US TREASURY: DIGITAL ASSET ROADMAP IS ‘CRYPTO SUPERPOWER’ BLUEPRINT

Fri 01 August 2025: A lengthy report put forward by President Donald Trump’s crypto working group is a “blueprint” for the US to become a “crypto superpower,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said. Speaking behind closed doors as the 168-page cryptoroadmap was rolled out, Bessent, who was part of the working group, said that since taking office, Trump “has […]

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MICROSOFT BECOMES SECOND COMPANY TO SURPASS $4 TRILLION IN MARKET VALUE

Fri 01 August 2025: The surge comes following announced investments in AI after the company laid off thousands of workers earlier this month. Microsoft is now the second company ever to surpass $4 trillion in market valuation, following artificial intelligence giant Nvidia. Microsoft, which is traded under the ticker “MSFT”, is continuing to surge and […]

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DOCTORS WARN: CHATGPT MAY TRIGGER PSYCHOSIS

Wed 30 July 2025: A new study, contributed to by doctors from the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), has found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT can trigger psychotic symptoms in vulnerable individuals. Researchers caution that large language models may blur the perception of reality, potentially initiating or worsening psychosis. “CHATBOT PSYCHOSIS” IS A REAL PHENOMENON Neuropsychiatrist Hamilton Morrin from King’s College […]

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HOW IS YOUTUBE’S NEW AI SYSTEM ENHANCING TEEN PROTECTIONS IN THE US?

Wed 30 July 2025: YouTube has announced on Tuesday that it will begin rolling out a machine learning-based age estimation system in the US over the coming weeks, aiming to provide more tailored protections for teen users. The new artificial intelligence (AI) technology will assess user behavior, including video categories, search patterns, and account longevity, […]

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HUMANOID ROBOT ARTIST SAYS IT’S NOT HERE TO ‘REPLACE HUMAN ARTISTS’

Tue 29 July 2025: At the unveiling of a new portrait of King Charles this week, humanoid artist Ai-Da shared the inspiration behind the layered and intricate piece, while emphasising it had no intention of “replacing” human creators. Designed to closely resemble a human woman, Ai-Da is among the world’s most advanced robots, featuring a […]

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META UNVEILS WRISTBAND FOR GESTURE COMPUTER CONTROL

Mon 28 July 2025: Developed by Meta’s Reality Labs research team, the device works with surface electromyography (sEMG) sensors placed on the wrist. These sensors detect electrical signals from muscle movements and translate them into computer commands. For instance, users can write messages by mimicking writing in the air, open applications, or move the cursor—all without touching […]

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DOGE MULLS USING AI TO GENERATE A “DELETE LIST”

Sun 27 July 2025: The Donald Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is considering using artificial intelligence to generate a “delete list” of federal regulations. The department aims to reduce 50 per cent of rules before the first anniversary of Trump’s inauguration. The “Doge AI Deregulation Decision Tool” will analyze 200,000 government regulations and […]

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FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM RAN ADS FUNDING ISRAELI MILITARY STRIKES IN GAZA, WATCHDOG FINDS

Fri 25 July 2025: Facebook parent company Meta is hosting ads on its platforms, including Instagram and Threads, to fund Israeli military gear, which in many cases, was responsible for the killings of unarmed civilians in Gaza, according to new research. The ads, critics say, also seem to directly violate the platform’s own rules on […]

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AI-POWERED SEARCH RESHAPES INTERNET TRAFFIC, CUTTING CLICKS TO TOP WEBSITES

Tue 22 July 2025: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how people search online, offering instant answers while siphoning away valuable traffic from leading websites, according to data from SimilarWeb and other sources. AI-driven search results from Google, ChatGPT, and Perplexity now allow users to access information at a glance, reducing the need to click through […]

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TRUMP MEDIA BOLSTERS BITCOIN HOLDINGS WITH $2B INVESTMENT

Tue 22 July 2025: Trump Media and Technology Group Corp., the operator of Truth Social, Truth+, and Truth.Fi, announced Monday that it has amassed approximately $2 billion in Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related securities as part of its bitcoin treasury strategy. The company’s bitcoin holdings now account for roughly two-thirds of its $3 billion in liquid assets, […]

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