News & Articles By Cassie B.
06/30/2026
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By Cassie B.
Google restricts Meta’s Gemini AI access amid computing crunch
Google restricts Meta’s access to Gemini AI models, disrupting Meta’s internal AI projects amid a computing power shortage. The AI sector faces a severe capacity crunch, with Google’s cloud unit backlogged by $460 billion in undelivered contracts. Google leases $920 million/month in computing power from SpaceX to address infrastructure shortages, mirroring deals by Anthropic. Meta […]
06/29/2026
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By Cassie B.
Australia doubles down on under-16 social media ban with $99 million fines
Australia admits its social media ban for minors under 16 is failing, with over 85% of teens still using platforms. The government is doubling fines to $99 million AUD and expanding surveillance powers despite enforcement challenges. A BMJ study found no substantive reduction in teen social media use, with daily use unchanged among 12-to-13-year-olds. Age […]
06/22/2026
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By Cassie B.
The synthetic sales pitch: How brands are using fake people to sell you real products without telling you
AI-generated fake influencers are being used by major brands to create fake customer endorsements without disclosure, leaving consumers unaware of who is selling to them. Up to 60% of content from big brands may be AI-made, with creators often bound by NDAs to hide the practice. AI influencer posts cost roughly $1,694 versus $78,777 for […]
06/17/2026
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By Cassie B.
Spy agencies buying your data: The new surveillance state no one is talking about
The U.S. and European intelligence agencies are purchasing commercial personal data harvested from the advertising ecosystem. This practice, called advertising-based intelligence or AdInt, allows agencies to access location, political views, and religious beliefs. Oversight bodies lack authority to review or block government contracts with data brokers. The same datasets bought by Western agencies are equally […]
06/10/2026
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By Cassie B.
China bets $295 billion on homegrown AI infrastructure to close gap with United States
China plans 2 trillion yuan investment in nationwide AI data center network over five years State-owned companies will build most facilities, with at least 80% of technology sourced from domestic suppliers Debt-funded initiative aims to displace American hardware giants like Nvidia from China’s AI infrastructure Nine homegrown AI chips from Huawei and others have passed […]
06/08/2026
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By Cassie B.
ChatGPT to become “superapp” as OpenAI shifts focus to coding tools and IPO readiness
OpenAI is transforming ChatGPT into a productivity-focused “superapp” integrating coding tools and third-party services. The company aims to boost enterprise revenue to 50% of income by year-end, prioritizing paid tools like Codex. A strategic shift from chatbot to AI agent-driven platform reflects competition with Anthropic and IPO ambitions. OpenAI is streamlining operations, sidelining consumer features […]
06/05/2026
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By Cassie B.
Federal review targets $3 billion school internet subsidies as screen time harms academic performance
The FCC has launched a review of its E-Rate school internet subsidy program due to concerns that screen time is harming academic performance. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr cited new research linking excessive screen use in schools to record-low math and reading scores. The review aims to empower parents, who have been largely kept in the […]
06/02/2026
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By Cassie B.
FSB alleges massive Western phone-hacking operation targeted Kremlin officials and journalists
Russia’s FSB accused Western intelligence of hacking thousands of Russian officials’ smartphones through undetectable spyware. The malware exploited zero-day vulnerabilities to access messages, calls, location, audio, and video without users’ knowledge. Kaspersky Lab first detected the operation in 2023 on employee Apple devices via a silent malicious message. AI is now used to analyze vast […]
05/27/2026
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By Cassie B.
SpaceX’s satellite monopoly: Pentagon’s costly reliance on a private company
U.S. military reliance on SpaceX’s Starlink for critical operations has sparked a 500% pricing surge, inflating LUCAS drone costs to $60,000 each. Pentagon agreed to SpaceX’s demands despite arguing aviation-tier satellite fees were unjustified for brief drone use. SpaceX’s 10,000+ satellite monopoly gives it unchecked leverage, with no viable competitors to challenge its pricing or […]
05/25/2026
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By Cassie B.
Humanoid robots enter American homes as Gatsby launches autonomous cleaning service
A robot completed a residential cleaning service for a U.S. customer for the first time. The startup Gatsby charges a flat $150 fee, undercutting traditional professional cleaning services. Gatsby operates as a consumer distribution layer, swapping hardware as cheaper robots become available. The service threatens migrant labor, as robots never call in sick or ask […]
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