Meta Halts AI Image Feature After Public Outcry
Meta has paused a new artificial intelligence image tool. This decision follows public backlash. The feature allowed users to generate fake …
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Investment Expert Predicts AI Infrastructure Boom Until 2027
A leading investment strategist believes the strong growth in artificial intelligence infrastructure will continue for several more years. K…
Apollo’s $35 Billion AI Chip Credit Facility Set to Launch Trading
New York – Apollo Global Management’s $35 billion credit facility aimed at financing artificial‑intelligence chip manufacturers is slated to…
EU Court Sides with Brussels in Digital Market Dispute with Apple
The European Union's General Court recently delivered a significant victory to Brussels. This ruling strengthens the European Commission's a…
AI Tools for Science Vetting Easily Deceived
Artificial intelligence tools designed to review scientific papers are proving remarkably vulnerable to manipulation. These systems, intende…
Big Tech’s $25 Billion Mega Bond Sales Stretch Market Capacity
In early June, several leading technology firms announced a combined $25 billion issuance of mega bonds. The offerings, each exceeding $5 bi…
Allianz to Cut Up to 1,800 Jobs in AI Adoption Push
Allianz SE is planning to eliminate hundreds of positions at its travel insurance and assistance subsidiary. The German financial giant is r…
Temasek lifts China stake by $7.7 bn, targeting AI hardware and robotics
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek has added roughly S$10 billion ($7.7 billion) to its China portfolio over the past year. The incre…
Australian Dock Workers Seek Shorter Work Week Amid Automation Concerns
Australian maritime union members are pushing for a 28-hour work week without any reduction in salary. This demand comes as port operators i…
AI Outgrows Existing Tests
Artificial intelligence is advancing at a breakneck pace, surpassing the capabilities of current evaluation methods. New AI models are being…
Samsung's Record Profit Fails to Impress After AI Chip Rally
Samsung reported a record profit, but the news failed to excite investors following a rally driven by its AI chip business. The tech giant's…
Unexpected Way AI Helped Me Appreciate My Body
My conservative mother and I share a distaste for Big Tech, often swapping horror stories over her kitchen table. We bemoan the phone-obsess…
Data Centre Plans Stalled Amid Global AI Boom
Large-scale data centre projects worldwide are facing opposition and cancellations. In Virginia, US, a 2,000-acre site is contested due to i…
Batteries to Ease Energy Price Surge
New York City faced historic power price hikes during a severe heat wave in July 2026. James McGinniss, CEO of David Energy, discussed solut…
Hyperscalers Regain Favor Amid Market Surge
Investors are revisiting their stance on hyperscalers, a group of large cloud computing companies, as the market experiences a significant u…
AI‑Crafted Wildlife Short Stuns Audiences with Realistic Creatures
An Australian digital designer, Jodie Heenan, unveiled „Guardians of the Burrow,” a short wildlife film entirely generated by artificial int…
Fumes and Mirrors": Hope Turns to Fear in Scottish Village Chosen for AI Data Centre
A small Scottish village is at the centre of a growing controversy over a planned AI data centre. Residents in Lanarkshire's Chapelhall are …
Ather Energy Prepares Significant $200 Million Share Offering in India
Electric vehicle manufacturer Ather Energy is reportedly preparing to raise $200 million through a share sale in India. The company intends …
America's AI Future Hinges on Local Engagement
The United States' leadership in artificial intelligence development faces a critical challenge. Its continued dominance relies heavily on g…
US Removes Export Restrictions on Anthropic’s High‑Performance AI Models
Anthropic announced on July 1, 2026 that the U.S. Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on its flagship Fable 5 and Mythos 5 mod…
Pentagon Unveils 'War Force' Initiative to Tap Tech Talent
The US Department of Defense has launched a new recruitment effort called „War Force„to integrate technological talent into its workforce. T…
Mag 7 Value Plummets Amid AI Spending Fears
The combined value of the world's seven largest tech companies has dropped by $2.3 trillion this month. Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, …
China's Manufacturing Surges on Tech Demand
China's factory activity expanded faster than expected in June, driven by a surge in tech exports. The official purchasing managers' index r…
Recursive Self-Improvement: Human Ability to Thrive in AI Era
The news is filled with warnings about AI, with the latest concern being recursive self-improvement, or RSI. AI systems are improving themse…