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14 Jul 2026

AI and childhood face critical crossroads as expert warns human connection could become a luxury

Dana Suskind, a University of Chicago pediatric surgeon, warns in her new book 'Human Raised' that AI companions and toys could replace crucial human interactions children need for brain development. She compares AI tools to ultra-processed food—cheap substitutes that crowd out what kids actually need—and fears human attention itself could become a privilege in an age where nearly 30% of young children already use AI learning tools.

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TCS partners with New Terminal One to transform New York's JFK Airport with AI-driven systems

Tata Consultancy Services has partnered with New Terminal One at JFK Airport to build the world's most advanced airport experience. TCS will deploy AI-powered systems for passenger processing, baggage handling, and terminal security as part of the Port Authority's $19 billion airport redevelopment. The partnership aims to deliver intelligent guest services while reducing operational costs for airlines.

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Thomson Reuters cuts 500 engineering jobs while hiring AI-native talent in workforce overhaul

Thomson Reuters announced layoffs of up to 500 engineers while planning to hire 250 AI-native roles over two years. The Canadian content and technology company is restructuring its operations and technology unit as it embeds AI across legal, tax, and regulatory products. The move reflects a broader industry trend where tech roles are being reissued at higher skill levels.

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Google expands Gemini in Chrome to UK users, bringing AI-powered browsing assistant to desktops

Google has launched Gemini in Chrome for UK desktop users, marked by a new Ask Gemini button in the browser. The AI assistant can summarize lengthy content, compare information across multiple tabs, and integrate with Google apps like Gmail, Calendar, and Maps. The feature includes Nano Banana 2 for image generation and will expand to iOS users next month.

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Adobe achieves 200% brand visibility boost as AI marketing reshapes product discovery

Adobe's CMO Lara Balazs is leading the charge as AI transforms how consumers discover products. Using its LLM Optimizer tool, Adobe saw a 200% increase in brand visibility for products like Acrobat and Firefly in AI-generated responses. The shift marks a fundamental change in marketing strategies as traditional search engines give way to AI-driven interfaces.

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DeepSeek's Liang Wenfeng becomes richest AI founder with $36 billion fortune

Liang Wenfeng has overtaken Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Greg Brockman as the world's richest AI model creator. His net worth surged to $36 billion after DeepSeek's $7.4 billion funding round valued the company at $50 billion. What sets him apart is his 78% stake retention and unusual funding structure, where he personally invested $3 billion while maintaining voting control that Silicon Valley founders typically surrender.

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UMC starts silicon photonics mass production in Singapore as Citi forecasts strong growth

United Microelectronics Corporation announced its first mass-produced silicon photonics wafers from its Singapore facility, partnering with SILITH Technology to deliver high-speed optical interconnects for AI infrastructure. Citi analysts project a 13% quarter-on-quarter sales jump for the second quarter of 2026, while UMC's June sales surged 22.85% year-on-year to $719.21 million, signaling strong momentum in the semiconductor manufacturing sector.

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Anthropic confirms Claude AI changes personality across languages and models in major study

Anthropic analyzed over 300,000 conversations and discovered Claude AI exhibits distinct behavioral differences depending on the language used and model selected. The study reveals Claude is warmer in Hindi and Arabic, while showing more analytical rigor in English and Russian. These variations have significant implications for AI chatbot reliability and user experience.

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ASML raises sales forecast for second time as AI chip demand pushes production limits

ASML, the world's leading maker of chip manufacturing equipment, raised its annual sales outlook to €43-45bn as surging AI chip demand drives orders for its advanced EUV lithography machines. The Dutch company now plans to boost production capacity by 30% next year and is already close to fully booked through 2027, cementing its position as Europe's most valuable company.

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SoftBank's Masayoshi Son predicts AI will need $5 trillion yearly by 2040, dismisses bubble talk

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son declared that AI will need $5 trillion per year by 2040 and dismissed bubble concerns as absurd at the company's annual conference in Tokyo. With over $60 billion invested in OpenAI, Son outlined a future where AI-related industries constitute 20% of global GDP and 100 trillion autonomous AI agents reshape society into an agent-centric world.

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Memory shortage drives smartphone market to worst slump in 13 years as AI demand reshapes industry

Global smartphone shipments plummeted 11% in Q2 2026, marking the steepest decline since 2013. The memory shortage, driven by AI's insatiable demand for high-bandwidth chips, has forced manufacturers to shift production away from consumer electronics. Budget phones face price hikes of up to 68%, while premium brands like Apple and Samsung continue to gain market share.

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SoftBank's Masayoshi Son predicts fusion power will fuel AI's future as demand soars

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son outlined an ambitious vision for AI at SoftBank World, predicting the technology will account for 20% of global output by 2040. He argued that nuclear fusion will become essential to power the massive data centers needed for AI's growth, estimating 3 terawatts of capacity will be required. Son dismissed AI critics and urged business leaders to embrace the technology or risk missing out on transformative economic opportunities.

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AI Lawsuits Reveal Insurance Gaps as Autonomous Systems Outpace Conventional Coverage

A report by the Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company reveals that over 90% of insurers' exposure to AI risks sits in silent coverage embedded in conventional insurance policies. Rising AI lawsuits—from Google's $110 million defamation case to Air Canada's chatbot mishap—show how autonomous AI systems are creating liabilities that existing policies were never designed to cover.

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OpenAI strikes first prediction market deal with Kalshi to show World Cup odds in ChatGPT

OpenAI has quietly partnered with Kalshi to display World Cup prediction market odds in ChatGPT search results, marking the AI company's first deal with a betting exchange. The integration shows real-time odds for matches like France versus Spain, but users cannot place bets through ChatGPT. The move signals prediction markets' rapid push into mainstream tech platforms.

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South Korea raises 2026 GDP forecast to 3% as AI chip boom fuels semiconductor-led recovery

South Korea has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 3%, the strongest pace in five years, riding a global surge in AI chip demand. The government plans to fast-track mega projects covering semiconductor manufacturing, AI data centres and physical AI investments, backed by a 2027 budget exceeding 800 trillion won. The upgrade marks a sharp revision from the previous 2.0% forecast.

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