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On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Sylvia Porter, American economist and journalist (died 1991) was born. In 1917, Erik Ortvad, Danish painter and illustrator (died 2008) was born. In 1934, Barack Obama Sr., Kenyan economist (died 1982) was born. In 1941, Paul Mayersberg, English director and screenwriter was born. In 1949, Chris Van Allsburg, American author and illustrator was born. In 1952, Tiiu Aro, Estonian physician and politician, Estonian Minister of Social Affairs was born. In 1989, I. F. Stone, American journalist and author (born 1907) passed away. In 2013, Michael Hastings, American journalist and author (born 1980) passed away. In 2015, Allen Weinstein, American historian and academic (born 1937) passed away. In 2023, Titan, a submersible operated by OceanGate Expeditions, imploded while attempting to view the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board including the co-founder and CEO of the company, Stockton Rush in the North Atlantic Ocean. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
AI’s free-for-all era may be coming to an end—as companies start counting the cost

Executives at VivaTech say the rush to deploy AI is giving way to tighter controls, a shift to cheaper models, and a growing focus on what actually delivers returns.
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