OpenAI Ends Exclusive Microsoft Cloud Deal, Expands Partnership with AWS
OpenAI has restructured its partnership with Microsoft, ending years of exclusive cloud access. Now free to work with Amazon AWS and Google Cloud directly, OpenAI is also deepening its collaboration with AWS—bringing its latest models to Amazon Bedrock and investing $50 billion in AWS infrastructure. This shift marks a key move toward multi-cloud independence and intensifies competition among top cloud providers.
CallCow Launches OpenClaw Developer Guide for AI Voice Calling — Now Available with Prompt-to-Call API
Toronto, May 19, 2026 — CallCow, the AI phone answering and front-desk platform built for small businesses, has released a developer guide and a community-built OpenClaw Skill that lets AI agents make real-time phone calls using a single natural language prompt. The skill is available now at docs.callcow.ai/agent-calling. Simplify call setup, bypass complex telecoms, and let your AI agent dial with just a sentence.
Google I/O 2026: Gemini 3.5 Pro, Spark, and Android XR Unveiled
Google I/O 2026 brought game-changing Gemini-powered updates across search, apps, and a new mixed-reality platform. The next-gen Gemini 3.5 Pro model enters testing and launches next month, while the lightweight Gemini Spark assistant rolls out next week to US Google AI Ultra subscribers. Search gets smart agent coding and a universal shopping cart. Early access begins today for AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra users.
X Launches AI-Powered Creator Connect to Match Brands with Influencers
X (formerly Twitter) has unveiled Creator Connect, a new AI-driven ad product designed to connect brands with creators, boosting sponsored content opportunities and ad revenue through intelligent matching.
KPMG Integrates Claude AI Across 276,000 Staff in 138 Countries — Here’s What It Means
Global professional services leader KPMG has formed a strategic alliance with AI firm Anthropic, rolling out its Claude AI assistant to over 276,000 employees across 138 countries. This move marks a major milestone in large-scale generative AI deployment within the consulting industry.
