassingen voor de markten in Zuidoost- en Oost-Azië.

• Arctic Wolf heeft een AI-gestuurd Mobile Threat Defense-product gelanceerd om de toenemende mobiele cyberdreigingen tegen te gaan, aangedreven door het Aurora Superintelligence Platform. • De oplossing maakt gebruik van eigen AI en decennia aan praktijkervaring op het gebied van beveiliging voor moderne security operations ter bescherming van organisaties. • Deze release pakt groeiende mobiele kwetsbaarheden aan en versterkt de bedrijfsverdedigingen in een markt die tegen 2029 zal groeien naar 250 miljard dollar.

• OpenAI heeft GPT-5.5-Cyber uitgebracht, een gespecialiseerd AI-model met versoepelde beperkingen, uitsluitend toegankelijk voor gescreende beveiligingsonderzoekers die kritieke infrastructuur beschermen. • Het model ondersteunt cybersecurity-taken zoals malware-analyse en geautoriseerde penetratietests, waardoor blokkades in standaard chatbots worden omzeild, en beschikt over een drieledig toegangssysteem, variërend van publiek tot de minst restrictieve Cyber-variant. • Hiermee positioneert OpenAI zich als concurrent van Anthropic's Mythos Preview, met als doel AI-verdedigers te versterken te midden van zorgen in de sector over offensieve AI-mogelijkheden.

• Cognizant introduceerde op 11 mei 2026 Cognizant Secure AI Services, waarmee uitgebreide beveiliging wordt geboden voor AI-systemen van bedrijven gedurende de volledige ontwikkelings- en implementatiecyclus. • Het platform is gebaseerd op principes van "bewijsbaar vertrouwen" en monitort AI-modellen, gegevens en pipelines op manipulatiepogingen en onveilige acties, terwijl het audit-ready bewijslast voor compliance bijhoudt. • De dienst richt zich specifiek op beveiligingsuitdagingen van agentic en autonome AI-systemen door continue runtime-monitoring te bieden om ongeautoriseerd gedrag te voorkomen en aan governance-vereisten te voldoen.

• Banco Santander lanceerde op 11 mei 2026 de Santander X Global Challenge | The Quantum AI Leap, waarbij gezocht wordt naar innovatieve bedrijven met topoplossingen in quantum computing en AI. • De challenge werkt samen met IBM, Bluzec en Oxentia Foundation om doorbraken te identificeren die reële toepassingen in de financiële sector en daarbuiten adresseren. • De challenge is open voor wereldwijde deelnemers en onderstreept de groeiende zakelijke investeringen in quantum-AI-hybrides om complexe computationele problemen sneller op te lossen dan klassieke systemen.

• Quiq Inc. lanceerde op 11 mei 2026 een nieuw spraakgestuurd AI-agentplatform, waarmee de conversationele AI wordt uitgebreid buiten tekst voor implementaties in ondernemingen. • De update is gericht op het opschalen van de klantenservice voorbij de pilotfasen, door spraakmogelijkheden te integreren om complexe interacties natuurlijker af te handelen. • Terwijl ondernemingen de adoptie van AI versnellen, positioneert de stap van Quiq het bedrijf om in te spelen op de vraag naar multimodale AI in supportoperaties met een hoog volume, ondersteund door een vernieuwde branding die de nadruk legt op betrouwbaarheid.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress of betraying DMK, stating their pre-2014 government 'survived largely because of the DMK' during a speech on Tamil Nadu's political situation. • Modi highlighted that Congress shared a 'close relationship' with DMK for 25-30 years, relying on the alliance to escape crises, but stabbed them 'in the back' for power when winds shifted. • The remarks underscore ongoing BJP-Congress rivalry ahead of elections, with Modi criticizing Congress's 'lust for power' and need for new allies to stay relevant.

• China's fourth-generation independent superconducting quantum computer, "Origin Wukong 180," officially went online on May 9, 2026, and began accepting quantum computing tasks from users worldwide. • The 180-qubit system represents a significant advancement in China's quantum computing capabilities and marks progress toward building indigenous quantum technology infrastructure independent of foreign systems. • The launch demonstrates China's commitment to achieving technological self-sufficiency in emerging computing domains and competing with quantum research initiatives in the United States and Europe.

• Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) announced on May 7, 2026, the launch of its new AI‑enhanced market‑risk‑monitoring platform, which integrates real‑time connectivity‑pattern analysis and language‑model‑based compliance checks on trading messages. • The system, built with a Hong Kong‑based AI fintech partner, analyzes more than 4.8 million order‑book events per second and can automatically flag highly probable manipulative patterns such as quote spamming, wash‑trading, and quote‑stuffing. • HKEX expects the platform to reduce false‑positive alerts by 45% compared with legacy rule‑based systems, easing the workload of compliance officers and enabling faster response to live‑market anomalies.

• India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched a new AI-focused startup incubator under the Government of India’s GoAI initiative on May 8, 2026, with an initial corpus of $150 million to support early-stage AI and deep‑tech ventures. • The program will prioritize startups working on language‑ and domain‑specific AI models for Indian languages, healthcare, agriculture, and public‑sector automation, with selected firms receiving grants of up to $500,000 alongside regulatory sandbox access. • The move signals a broader shift in New Delhi’s strategy to rival private‑sector AI clusters in China and the United States, while also reducing dependency on foreign cloud infrastructures and large language models.

