OpenAI Offers Trump a 5% Stake Worth $42.6B in the Company
OpenAI proposed giving the US government a 5% stake worth $42.6B at its $852B valuation, with Google, Anthropic, and Meta expected to make similar offers.
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India Passport Fee Hike 2026: If Not Passport, What Proves Citizenship?
India raised passport fees in 2026 and officially clarified a passport is a travel document, not proof of citizenship — sparking a national debate about what document actually does.
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Gold and Silver Hit 7-Month Lows: What It Signals for Chip Demand
Gold and silver fell to 7-month lows in June 2026. Gold signals trade war risk easing; silver — 50% industrial metal — flags a specific slowdown in semiconductor, solar, and EV demand.
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Kunal Shah: Why Office Beats Remote — and What Developers Should Know
CRED founder Kunal Shah argued on a recent podcast that work-from-office accelerates learning in ways remote work cannot replicate. Here is the full case, the counterarguments, and our take for the tech industry.
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Keir Starmer Resigns: What Andy Burnham Means for UK Tech and AI
UK PM Keir Starmer resigned June 22 after Reform UK surge. Andy Burnham is likely successor. Here's what changes for UK AI policy, the AI Safety Institute, and London's startup ecosystem.
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China Plans $295B AI Grid Mandating 80% Domestic Chips by 2028
China plans a $295B national AI data center grid by 2028 with 80% domestic chips mandated. Nvidia and AMD are locked out; Huawei and Biren are positioned to supply.
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Canada Bans Social Media for Under-16s: What Platforms Must Do Now
Canada enacted a law banning social media access for users under 16 in June 2026, following Australia's 2024 model. Age verification requirements, platform fines, and developer compliance checklist.
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