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abcnews.go.comai1 hr ago
Chinese AI Models Reach 58% Token Share Among US Firms on OpenRouter
@KobeissiLetter reported that Chinese models now process a record 58% of tokens from US firms on the OpenRouter platform. The share has tripled since mid-January and first overtook US models in March.
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coindesk.comsports3 hrs ago
Kalshi Gains 3 Million Users During World Cup but Sees Lower Trading on Non-Match Days
The prediction market platform ran stadium ads, celebrity spots and an OpenAI integration during the tournament. Volumes rose sharply on match days while the company positioned itself for post-event trading.
CoinDeskbusiness4 hrs ago
GENIUS Act Marks First Anniversary Without Final Rules as Stablecoin Issuers Prepare for 2028 Deadline
The stablecoin law signed by President Donald Trump one year ago has not yet produced finalized federal regulations. Tether's USDT must meet cash and Treasury reserve standards to stay on U.S. platforms after July 2028.
South China Morning Postai5 hrs ago
Chinese Tech Firms Unveil AI Agent Products at Shanghai Conference
Major Chinese technology companies introduced new enterprise AI agent platforms at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. The offerings aim to integrate autonomous AI tools into business operations.
thequint.comsports9 hrs ago
World Cup Final Tickets Reach Record Prices on Resale Market
The 2026 World Cup final has become the most expensive event ever sold on one major resale platform. Average resale prices reached $11,000, eight percent above the 2024 Super Bowl.
The Sydney Morning Heraldtechnology10 hrs ago
Sony to Stop Making PlayStation Discs After 2027
Sony announced it will cease production of PlayStation game discs after next year. Video games on its platforms will be available only as digital downloads after that point. The change removes the physical option that had allowed resale, offline access, and permanent retention.
world16 hrs ago
China Bans AI Companions for Minors to Address Birth Rate Decline
New regulations introduced this week prohibit tech companies from offering AI or virtual partners to people under 18. The rules also require platforms to limit emotional reliance on chatbots and intervene when users show signs of distress. Officials say the measures aim to protec…
axios.comworld19 hrs ago
Pennsylvania Senator Says He Would Leave Democratic Party Over Israel Aid Shift
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman stated he would leave the Democratic Party if it adopted a platform opposing U.S. aid to Israel. His comments followed a congressional vote that defeated a measure to end such aid.
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politics20 hrs ago
DSA-Backed Candidates Win Democratic Primaries in Colorado and New York
Rep. Henry Cuellar said the Democratic Socialists of America uses the Democratic Party as a vehicle for its platform. He cited recent primary victories by DSA-backed candidates in Colorado and New York.
washingtonpost.compolitics1 day ago
Democratic Socialists of America Release Platform Calling for Parliamentary System and Abolishing the Senate
The Democratic Socialists of America issued a revised platform proposing changes to U.S. government structures and immigration policy. Several House Democrats responded by stating they had not reviewed the document or were not members of the group.
forbes.comai1 day ago
Indonesia Drafts Copyright Law Changes for AI-Generated Content
Indonesia is preparing updates to its copyright law that would grant protection to AI-assisted works while requiring tech platforms to compensate news publishers for content used in AI training. The draft also bans AI from imitating creators' styles and mandates disclosure of AI…
finance1 day ago
Netflix series featuring Meghan Markle receives Emmy nomination
The streaming platform's lifestyle program with the former royal has been nominated for an Emmy award. The series centers on cooking, hosting, and guest appearances.
urbanmilwaukee.comworld2 days ago
Prediction Markets on Los Angeles Wildfires and Paris Heat Drew Bets and Regulatory Scrutiny
Cnn reported that platforms including Polymarket accepted wagers on acres burned and containment dates during the January 2025 Los Angeles fires. The Eaton fire killed 19 people and destroyed Kaitlyn Trudeau’s grandfather’s home. Experts and officials raised concerns about financ…
cnet.comai2 days ago
Airlines Test AI Tools to Forecast Turbulence and Adjust Seatbelt Signs
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Japan Airlines have adopted SkyPath's AI platform, which forecasts turbulence up to 24 hours ahead at 90% accuracy. The system draws data from onboard iPad sensors and has been linked to fewer moderate turbulence encounters. Insider reported…
riotimesonline.comsports2 days ago
Kalshi Reports Over $25 Billion in World Cup Wagers While Facing More Than 20 Federal Lawsuits
The prediction market platform reported record sports betting volume during the tournament. Traditional sportsbooks and states are challenging its regulatory status in multiple courts.
