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Share link:In this post: The ECB has paused rate cuts after inflation hit the 2% target. Olli Rehn said there’s no need for more cuts unless new risks appear. Joachim Nagel believes policy should stay unchanged unless conditions shift.
Share link:In this post: Vitalik Buterin argues FOCIL will make Ethereum more neutral and censorship-resistant. However, Reflexer Labs warns that FOCIL could be a big problem for Ethereum as the current system is still working. Debate on censorship resistance continues with crypto attorney Gabriel Shapiro saying FOCIL might be worth the risk.
Share link:In this post: Databricks is acquiring Tecton to boost its real-time AI agent tools. Tecton was last valued at $900M and has around 90 employees. The deal follows Databricks’ $100B valuation term sheet signed this week.
Share link:In this post: The U.S. government, under Trump, will invest $8.9 billion for a 9.9% stake in Intel, aiming to boost domestic chip production and make the government Intel’s largest shareholder. Despite the funding, analysts warn Intel’s contract chipmaking (14A and 18A processes) won’t be viable without major external clients and improved manufacturing yields. The deal, which includes discounted shares and no board seat, reflects a rare federal intervention in corporate ownership.
Share link:In this post: With long public wait times for therapy, many individuals, including teens, are turning to AI-powered chatbots for emotional support. These tools offer constant availability and simulate human interaction, but they are not trained professionals. Mental health professionals caution that AI tools lack empathy, accountability, and the ability to respond to crises like suicidal ideation.
Share link:In this post: A blockchain startup behind the Xai gaming network is suing Elon Musk’s xAI for allegedly copying its name and causing brand confusion. The company claims users, media, and even AI bots mistook its platform for Musk’s venture after xAI announced gaming plans. The startup is asking a federal court to block xAI from using similar branding and to award financial damages.
Quick Take Pavel Durov, founder of the messaging app Telegram, was arrested one year ago today by French authorities on charges of assisting criminal operations that took place on the platform. Durov slammed the arrest as “legally and logically absurd” in a message on Sunday and said French authorities have so far failed to find wrongdoing on Durov’s part.