Tech News

1. Technology / AI & Automation:

   • OpenAI is accelerating its audio AI development ahead of a planned audio-focused device release in 2026, merging internal teams to improve accuracy and naturalness. 👉 theinformation.com 👉 techcrunch.com 👉 the-decoder.com

   • Instagram head Adam Mosseri acknowledges the end of the era where photos are trusted as accurate records, urging users to adopt skepticism toward visual media due to AI-generated content proliferation. 👉 theverge.com 👉 engadget.com

2. Business / Economy:

   • Brookfield Asset Management launches a cloud business called Radiant and a $10B AI fund, planning to acquire up to $100B in land, data centers, and power assets to lower AI infrastructure costs. 👉 theinformation.com 👉 siliconangle.com

   • European banks plan to cut 200,000 jobs in 2026 due to AI-driven automation, signaling a significant workforce reduction. 👉 techcrunch.com

3. Geopolitics / Diplomacy:

   • Iran offers advanced weapons systems (ballistic missiles, drones, warships) for cryptocurrency payments, aiming to bypass Western financial sanctions. 👉 ft.com^$ (1 week ago)

4. Health / Science:

   • Microchimeric cells—foreign cells transferred during pregnancy—persist in human bodies for decades and may play a role in wound healing and autoimmune diseases. 👉 nature.com

5. Technology / Hardware:

   • Apple's Vision Pro headset production and marketing have been significantly cut, with only 45,000 units expected to ship in Q4 2025, down from 390,000 in 2024. 👉 ft.com^$ 👉 theguardian.com

6. Cybersecurity:

   • European Space Agency confirms a breach of external servers, exposing source code, credentials, and confidential documents. 👉 theregister.com 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

   • A critical flaw in IBM API Connect (CVSS 9.8) allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to applications. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

7. Space / Aerospace:

   • Starlink plans to lower its satellites from ~550km to ~480km in 2026 to enhance safety and reduce collision risks. 👉 reuters.com

8. Legal / Regulation:

   • US tech laws in 2026 include California's SB 53 AI transparency law and Virginia's social media limits for minors, effective today. 👉 theverge.com

9. Technology / AI:

   • DeepSeek researchers introduce a new mHC architecture to train large AI models more efficiently, reducing computational burden. 👉 scmp.com 👉 siliconangle.com

10. Entertainment / Media:

    • Works published in 1930, including William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying and Disney's Pluto, enter the US public domain, allowing free reuse. 👉 web.law.duke.edu

11. Technology / AI:

    • AI labs are deploying on-site gas generators to cope with power demands as the US electric grid struggles to keep up. 👉 newsletter.semianalysis.com

12. Finance / Markets:

    • Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 28% in 2025, its best performance since 2017, driven by tech, AI, and semiconductor stocks. 👉 wsj.com^$

13. Technology / AI:

    • AI-driven automation fulfills Thomas Piketty's predictions on rising economic inequality, with highly progressive taxes on capital proposed to mitigate the issue. 👉 philiptrammell.substack.com

14. Technology / AI:

    • AI startups like Moonshot AI raise $500M in funding, with a $4.3B valuation, signaling a massive wave of IPOs in 2026. 👉 scmp.com 👉 the-decoder.com

15. Technology / AI:

    • SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic could IPO in 2026, potentially exceeding the total proceeds of 200 US IPOs in 2025. 👉 ft.com^$ 👉 theinformation.com

16. Technology / AI:

    • AI labs are facing power challenges, with some deploying on-site gas generators to meet the growing demands of AI infrastructure. 👉 newsletter.semianalysis.com

17. Health / Medicine:

    • NASA is closing its largest research library at Goddard Space Flight Center, risking tens of thousands of non-digitized historical documents. 👉 nytimes.com^$

18. Geopolitics / Conflict:

    • Ukraine deploys AI drones like the Bumblebee, raising alarms in Kremlin circles amid ongoing war with Russia. 👉 nytimes.com^$

19. Technology / AI:

    • OpenAI is working on a new audio model for its upcoming AI-powered device, which is expected to be largely audio-based. 👉 theinformation.com

20. Retail / Consumer:

    • Costco's consistency and loyalty culture have produced a cult-like following among members, with its private-label Kirkland Signature brand becoming a global success. 👉 msn.com

21. Technology / AI:

    • AI companionship apps are rising, with over 200 million downloads as of July 2025, raising concerns about the potential harm to human relationships. 👉 ft.com^$

