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OpenAI Expands Beyond Microsoft, the AI Phone Rumors Explained and more...
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What's Up in AI
April 28, 2026
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OpenAI just loosened its ties with Microsoft and may be building its own phone.
Before we start: a video of robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads. Also, if you scroll down you will find a video of wild boars being chased by robots 😅
In today’s issue:
☁️ OpenAI Expands Beyond Microsoft
📱 The AI Phone Rumors Explained
⚡ 5-4-3-2-1 hits you just can't miss
📰 What Else Happened in AI
😂 Your AI-Powered Laugh
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What Happened (Apr 27, 2026):
OpenAI is reportedly working on a smartphone built around AI agents, with plans to rethink how apps and operating systems work.
What You Need to Know:
OpenAI is said to be partnering with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare to build the device.
The phone could run a custom OS where AI agents replace traditional apps, handling tasks instead of you switching between tools.
It joins a growing hardware lineup, including a smart speaker, glasses, and other AI-first devices.
Why It Matters:
If this works, it could shift phones from app-based systems to agent-based interfaces — a completely new way to use devices.
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What Happened (Apr 2026):
OpenAI struck a new agreement letting it run on multiple clouds (including Amazon) — a major shift after years of being tightly tied to Microsoft Azure.
What You Need to Know:
Microsoft had invested $10B+ into OpenAI and was its exclusive cloud provider, with Azure powering ChatGPT, Codex, and all major workloads.
That exclusivity is now loosening — OpenAI can run on AWS (Bedrock) and others, especially after its massive new infrastructure needs.
The change follows tension around the $50B Amazon deal, with Microsoft reportedly even considering legal action before this agreement.
Why It Matters:
The relationship between OpenAI and Microsoft has now shifted from → partnership. Finally OpenAI is breaking out of a single-cloud dependency.
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3-THINGS IN TREND
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2-USEFUL LINKS
In Warsaw, a viral clip shows a humanoid robot chasing wild boars off the streets—racking up over 14 million views and capturing a very real urban problem. The city’s wild boar population has surged past 3,000, with public reports rising 20× since 2020.
WHAT ELSE HAPPENED IN AI 📰
⚖️ Musk vs OpenAI Trial Begins
The trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI began with jury selection. Both sides exchanged public remarks ahead of opening statements.
📧 Outlook Gets Agent Mode
Microsoft added Agent Mode to Copilot in Outlook. It can manage emails and calendars based on simple instructions.
🎨 Adobe Launches Firefly Assistant Beta
Adobe opened public beta for its Firefly AI Assistant. Users can run multi app Creative Cloud workflows with editable outputs.
🎬 Alibaba Video Model Takes Top Spot
Alibaba rolled out its Happy Horse video model widely. It now leads the Artificial Analysis video rankings.
🛡️ Taylor Swift Moves Against Deepfakes
Taylor Swift filed federal trademarks for her likeness and voice. Matthew McConaughey is also taking action to prevent AI deepfakes.
Funding 💰️
Chinese officials ordered Meta and Manus to unwind their deal, capping a months-long probe.
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