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June 2026

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  1. 01 of 10VOICE

    Voice AI startup Coval raises $28 million

    Coval raised $28 million to improve its testing of AI voice bots. This helps big companies avoid awkward customer service calls.

    OUR TAKERoleplay rehearsals for robots.

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  2. 02 of 10CHATGPT

    ChatGPT loses majority of AI assistant market

    ChatGPT no longer holds most of the AI assistant market. Other AI tools, like Gemini, are growing quickly.

    OUR TAKEThe default app is no longer the only app.

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  3. 03 of 10POLITICS

    ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok all lean politically

    A study found computer chat programs have political leanings. Some favored left-wing ideas, others right, and one was central. This matters as more people use them for information.

    OUR TAKEYour AI has opinions, just not on its own profile.

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  4. 04 of 10UK GOV

    UK lays out plan for AI in the NHS

    The UK health service wants new computing tools. They need fast approval for safe new care. Patients must remain protected.

    OUR TAKEMove fast and do not break the patients.

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  5. 05 of 10HEALTH

    HOPPR launches AI that drafts radiology reports

    A new computer tool helps doctors write radiology reports. It creates a first draft, which doctors then check and sign.

    OUR TAKEA second pair of eyes that never blinks.

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  6. 06 of 10KAARVI

    New platform tries to keep AI agents in line

    A new system gives company data to computer helpers. It adds strict rules, checks, and undo features. This helps stop computer helpers from making mistakes.

    OUR TAKEGuardrails arrive a little late to the party.

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  7. 07 of 10KOREA

    Claude beats Gemini in South Korea AI rankings

    Claude is now the second most profitable AI app in South Korea, behind ChatGPT. This shows where people are spending money on these new apps.

    OUR TAKEA quiet win for the company that does not advertise on the Tube.

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  8. 08 of 10KINOA

    Kinoa raises $10M for AI inside mobile apps

    Kinoa raised $10 million to help apps give users smarter recommendations. This aims to increase app company profits.

    OUR TAKENotifications, but they might actually be useful.

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  9. 09 of 10EU

    Austria Ora Computing wants smaller, faster AI

    Ora Computing got money to make AI run on small devices like phones. This helps companies save energy and reduce delays. It's a good idea as large AI uses more power.

    OUR TAKEMaybe AI does not need to live in a warehouse.

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  10. 10 of 10MODELS

    All three big AI labs shipped a major model this month

    Major AI developers released new versions of their models this month. More choices now exist, and prices are quietly going down.

    OUR TAKEWhen the giants all tap dance at once, the floor shakes.

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