Meta splits its superintelligence labs into four units amid a strategy reboot

Meta is splitting its Superintelligence Labs into four distinct units—research, superintelligence, products, and infrastructure—in a bid to streamline decision-making and reinforce accountability. The move marks a key step in Meta’s growing focus on agility and efficiency.

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Meta Platforms hits brakes on AI hiring frenzy

Meta Platforms reportedly ended its surge of AI-related hiring after adding more than 50 experts from rivals such as OpenAI. This sudden shift comes as a surprise, given the company’s recent push to bolster its AI capabilities.

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 Meta Platforms hits brakes on AI hiring frenzy
Google’s Gemini Live AI assistant will show you what it’s talking about

Google’s Gemini Live is on the verge of a significant update that will let users see exactly what the AI assistant is referring to. By highlighting specific objects on your screen while sharing your camera, Gemini Live promises to make identifying and discussing items in real time much simpler.

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 Google’s Gemini Live AI assistant will show you what it’s talking about
Erste Group Analyst Upgrades Micron (MU) to Buy, Sees Strong Growth Ahead

Erste Group analyst Hans Engel has upgraded Micron Technology to Buy after the memory-chip maker issued a surprisingly upbeat fourth-quarter outlook. Engel says the stronger guidance signals “a significantly better development than previously expected,” adding fresh momentum to a stock already riding Wall Street’s AI wave.

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 Erste Group Analyst Upgrades Micron (MU) to Buy, Sees Strong Growth Ahead
Meta’s Dubbing Rollout Ties Into Long-Term AI Language Push

Meta has begun automatically dubbing Instagram and Facebook Reels between English and Spanish. Using AI-driven voice cloning and lip-sync, the feature is designed to help creators and brands extend their reach as part of the company’s broader language-focused AI strategy.

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Is the traditional MSP service desk dead?

Artificial intelligence and consumer-grade expectations are colliding at the heart of managed-service-provider support. As clients demand the speed and simplicity they enjoy in retail apps, MSPs are being forced to ask a stark question: Is the traditional service desk already obsolete?

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 Is the traditional MSP service desk dead?
Microsoft Integrates Copilot AI into Excel for Dynamic Analysis

Microsoft is weaving its Copilot artificial intelligence straight into Excel through a new =COPILOT() formula. The function lets users type plain-English requests inside cells— instantly generating analyses or content that refreshes on its own—while also sparking fresh questions about data governance.

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 Microsoft Integrates Copilot AI into Excel for Dynamic Analysis
Databricks to Raise a Series K Investment at $100 Billion Valuation

Databricks is raising a Series K round that values the data-and-AI company at more than US$100 billion. The fresh capital will bankroll its artificial-intelligence roadmap—highlighted by Agent Bricks and Lakebase—and support worldwide expansion of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform.

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 Databricks to Raise a Series K Investment at $100 Billion Valuation
Vietnamese Tourists Fully Embrace AI with Study Showing 99% Eager to Explore Personalized and Convenient Travel Solutions Powered by Technology

A new study finds that 99 percent of Vietnamese tourists are eager to let artificial-intelligence tools craft more personalized and convenient trips. Their near-unanimous enthusiasm underscores how quickly AI is becoming indispensable to the global travel industry.

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 Vietnamese Tourists Fully Embrace AI with Study Showing 99% Eager to Explore Personalized and Convenient Travel Solutions Powered by Technology
OpenAI launches its most affordable ChatGPT paid subscription in India

OpenAI has introduced “Go,” a new subscription tier for ChatGPT users in India. Priced at ₹399 a month, the plan is being promoted as the company’s most affordable paid option to date.

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 OpenAI launches its most affordable ChatGPT paid subscription in India
For Silicon Valley, falling behind in AI is a bigger threat than tariffs

Silicon Valley leaders warn that falling behind in artificial intelligence poses a greater danger to U.S. tech firms than any tariff fight. Backed by a July White House action plan and billions in private spending, AI has become the rare issue uniting Washington, Wall Street and the Valley.

