Microsoft Limits AI Models Amid Industry Slowdown

Microsoft AI Unveils Model Code of Conduct Microsoft has released a provisional code of conduct imposing explicit restrictions on its artificial intelligence models, according to a CNBC interview with Microsoft AI model development head Mustafa Suleyman. The policy arrives days after leaders at Anthropic and OpenAI called for slowed development speeds, addressing mounting public and … Read more

How Weight-Loss Drugs Are Boosting Grocers’ Pharmacies

Major grocery chains across Canada are experiencing a notable sales boom in their pharmacy units, driven largely by the surging popularity and rising availability of weight-loss drugs. How GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs are Boosting Grocery Pharmacies The explosive demand for semaglutides, the active ingredient in medications like Ozempic, has translated directly into higher prescription volumes at … Read more

Meta AI Horrifies Mom by Asking About Young Daughters and Deleted Photos

Utah mother Kalie Robins faced unexpected privacy risks when Meta AI surfaced personal details, birth information, and deleted photos of her young daughters after she shared an ordinary video clip online, according to an interview with Futurism. How Meta AI Exposed Family Data and Location The incident began when Kalie Robins shared a video of … Read more

Donald Trump’s Childhood Home Sells for $2 Million

Donald Trump’s childhood home in the Queens borough of New York City has sold for $1.93 million after an extensive renovation transformed the property from a neglected, cat-infested residence into a modern abode, according to real estate websites and news reports. The Tudor-style estate in the Jamaica Estates neighborhood was built in 1940 by the … Read more

Ryanair CEO Denies Passenger Sucked Out Shattered Window

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has publicly disputed passenger claims that a Serbian businessman was partly sucked out of a shattered cabin window during a July flight, according to statements reported by The Associated Press and The Guardian. The incident occurred on July 10 when a Boeing 737-800 operating a route from northern Greece to Germany … Read more

Macy’s (M) Q2 2026 Earnings: Key Takeaways & Financial Results

Macy’s posted a 2.7% increase in overall comparable sales for its fiscal second quarter, driven by revamped storefronts and strong performance at its higher-end brands, according to the company. CEO Tony Spring told CNBC that the retailer is operating from a healthier financial position, prompting management to raise full-year guidance across net sales, comparable sales, … Read more

AI Researchers Urge Slowdown Amid Safety Fears

OpenAI and Anthropic researchers are ramping up calls for an AI slowdown and warning of existential risks to humanity, according to statements published across social media and open letters from industry insiders. The warnings follow the resignation of Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, who accused both Anthropic and rival OpenAI of gambling with human lives. Whistleblower … Read more

Google Commits $15 Billion for AI Infrastructure in Finland

Google announced a 13 billion euro ($15.1 billion) infrastructure investment in Finland on Wednesday, according to a company statement, marking the tech giant’s largest single capital deployment in Europe to date. The funding will roll out through 2028 to expand data centers and back supporting energy projects, addressing surging computational demands as Finland positions itself … Read more

Gal Gadot Exits Production Company Pilot Wave

The Goodles mac-and-cheese brand, co-founded by actress and model Gal Gadot, has signed an agreement to be acquired by the Barilla Group, according to an announcement by the companies. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the deal remains subject to regulatory approval. Goodles Acquisition Details and Brand Operations Gooder Foods launched the … Read more

Australia Nears Solomon Islands Treaty to Counter China’s Influence

Australia is finalising a bilateral treaty with the Solomon Islands after Canberra struck an in-principle agreement with the Pacific island nation, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which cited unidentified government officials. The diplomatic breakthrough follows Prime Minister Matthew Wale defeating a leadership challenge from within his cabinet over the weekend. Solomon Islands Treaty Negotiations … Read more