Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1787, The Congress of the Confederation enacts the Northwest Ordinance establishing governing rules for the Northwest Territory. It also establishes procedures for the admission of new states and limits the expansion of slavery. In 1831, Regulamentul Organic, a quasi-constitutional organic law is adopted in Wallachia, one of the two Danubian Principalities that were to become the basis of Romania. In 1878, Treaty of Berlin: The European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia, Montenegro and Romania become completely independent of the Ottoman Empire. In 1944, Ernő Rubik, Hungarian game designer, architect, and educator, invented the Rubik's Cube was born. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1992, Rich the Kid, American rapper was born. In 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Empower AI Expands Federal AI Capabilities With Highlight Technologies Acquisition

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The acquisition expands Empower AI’s capabilities in AI, cloud, data management and DevSecOps Highlight Technologies adds digital modernization and AI-driven decision support expertise Highlight’s AIDE platform expands Empower AI’s portfolio of AI accelerators Empower AI has acquired Highlight Technologies to bolster its portfolio of artificial intelligence-driven, cloud-enabled mission systems supporting government customers. Empower AI is a

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Gizmodo

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· Jun 26, 2026

The Government Boot Is Coming Down on AI

The Trump administration suddenly has its eye on the AI industry, and Anthropic isn't the only target.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 22, 2026

How Could Trump Give Americans a Stake in AI Companies?

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is exploring ways to ensure Americans benefit directly from the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, raising the possibility of the government acquiring stakes in leading AI companies. The idea comes as firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic pursue valuations that could make them among the most valuable companies [] The post How Could Trump Give Americans a Stake in AI Companies? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

The Motley Fool

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· Jul 13, 2026

Ranking the "Magnificent 7" Stocks by Free-Cash-Flow Yield

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is altering the financial landscape of America's largest tech companies.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 11, 2026

Building tomorrow’s industries requires building tomorrow’s workforce

Artificial intelligence is transforming the economy at a remarkable speed. Advanced manufacturing is returning to the United States. Biotechnology, quantum computing, and other emerging technologies are creating the industries that will shape the next generation of economic growth. Recent tax reforms encouraging capital investment, restoring research and development expensing, and strengthening advanced manufacturing will help []

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 9, 2026

Congress Shouldn’t Undermine Trump’s AI Agenda

President Donald Trump has made clear that the United States intends to win the global artificial intelligence race. From expanding domestic energy production to supporting new data centers and encouraging advanced manufacturing, the administration has recognized that AI leadership will be one of the defining economic and national security priorities of the 21st century. That...

The Next Web

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· Jun 27, 2026

Silicon Valley backed Trump to kill AI regulation, now the industry is begging for rules

The AI industry that donated heavily to elect Donald Trump on the promise he would leave the technology alone is now asking for formal regulation, Politico reported on Friday. Executives at frontier AI companies told the outlet they view the administration’s ad hoc approach to model oversight as more damaging than anything the Biden administration [] This story continues at The Next Web

Bloomberg

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· Jun 24, 2026

Canada’s AtkinsRealis Seeks US Approval for Nuclear Tech to Power AI Boom

The surge in new data centers for artificial intelligence is translating into growth for the US electricity sector, and Canadian nuclear company AtkinsRealis Group Inc. wants in.

Kathimerini

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· Jun 24, 2026

Greece joins the US’ Pax Silica initiative

As Washington expands its traditional definition of national security, the technologies and infrastructure that power artificial intelligence—from data centers and semiconductors to critical minerals and computing capacity—are increasingly viewed as strategic assets on par with defense and energy.

Campus Technology: All Articles

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· Jul 6, 2026

AI Giants Back Nonprofit Focused on Workforce Transition

The AI industry's biggest names are investing in more than just models and infrastructure — they're focusing on workforce readiness. OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft and Amazon are backing Raise US, a new nonprofit that aims to raise 1 billion to help American workers prepare for an AI-driven economy.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 25, 2026

Another bounce for AI-related stocks pushes US market higher

Another veer up the roller coaster for artificial-intelligence stocks is pulling the U.S. market higher.

Inc.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Why the Trillion-Dollar AI Buildout Is Quietly Squeezing Small-Business Owners

New York Fed President John Williams says AI-driven demand is now one of the inflation risks he is watching most closely. The stakes are high for small-business owners.

The West Australian

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· Jul 2, 2026

US President Donald Trump says he wants AI guardrails but ’as little as possible’

The US President sees the need for some standards on artificial intelligence technology, but wants to avoid burdensome restrictions that may hamper American companies competing with China.

Investing.com

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· Jul 11, 2026

Corporate America offers stronger proof AI is boosting profits, productivity: MS

Corporate America offers stronger proof AI is boosting profits, productivity: MS

Bisnow News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Brokerages Are Racing To Adopt AI. Costs And Headaches Are On The Rise

Artificial intelligence is the No. 1 buzzword in business, and it's no different in commercial real estate, where transaction specialists are being pushed to reinvent how they work. As firms race to weave AI into their operations, some have integrated...