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theverge.comai2 days ago
Meta to Notify Parents of Teen Crisis Signs in AI Chats, Starting with Cautious Approach
Meta introduced tools that alert parents when teens show crisis indicators during chats with Meta AI. The feature applies across Meta platforms for supervised Instagram accounts and builds on prior search-based alerts. Cbc reported the Thursday announcement alongside ongoing Cana…
The War Zoneworld2 days ago
South Korean Forces Use Netting on Logistics Platform in Joint Exercise
Photographs from July 9, 2026, show Republic of Korea service members aboard an Improved Navy Lighterage System equipped with what appears to be anti-drone netting at Dogu Beach, Pohang. The Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 26 exercise integrated U.S. and South Korean asse…
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coindesk.comfinance2 days ago
Visa Launches Platform for Banks to Issue and Manage Stablecoins
Visa introduced the Visa Stablecoin Platform to let banks, fintechs and crypto firms mint, move and manage stablecoins inside a Visa-managed environment. The product expands the company's crypto services as institutions prepare for wider adoption.
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espn.comtechnology2 days ago
TikTok to Air Serrano vs. Manzu World Featherweight Title Fight on August 21
TikTok will air the first championship boxing match on its live platform when Amanda Serrano defends her WBO and WBA titles against Lucrecia Manzu. The bout takes place at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California.
Forbesscience2 days ago
Kalshi Launches Prediction Markets on Drug Trials and FDA Approvals
Kalshi opened new markets on July 16 allowing bets on Phase 3 trial outcomes and full FDA drug approvals. The platform accepted more than $100,000 in wagers with trading volume at $128,401 by 3 p.m. EDT.
technology2 days ago
TikTok Shop to Test Managed Services for Sellers Starting in August
Sellers enrolling in the program will pay a $10,000 flat fee plus 10% to 20% commission per sale. The pilot shifts additional responsibilities to the platform while sellers retain product listing and sample duties.
manilatimes.nettechnology3 days ago
Beehiiv Adds Subscriber Chat Feature and AI Assistant
Newsletter platform Beehiiv introduced a Community tool for subscriber discussions and an AI Copilot for audience management. The company also added programmatic ad sales and a redesigned editor.
yna.co.krworld3 days ago
Kalshi Halts Flight-Cancellation Contracts but Adds Drug-Trial and AI Markets
Kalshi abandoned plans to list contracts on airport-wide flight cancellations. The platform instead launched 13 contracts on clinical drug trial outcomes the same day.
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wccftech.comtechnology3 days ago
Trump Posts Video Claiming Top Spot on TikTok by Views
President Donald Trump posted a video on his TikTok account Saturday asserting he leads the platform in views. He displayed statistics and stood beside the Declaration of Independence while speaking.
news.sky.compolitics3 days ago
Canadian Woman Charged With Slapping Teen at Jersey Shore Over Pro-Trump Clothing Is Held by ICE After Turning Herself In
Kaitlyn Tracey, 33, turned herself in July 9 after the July 3 incident at Point Pleasant Beach. She was transferred to ICE custody for overstaying a 2024 visa entry. Fundraisers for her legal defense were removed from one platform and relaunched on another.
washingtonpost.compolitics3 days ago
German Court Issues Limited Injunction Against FIFA Ticketing Practices
A Berlin court ordered FIFA to alter its sales methods or face fines and possible jail time for two top officials. The action stems from a complaint by resale platform Ticombo. The ruling applies only in Germany and arrives days before the 2026 World Cup final.
hitconsultant.netai3 days ago
Bunkerhill Health Raises $25 Million in Series B Funding Led by Khosla Ventures
The AI healthcare startup raised its Series B this week, bringing total funding to $55 million. It now works with 15 health systems through its Carebricks platform.
news.sky.comtechnology3 days ago
Goose Dating App Users Report Fake Profiles Alongside Over 250,000 Conversations Started
Wired reported that the invite-only Goose app, launched last month as an anti-hookup platform, has drawn complaints from users about inconsistent verification and a lack of diversity. The company updated its terms of service after backlash and said its moderation team is addressi…
The Guardiantechnology3 days ago
Ofcom Launches Investigation Into TikTok Age Checks and Child Safety Systems
Media regulator Ofcom opened a probe on 16 July 2026 into how TikTok assesses user age and blocks harmful content for children. The move follows a May review that criticised the platform's safety practices.