• Kapamilya singer-songwriter Angela Ken kicks off a busking tour to promote her new EP 'Panahon,' starting with performances around the metro area. • Her first stop is scheduled at SM North EDSA, bringing the EP's tracks to life through live street performances. • The tour highlights the rising popularity of intimate busking formats in the Philippines music scene.

• Cognizant announced the launch of Cognizant Secure AI Services on May 7, 2026, from its Teaneck, N.J. headquarters to help enterprises secure and scale AI and agentic systems. • The new integrated offering provides AI-powered defense across operations and supports provable trust practices for AI systems, targeting businesses adopting advanced AI technologies. • This development matters as it addresses rising cybersecurity risks in agentic AI deployment, enabling safer scaling amid growing threats from autonomous AI applications.

• Yeego, an AI-powered relationship co-pilot developed by Singapore's Centaur Lab, launched on May 7, 2026, to help professionals identify key contacts and prioritize actions. • The tool provides interactive profiles and actionable insights on who matters in users' networks and next steps for engagement. • Aimed at boosting productivity in Southeast Asia's competitive business landscape, it leverages AI for personalized relationship management.

• Anthropic released 10 financially-focused AI agents on May 5 that can automate tasks like building pitchbooks, auditing statements, and drafting credit memos for banks and insurers. • The company announced new data sources for its Claude AI model and revealed that 40% of its top 50 customers are financial institutions, making finance its second-largest revenue segment after technology. • CEO Dario Amodei predicted further software disruption across industries and called for legislation governing the release of powerful AI models, noting that Claude's Mythos model has likely identified tens of thousands of vulnerabilities.

• Anthropic unveiled 10 new AI agents designed for banks and insurers to automate tasks like building pitchbooks, auditing statements, and drafting credit memos. • Major global firms such as Goldman Sachs, Citi, Visa, and AIG have adopted Anthropic's Claude AI, with banks using the Claude Mythos model for cybersecurity enhancements. • The agents integrate directly with Claude Code and Cowork products, allowing customization to firm-specific policies and styles, accelerating finance sector AI adoption.

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• President Trump directed U.S. Central Command to initiate Project Freedom, a defensive operation to restart free flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats to commercial shipping. • Secretary of War Pete Hegseth clarified the mission is temporary, focused solely on protecting innocent vessels, distinct from Operation Epic Fury, with U.S. forces establishing a protective zone as shown on operational maps. • The announcement follows President Trump's notification to Congress on Friday that hostilities starting February 28 had terminated, coinciding with the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline.

• Anthropic unveiled 10 specialized AI agents designed for the financial services sector, automating critical tasks for banks and insurance companies. • The agents can autonomously handle operations including pitchbook construction, financial auditing, and other complex processes with limited human intervention. • The launch, timed to Anthropic's New York event, represents the company's deepening commitment to enterprise AI adoption across the financial industry.

• Anthropic released 10 new AI agents on Tuesday designed for banks and insurers to automate tasks like building pitchbooks, auditing statements, and drafting credit memos with limited human intervention. • The agents integrate with Claude Code and Cowork products, can be customized to firm policies, and access expanded data sources for financial work, adopted by Goldman Sachs, Visa, Citi, and AIG. • This marks Anthropic's rapid expansion into finance less than a year after announcing ambitions, with executives noting a 'dramatic change' in capabilities over the past six months.

‘Russia could cease fire at any moment, and this would stop the war,’ Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in sharp criticism of PutinUkraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised Russia’s “utter cynicism” of launching more attacks on Ukraine while also calling for a short ceasefire enabling it to stage its 9 May Victory Parade in Moscow.In a post on X condemning the latest series of attacks, he said:“It is time for Russian leaders to take real steps to end their war, especially since Russia’s defence ministry believes it cannot hold a parade in Moscow without Ukraine’s goodwill.” Continue reading...

• Zoven AI unveiled an AI-native platform designed to empower fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) teams with automated investigation capabilities. • The platform uses AI agents that understand existing fraud playbooks and investigate alerts automatically, enabling teams to regain control over compliance operations. • The solution addresses the growing need for efficient fraud detection in financial services, where manual review processes become increasingly inadequate at scale.

• Japan announced plans to establish a ¥500 billion fund aimed at reinforcing economic security, with implications for Southeast Asian supply chains. • The fund will support critical technology investments and diversification away from high-risk dependencies, targeting partners in ASEAN nations like Indonesia and Vietnam. • This initiative addresses vulnerabilities exposed by recent geopolitical tensions, enhancing regional resilience against disruptions.

• Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI after reviewing ChatGPT logs with a Florida State University student accused of killing two people last year. • The probe examines OpenAI's role and response protocols in the deadly incident involving the AI chatbot. • This action signals escalating legal accountability for AI companies in user harm cases.

• Former NAACP president and CEO Ben Jealous says he is challenging the group’s decision to fire him, calling the move “disheartening” and accusing the board of abandoning its mission. • The dispute has spilled into public view, with Jealous alleging internal dysfunction and political pressure within the organization and the board citing strategic disagreements and leadership style. • Civil‑rights leaders are divided, with some backing the board’s right to choose leadership and others warning that the controversy could weaken the organization’s influence ahead of the 2026 elections.