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Dollar's global dominance weakens as alternatives rise

New payment systems and stablecoins are emerging to reduce reliance on the US dollar in global trade and finance.

US Trade Dominance Will Soon Begin to Crack

In 2026, repealing anti-circumvention laws by some countries could break US tech companies' dominant control and reduce consumer costs globally.

Right-to-Repair Movement Gains Ground Amid Industry Resistance

US states passed right-to-repair laws expanding consumer repair rights amid industry pushback using software restrictions and subscription models.

ICE renews cybersecurity contract to expand employee surveillance and internal investigations

ICE expands a cybersecurity contract to increase employee digital monitoring and streamline investigative processes.

Chinese AI Face-Swapping App Fuels Southeast Asian Romance Scams

Haotian's AI face-swapping app facilitates sophisticated romance scams in Southeast Asia, generating millions in fraudulent payments linked to criminal networks. Its promotion and integration in gray market platforms highlight widening cybercrime tech use.

Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Sees Revival with New Technology and Large Projects

Pumped hydro storage is advancing through new tech and large projects, enhancing renewable energy integration and grid reliability.

Former Neuralink Exec's Startup Advances Organ Preservation Technology

Science Corporation pioneers portable, automated organ preservation systems to extend viability and reduce costs in transplantation.

Grindr Positions as an AI-First Platform Expanding Beyond Dating

Grindr plans an AI-driven shift to a broader social and health platform for gay users while emphasizing privacy and remaining public after a failed buyout.

AI Language Model Demonstrates Human-Level Linguistic Analysis

A large language model achieved human-level analysis of language structure and recursion, challenging assumptions about AI's linguistic reasoning abilities.

Trump Signs Executive Order Centralizing AI Regulation, Limiting State Laws

Trump’s executive order centralizes AI regulation at the federal level, challenging states' ability to enact their own rules and aiming for a uniform national AI policy, but faces criticism and potential legal challenges.

The Longest Solar Eclipse for 100 Years Is Coming. Don’t Miss It

A total solar eclipse will occur on August 2, 2027, lasting 6 minutes and 23 seconds, the longest in a century.

A New Startup Wants to Edit Human Embryos

Manhattan Genomics has emerged, aiming to edit human embryos to eliminate genetic diseases, reigniting ethical concerns over gene editing. This matters as it raises questions about the implications of heritable genetic modifications.

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