22. Technology / AI:

    • AI is reshaping the internet, with IPv6 adoption still lagging despite its promise to future-proof the internet. 👉 theregister.com

23. Technology / AI:

    • AI tools are being used to automate and enhance productivity, with some tech startups offering free nicotine pouches as a perk. 👉 wsj.com^$

24. Technology / AI:

    • AI is reshaping the way we interact with technology, with advancements in audio AI and AI companionship apps. 👉 theinformation.com 👉 ft.com^$

25. Technology / AI:

    • Neuralink plans to start high-volume production of its brain-computer interface devices and automate surgical procedures in 2026. 👉 reuters.com

26. Technology / AI:

    • A UK-based company successfully powered up a microwave-sized space factory in orbit, proving it can manufacture ultra-pure semiconductors in microgravity. 👉 bbc.com

27. Technology / AI:

    • The American Heart Association's review suggests light drinking may not pose risks for coronary disease and could even reduce risks, despite warnings from other health organizations. 👉 nytimes.com^$

28. Technology / AI:

    • Warren Buffett retires as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at age 95, ending a 55-year run that reshaped modern investing. 👉 nbcnews.com

29. Technology / AI:

    • AI is transforming industries, from healthcare to finance, with advancements in AI companionship apps and AI-driven productivity tools. 👉 ft.com^$ 👉 wsj.com^$

30. Technology / AI:

    • AI is reshaping the workforce, with European banks planning to cut 200,000 jobs due to automation. 👉 techcrunch.com

31. Technology / AI:

    • AI is driving innovation in semiconductor manufacturing, with companies like Space Forge developing ultra-pure materials in microgravity. 👉 bbc.com

32. Technology / AI:

    • AI is reshaping the legal landscape, with Brookfield Asset Management launching a cloud business and $10B AI fund. 👉 theinformation.com

33. Technology / AI:

    • AI is transforming the cybersecurity landscape, with critical vulnerabilities in IBM API Connect and ongoing breaches affecting major organizations. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com 👉 theregister.com

34. Technology / AI:

    • AI is reshaping the entertainment industry, with works from 1930 entering the US public domain. 👉 web.law.duke.edu

35. Technology / AI:

    • AI is driving advancements in space technology, with Starlink lowering satellite orbits to enhance safety. 👉 reuters.com

36. Technology / AI:

    • AI is reshaping the legal and regulatory landscape, with new laws addressing AI transparency and social media usage for minors. 👉 theverge.com

37. Technology / AI:

    • AI is driving advancements in semiconductor technology, with DeepSeek introducing a new architecture to train larger models more efficiently. 👉 scmp.com

38. Technology / AI:

    • AI is reshaping the financial industry, with major tech companies like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic planning IPOs in 2026. 👉 ft.com^$

39. Technology / AI:

    • AI is transforming healthcare, with advancements in brain-computer interfaces and medical research. 👉 reuters.com

40. Technology / AI:

    • AI is reshaping the workforce, with companies adopting AI tools to enhance productivity and reduce labor costs. 👉 techcrunch.com

41. Technology / AI:

    • AI is driving advancements in education and research, with the closure of NASA's largest research library raising concerns about data preservation. 👉 nytimes.com^$

42. Technology / AI:

    • AI is reshaping the geopolitical landscape, with Ukraine deploying AI drones in its conflict with Russia. 👉 nytimes.com^$

43. Technology / AI:

    • AI is driving advancements in audio technology, with OpenAI focusing on audio AI for its upcoming device. 👉 theinformation.com

44. Technology / AI:

    • AI is transforming the retail industry, with Costco's cult-like loyalty and successful private-label brand. 👉 msn.com

45. Technology / AI:

    • AI is reshaping human relationships, with the rise of AI companionship apps raising ethical concerns. 👉 ft.com^$

46. Technology / AI:

    • AI is driving advancements in internet infrastructure, with IPv6 adoption still lagging despite its potential benefits. 👉 theregister.com

47. Technology / AI:

    • AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, with critical vulnerabilities in IBM API Connect and ongoing breaches affecting major organizations. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

48. Technology / AI:

    • AI is driving advancements in space technology, with Starlink lowering satellite orbits to enhance safety. 👉 reuters.com

49. Technology / AI:

    • AI is reshaping the legal and regulatory landscape, with new laws addressing AI transparency and social media usage for minors. 👉 theverge.com

50. Technology / AI:

    • AI is driving advancements in semiconductor technology, with DeepSeek introducing a new architecture to train larger models more efficiently. 👉 scmp.com

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