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Fed’s John Williams Warns AI Could Become the Next Inflation Risk: What It Means for the U.S. Economy
As artificial intelligence transforms industries across the globe, one of the Federal Reserve’s most influential policymakers believes the technology could become one of the biggest economic stories of the decade. John Williams, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, recently said that artificial intelligence has become one of his primary concerns when thinking...
Technology
OpenAI Unveils GPT-Live Voice Models: AI Can Now Listen and Speak Simultaneously
OpenAI Introduces GPT-Live Voice Models for Real-Time Conversations OpenAI has announced a major advancement in conversational AI with the launch of its new GPT-Live voice models, designed to make interactions with artificial intelligence feel more like speaking with another person. Unlike previous voice assistants that waited for users to finish talking before responding, the new...
Economy
Tesla’s Next Big Bet? SpaceX Merger Speculation, Robotaxi Expansion, and Why Wall Street Is Watching Closely
Tesla Dominates Headlines with SpaceX Merger Buzz and Robotaxi Expansion Tesla is back at the center of Wall Street’s attention after a series of major developments involving SpaceX merger speculation, the expansion of its Robotaxi service to Miami, and fresh analyst optimism about the company’s long-term artificial intelligence strategy. Investors are increasingly debating whether Tesla’s...
Markets
Nintendo Mario Kart Tour Shutdown: Everything Players Need to Know
Nintendo Announces the End of Mario Kart Tour After nearly seven years of mobile racing, Nintendo has officially announced the shutdown of Mario Kart Tour, bringing one of its most successful smartphone games to an end. Since its launch in September 2019, the game introduced millions of players to the Mario Kart universe on Android...
Technology
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Leak: Thicker Design, Bigger Battery & New Camera Upgrades — Everything We Know So Far
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Leaks Hint at a Bigger Redesign Ahead of September Launch The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is making headlines after a wave of fresh leaks suggested that Apple’s next premium smartphone could feature a thicker body, significantly larger battery, upgraded camera system, and internal design changes. While Apple has yet to officially...
Business
Samsung Confirms Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Event: Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra & Z Flip 8 Set for Grand Launch
Samsung has officially announced the date for its highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event, where the company is expected to unveil its next generation of foldable smartphones and AI-powered devices. The event will take place on July 22, 2026, in London, marking one of Samsung’s biggest product launches of the year. With the teaser tagline...
Business
Bank of England Warns AI Could Threaten Global Financial Stability: What Investors Need to Know
Bank of England Warns AI Could Threaten Global Financial Stability Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, but the Bank of England has cautioned that its rapid expansion could also introduce new risks to the global financial system. While AI is expected to boost productivity, improve efficiency, and accelerate innovation, policymakers believe...
Technology
Microsoft Cuts Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI: Is the Future of Work Already Here?
Microsoft has announced a major round of layoffs affecting thousands of employees as the company continues investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and next-generation technologies. The move has sparked global discussion among investors, employees, and business leaders, with one question dominating the conversation: Is artificial intelligence beginning to replace human workers, or is...