May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced boos from University of Arizona graduates during his commencement speech on Friday. The negative reaction came as Schmidt extolled the virtues of artificial intelligence, a topic that has become increasingly contentious. Many students expressed concerns about job displacement and ethical issues. Some also booed over past sexual assault allegations against Schmidt.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Microsoft is retiring Teams' Together Mode, the virtual background feature that placed meeting participants in a shared space. The company cites a need to reduce fragmentation and focus on core performance. The toggle will disappear from view menus, and scenes and seat assignments will be removed. Changes are rolling out gradually.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
This guide explains the recommended methods for securely submitting tips to a leading technology news organization. It covers using encrypted email, Signal messaging, and important precautions to protect your identity and avoid reprisals. The article also provides context on the role of whistleblowers in journalism and the tools that safeguard anonymity.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Red Hat has opened its Ansible Automation Platform to AI agents via a generally available MCP server. A new automation orchestrator, in preview, funnels AI actions through deterministic playbooks to prevent mishaps. The platform now supports multiple AI models and allows enterprises to inject their own policies.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Netskope has introduced AgentSkope, an agentic AI platform integrated into its SASE offering. The solution deploys six AI agents to automate alert triage, policy management, and threat investigation, helping SOC and NOC teams tackle alert overload. With human oversight built in, AgentSkope aims to reduce manual toil while freeing analysts for strategic work.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Extreme Networks is advancing its autonomous networking vision with the launch of Extreme Agent ONE, an AI agent designed to proactively detect and resolve network issues. The company also upgraded its Platform ONE management suite with third-party device support and security features, and introduced three new Wi-Fi 7 access points for high-density environments.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Cisco has announced plans to acquire Astrix Security for an undisclosed sum, aiming to strengthen its AI agent security portfolio. Astrix specializes in discovering, managing, and securing non-human identities such as API keys, service accounts, and OAuth tokens. Cisco will integrate Astrix's capabilities into its Identity Intelligence, Secure Access, and Duo identity and access management products. This acquisition is the second AI-related purchase by Cisco in recent weeks, following the planned acquisition of Galileo Technologies.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Startup SPAN has partnered with Nvidia and homebuilder PulteGroup to install compact data center nodes in residential backyards. These XFRA units tap into underutilized home electrical capacity to run AI workloads. The initiative aims to counter community opposition to massive data centers by distributing compute closer to end users.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Neymar has predicted a 2026 World Cup final between Brazil and Spain, with Brazil winning 3-1 and he himself scoring and assisting. However, his place in the squad is far from guaranteed as injury struggles continue. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti warns that reputation alone won't secure selection; only fully fit and consistent performers will make the cut. Neymar remains hopeful, emphasizing that dreaming is essential.
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