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Tech & Startups

As US weighs response to Chinese AI, industry urges against broad open-weight restrictions

TechCrunch · US

AI companies, including Nvidia and Mistral, urge policymakers to avoid broad restrictions on open-weight AI models as Washington debates responses to Chinese A…

Geopolitics

'Have a heart': Sonam Wangchuk's wife slams critics after he ends 26-day hunger strike

Times of India – World · India

Gitanjali Angmo defended her husband Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike conclusion. He ended his 26-day fast after prolonged negotiations with Union ministers. W…

Geopolitics

ICICI Bank prices $1 billion debt at tighter spread

The Hindu – World · India

The bank set the ​coupon at 100 basis points over U.S. Treasuries, sharply ⁠lower the initial guidance of 130 basis points, for its first dollar debt sale in n…

Entrepreneurship

Elon Musk Can’t Stand Sam Altman, but He Just Made a Surprising Proposal

Inc. · Global

In the wake of his blockbuster SpaceX IPO, the world’s richest man discusses AI risks and rewards.

Geopolitics

Guyanese authorities confirm death of 72 people in sinking of coastal ferry

The Guardian – World · Europe

Of the estimated 179 people aboard, 76 were rescued as efforts continue to salvage the ship and recover all bodiesThe confirmed death toll from the recent caps…

Geopolitics

US floats AI 'kill switch' to stop rogue AI models

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A rogue AI agent has sent a "wake-up call" about the perils of the fast-evolving technology, sparking calls to provide a US government kill switch. But what ex…

Geopolitics

Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times

BBC News – World · Europe

The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.

Geopolitics

South Asians for Human Rights voices concern over government’s ‘failure’ in responding to NEET crisis

The Hindu – World · India

Lack of accountability has undermined public confidence, says South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR)

Geopolitics

Ebola virus: first person vaccinated in UK trial of new jab

South China Morning Post – World · China

A volunteer was injected on Friday with the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the…

Tech & Startups

Rivian sues the US government for ‘full refund’ of Trump tariffs

TechCrunch · US

The automaker joins a long line of companies seeking such refunds. In April, Rivian CFO Claire McDonough said she expected the company stood to reap a refund i…

Tech & Startups

Bluesky’s AI assistant Attie expands into an open social research tool

TechCrunch · US

Users can now ask Attie questions about news, trends, and conversations on Bluesky and other apps on the AT Protocol.

Entrepreneurship

Zoom’s CEO Thinks the 4-Day Workweek Is Inevitable. Here’s How AI Could Make It Happen

Inc. · Global

Eric Yuan predicts ‘digital twins’ will handle our administrative fatigue—ushering in a shorter workweek within five years.

Geopolitics

Watch: Wildfires rage across Spain and France

BBC News – World · Europe

Spain's government declares national emergency as French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot.

Tech & Startups

Midjourney acquired the astrology app Co-Star

TechCrunch · US

The AI lab Midjourney continues to expand its purview beyond image and video generation.

Geopolitics

Europe wildfires: Thousands flee by boat as fires spread, merge

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Tens of thousands of people used cars and boats to escape wildfires raging in southwestern France. In Spain's Madrid region, authorities declared a national em…

Geopolitics

With Hopes High for New H.I.V. Prevention Pill, Merck Takes Steps to Ensure Access

The New York Times – World · US

Companies in Africa and India will make generic versions of the pill that could cost as little as $5 per person per year. But access to the drug and other new …

Geopolitics

Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lib Dems call on PM to push for suspension of ‘bungled, malfunctioning’ system as overseas holiday travel peaksAndy Burnham has been urged to lobby EU leaders …

Geopolitics

Niger still seeks stability, after 3 years of military rule

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The military government in Niger had promised social, security and economic improvements when it took power in 2023. Three years down the line, there are mixed…

Geopolitics

Australian households face prospect of interest rate hike and petrol prices rising above $2 a litre

The Guardian – World · Europe

Economists’ warning comes as escalating Middle East crisis pushes global crude oil back above $US100 a barrelGet our breaking news email, free app or daily new…

Geopolitics

Pauline Hanson’s domestic violence comments were no stumble

The Guardian – World · Europe

The One Nation leader has allied herself with men’s rights activists for years, consistently suggesting women routinely make false allegations of violence Foll…

Geopolitics

Will Donald Trump’s China squeeze for summit leverage actually work?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Washington’s recent wave of trade, tech and visa restrictions on China appears to be a deliberate push to build leverage ahead of the presidential summit in Se…

Entrepreneurship

The First Sign of Burnout Isn’t Exhaustion. It’s Something More Subtle

Inc. · Global

Before employees quit, they usually check out.

Tech & Startups

Silicon Valley Is Completely Divided Over Chinese AI

Wired · Global

The AI “startups” worth billions of dollars are raising alarm bells about Chinese AI. The smaller players have a totally different take.

