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Google Restricts Meta’s Access to Gemini AI Models Amid Capacity Constraints
Big Tech

Google Restricts Meta’s Access to Gemini AI Models Amid Capacity Constraints

Google has limited Meta’s ability to use its Gemini AI models due to capacity shortfalls, slowing Meta’s AI projects and prompting efficiency measures among its teams.

Global Push Intensifies to Expand Supply of Advanced Nuclear Fuels
Energy & Climate

Global Push Intensifies to Expand Supply of Advanced Nuclear Fuels

Countries accelerate investments in domestic uranium enrichment to secure high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) crucial for next-generation nuclear reactors amid supply challenges.

U.S. Unveils AI-Designed Nuclear Flight Test Vehicle at Washington Fair
Defense & Security

U.S. Unveils AI-Designed Nuclear Flight Test Vehicle at Washington Fair

The National Nuclear Security Administration revealed an 11-foot AI-developed flight test vehicle designed to accelerate nuclear deterrent research during a public exhibit.

Italy Launches Antitrust Investigation into Microsoft 365 Pricing and AI Integration
AI & Tech Regulation

Italy Launches Antitrust Investigation into Microsoft 365 Pricing and AI Integration

Italy’s competition authority investigates Microsoft over unclear communication and price hikes linked to new AI features in Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

Philippines Condemns China’s Dismissal of 2016 South China Sea Ruling as Insincere
Defense & Security

Philippines Condemns China’s Dismissal of 2016 South China Sea Ruling as Insincere

The Philippines sharply rebuked China for rejecting the 2016 arbitral tribunal ruling on the South China Sea, highlighting mounting diplomatic tensions over maritime sovereignty.

Trump’s DOJ Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Mandatory Detention of Illegal Migrants Pending Deportation
Defense & Security

Trump’s DOJ Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Mandatory Detention of Illegal Migrants Pending Deportation

The Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to block judges from releasing illegal migrants on bond during their deportation proceedings, reinforcing mandatory custody.

Manhattan’s Office Sublease Market Shrinks Sharply Driven by AI and Tech Expansion
Markets & Macro

Manhattan’s Office Sublease Market Shrinks Sharply Driven by AI and Tech Expansion

Sublease office space in Manhattan has plunged to its lowest level in years as AI and tech companies rapidly absorb available inventory, pushing landlords to reclaim and re-lease space at higher rents.

China Positions Itself as Key Partner in Iran’s Post-Conflict Reconstruction
Defense & Security

China Positions Itself as Key Partner in Iran’s Post-Conflict Reconstruction

China is preparing to lead Iran’s post-war rebuilding effort, seeking to deepen strategic ties and secure long-term access to Iranian oil amid persistent Western sanctions.

BIS Highlights Growing Risks from Debt, Inflation, and AI Investment Surge
Markets & Macro

BIS Highlights Growing Risks from Debt, Inflation, and AI Investment Surge

The Bank for International Settlements warns that rising debt, volatile inflation, and massive AI spending could trigger significant market disruptions and financial instability.

Central Banks Warn AI Investment Boom May Trigger Global Financial Instability
Markets & Macro

Central Banks Warn AI Investment Boom May Trigger Global Financial Instability

The Bank for International Settlements highlights growing risks from debt-driven AI infrastructure spending, warning market corrections could spark widespread financial fallout.