Anthropic co-founder Boris Cherny now advocates for loop engineering, where AI agents self-generate and refine prompts, moving beyond manual prompting. This shift mirrors sentiments from other AI leaders like OpenAI's Peter Steinberger and Google's Addy Osmani, who see AI agents operating more like managed employees than tools.
Thai authorities are investigating 11,426 companies on Koh Phangan and Koh Samui for foreign ownership, with over 7,000 suspected of using illegal nominee structures, primarily in real estate and tourism. This crackdown follows prosecutions of over 850 companies for financial damages exceeding 15 billion baht.
The Australian Forest Products Association alleges Russian timber is entering Australia by exploiting sanctions loopholes, being re-routed through countries like China and Lithuania. They estimate up to 100,000 cubic metres annually, impacting local industry.
Pump.fun's revenue declined 36.1% in Q2, while Collector Crypt, a protocol for tokenized physical trading cards, saw revenue accelerate by 108.8%, generating $25.8M to date. Collector Crypt's CARDS token also surged, reflecting strong recent concentration of activity.
Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 victory over South Korea. A goalkeeping error gifted Mexico the only goal, highlighting a lack of creative edge from both sides. The win sets up potential future matchups and raises questions about both teams' potential in the tournament.
Mivo Scrolling, a new app, aims to combat doomscrolling with a mindful, no-shaming approach. It allows customizable time limits for specific apps and prompts users to reflect on their scrolling habits before they begin.
A BBC investigation revealed a nursery worker arrested for downloading indecent images of children secured another childcare job due to flaws in the DBS Update system. The UK government is urgently reviewing the system, which only checks for non-conviction information every nine months, leaving parents and officials concerned.
Donald Trump sugeriu que a Síria poderia lidar com o Hezbollah de forma mais responsável que Israel. A declaração, feita em meio a tensões crescentes, representa um novo golpe para Netanyahu, que enfrenta críticas internas e externas.
Elon Musk's Boring Company, promising revolutionary underground transport, has delivered an underwhelming experience in Las Vegas. The Vegas Loop, a network of tunnels for Teslas, operates at low speeds with limited capacity and few passengers, failing to alleviate congestion or offer a viable public transit alternative. Critics point to overpromising, lack of regulatory oversight, and a focus on private funding over public need.
Teksas'ta Laredo kentinde küçük bir uçak otoyola düştü, alev aldı. Kazada araçlarda yaralanan olmazken, uçaktaki 3 genç ve pilot kurtarıldı. Görgü tanıkları, olayın film sahnesi gibi olduğunu ve uçağın patlama riskinin bulunduğunu belirtti.
Environmentalists in Brisbane's bayside express concern over continued koala habitat clearing at Ormiston College, highlighting perceived loopholes in national environment laws despite recent reforms. The school's approved development involves clearing 600 trees, with plans to replant habitat trees, but the project was not federally assessed, raising fears of setting a dangerous precedent.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella argues that the true AI advantage lies not in selecting the best frontier model, but in building a proprietary 'learning loop' around it. This system, trained on a company's unique data and judgment, creates defensible intellectual property, contrasting with the subscription-based model of frontier models alone. Nadella warns against ceding all value to a few AI models, drawing parallels to the economic consequences of early globalization.
A seven-year-old Chinese boy was admitted to intensive care with acute volvulus and bowel necrosis after consuming two iced drinks in hot weather. The incident has sparked online debate.
Ed Sheeran's Looper X, a $1,300 pedalboard, aims to consolidate looping gear but falls short of replacing a piecemeal setup. While offering a convenient all-in-one solution with a touchscreen and robust routing, its onboard effects are rudimentary and its inability to stop tracks is a notable flaw.
South London singer-songwriter Lola Young, 25, made a triumphant return to live performance in Manchester, showcasing her vulnerability and Y2K style. Despite past struggles with addiction and a stage collapse, her "Manchester mantra" and relatable lyrics resonated with a devoted Gen Z audience, culminating in a standing ovation for her hit "Messy."
Natal celebra o fim de semana com o São João de Natal, shows de Fagner e Xand Avião, eventos de Dia dos Namorados e transmissões da Copa do Mundo de 2026. A programação inclui música, futebol e cultura.
Weakened UK electric car sales rules may increase CO2 emissions by 17m tonnes by 2030, driven by a 48% rise in plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales, which emit more than anticipated due to underuse of battery mode.
A report warns that proposed changes to planning laws in England will further disadvantage the poorest communities in their access to green spaces and biodiversity. Exemptions for developers, particularly for small and brownfield sites, disproportionately affect deprived areas, exacerbating existing nature poverty.
A report warns that proposed changes to England's planning laws will further disadvantage the poorest communities by reducing their access to green spaces and biodiversity. Exemptions for developers, particularly on small and brownfield sites, disproportionately affect deprived areas, exacerbating existing nature poverty.
Chinese AI model DeepSeek is seeing increased adoption by US firms looking for cheaper alternatives to OpenAI and Anthropic, according to a report by Ramp. US companies are directly paying DeepSeek, indicating data exchange with China-hosted servers.
Coinbase is reportedly exploring a loophole in the CLARITY Act, which aims to ban passive interest on stablecoins. By integrating with Ethena, a synthetic dollar protocol, Coinbase could offer activity-based rewards, potentially bypassing regulations and frustrating traditional banks.
Consumer group CHOICE warns that online retail giants like Amazon, Temu, AliExpress, and eBay are exploiting legal loopholes to sell banned or unsafe products in Australia, including dangerous toys and flammable garments. The ACCC is investigating and taking action, but CHOICE urges the government to introduce a general safety provision.
Consumer group CHOICE warns dangerous products, including banned items, are reaching Australian homes via online retail giants like Amazon and Temu due to legal loopholes that shift responsibility. The group urges the government to introduce a general safety provision.
The Trump administration's policy change regarding 'adjustment of status' for green card applications has caused widespread confusion and anxiety. Initially announced to require most applicants to leave the US, the policy was later walked back, but clarifications came through media rather than official memos, leaving many uncertain.
