Today: 18 June 2026

Google’s Bard ‘Learnt Bengali’ Claim Has a Data Problem, Former Researcher Says

Google’s Bard ‘Learnt Bengali’ Claim Has a Data Problem, Former Researcher Says

A former Google AI researcher says Google’s claim that its Bard system “learned” Bengali on its own is misleading, citing company data showing Bengali was already in its training mix. The dispute follows a 2023 “60 Minutes” segment where Google executives called Bard’s language abilities a “black box.” Bard has since been rebranded as Gemini and integrated into Google’s core products.
6 July 2024
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Zebra Medical Vision’s AI Reads Medical Images. Now Comes the Hospital Test

Zebra Medical Vision’s AI Reads Medical Images. Now Comes the Hospital Test

Nanox.AI, formerly Zebra Medical Vision, is now the imaging software unit of Nasdaq-listed Nanox, which acquired Zebra for $100 million in 2021. The company reported losses and financing risk in its 2026 filing but said it added Cedars-Sinai as a trial partner and accelerated U.S. deployment of its Nanox.ARC systems. NICE approved Nanox AI tools for NHS use during a three-year evidence period. FDA cleared its HealthFLD liver analysis software in 2024.
2 February 2024
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AI Layoffs in 2023: The Real Number Was 4,247, and the Next Wave Is Harder to Count

AI Layoffs in 2023: The Real Number Was 4,247, and the Next Wave Is Harder to Count

U.S. employers cited artificial intelligence in 4,247 announced job cuts in 2023, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. By March 2026, AI was the top stated reason for U.S. job cuts that month, with 15,341 announced. The broader labor market showed 6.866 million job openings in March 2026, while layoffs remained at 1.2%, according to the Labor Department.
6 March 2023
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Stock Market Today

  • Mitie Group Fair Value Slightly Lower Amid Mixed Analyst Opinions
    June 18, 2026, 11:55 AM EDT. Mitie Group's (LSE:MTO) fair value estimate nudged down slightly to £2.04 from £2.045, reflecting mixed analyst ratings. RBC Capital sustains an Outperform rating with a £2.00 price target, showing confidence in the firm's execution. Deutsche Bank raised its target by 5 GBp, signaling optimism about operational plans. Conversely, BNP Paribas initiated coverage with a neutral stance, cautious on near-term growth. The revenue growth forecast was trimmed to 5.23% from 6.27%, while projected net profit margin slightly improved to 3.11%. Mitie's price-to-earnings multiple was adjusted upward to 17.50x from 16.08x, with a discount rate moving lower to 7.49%. Investors are advised to monitor ongoing shifts in sentiment and company performance closely.

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Apple Faces Key AI Event, Wall Street Focuses on Siri

Apple shares gain after Cook signals price increases to offset chip pressure

18 June 2026
Apple jumped 0.8% to $298.25 early Thursday after CEO Tim Cook said product price hikes are “unavoidable” due to surging memory and storage-chip costs from AI-driven demand, putting investor focus on Apple’s pricing power and margin risks as chip shortages squeeze the tech sector; Intel rose 7.8%, Micron 6.6%.
IBM’s $15 Billion Move Catches Wall Street’s Eye Ahead of the Open

IBM drops after Accenture outlook, AI control worries hit IT services stocks

18 June 2026
IBM plunged 6.9% to $244.20 after Accenture’s weak sales outlook and IBM’s own AI study raised fresh concerns that customers lack control over AI systems, fueling fears that worries over vendor lock-in and business disruption could slow enterprise AI spending and pressure IBM’s consulting revenues.
QuantumScape Stock Ends Volatile Week Down; Bulls Still Looking for Key Catalyst

QuantumScape stock rises after Honda solid-state battery research deal

18 June 2026
QuantumScape shares jumped 5.7% to $7.29 after Honda R&D agreed to a multi-year solid-state battery research program, giving investors a new automaker validation point, but the company still has no revenue, no disclosed commercial supply timetable, and warns significant production is not expected in the near term.
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