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Meta faces potential $1.4 trillion fine over addictive youth products
Mark Zuckerberg's company prepares for a pivotal trial in August, accused by several states of violating consumer protection and child privacy laws.

China's Great Green Wall: Artificial Forests Outpace Natural Growth
China planted 66 billion trees over nearly half a century to combat desertification, and a new study shows they grow faster than natural forests, albeit with important nuances.

Mercado Libre Launches CLIC, a Free AI-Powered Platform for SMEs
Mercado Libre's CLIC initiative aims to democratize e-commerce in Latin America, offering training and AI-driven tools for entrepreneurs.

Samsung's RAM Crisis Profits Outpace Last 40 Years, Driven by AI
Samsung's semiconductor division earned more in one year from the RAM crisis than in the past four decades combined, driven by scarcity and AI chip demand.

God of Destruction Returns: Beerus Joins Gekishin Squadra and New Anime
Beerus, one of Dragon Ball's most iconic villains, makes a dual comeback as a playable character in Gekishin Squadra's Season 6 DLC and in a new anime.

xAI Launches Grok Voice Agent Builder for AI Voice Agents in Minutes
xAI's new platform enables developers to deploy high-volume production voice assistants with integrated telephony and tools, bypassing the complexity of building the infrastructure from scratch.

Webb Telescope Uncovers Millions of Stars in Centaurus A Galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope has transformed our view of Centaurus A, a nearby and active galaxy, revealing a complex stellar history and the influence of its supermassive black hole.

Nations Build AI Factories for Strategic Sovereignty and Growth
Governments globally are investing in AI infrastructure and localized models to drive economic growth, national security, and cultural preservation, leveraging advanced computing.

Scientists Build Synthetic Cell Capable of Self-Replication
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have successfully constructed a cell from non-living chemical components, ushering in an era of custom-designed organisms.

OpenAI Considers Ceding 5% Stake to US Government
The proposal aims to address concerns about AI misuse and how US citizens can benefit from the sector's growth, as reported by the Financial Times.

Anthropic Details Fable 5 Cyber Safeguards and Jailbreak Framework
Anthropic's advanced Fable 5 AI model, now globally available, enhances its protection with safety classifiers and proposes a new framework to assess AI "jailbreak" severity.

Amazon Leo Reaches 396 Satellites, Satellite Internet Service Launching This Year
Amazon Leo, the company's low-orbit satellite network, now has enough units to offer continuous service in initial latitudes, preparing for its launch this year and competing with Starlink.
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