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BlaBlaCar announced Tuesday that it will double its presence to 40 markets, launching in 20 new countries this year. The move, described by the company as its biggest international rollout i...
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In a development that promises to sharpen the lens through which scientists view the hidden geometry of cells, Utah State University (USU) scientists announced on June 30 2026 that they have...
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OpenAI’s newest flagship model, GPT‑5.6 Sol, was released on June 26 2026 with a limited preview. An independent nonprofit, Model Evaluation and Threat Research (METR), tested the model ...
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Genesys has announced the acquisition of AI startup Pinkfish, a strategic move designed to speed the rollout of agentic AI in contact‑center environments. The deal adds Pinkfish’s 25,000...
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When the hum of servers meets the clatter of typewriters, lawmakers confront a new kind of piracy.On June 30, 2026, Rep. Hank Johnson—ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on ...
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IBS Software has slashed the cost of its real‑time cargo email processor by a factor of 14, all while maintaining near‑perfect accuracy. The cloud‑based air‑cargo firm announced that...
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OpenAI has unveiled GeneBench‑Pro, a benchmark that pushes artificial‑intelligence agents to tackle the judgment‑heavy analyses that real‑world computational biologists routinely per...
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At the crossroads of silicon and policy, Missouri S&T is carving out a niche where AI education meets state infrastructure strategy. In early June, the university staged a Governor’s Forum...
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On 30 June 2026, UNICEF unveiled startling new data showing that children are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) at a pace more than three times faster than adults, a trend that is alread...
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When the voice of a salsa legend is resurrected through silicon, the result is a delicate blend of homage and caution.The estate of Cuban icon Celia Cruz has confirmed that her voice has bee...
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On June 26 2026, OpenAI unveiled GPT‑5.6 in a limited rollout that will be followed by a full release in the coming weeks. CEO Sam Altman noted that the launch “isn’t quite the process...
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When a seasoned entrepreneur turns her next big idea into a browser extension that reads the world’s luxury forums in a heartbeat, she’s not just simplifying shopping – she’s reshapi...
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In the middle of 2026, Louisiana’s film industry—long known as “Hollywood South” for its tax incentives and growing production volume—faces a pause in major studio projects and a r...
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On June 30, 2026, the House of Representatives approved H.R. 8881, the SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act, giving Congress a new window into how the Small Business Administration (S...
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When a university receives a $4.2 million grant, it’s not just a budget line—it's a launchpad for a new scientific frontier.The University of Rochester has been awarded a three‑year, $...
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In a room of Chicago’s most influential tech leaders, Susan Frew made a clear and urgent point: artificial intelligence should be treated as a strategic asset, not a threat. Speaking at th...
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Pie, a New York‑based startup that offers advertising and customer‑acquisition tools powered by artificial intelligence, announced on June 30, 2026 that it has closed a $19.5 million Ser...
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On June 30, 2026, NETGEAR Inc., a San Jose‑based networking company, announced Insight 10.0, the next generation of its cloud‑based network management platform. The release targets small...
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On 3 February 2026, a landmark safety report was released that turns the spotlight inward, warning that the next generation of general‑purpose artificial intelligence could threaten its ow...
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On June 30 2026, Propeller, a venture‑capital firm that focuses on AI technology and infrastructure, announced the completion of its inaugural Kernel Camp residency program. The eight‑we...
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San Francisco‑based GenerativeX, Inc. announced on 30 June 2026 that it has closed a $4 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Japan‑based Nissay Capital and saw participat...
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Proton AG – the Swiss firm best known for its encrypted mail, VPN and password‑manager services – unveiled Lumo 2.0 on 30 June 2026. The update transforms the company’s privacy‑fir...
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