Le Monde Diplomatique

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· Jul 6, 2026

Tout le monde déteste l'IA

Les investisseurs n'ont d'yeux que pour elle ; ses architectes toisent les chefs d'État ; son usage se propage comme le feu dans la plaine : l'intelligence artificielle, dit-on, va transformer l'humanité. Mais l'humanité le veut-elle ? Face au Moloch numérique, qui exige le sacrifice de () / Mouvement de contestation, États-Unis, Technologies de l'information, Travail, Capitalisme

OpsLens

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· Jun 27, 2026

Artificial intelligence and how ‘dumb’ it really is * WorldNetDaily * by Ross Pomeroy, Real Clear Wire

Source link Billionaire venture capitalist and artificial intelligence (AI) evangelist Marc Andreessen recently claimed that “artificial general intelligence is already here” He either doesn’t know what artificial general intelligence (AGI)

Sydney Morning Herald

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘The public will become very rich’: Should governments take a cut of the AI boom?

In Trump’s America, there are calls for the government to buy or get gifted shares in the AI giants to give the public a stake in the disruption they create.

MS NOW

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· Jun 25, 2026

Donald Trump is dependent on AI for more than just memes

The artificial intelligence boom is holding up the economy in his second term. The post Donald Trump is dependent on AI for more than just memes appeared first on MS NOW.

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 26, 2026

The Battle Over AI Dominance Starts With The States

As artificial intelligence transforms the global economy, America faces a choice that will shape our economic and national security future for decades to come. Will we build the infrastructure needed to lead the AI age here in the United States, or will we allow regulatory barriers, political opposition, and short-sighted policymaking to push investment elsewhere? ...

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 13, 2026

AI Growth Drives Global Competition for Electricity as Strategic Resource

(NaturalNews) The expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is creating a surge in electricity demand that analysts say is reshaping global energy markets.A sin...

BERNAMA

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· Jul 11, 2026

General : Use AI As Capacity Multiplier, Not Cost Cutting Tool  - Sim

PETALING JAYA, July 11 (Bernama) -- Businesses should harness artificial intelligence (AI) as a capacity multiplier while continuing to invest in human talent, instead of treating the technology solely as a cost-cutting tool, Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim said.

Fortune

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· Jul 13, 2021

Federal watchdog says A.I. vendors need more scrutiny

Companies that sell artificial intelligence technologies to the federal government should prepare for tougher scrutiny of their products.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 5, 2026

OpenAI in talks with US govt for 5% stake: Why would a company do that?

The proposal comes as AI firms navigate ties with Trump administration amid market concerns of unexpected US regulation.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 11, 2026

Don’t expect the rising tide of AI to lift all boats

The brave new world of artificial intelligence (AI) is going to be a mixed and divisive blessing for governments – not least those of key Asian countries – as well as for financial markets. The AI revolution points to higher economic growth for economies linked to the tech supply chain, with others being left behind. It also signals the potential for financial crises. Balancing these risks will be tricky. The relative optimism, displayed in a recent report from the International Monetary Fund...

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jul 3, 2026

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Bets On AI Productivity To Justify Future Rate Cuts

Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick to chair the Federal Reserve, has positioned artificial intelligence as central to his economic outlook and future monetary policy decisions. Warsh has described AI as “the most productivity-enhancing wave of our lifetimes — past, present and future,” framing it as a potential justification for lower interest rates down the road. [] The post Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Bets On AI Productivity To Justify Future Rate Cuts appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

KrASIA

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· Jul 9, 2026

Surging users, widening losses, and leased compute: Behind SiliconFlow’s IPO filing

The company is caught between rising demand for AI inference and the difficult economics of computing power.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 3, 2026

American Electric Power: Buy The Grid Behind The AI Boom

American Electric Power: Buy The Grid Behind The AI Boom

The Hill

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· Jul 2, 2026

Open source AI's moment

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump administration’s limits on private AI helps case for open-source The Trump administration’s latest restrictions on private AI model releases is ramping up the push for open-source alternatives. © Illustration / Samantha Wong; and Adobe Stock Under President Trump, the federal government has restricted the release of private...

ComputerWeekly

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· Jun 29, 2026

How IAM providers are preparing for agentic AI

There is little doubt that enterprises will be deploying agentic AI. As such, technology firms are looking at various ways to secure these systems

The New American

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· Jun 25, 2026

Attack With AI, Defend With AI: Intel Agencies Warn of Cyber Attacks Within Months

Western intelligence agencies warn that the world’s top artificial intelligence models are becoming so advanced that in a few months they’ll pose serious cybersecurity risks to the United States. “(AI) is rapidly transforming cyber risk, and we must act swiftly to remain ahead,” says a statement published this week by the Five Eyes intel coalition. ... The post Attack With AI, Defend With AI: Intel Agencies Warn of Cyber Attacks Within Months appeared first on The New American.

Armstrong Economics

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· Jun 30, 2026

The AI Arms Race Is Replacing Globalization

Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence as though it is simply the next technology boom. They are missing the bigger picture. The country that controls the chips, the data centers, the electricity, and the manufacturing capacity will hold the strategic advantage for decades. This is no different than steel before World War I or oil []

ArcaMax

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· Jul 4, 2026

AI is already reshaping US politics at every level

Artificial intelligence is barging into the workplace and transforming the battlefield. Now, it’s coming to the ballot box, promising to rewrite the DNA of politics. Driven by a flood of Silicon Valley money, AI has emerged as one of the ...

ASCD SmartBrief

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· Jul 9, 2026

4 states mandate AI policies, emphasize safety, ethics

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Economic Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

As new tech shines, market takes rest on old cushions: Devina Mehra

Forget the hype around tech giants like Mag 7 and MANGOS. Current market data reveals a shift, with US small-cap and old-economy stocks like transportation surging. While semiconductors are booming due to AI investments, history warns of their cyclical nature. Investors should look beyond popular narratives, as market themes constantly evolve, making diversification crucial.

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