AI News from May 2, 2026

Avoca raised more than $125 million for AI agents that handle inbound calls and dispatch for physical-services firms.

Apple removed the 256GB Mac mini option as AI and developer demand contributed to supply constraints and a higher starting price.

Court coverage in Musk v. Altman revealed new documents and claims about OpenAI, including the role of Shivon Zilis as an intermediary.

The Academy clarified that acting and writing must be performed by humans to qualify for Oscars, excluding AI-generated performances and scripts.

Meta bought Assured Robot Intelligence as it builds AI models and teams for humanoid robotics inside Meta Superintelligence Labs.

The Pentagon signed new classified AI agreements with major technology firms including OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Microsoft and AWS.