Jul 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Sundar Pichai, former Google CEO, has been named the head of Alphabet. His journey from a two-room apartment in Chennai to leading one of the world's most influential tech companies is a testament to the American Dream. Pichai oversaw the development of Chrome and Android. Now he takes the reins from founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. View more
Jul 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The 2026 World Cup final will feature an unprecedented halftime show inspired by the Super Bowl. Superstars including Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Burna Boy will perform for 11 minutes. The concert, produced by Global Citizen, aims to raise $100 million for education and football access. FIFA president Gianni Infantino promises 'the greatest stage of all time.' View more
Jul 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A new study by AI detection firm Pangram reveals that 41% of longform LinkedIn posts are fully AI-generated, with short-form content at 30%. Other platforms like X, Reddit, and Substack also show significant AI saturation, raising questions about authenticity in professional networking. View more
Jul 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched the first Public Interest Technology (PIT) Crews to overhaul how city agencies implement technology. The initiative begins with a portal to enforce the new click-to-cancel subscription rules, targeting corporate predatory practices. With teams of product managers, engineers, and designers, the goal is to move from idea to implementation in months, not years. The program is part of a broader push for affordability and public excellence in city services. View more
Jul 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A Verasight poll reveals that over two-thirds of Americans support Senator Bernie Sanders' American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, which would require major AI companies to transfer 50% of their stock to a public fund. The proposal, which includes public voting rights and board representation, saw a slight dip in overall support when Sanders was named, but strong support increased. This plan represents a significant populist approach to managing the economic impact of artificial intelligence. View more
Jul 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A group of high-profile economists and AI experts have published an open letter warning that the rapid rise of AI could bring about economic and social upheaval faster than the Industrial Revolution. The letter calls for immediate action to address potential consequences such as wealth inequality, job displacement, and loss of human control. Signatories include former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio. View more
Jul 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A roundup of the most important privacy and security stories from July 2026, covering government surveillance, data breaches, Meta's AI policies, and legal battles over digital privacy. View more
Jul 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Davido, the award-winning Afrobeats superstar, disclosed in a livestream that he spends between ₦300 million and ₦400 million monthly. This figure does not cover expenses for his wife or household, nor does it include luxury cars and jewelry. The singer also commented on the viral video of Ozonna Soludo dancing to a controversial political track. View more
Jul 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum L'acteur Sam Neill, connu pour son rôle dans Jurassic Park et Peaky Blinders, est mort à 78 ans des suites d'un cancer. De nombreuses stars d'Hollywood lui rendent hommage, saluant sa gentillesse et son talent. View more
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