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 For Silicon Valley, falling behind in AI is a bigger threat than tariffs
Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro launches with ChatGPT, dual-band GPS, and 13-day battery life

Nothing’s sub-brand CMF has unveiled the Watch 3 Pro in India, featuring a 1.43-inch AMOLED display and ChatGPT integration. The smartwatch offers Bluetooth calling, dual-band GPS, and up to 13 days of battery life in a sleek metal frame design.

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APA Corporation (APA) Slid on Concerns Over Poor Investor Sentiment

APA Corporation experienced a decline in stock prices due to poor investor sentiment, despite a broader market recovery fueled by interest in AI-related sectors. The second quarter of 2025 was marked by extremes, including an initial market sell-off triggered by the “Liberation Day” tariff announcement.

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 APA Corporation (APA) Slid on Concerns Over Poor Investor Sentiment
Justin Bieber confuses fans as he shares bizarre AI video on social media

Justin Bieber has left fans scratching their heads after sharing a bizarre AI-generated video on social media. The clip pokes fun at his own viral interaction with the paparazzi, where he declared he was “standing on business.”

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 Justin Bieber confuses fans as he shares bizarre AI video on social media
Scale AI Restructures, Lays Off 200 Employees and 500 Contractors

Scale AI, a leading data labeling company in the AI industry, has announced a significant restructuring, resulting in the layoffs of 200 employees and 500 global contractors—amounting to 14% of its workforce.

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 Scale AI Restructures, Lays Off 200 Employees and 500 Contractors
OpenAI’s advisory board calls for continued and strengthened nonprofit oversight

An advisory board convened by OpenAI recommends that the organization should remain under nonprofit oversight. Citing the AI technology as “too consequential,” the board emphasizes that corporate governance alone is insufficient for overseeing OpenAI’s developments.

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 OpenAI’s advisory board calls for continued and strengthened nonprofit oversight
More teens are turning to chatbots for friendship, survey shows

A recent survey by Common Sense Media uncovers a growing trend of teenagers seeking friendship through chatbots. Michael Robb, senior director at the organization, shared insights on “CBS News Mornings,” highlighting how digital companionship is shaping teen interactions.

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 More teens are turning to chatbots for friendship, survey shows
AI-powered ‘nudify’ apps fuel deadly wave of digital blackmail

A Kentucky teenager’s suicide exposes the alarming rise of AI-powered “nudify” apps used for digital blackmail. Threatening texts demanding $3,000 to suppress a fabricated nude image led to a tragedy that underscores the dark side of technology misuse.

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 AI-powered ‘nudify’ apps fuel deadly wave of digital blackmail
World Youth Skills Day 2025: Shanghai Electric Champions AI and Digital Skills with Global Innovation Tournament

In celebration of World Youth Skills Day 2025, Shanghai Electric launches a global innovation tournament to inspire young talents in AI, green technology, and digital intelligence.

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 World Youth Skills Day 2025: Shanghai Electric Champions AI and Digital Skills with Global Innovation Tournament
European stocks set for downbeat open after U.S. inflation data, tariffs fuel growth concerns

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang lauded China’s AI advancements and announced the anticipated resumption of H20 chip sales to the country, signaling a potential thaw in U.S.-China tech relations.

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 European stocks set for downbeat open after U.S. inflation data, tariffs fuel growth concerns
AI’s Power Hunger Collides with America’s Oil Patch in a High-Stakes Energy Rush

As AI data centers drive a surge in electricity demand, the Department of Energy warns of a potential 100-fold increase in power outage risk by 2030. Oil and gas companies like Prairie Operating Co. are stepping up to meet the nation’s growing energy needs.

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 AI’s Power Hunger Collides with America’s Oil Patch in a High-Stakes Energy Rush
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