Forbestechnology3 days ago
FIFA Names TikTok Preferred Platform Partner for 2026 World Cup, First Such Designation
FIFA and TikTok granted 30 creators behind-the-scenes access including training sessions and press conferences. The partnership marks the first time FIFA has designated a Preferred Platform partner.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness3 days ago
Government tells oil firms to pay platform removal costs
Officials said they will extend an existing industry levy if needed to pay for removing a disused oil platform off Western Australia. The move follows the voluntary administration of one of the platform's owners.
washingtonpost.compolitics4 days ago
Democratic Socialists of America Release Platform Proposing Senate Elimination and Other Structural Changes
The Democratic Socialists of America issued its updated 'Workers Deserve More' platform on July 15, 2026. The document outlines structural changes to U.S. government institutions and new economic policies.
wonkette.comai4 days ago
Whatnot Acquires Shaped, Adding Real-Time Recommendation Technology
Livestream shopping platform Whatnot bought machine learning firm Shaped on Wednesday. The deal adds real-time recommendation technology and nearly a dozen engineers to the company.
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
Rep. Ro Khanna Says He Will Run for President in 2028
California Democrat Ro Khanna stated in a July 15 interview that he plans to seek the presidency and center Palestinian rights in his platform. He also described a recent confrontation with settlers during a West Bank visit.
finance4 days ago
Ukraine Converts Naval Drones Into Motherships for Attacks and Interceptors
Ukraine is transforming its uncrewed naval vessels from kamikaze platforms into motherships that release attack drones or launch interceptors. Business Insider reported the changes after traveling to Ukraine and speaking with arms makers and defense officials. The shift follows i…
CoinDeskfinance4 days ago
U.K. to Issue First Digital Sovereign Bond on HSBC Platform by Early 2027
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the timeline in her Mansion House speech. The Digital Gilt Instrument will operate on HSBC’s Orion platform inside the Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority sandbox.
theurbandaily.compolitics4 days ago
House Judiciary Chair Objects to UK Plan Giving BBC and Other Broadcasters Extra Visibility on Social Media
Jim Jordan warned UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy that proposals favoring public service broadcasters on platforms threaten free speech and American companies. The letter was sent Tuesday after the UK government unveiled the plans last month.
espn.compolitics4 days ago
U.S. Opens Trade Probe Into Brazil's Digital Content Rules
The United States Trade Representative initiated a Section 301 investigation into Brazil's policies on social media liability. The probe follows a Brazilian court order requiring platforms to remove certain content.
technology5 days ago
Australian Law Barring Under-16s From Social Media Accounts Takes Effect
A law barring children under 16 from accounts on Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube took effect in December. Studies show most children continue to access the platforms. The government doubled maximum fines and warned of further court action.
cnbc.combusiness5 days ago
Ford Sets $30,000 Target Price for 2027 Midsize Electric Pickup Truck
Ford plans to launch a midsize electric pickup in 2027 at a target starting price of $30,000. The vehicle will introduce the Universal EV Platform and use new production methods at the Louisville Assembly Plant.
New York Posttechnology5 days ago
German Soccer Fan Freddy Returns to X After Two-Week Absence, Trip Ends July 23
Freddy posted Monday from Clemson, South Carolina, to resume documenting the final days of his U.S. road trip. The post came two weeks after he left the platform following reports of bullying and doxxing.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld5 days ago
Australian regulator reports 2,206 online sexual extortion cases in six months
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner received 2,206 complaints about online sexual extortion in the second half of last year. Eighty-five percent of reports came from men, with the 18-to-24 age group the largest single category. The regulator identified gaps in platform detecti…
washingtonpost.compolitics6 days ago
EU Adds Russian Social Media Platform and Surveillance Firms to Sanctions List
The European Union expanded sanctions on Russia to include VKontakte and several surveillance companies. The measures target alleged links to the FSB and repression of government critics.
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business6 days ago
Analyst Suggests Disney Could Raise Stock Price by Exiting Streaming
A Wells Fargo research note argues that Disney could increase its share price by 40 percent by returning to a model focused on content production and licensing rather than direct distribution. The report estimates potential annual licensing revenue of up to $15 billion if Disney'…
dnaindia.combusiness6 days ago
Universal Brain receives FDA clearance for eight-channel EEG cap that measures brain activity in five minutes
Universal Brain received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Neurotique platform, a five-minute EEG-based test for cognitive and emotional brain function. The company plans to launch the device this summer with 250 clinics and pursue pharma contracts.
en.globes.co.ilworld6 days ago
Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Approve First Municipal Digital Wallet
Jerusalem and Tel Aviv-Yafo approved Israel's first municipal digital wallet, MuniBox, on Monday. The platform lets residents pay taxes and education fees through a single mobile app.
