Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1807, Thomas Hawksley, English engineer and academic (died 1893) was born. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1946, Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) was born. In 1952, Voja Antonić, Serbian computer scientist and journalist, designed the Galaksija computer was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Microsoft Build 2026: What We Learned About Microsoft's Vision for AI's Future
Last week, Microsoft held its annual Build developer conference. In its keynote, the company presented a full, bottom-up technical framework for its AI initiatives, from the underlying technology to the way you interact with it to security and compliance.
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Malay Mail
· Jul 8, 2026
Future of finance hinges on human‑AI balance anchored in ethics, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more embedded in finance, the future of the industr...
Vanguard News
· Jun 23, 2026
Xpress payment eyes AI, IoT for next growth phase
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Xpress Payment Solutions Limited has said its next phase of growth will be driven by emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), after processing transactions worth trillions of naira over the past decade. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Wale Olayisade, disclosed this [] The post Xpress payment eyes AI, IoT for next growth phase appeared first on Vanguard News.
Gizmodo
· Jun 22, 2026
Forget Mars, SpaceX Is Becoming a Data Center Company
The company's new deal with AI startup Reflection also hints at a bright future for open source AI.
Seeking Alpha
· Jun 24, 2026
Chevron's Microsoft AI Deal Could Be The Blueprint For A New Growth Engine (Rating Upgrade)
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· Jul 8, 2026
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BERNAMA
· Jul 8, 2026
Business : Future Of Finance Requires Human-AI Balance -- Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more embedded in finance, the future of the industry will need to combine human judgment with machine intelligence, guided by ethical leadership, accountability and a culture of responsible innovation.
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