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Technology and artificial intelligence — breakthroughs, trends and their impact, synthesised from many sources.
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Intel Shares Surge 10% After Trump Announces Apple Chip Deal for U.S. Manufacturing
Intel shares jumped 10.5% after President Trump said on social media that the company will make chips for Apple in the U.S., boosting the value of the government's 10% stake. Analysts say the deal could help Apple diversify away from TSMC.
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Noam Shazeer Leaves Google Gemini for OpenAI After Less Than Two Years
Noam Shazeer, Google Gemini co-lead and co-author of the seminal 'Attention Is All You Need' paper, announced he is leaving Google to join OpenAI, less than two years after Google paid $2.7 billion to bring him back. The move highlights the AI talent war as OpenAI prepares for an IPO.
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Anthropic, DeepMind CEOs Urge US-Led AI Coalition at G7 Summit
At the G7 summit, Anthropic and DeepMind CEOs proposed a US-led coalition for AI rules, with Canada backing the idea, amid export controls and security concerns.
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Jeff Bezos Says AI Will Create Jobs, Not Cause Layoffs
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicts AI will create labor shortages, not job losses, at VivaTech Paris. He argues tech will lower barriers for workers, despite recent layoffs.
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G7 Leaders and Tech CEOs Discuss AI Governance in France
At the G7 summit in Evian, France, leaders and tech CEOs debated AI risks, U.S.-led standards, and export controls amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Teen Influencers Criticize UK Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Young content creators in the UK say a new social media ban for under-16s will hurt their careers and creativity, though they acknowledge risks like cyberbullying and addiction.
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Android 17 Launches with Multitasking Tools and Gemini AI Features
Google releases Android 17 with new multitasking tools, Gemini AI features, and Wear OS 7 for Pixel devices, focusing on AI integration and user experience.
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Solar Cold Storage Helps African Farmers Cut Losses, Boost Incomes
Solar-powered cold storage services are helping African farmers reduce food spoilage, access global markets, and increase earnings, according to reports from AP and The Washington Post.
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SpaceX to Acquire AI Coding Startup Cursor for $60 Billion in Stock
SpaceX has agreed to buy AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion in stock days after its record-breaking IPO. The deal aims to boost SpaceX's AI division and help it compete with major AI labs.
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Qualcomm CEO: AI Agents Will Replace Smartphone Apps
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon says AI agents will replace apps, as the chipmaker works on 40+ new AI device designs including smart glasses and wearables.
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Social Media Overtakes Traditional News Sources Globally, Report Finds
A Reuters Institute report reveals social media and video platforms are now the leading news source globally at 54%, surpassing TV and print, with implications for revenue and trust.
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