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Scientists Discover Potentially the Oldest Rocks on Earth in Canada

US Considers Ending Semiconductor Exemptions for China Factories

Meta Ignites Silicon Valley AI Talent War with $Billion Superintelligence Labs Push

Medical Breakthroughs to Transform Healthcare Over Next 30 Years

Microsoft to Cut 9,000 Jobs Globally Amid AI Chip Delays

Microsoft announced plans to lay off approximately 9,000 employees worldwide, about 4% of its workforce, marking a major restructuring as it enters the 2026 fiscal year. The cuts, spanning multiple teams and roles, extend layoffs from May and June, aiming to reduce management layers and boost operational agility amid fast-changing tech and market conditions.

Combating Global Climate Change: Challenges and Tech-Driven Responses

Current data projects Earth’s surface temperature will rise by 1.4 to 3 degrees Celsius by 2050. Even with extreme greenhouse gas emission cuts, climatic inertia will drive warming, triggering dire consequences: coastal city risks from rising seas, famine due to crop yield declines, water scarcity for millions from droughts, and billions in flood damages.

EU Unveils "European Quantum Strategy" to Lead Global Quantum Tech by 2030

The European Commission officially released the "European Quantum Strategy" on July 2 local time. Highlighting Europe's strengths, the strategy aims to build a resilient and sovereign quantum ecosystem, positioning Europe as a global leader in quantum technologies by 2030.

IQM Achieves Quantum Computing Profitability by Emulating SpaceX's Early Revenue Model

Finnish quantum computing firm IQM has achieved early-stage profitability by leveraging a SpaceX-inspired strategy of selling pre-commercial quantum systems to government-backed research institutions and supercomputing centers, CEO Jan Goetz announced at The Next Web (TNW) conference. This approach has generated over €90 million ($100 million) in orders since its 2018 founding,

FATF and BIS Highlight Systemic Risks of Stablecoins to Global Financial Stability

On June 24, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) warned that stablecoins have become a preferred tool for illegal activities such as money laundering and terrorist financing. Their anonymity and borderless transaction features facilitate illicit use, while lagging global regulation and conflicting jurisdictions have amplified fraud risks. FATF emphasized that regulatory failures in a single jurisdiction could trigger global ripple effects.

OpenAI Unveils AI Browser Ambitions to Dethrone Chrome

OpenAI is poised to disrupt the global browser market with its upcoming AI-powered browser, designed to challenge Google Chrome’s 65.94% market dominance and reshape how users interact with the web. Built on the Chromium framework—the same foundation as Chrome—the browser integrates ChatGPT-style conversational interfaces and AI agent capabilities, aiming to transform passive browsing into an interactive, task-driven experience.