Today’s top tech news highlights AI advancements, chip sector surges, and new product launches. Key stories include OpenAI’s GPT 5.5 release and DeepSeek’s competitive V4 model from China.
AI Model Launches
OpenAI launched GPT 5.5, excelling in agentic coding, research, and workflows amid rivalry with Anthropic’s Claude.
DeepSeek unveiled V4, challenging top models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, with a version optimized for Huawei chips to boost China’s AI self-sufficiency.
Anthropic is drafting a “constitution” for Claude to address behavior concerns.
Chip and Hardware Surge
U.S. chip stocks like Intel hit record highs after strong Q1 revenue from AI demand.
Meta signed a multibillion-dollar deal with AWS for Graviton5 CPU chips to power agentic AI.
Gadgets and Apps
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leaks reveal major camera upgrades like variable aperture.
Meta added parental controls for teen AI use on Instagram and Facebook; WhatsApp tests notification bubbles.
Instagram launched “Instants” for 24-hour disappearing photo shares, rivaling Snapchat.
Industry Moves
Microsoft offers voluntary retirement to thousands amid AI investments.
Qualtrics sees five senior execs depart under new CEO restructuring.