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'Only Human: Bound' audio drama explores artificial intelligence - WUHF

An audio drama called 'Only Human: Bound' uses storytelling to explore themes around artificial intelligence and what it means to be human. This is entertainment that makes AI concepts accessible through narrative rather than technical explanation.

WUHF Jul 3, 2026 at 7:24 AM PDT 0
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Blackstone-owned QTS abandons planned world’s largest data center campus after years of lawsuits — 2,100-acre Virginia Digital Gateway project dies over a newspaper-notice technicality - Tom's Hardware

A major data center project planned to support AI and cloud computing has been abandoned after years of legal battles over a technical filing issue. The project's failure could affect where AI infrastructure gets built and may slow some AI deployment plans.

Tom's Hardware Jul 3, 2026 at 6:32 AM PDT 0
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World Series of Poker Returns to ESPN, Now With AI - Sportico.com

The World Series of Poker is now being broadcast on ESPN with AI technology involved in coverage or analysis. This brings AI applications into mainstream sports entertainment that millions of viewers will encounter.

Sportico.com Jul 3, 2026 at 5:01 AM PDT 0
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AI puts B Corps’ values to the test - Fast Company

B Corps—companies certified for social and environmental responsibility—are grappling with how to use AI without compromising their values around ethics and sustainability. This highlights tension between innovation and corporate responsibility.

Fast Company Jul 3, 2026 at 3:07 AM PDT 0
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AI fight exposes Silicon Valley’s mimetic flaw - Breakingviews

Tech companies in Silicon Valley are copying each other's AI strategies rather than innovating independently. This industry trend reflects competitive pressures but has limited direct impact on consumers.

Breakingviews Jul 2, 2026 at 10:07 PM PDT 0
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Imagination Trumps AI, Bernard Arnault Believes - WWD

A fashion industry leader argues that human creativity and imagination remain more valuable than AI for artistic and design work. This reflects ongoing debate about where AI fits in creative fields.

WWD Jul 2, 2026 at 3:18 PM PDT 0
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Jersey Mike’s IPO illustrates how bad the AI hype has become

Jersey Mike's sandwich shop IPO filing mentions AI, illustrating how companies are using AI as a hype word even when it's not central to their business. This reflects broader concerns about misleading AI claims in corporate communications.

AI News & Artificial Intelligence | TechCrunch Jul 2, 2026 at 1:11 PM PDT 0
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Can Cursor Remain a Platform for OpenAI and Anthropic’s Models Inside SpaceX?

The AI coding tool Cursor, being acquired by SpaceX, is trying to remain open to multiple AI providers like OpenAI and Anthropic. This matters because it tests whether one company will control access to different AI tools or whether competition and choice will remain available.

Feed: Artificial Intelligence Latest Jul 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM PDT 0
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Jeff Bezos’ Family Office Accelerates AI Bets - PYMNTS.com

Jeff Bezos's personal investment office is increasing bets on AI companies and technology. This signals how wealthy individuals are positioning themselves in the AI economy, relevant to investors and business professionals.

PYMNTS.com Jul 2, 2026 at 10:02 AM PDT 0
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Jeff Bezos' family office backed five AI startups in June - CNBC

Jeff Bezos' investment fund backed five AI startups, signaling continued billionaire interest in AI funding. While notable for business watchers, it's mainly a financial news story without direct impact on most people's lives.

CNBC Jul 2, 2026 at 5:30 AM PDT 0
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Why California’s carbon manure math doesn’t add up

California's climate program that pays farmers to capture methane from cattle manure has unintended consequences and may not be achieving its environmental goals as expected. This affects climate policy and the agricultural industry, though it's not directly an AI story.

MIT Technology Review Jul 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM PDT 0
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AI may write the recipe, but only we can taste the food - imd.org

An article discussing how AI can assist with creative tasks like recipe writing, but human judgment and experience remain essential. Relevant to people thinking about AI's role in daily life and work.

imd.org Jul 2, 2026 at 12:12 AM PDT 0
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New Look is Trying On Something New with AI - WWD

The fashion retailer New Look is adopting AI tools, likely for tasks like inventory management or customer recommendations. This shows how AI is becoming common in retail and shopping experiences.

WWD Jul 1, 2026 at 6:41 PM PDT 0
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Ashton Kutcher leaving Sound Ventures to launch new VC firm with Morgan Beller

A venture capitalist is launching a new investment fund focused on AI infrastructure and energy companies. Shows business leaders increasingly betting on the foundational technology powering AI, relevant to professionals and anyone curious about where innovation money is flowing.

AI News & Artificial Intelligence | TechCrunch Jul 1, 2026 at 11:47 AM PDT 0