AI Startup Expands by Acquiring Consumer Apps to Pay Users for Data Contributions
Mode Inc is growing its reach through acquisitions, aiming to pay everyday users for sharing personal data like emails and photos to train artificial intelligence.
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Defense & Security
Iran and U.S. to Finalize Deal Addressing Nuclear Dispute and Sanctions Lift
Iran and the U.S. are set to sign a phased agreement that will resolve nuclear issues, lift sanctions, and include a ceasefire involving Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
Corporate Power
IREN Expands Into Europe with Acquisition of Spanish AI Data Center Developer
Bitcoin miner IREN acquires Nostrum Group in Spain, securing 490 MW of power to boost its AI cloud infrastructure and strengthen its European presence.
Crypto & Fintech
How AI Agents Integrating Crypto Wallets Could Transform Financial Automation
Emerging AI agents are beginning to autonomously manage crypto wallets, enabling automated DeFi portfolio oversight, payments, and decentralized finance interactions beyond simple advice.
Trade & Tariffs
Cuba’s Key Remittance Platform Halts Operations Amid Intensified US Sanctions
The closure of Envioscuba.com disrupts essential remittances and deliveries to Cuban families, deepening the island’s economic crisis under tightened US sanctions.
Trade & Tariffs
EU Targets Russian Military and Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions Expansions
The European Union imposed sanctions on 34 individuals and 47 entities linked to Russia’s military-industrial complex, shadow fleet shipping, and propaganda networks to increase pressure amid ongoing conflict.
AI & Tech Regulation
DOJ Defends xAI’s Use of Unpermitted Gas Turbines Citing National Security Concerns
The Department of Justice supports xAI in a lawsuit claiming its gas turbines threaten public health, arguing their operation is crucial for military AI systems powering national defense.
Trade & Tariffs
Seoul Strategizes Response to U.S. Forced Labor Tariffs Impacting Trade
South Korea is actively coordinating measures to address potential U.S. tariffs targeting imports linked to forced labor, amid ongoing negotiations and broader trade discussions.
Big Tech
Deezer Launches Free AI Music Detector Tool Across Major Streaming Platforms
Deezer introduces a free tool that identifies AI-generated songs in playlists, aiming to provide transparency on synthetic music across Spotify, Apple Music, and others.
Trade & Tariffs
U.S. Push for Western Minerals Alliance Meets Resistance from G7 Allies
Efforts by the U.S. to form a Western bloc for critical minerals face skepticism from G7 partners over funding, pricing, and subsidy concerns amid China’s supply dominance.