Research Breakthroughs & Self-Improving AI Meta’s AI Shows Signs of Self-Learning: Facebook parent Meta revealed that its latest AI systems “are beginning to improve themselves without human intervention,” a development CEO Mark Zuckerberg hailed as “the first step towards achieving artificial superintelligence” uz.kursiv.media. In a policy memo, Zuckerberg noted “glimpses” of self-improvement – “slow for…
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Rocket Launch Triumphs: New Heavy-Lifters and Constellation Boosts Lunar Missions & Spaceflight Milestones: Moon Race Intensifies Next-Gen Satellite Tech & Services: Innovation in Orbit Space Policy & International Developments: Safety, Funding, and Collaboration Sources: Spaceflight Now spaceflightnow.com spaceflightnow.com spaceflightnow.com; Space.com space.com space.com; Space & Defense spaceanddefense.io; Reuters reuters.com reuters.com; Space.com (B. Tingley) space.com space.com; Space.com…
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Consumer Tech & Electronics: End of an Era for AOL Dial-Up AOL Disconnects Dial-Up for Good: A nostalgic chapter of internet history is closing. AOL, once synonymous with getting online, announced it will discontinue its dial-up internet service on September 30, 2025, after a 34-year run theverge.com. In a quiet statement on its website, the…
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Research Breakthroughs & New AI Technologies Business & Industry Updates Policy, Regulation & Geopolitical Developments Ethical Debates & Public Response New Consumer & Enterprise AI Tools Sources: The Guardian theguardian.com theguardian.com; Reuters reuters.com reuters.com; Associated Press apnews.com apnews.com; Reuters reuters.com reuters.com; WashingtonExec washingtonexec.com washingtonexec.com; Reuters reuters.com reuters.com; Reuters reuters.com reuters.com; Reuters reuters.com reuters.com; The Guardian…
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Major AI Product Launches & Updates (Aug 7–8, 2025) Corporate Moves, Funding Frenzy & Executive Shakeups Breakthroughs in AI Research & Innovation Government & Legal Developments in AI AI Ethics, Safety & Society: Key Debates of the Week Sources: OpenAI GPT-5 launch report (Reuters) reuters.com reuters.com; Google $1B education initiative (Reuters) reuters.com reuters.com; Anthropic model…
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Rwanda has emerged as one of Africa’s digital trailblazers, transforming from a nation with almost no internet access in the 1990s to an ambitious ICT hub today. This report delves into Rwanda’s internet revolution – from the historical rollout of infrastructure to the latest efforts connecting remote villages and even leveraging satellites for connectivity. We…
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From streaming shake-ups to space races and breakthrough gadgets, here are the biggest tech stories and expert insights from August 5–6, 2025 (excluding AI). Consumer Tech & Media: Price Hikes and Podcast Pivots Gaming & Entertainment: Nintendo’s Next-Gen Moves Big Tech & Market Moves: IPO Surges and Stock Milestones Electric Vehicles & Transportation: Bumpy Roads…
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The first weekend of August 2025 was jam-packed with space milestones – from a billionaire’s joyride beyond Earth to game-changing satellite launches and international alliances renewed. Government agencies and private companies worldwide notched major achievements in just two days, spanning rocket launches, new satellites, cutting-edge tech advances, and even space diplomacy. Below we round up…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly moved from science fiction into the fabric of our daily lives. From voice assistants that talk back to us, to algorithms recommending what we watch or buy, AI is everywhere – and it’s only getting smarter. Tech leaders liken AI’s impact to that of electricity itself, predicting it “will transform…
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Crewed Missions & Space Station Updates Global Launch Activities & Satellites Space Policy, Cooperation & Security Space Science & Exploration Highlights Sources:
