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30 Jul 2026

Digital Currency X signs $20M deal for AI education platform with exclusive US rights

Digital Currency X Technology announced a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Whales AI Limited for a $20 million investment in an AI and STEM education robotics platform. The deal grants DCX exclusive rights to market and operate the platform across the US and Canada, with a 60/40 revenue split in DCX's favor. The move marks DCX's strategic shift toward AI-driven business lines as the global AI in education market is projected to reach $136.79 billion by 2035.

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Google launches Lyria 3.5 with improved vocals and creative control for AI music generation

Google has rolled out Lyria 3.5, an upgraded AI music generation model that delivers more natural melodies, expressive vocals, and better lyric quality. Available through Google Flow Music, the update gives users enhanced creative control over tempo and duration while introducing advanced editing tools for AI-powered music creation.

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Capgemini raises 2026 revenue growth target to 9% as AI transformation demand accelerates

Capgemini has upgraded its 2026 revenue growth target to 8.5-9% at constant currency, up from its previous 6.5-8.5% forecast. The Paris-based IT services firm reported first-half revenue of €12.08 billion, driven by surging demand for large AI transformation projects and the successful integration of WNS, which expanded its pipeline for AI-powered operations work.

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ByteDance's $4B AI revenue leads China as it restructures Lark into Doubao chatbot division

ByteDance now generates $4bn annually from AI, the highest figure claimed by any Chinese company. To strengthen its position, the TikTok parent is folding its Lark workplace app into teams behind Doubao chatbot and Volcano Engine cloud business. The restructuring signals ByteDance's costly bet to lead China across every layer of AI, from frontier models to custom chips.

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Leopold Aschenbrenner's AI Hedge Fund Collapses From $45B to $10B in Weeks, Sells Portfolio to Citadel

Leopold Aschenbrenner's Situational Awareness, an AI-focused hedge fund, crashed from $45 billion to $10 billion after AI infrastructure stocks plummeted over 30% in a month. The 25-year-old former OpenAI researcher sold most public holdings to Ken Griffin's Citadel but retained a $5 billion stake in Anthropic, which could offset losses when it goes public in October.

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OpenABE gene editor achieves 36x efficiency boost, advancing next-generation gene therapy

Researchers at Sungkyunkwan University developed OpenABE, an AI-designed gene-editing tool that improves editing efficiency by up to 36 times over existing AI models. Using AlphaFold predictions and structure-guided protein engineering, the team created editors that match gold-standard performance while dramatically reducing off-target effects, opening new paths for treating genetic disorders in both nuclear and mitochondrial DNA.

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South Korea's Women Web Sleuths Lead Global Fight Against AI Deepfake Porn Epidemic

South Korea's National Center for Digital Sexual Crime Response deploys 23 women digital detectives to combat AI deepfake porn, removing 318,000 illegal images last year. With 98% of deepfake content targeting women and over half the victims South Korean, the government-backed initiative offers legal support and uses AI tools to detect exploitative material, setting a global example despite deeper cultural challenges.

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ChatGPT and Roblox Set to Face EU's Strictest Platform Rules Under Digital Services Act

The European Commission is preparing to place ChatGPT and Roblox under the Digital Services Act's most stringent regulatory tier as early as August. This would make ChatGPT the first AI chatbot subject to EU strictest platform rules, while Roblox joins the list amid ongoing child safety concerns. Both platforms face mandatory risk assessments, independent audits, and potential fines of up to 6% of global revenue for non-compliance.

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Microsoft Copilot super app confirmed: AI assistant merges chat, coding, and agents this year

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed the company is launching a Copilot super app that unifies chat, coding assistant GitHub Copilot, Cowork, and autonomous Autopilot agents into one platform. The AI assistant will span both consumer and commercial use when it launches this quarter, marking a major shift in how users interact with Microsoft's AI tools.

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Trump Administration Unveils AI Framework Targeting Closed Models After Cybersecurity Incidents

The Trump administration revealed a new AI framework requiring voluntary security reviews for closed models from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. But the framework exempts open-source AI models, raising concerns about US-China AI competition and creating potential regulatory gaps as rogue AI incidents escalate.

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OpenAI revenue in July tops entire Q2 as GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work drive enterprise growth

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar revealed that the company's annualized recurring revenue in July surpassed the entire second quarter, propelled by launches of GPT-5.6 models and ChatGPT Work. The growth comes as OpenAI faces intensifying competition from Anthropic and Chinese AI developers while preparing for a potential IPO at an $852 billion valuation.

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Microsoft's $3.2B Anthropic gain surpasses Windows and Xbox operating income combined

Microsoft reported a $3.2 billion gain from its Anthropic investment in Q4 2026, exceeding the operating income of its entire Windows and Xbox division. Meanwhile, its OpenAI stake saw a $600 million quarterly write-down, though it generated $5 billion in gains for the full year. The results highlight Microsoft's shift toward a diversified AI strategy across multiple frontier model providers.

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Samsung hits record $62B profit on AI chip demand but warns memory shortage worsens through 2028

Samsung posted a record $62 billion operating profit in Q2 2026, driven by surging demand for AI servers and memory chips. But the company warns the global memory shortage will intensify through 2028, causing its mobile division to post its first-ever loss of $544 million due to soaring component costs.

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Trump Administration Converts Federal Land Into AI Data Centers, Sparking Environmental Concerns

The Trump administration is transforming retired Cold War-era facilities into massive AI data centers on federal land, with a $100 billion project in Kentucky leading the charge. But the push to accelerate AI development is facing legal challenges over bypassed environmental reviews and concerns about electricity costs for local communities.

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Microsoft revenue hits $90 billion as Azure crosses $100 billion milestone despite record AI spending

Microsoft reported $90 billion in quarterly revenue, beating analyst expectations as its cloud business accelerated. Azure revenue surpassed $100 billion annually for the first time while growing 43% year-over-year. But the AI bet came at a steep price, with capital expenditure hitting a record $41 billion in the quarter, raising questions about long-term returns on massive AI infrastructure investments.

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