Entrepreneurship

Lettuce Recall Fallout: What the Cyclospora Outbreak Means for Food Companies’ Bottom Line

Inc. · Global

As the cyclospora outbreak grows past 11,500 cases, consumers are rewarding transparency — boosting small food brands and companies that make produce-cleaning …

Startups

WhatsApp Pay surpasses CRED in UPI volumes in June

Your Story · India

The shift in rankings coincided with a leadership change at CRED. During the month, founder Kunal Shah left the fintech company to become WhatsApp’s global CEO.

Geopolitics

UNESCO adds Lebanese, West Bank sites to endangered list

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Israel has rejected the listing of a Lebanese castle and an occupied West Bank archaeological site. UNESCO added both sites to its World Heritage in Danger lis…

Geopolitics

Life of Alan Turing Emerges in Richer Detail From Short Story

The New York Times – World · US

A Cambridge professor has transcribed a handwritten story that the famous mathematician wrote in the year before his death, presenting a different side of him.

Geopolitics

Highs and lows as Bayreuth Festival turns 150

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Bayreuth Festival's 150th anniversary has been clouded by controversy surrounding German-Jewish speaker Michel Friedman. Yet it offers an opportunity to ce…

Startups

[Weekly funding roundup July 18-24] VC inflow into Indian startups plummets

Your Story · India

The clear absence of large deals resulted in sharp decline in venture capital funding into Indian startups this week.

Startups

Union Cabinet approves draft bill for stricter punishments in paper leak cases

Your Story · India

The Cabinet meeting chaired by the prime minister at the Parliament House complex approved the draft bill to hand stricter punishments to those involved in pap…

Geopolitics

Suicide bombing in Pakistan kills 15, including 12 soldiers: Army

The Hindu – World · India

Local Taliban militants, also known ⁠as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, claimed responsibility for the attack, saying four suicide bombers took part in ‌it, accord…

Geopolitics

Phones in Hand, India’s Young Protesters Blast Through Modi’s Media Control

The New York Times – World · US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tightly constructed image is being punctured as a Gen Z-led protest movement uses videos and memes to seize the digital narrativ…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong can act as ‘super converter’ for mainland China, Paul Chan says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong can take on a new role as a “super converter” for technical standards, legal norms and innovations exchanged between mainland China and the wider wor…

Geopolitics

India has the talent. So why do so many still choose to build elsewhere?

Indian Express – World · India

- Indian innovations like UPI and Zerodha lack global adoption, raising questions about India’s ability to create globally recognized products. - India’s IT …

Startups

Where Will Indian Spacetech’s Best Returns Come From? Speciale Invest’s Vishesh Rajaram Answers

Your Story · India

Rockets grab headlines, but deeptech investor Vishesh Rajaram sees stronger risk-adjusted returns in downstream applications and satellite manufacturing.

Geopolitics

Nasa's puncture-proof tyre, built for Mars rovers, could replace rubber tyres

Times of India – World · India

Nasa developed non-rubber, airless metal tyres using Nitinol. These puncture-proof tyres adapts to harsh terrain and extreme temperatures without damage, offer…

Geopolitics

South Korea A.I. Billionaire Ordered to Pay More Than Half a Billion Dollars in ‘Divorce of the Century’

The New York Times – World · US

A South Korean court awarded $644 million to Roh Soh-yeong, who had sought much more from her ex-husband, Chey Tae-won, the head of the conglomerate behind SK …

Geopolitics

At least 17 killed in Russian and Ukrainian long-range strikes

The Hindu – World · India

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a Russian missile strike outside the Ukrainian capital killed six people, with a rescue operation ongoing and "doz…

Entrepreneurship

Christopher Nolan Thinks Everyone Is Asking the Wrong Question About AI

Inc. · Global

The best use of AI is making more room for your creativity.

Geopolitics

Canadian government urged to block Thomson Reuters data deal with US ICE

The Guardian – World · Europe

US agency is to pay Canadian media company US$125m for use of investigative database to detect ‘immigration fraud’A Canadian federal opposition party leader ha…

Geopolitics

Why world is coming to India for medical treatment — and not just because it is cheaper

Times of India – World · India

India's medical tourism market is experiencing significant growth, projected to reach $16.2 billion by 2030. Patients are increasingly choosing India for its a…

Geopolitics

South Africa halts impeachment against President Cyril Ramaphosa over stolen cash inquiry

The Hindu – World · India

A South African court has ordered a halt to impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa

Geopolitics

Russia and Ukraine Trade Deadly Blows With Missiles and Drones

The New York Times – World · US

Ukrainian strikes set fire to warehouses and other sites in Russia, and Russian bombing rocked Ukraine’s capital, as the two countries escalated an air campaig…

Tech & Startups

OpenAI’s new voice mode makes it to the ChatGPT desktop app

TechCrunch · US

ChatGPT Voice on desktop can work with both ChatGPT Work and Codex to complete tasks and control agents.

Geopolitics

Russian attack kills 10 after Zelensky hosts US firm making Patriot air defence systems

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Russian ⁠ballistic missile strike on Friday in Ukraine’s Kyiv region killed 10 people and injured almost 100 others at a site where a defence ‌industry event…

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