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Trump Threatens EU With ‘Substantial Tariffs,’ Accuses Bloc of ‘Robbing’ U.S. Tech Giants
Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose what he described as as trade tensions between Washington and Brussels continue to escalate, Trump claimed that the EU has been “robbing” major U.S. technology firms by imposing regulations and financial penalties that disproportionately affect American businesses. He argued that the measures “substantial tariffs” on imports from the European Union, accusing the bloc of unfairly targeting American technology companies through its digital regulations and tax policies. Speaking as…
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TikTok Faces EU Charges Over Alleged Breaches of Online Safety Rules for Children
Brussels — TikTok is facing fresh regulatory scrutiny after the European Commission accused the social media platform of violating the European Union’s digital rules designed to protect children online. The Commission announced that its preliminary findings indicate TikTok may have failed to meet key obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), raising concerns about the platform’s approach to safeguarding younger users. The investigation focuses on whether TikTok has implemented adequate measures to reduce risks that could affect children’s privacy, safety, and…
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Major Tech Firms Urge US to Embrace Open-Weight AI Models to Maintain Global Leadership
Washington, D.C. — A coalition of leading technology companies is calling on U.S. policymakers to support the development and adoption of open-weight artificial intelligence (AI) models, arguing that the approach is essential for preserving America’s competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI race. Open-weight AI models, which make their trained model parameters publicly available while often keeping the original training data proprietary, have gained significant momentum over the past year. Industry leaders contend that these models encourage innovation by allowing researchers, startups, and…
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AI Startup NexaFlow Raises $15 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Automation Platform
San Francisco, July 24, 2026 — Artificial intelligence startup NexaFlow has raised $15 million in Series A funding to accelerate the development of its enterprise automation platform and expand into new international markets. The funding round was led by Horizon Ventures, with participation from existing investors Spark Capital and Elevate Partners. The fresh capital will be used to enhance the company’s AI capabilities, grow its engineering team, and strengthen customer support operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 2024 by former…
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Asian AI Startups Launch New Models Amid Anthropic Export Restrictions
Artificial intelligence startups across Asia are accelerating the development of their own large language models as restrictions on access to advanced AI technologies continue to reshape the global market. The latest wave of models, described as alternatives to Anthropic’s Mythos family, aims to meet growing demand from businesses and developers across the region. The push…
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Gen-Z Gamer’s 3D AI Startup Becomes China’s Latest Unicorn
A startup founded by a Gen-Z entrepreneur has become China’s newest AI unicorn after achieving a valuation of more than $1 billion. The company specializes in AI-powered 3D model generation, allowing users to quickly create detailed digital assets for video games, virtual reality, animation, and industrial design. The rapid growth reflects increasing demand for generative…
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Teaching, AI, and the Human Core of Education
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming classrooms around the world, offering new ways for students to learn and teachers to manage their work. From personalized tutoring to automated grading and lesson planning, AI is becoming an increasingly valuable tool in modern education. However, educators continue to stress that technology should support teaching rather than replace it.…
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Massive Minneapolis Mural Honors Community Resilience
A striking new public artwork covering more than 23,000 square feet has been unveiled in Minneapolis, celebrating unity, hope, and the strength of local communities. The mural features two giant clasping arms stretching across the roof of a building, creating a powerful symbol of connection and resilience when viewed from above. Created by internationally recognized…
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Securitize’s Market Debut Puts Wall Street’s Tokenization Push to the Test
Securitize, a BlackRock-backed financial technology company specializing in the tokenization of real-world assets, is preparing to make its public market debut in a move that could become a major milestone for the digital finance industry. The company is expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “SECZ” after completing…
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Stargate Live Updates: Altman Warns Anxiety Over AI Is “Understandable”
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sparked fresh discussion around artificial intelligence after saying that “people are right to be anxious” about the rapid development of AI systems. His comments came during ongoing updates related to the Stargate project, a large-scale AI infrastructure initiative designed to support next-generation models. Altman acknowledged that while AI has the…
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