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Meta Tests Reels Series: Shifting Short-Video from Endless Scrolling to Binge-Watching

Meta is currently testing a subtle yet strategically significant feature for Reels called &quot;Series.&quot; This new functionality allows creators to organize individual Reels into sequential episodes within a dedicated series. Users can watch thes<!--autointro-->

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Visa Strategically Invests in Replit to Pioneer Agentic Payments and AI Commerce

On May 28, global payment giant Visa announced a strategic investment in Replit, a leading AI software creation platform, though the specific financial amount remains undisclosed. This partnership aims to deeply integrate Visa&#39;s Intelligent Comme<!--autointro-->

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OpenAI Restarts Robotics Business After Six Years, Bets on Assistive Robots and Embodied AI

On June 1, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, officially announced the company&#39;s strategic entry into the physical robotics sector via a recruitment post on social media. Altman revealed that the company is establishing a new team, &quot;OpenAI Robotics,<!--autointro-->

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Visa Strategically Invests in AI Platform Replit to Pioneer Agentic Payment Solutions

On May 28, global payments giant Visa announced a strategic investment in Replit, a leading AI software creation platform. While the specific financial terms were not disclosed, the partnership marks a significant move by Visa to establish a foothold<!--autointro-->

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Why Space-Based AI Data Centers Remain Science Fiction Despite Musk’s Predictions

Elon Musk, the richest man on Earth, recently made a striking declaration on a podcast with Dwarkesh Patel and John Collison: “Mark my words…In 36 months, probably closer to 30 months, the most economically compelling place to put AI will be space.”T<!--autointro-->

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Beijing Space Computing Institute Established in E-Town with 2028 Satellite Launch Target

🛰️ Beijing Space Computing Institute Established in E-Town, Targeting 2028 Satellite LaunchBEIJING&nbsp;— A new space computing research institute has been officially established in Beijing E-Town, marking a significant step in advancing China&#39;s <!--autointro-->

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UOB and FPT Partner on AI, Digital Banking Transformation and FinTech Innovation

🏦 UOB and FPT Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate AI and Digital Banking InnovationUnited Overseas Bank (UOB) and FPT, a leading Vietnam-based technology corporation, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Singapore. This<!--autointro-->

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Capchase Secures $200M Funding to Revolutionize B2B Vendor Financing with AI

New York-based fintech startup Capchase has officially announced the completion of a substantial new funding round, securing $26 million in equity financing alongside a $174 million credit facility. The round was led by 01 Advisors, with participatio<!--autointro-->

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SIA Paper Deep Dive: AI Self-Improvement via Harness &amp; Weight Updates

In May 2026, a paper from arXiv (ID: 2605.27276) sparked extensive discussion within the AI research community. The title itself carries a significant impact:&nbsp;&quot;SIA: Self Improving AI with Harness &amp; Weight Updates.&quot;&nbsp;The authors<!--autointro-->

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GAO Report Warns of Generative AI&#039;s Uncertain Environmental and Human Effects

United States Government Accountability OfficeReport to Congressional RequestersApril 2025TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENTArtificial Intelligence: Generative AI’s Environmental and Human EffectsGAO-25-107172Why GAO Conducted This StudyGenerative AI consumes lar<!--autointro-->

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