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msnbc.comtechnology6 days ago
Reken Launches Northstar, an On-Device AI Tool for Phishing and Fraud Defense
Reken launched its Private Core platform and Northstar phishing defense tool on July 13 after two years of development. The startup, founded by former Google and Shape Security executive Shuman Ghosemajumder, raised $10 million in seed funding. Northstar is available immediately…
South China Morning Postworld6 days ago
China's Long March-10B First-Stage Booster Caught by Net on Sea Platform
The Long March-10B first stage returned vertically and was caught by a net on the Linghangzhe platform. South China Morning Post reported the feat on Sunday following the Friday launch.
news.sky.comai7 days ago
Starbucks Develops In-House AI Tools to Replace Microsoft and IBM Systems
Starbucks is building AI-assisted replacements for a Microsoft inventory system and an IBM maintenance platform. The company spends about $400 million annually on software. Some tools could launch by the end of next year.
app.buzzsumo.comai7 days ago
AI Platforms Train Bots to Hold Personalized Political Text Conversations with Voters
Npr reported that AI tools are enabling campaigns to deploy bots that mimic candidates in text messages and gather voter data. Several companies described their systems as scalable volunteers that answer questions on issues like education and taxes. Experts noted faster adoption…
winnipegfreepress.comworld7 days ago
Meta to Build First Canadian Data Centre in Alberta, Drawing 970 Megawatts from Grid
Cbc reported that Meta Platforms will build a data centre valued at more than $13 billion northeast of Edmonton. The project includes $60 million in local infrastructure upgrades and power arrangements tied to a new natural gas plant.
Forbestechnology8 days ago
Netflix Adds Memento as The Odyssey Nears Release
Netflix has added the 2000 film Memento to its streaming library. The addition occurs ahead of the release of The Odyssey. Memento is currently the only Christopher Nolan film available on the platform.
Forbesfinance8 days ago
Palworld 1.0 Draws 725,000 Concurrent Steam Players on Launch Weekend
Palworld reached 725,000 concurrent players on Steam after its 1.0 release following 2.5 years in early access. The figure places the update among the platform's top 15 launch peaks. Forbes reported pre-launch nightly players stood at 35,000 before the jump.
thelogicalindian.comworld8 days ago
India’s food regulator issues nine notices to Swiggy’s Instamart unit
India’s food regulator issued nine notices to Swiggy Ltd.’s quick commerce unit Instamart after receiving consumer complaints about expired, spoiled, and contaminated food products. The action follows reports of non-compliant items supplied through the platform.
theconversation.compolitics8 days ago
Democratic Socialists Win Primaries in New York and Colorado
Democratic socialists won several Democratic primaries in New York and Colorado ahead of the midterm elections. Republicans have labeled the candidates communists while the candidates describe their platform as democratic decision-making over economic policy.
news.sky.comtechnology8 days ago
StubHub CEO Owns Stake in Fund Backing Ticket Scalpers
A CBC investigation found that StubHub CEO Eric Baker holds an ownership stake in a fund that finances bulk ticket resellers on the platform. The relationship was disclosed in the company's September 2025 SEC filing.
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Instagram Head Says Platform Should Label AI Content and Not Filter It
Adam Mosseri said Instagram should inform users about AI-generated posts without removing them from feeds. He also discussed options for users who want more or less AI content and noted detection challenges.
nypost.comfinance9 days ago
Wall Street Firms Restrict Employee Trading on Prediction Markets
Goldman Sachs has joined other financial firms in limiting how employees can use prediction market platforms. The restrictions address potential conflicts of interest and regulatory concerns.
order-order.comtechnology9 days ago
Ofcom Draft Rules Require Platforms to Curb Scam Ads, with Fines Possible
Ofcom released proposals requiring services such as YouTube, Instagram and TikTok to act against fraudulent advertisements. More than half of UK adults have encountered potentially fraudulent ads online. Non-compliant firms could face fines of £18 million or 10 percent of global…
pakistantoday.com.pkworld9 days ago
Coalition Allocates $60 Million for Four Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine Candidates
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations has committed $60 million to advance four investigational vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola virus now spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The funding supports candidates using mRNA and viral-vector p…