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Meta AI campaign pushes optimism while competitors warn of dystopian AI futures

Mark Zuckerberg launched Meta's new AI optimism campaign, positioning the company against AI doomers who warn of job losses and societal risks. The ad showcases nostalgia and human connection but features minimal AI technology and controversially uses David Bowie's "Five Years"—a song about human extinction—as its soundtrack.

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Inside the Data Centers Powering the AI Boom: Why Secrecy Is Fueling Public Backlash

A rare tour inside Digital Realty's Virginia facility reveals the massive physical infrastructure behind AI: gold-painted Nvidia racks worth $1 million each, nearly 40 diesel generators, and deafening noise. But industry secrecy around these data centers is sparking growing community concerns about power consumption and environmental impact.

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Google Gemini hits 950 million users, closing in on ChatGPT's billion-user milestone

Google's AI assistant Gemini now serves 950 million monthly active users, with daily engagement tripling year-over-year. The rapid growth, fueled by features like Daily Brief and Gemini Spark, positions Google to challenge OpenAI's ChatGPT dominance as the AI race intensifies across consumer and enterprise markets.

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Microsoft dominates brand phishing attacks as ChatGPT enters cybercriminals' top 10 targets

Check Point Research reveals Microsoft accounted for 23% of all brand phishing attempts in Q2 2026, nearly double the next closest brand. For the first time, OpenAI's ChatGPT appeared among the top ten most impersonated brands, signaling that AI tools are now firmly on cybercriminals' radar as they exploit trusted platforms to steal credentials and payment details.

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Uber cuts 10% of customer service staff as AI becomes latest driver of tech layoffs

Uber has laid off 10% of its customer service team, marking the first time the company directly links job cuts to AI adoption. The move affects Uber's Community Operations division and comes alongside a return-to-office mandate. The decision reflects a broader trend across Silicon Valley as tech giants restructure workforces around automation and AI-driven operational changes.

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AI data centers deliver uneven economic gains as metro areas capture most benefits

New research from Georgia Tech reveals AI data centers boost local economies, but the economic impact varies dramatically by location. Metropolitan areas see employment rise 3.5% and wages climb 5%, while rural communities gain little. The findings expose a hidden cost: electricity prices jump 5% after facilities open, raising questions about who truly benefits from the AI infrastructure boom.

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GitHub slashes bug bounty payouts by up to 59% as AI-generated reports flood security teams

GitHub is overhauling its bug bounty program with cuts of up to 59% for public submissions, while launching an invite-only VIP tier offering higher rewards. The Microsoft-owned code hosting platform says the changes respond to a surge in low-effort, AI-generated reports that have buried security teams under noise, prioritizing proven security researchers over volume.

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Google launches selfie video sign-in for account recovery as deepfake concerns mount

Google rolled out a new account recovery feature allowing users to regain access through video selfies with guided head movements. The AI-powered account recovery system uses liveness detection to combat deepfake threats, though security experts warn sophisticated attacks could bypass camera verification. Users control their biometric data with opt-in consent and encrypted storage.

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Elizabeth Warren accuses AI firms of using trade accord to dodge regulatory oversight

Senator Elizabeth Warren claims major AI companies are lobbying to weaken transparency rules in North America's trade pact, allowing them to hide algorithms and source code from regulators. The controversy surfaces as recent AI incidents highlight safety concerns, with Warren urging the U.S. Trade Representative to strengthen rather than limit oversight requirements.

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RELX reports 7% revenue growth as AI tools drive double-digit gains in legal division

RELX delivered 7% underlying revenue growth in H1 2026, with its legal division surging 10% thanks to AI-powered tools like Lexis+ with Protege. The information and analytics group posted 9% adjusted operating profit growth while expanding margins by 70 basis points. The results ease investor concerns about competition from AI companies like Anthropic, though shares remain 35% below year-ago levels.

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Google India wraps Build with AI with 12 projects heading to constituency pilots

Google concluded its Build with AI: Code for Communities initiative in New Delhi, where 12 winning developer teams presented AI solutions directly to Members of Parliament. The program mobilized over 7,000 developers across 18+ Indian cities who built more than 1,000 open-source projects addressing civic governance, environment, public health, and agriculture challenges.

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Dassault Systèmes acquires ArisGlobal for $2 billion to strengthen AI in life sciences

French software giant Dassault Systèmes has agreed to acquire ArisGlobal, a life sciences software company, from Nordic Capital for up to $2 billion. The acquisition aims to capitalize on the industry's shift toward artificial intelligence and precision medicine, with additional payments tied to AI-related revenue targets.

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Nokia Q2 profit beats expectations as AI data-centre demand doubles cloud sales to €446 million

Nokia reported comparable operating profit of €434 million for Q2 2026, an 18% jump that beat analyst forecasts by over €50 million. The Finnish telecom equipment maker doubled its sales to AI and cloud customers, reaching €446 million, while booking €2.8 billion in new orders as hyperscalers race to build AI data centres.

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Besi orders surge 128.8% as AI demand and hybrid bonding technology fuel semiconductor growth

Dutch semiconductor equipment maker Besi reported quarterly orders more than doubled to €292.9 million, driven by surging AI demand and hybrid bonding technology adoption. The company's customer base for advanced chip packaging expanded to 21 customers, with AI-related systems now accounting for 60% of first-half orders as data center infrastructure spending accelerates.

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AI scores perfect 100% at International Mathematical Olympiad, matching elite human performance

Artificial intelligence has reached a milestone by scoring 100% at the International Mathematical Olympiad for the first time. Chinese tech companies Huawei and Xiaohongshu led the breakthrough, with their AI models matching the performance of just seven human contestants who achieved perfect scores out of 666 participants in Shanghai.

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