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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1929, Svein Ellingsen, Norwegian visual artist and hymnist (died 2020) was born. In 1934, Wole Soyinka, Nigerian author, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1943, Chris Serle, English journalist and actor was born. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1965, Photis Kontoglou, Greek painter and illustrator (born 1895) passed away. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1983, Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler was born. In 1984, Ida Maria, Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 2014, Nadine Gordimer, South African novelist, short story writer, and activist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1923) passed away. 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.
Meta Launches Muse Spark 1.1 to Challenge OpenAI and Anthropic in AI Coding Tools Race
Meta launched Muse Spark 1.1 on Thursday, an agentic AI model for coding priced at 1.25 per million input tokens to compete directly with Anthropic and OpenAI. Mark Zuckerberg posted on X for the first time in three years to announce the launch.
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The New Stack
· Jul 11, 2026
In 24 hours, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, and Meta turned AI into a race to the bottom on price
I’m Matt Burns, Chief Content Officer at Insight Media Group. Each week, I round up the most important AI developments, The post In 24 hours, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, and Meta turned AI into a race to the bottom on price appeared first on The New Stack.
Business Today
· Jul 10, 2026
These 6 AI tools can turn hours of busywork into minutes
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· Jun 30, 2026
Best AI Video Generators of 2026: Need a Sora Substitute? Try One of These
We've tested and reviewed several major creative AI programs. These are the best.
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· Jun 27, 2026
onsemi: Chasing AI Opportunities With Synaptics
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The Economic Times
· Jul 1, 2026
Orchestration layer is new battleground for AI talent
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The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 22, 2026
Never Have to Miss Them Again: Inside the AI Startup Building the World’s First Immortal, Emotional Technology for Love and Connection
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Inc.com
· Jul 12, 2026
New Data Finds AI Tools Are Quietly Exhausting Your Team, but There’s a Solution
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The HubSpot Marketing Blog
· Jun 24, 2026
8 top Profound alternatives your marketing team can actually use
As AI search reshapes how customers discover and evaluate brands, tools like Profound are gaining attention for helping marketers measure visibility within AI-generated answers. But, as budgets tighten, new AI visibility features emerge, and integration demands increase, many teams are actively seeking alternatives to Profound AI.
South China Morning Post
· Jun 30, 2026
Why the AI future won’t be decided by algorithms and chatbots
When people talk about the race for artificial intelligence, they usually focus on software. Headlines revolve around ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek or the latest breakthrough model. Governments announce AI strategies and investors pour billions into start-ups promising to transform everything from medicine to education. Nonetheless, the most consequential battle in the AI age may not be over algorithms at all. It may be over the machines. Behind every chatbot response and AI-generated image lies a...
TechCrunch
· Jul 2, 2026
Microsoft launches its own AI deployment company with $2.5 billion commitment
Microsoft follows Amazon, OpenAI and Anthropic with its new AI deployment group.
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· Jul 12, 2026
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The company's bold bet is that voice assistants can become digital agents to do real-world tasks, a shift that could determine whether this speculative AI stock has much more room to run.
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· Jul 9, 2026
Don’t want Meta using your IG photos for AI? Here’s what you can do
Meta's newly launched Muse Image is the tech giant's first AI image generator. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
The Next Web
· Jun 25, 2026
OpenAI, Anthropic and Amazon are funding RAISE US
OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon and Microsoft are bankrolling a new nonprofit to retrain American workers for the AI economy. RAISE US, led by Gina Raimondo, has already raised more than 500m. The biggest names in AI agree on at least one thing. The technology they are building could upend the American job market, and almost nobody [] This story continues at The Next Web
TechRepublic
· Jun 29, 2026
This $70 AI Assistant Aims to Consolidate Your Daily Work Tools
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That Park Place
· Jul 5, 2026
Jeff Bridges on AI Songwriting: “Everyone” in Nashville is Doing This
As artificial intelligence continues to make headlines and spark heated debate, actor and musician Jeff Bridges suggests that AI songwriting is already commonplace in the music industry. The post Jeff Bridges on AI Songwriting: “Everyone” in Nashville is Doing This appeared first on That Park Place.
Digital Trends
· Jul 9, 2026
Meta’s latest AI model is Muse Spark 1.1 and it can run your computer for you
Meta is doubling down on AI agents with Muse Spark 1.1, a model that doesn't just answer questions — it can use apps, browse the web, and even operate your computer to complete tasks on your behalf.
Fortune
· Jul 17, 2025
I’ve spent the week at one of the world’s top AI research conferences. Here’s what is sticking with me
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Nepal News
· Jul 9, 2026
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Portside
· Jul 11, 2026
The Fight Against AI Datacenters Is Important – but It’s Just a Starting Point
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jul 6, 2026
AI Giants Back Nonprofit Focused on Workforce Transition
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· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jun 21, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
Forget Mars, SpaceX Is Becoming a Data Center Company
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· Jul 7, 2026
India’s AI playbook: From talent incubator to AI leader
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Financial Times
· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
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