Norway Limits AI Use in Schools to Combat Declining Educational Outcomes
Norway has introduced strict controls on generative AI in schools, banning its use for young students to prioritize foundational skills amid falling test scores.
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Corporate Power
SharkNinja’s CEO Launches Company-Wide AI Hackathon to Accelerate Innovation
SharkNinja halted regular operations for four days to immerse employees in an AI hackathon, aiming to bridge skill gaps and boost creativity across all levels.
AI & Tech Regulation
Clinics Increasingly Adopt Ambient AI Scribes Amid Concerns Over Accuracy and Consent
Ambient AI scribes reduce clinician documentation time but raise issues around patient consent, data accuracy, and legal responsibilities as their use expands in healthcare settings.
Energy & Climate
Ambuja Cements Partners with UK’s Leilac to Pilot Large-Scale Low-Carbon Cement Production
Ambuja Cements teams up with British clean tech firm Leilac to test commercial carbon capture technology aimed at slashing emissions from its Gujarat plant.
Big Tech
Epic Games Veteran Sjoerd de Jong Departs Amid Unreal Engine 6’s Shift Toward AI
After more than a decade at Epic Games, level design pioneer Sjoerd de Jong leaves as Unreal Engine 6 pivots heavily toward AI-driven development tools.
AI & Tech Regulation
AI Agents Are Transforming Labor by Coordinating Humans, Not Replacing Them
AI agents are reshaping work by organizing labor dynamically and relying on human collaboration, rather than eliminating human roles entirely.
Trade & Tariffs
China Imposes Targeted Sanctions on 10 U.S. Defense Companies Amid Rising Trade Tensions
China restricts dual-use exports to 10 U.S. defense firms and bans government procurement from 46 U.S. companies, escalating the technology and defense standoff with Washington.
Trade & Tariffs
Taiwan Urges Atemoya Export Diversification Amid Fears of Chinese Trade Manipulation
Taiwan warns that Beijing’s control over atemoya imports risks weaponizing fruit trade, urging expansion into new markets and product forms to reduce dependence.
Markets & Macro
Stock Futures Slip as Investors Brace for Inflation Data Amid Iran Deal Progress
Stock futures declined as markets balanced cautious optimism over U.S.-Iran nuclear talks with upcoming inflation data that could influence Federal Reserve policy and market direction.
Energy & Climate
Henderson Considers Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers Amid Energy and Environmental Concerns
Henderson, Nevada, is weighing a six-month pause on new data center applications to address power usage, heat output, and community impacts before updating regulations.