The EU's executive branch will engage with China to address trade imbalances and develop new trade defense tools to counter Chinese industrial overcapacity and reduce overdependence on the Chinese economy.
EU leaders have urged the European Commission to develop stronger measures against China's economic influence, seeking to "derisk" and protect European industries from subsidized, low-priced Chinese goods, particularly in high-end sectors like automotive.
A top US trade official criticized unfair trade practices, implicitly targeting China, while also admitting the US government was "asleep at the wheel" for too long. William Kimmitt highlighted subsidies, dumping, and regulatory barriers, alongside US inaction leading to factory closures and production moving overseas.
JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs have restricted employees outside the US from using advanced AI tools like Anthropic's Claude, citing concerns over governance and national security risks. This move reflects growing global fragmentation in AI access and regulation.
Options traders are building bearish positions around Strategy's (formerly MicroStrategy) preferred STRC stock, which has fallen to a record low. This adds pressure to a key funding tool for Bitcoin purchases, as investors question dividend policy and liquidity.
Britain is using powerful legal tools against activists protesting Israel's actions in Gaza, while support for those actions remains politically protected. The Filton 4 case highlights a contradiction where opposition to Israel's conduct is framed as extremism and terrorism, raising concerns about democratic dissent and public discourse.
Adobe is enhancing its Firefly AI assistant with new capabilities for creating brand kits, product videos, and storyboards, integrating it into Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign, and Frame.io. New features like 'Elements' and 'Projects' allow for saving and reusing AI-generated assets and organizing project files, currently in private beta.
Adobe is previewing an updated Firefly creative AI studio, enhancing its AI Assistant with features like saving generated elements for reuse, grouping assets, and new creative skills for brand identity and video creation. The AI Assistant will also be integrated directly into Creative Cloud apps like Photoshop and Premiere.
The European Commission is employing its own AI tool, GPT@EC, to assess candidate countries' laws for EU membership alignment, aiming to manage increased workload as Ukraine, Moldova, and others pursue accession. Officials from candidate countries express skepticism, suggesting AI should be limited to translation and basic tasks.
Chinese state media and influencers are defending the indie film 'Dear You' against accusations it's a tool for Beijing's influence over the diaspora, ahead of its release in Southeast Asia. The Teochew-language film explores Chinese migration and heritage.
Das Handelsblatt hat ein interaktives Tool entwickelt, das Deutschen bei der Auswahl eines Landes für den Ruhestand im Ausland hilft. Es berücksichtigt Kriterien wie Sicherheit, Kosten, Gesundheitsversorgung, Klima und Freiheitsrechte.
Jack Dorsey's Block has launched Builderbot, an AI tool capable of executing 15% of production code changes. The system understands the company's entire codebase, allowing engineers to make changes across services and significantly speeding up the development process from months to days.
Meta VP Emily Dalton Smith is reportedly leaving the company, having led key AI tooling initiatives. Her departure follows Meta's significant restructuring, including layoffs and a shift towards AI, which has caused employee unrest. CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged fumbles in the AI transformation and pledged no further layoffs this year, but with caveats.
Ein neuer KI-Detektor von Deezer ermöglicht es Nutzern kostenlos, den Anteil KI-generierter Songs in ihren Streaming-Playlists zu ermitteln. Das Tool soll faire Vergütung sicherstellen und rechtliche Risiken durch Gen-AI mindern.
VSCO has launched Studio Pro, a new iOS app for professional photo editing, aiming to rival Adobe's offerings. The app includes batch editing and style matching, with RAW support and advanced export options planned. A $500/year VSCO One subscription bundles Studio Pro with other VSCO tools and business mentorship.
An 80-year-old Melbourne man with late-stage motor neurone disease has been denied higher at-home care funding by an algorithm, despite his wife's pleas and a specialist's report. His local MP calls the system 'Robo Aged Care,' highlighting the inadequacy of support and the potential for him to be forced into residential care.
Anthropic has released a major update for Claude Design, enhancing integration with its other apps like Claude Code. The update allows Claude Design to work from local codebases, import design systems from GitHub, and offers a refined image editor. New admin roles and user shortcuts are also included, suggesting a move out of preview.
Social media platforms like Threads, Instagram, and TikTok are giving users more control over their feeds by allowing them to personalize recommendation algorithms using AI, moving from a one-size-fits-all model to a more customizable streaming service-like experience.
Social media platforms like Threads, Instagram, and TikTok are empowering users with AI-driven tools to personalize their feeds. These features allow users to directly influence recommendation algorithms, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach to a more tailored user experience.
EU countries are converging on the need for urgent action to prevent Chinese-driven deindustrialization, supporting a new trade strategy with new instruments and strategic use of existing ones ahead of a key summit.
Strategy's (formerly MicroStrategy) STRC preferred stock is trading at its weakest level this year, impacting its ability to raise capital for Bitcoin purchases. The stock's decline tests investor interest in Bitcoin-linked income products amid Bitcoin's pullback and competition from rival offerings.
Meta's new AI Mode in Facebook app search draws on public posts for complex queries. While it avoids some misinformation, it struggles with accuracy, offering flawed trip planning and local event suggestions.
Thread Group has released the beta version of its Thread Tools app for iOS and Android, offering the first dedicated diagnostics for Thread-based smart home networks. The app aims to provide visibility into device connections, signal strength, and potential issues, assisting users and manufacturers in troubleshooting connectivity problems.
President Trump has unexpectedly postponed Jay Clayton's nomination for Director of National Intelligence and is blocking a surveillance tool's approval. He demands the Senate pass a voting bill and approve Jamie McDonald as U.S. Attorney before proceeding, creating political leverage.
