Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Reddit is blocking the Internet Archive (IA) from indexing its content due to concerns that AI firms, which are prohibited from scraping Reddit, have been accessing data through IA's archived materials. Moving forward, IA will only archive screenshots of the Reddit homepage, limiting its ability to document deleted posts or provide insights into user activity and subcultures. Want More Context? 🔎

A shooting at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta resulted in the death of a local police officer and left multiple agency buildings damaged, though no CDC staff or civilians were harmed. The incident has drawn criticism towards health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his anti-vaccine rhetoric, with former US Surgeon General Jerome Adams condemning Kennedy's delayed response to the tragedy. Want More Context? 🔎

As the August 12 deadline for a US-China trade deal approaches, President Trump has created confusion regarding national security priorities, particularly with a TikTok ban that remains unaddressed. In a surprising move, Trump secured a deal requiring Nvidia and AMD to pay the US government 15% of their revenue from advanced chip sales to China, raising concerns about these chips potentially enhancing China's AI capabilities. Want More Context? 🔎

With Tesla's car business faltering, the company is shifting its focus towards becoming a significant player in the UK's energy sector, which generates over $200 billion annually. This strategic pivot aims to leverage opportunities in energy to stabilize and enhance Tesla's financial standing amidst ongoing challenges. Want More Context? 🔎

Chowdeck, a Lagos-based food delivery startup known for its profitability in a challenging low-margin market, has secured $9 million in Series A funding to implement a quick commerce strategy and expand into additional cities in Nigeria and Ghana. The funding round, led by Novastar Ventures with participation from Y Combinator and AAIC Investment, marks a significant step in Chowdeck's growth trajectory. Want More Context? 🔎

AOL dial-up service, a staple of internet access since 1991, will be discontinued on September 30, 2025, as announced by the Yahoo-owned company. This decision follows an evaluation of products and services, reflecting a significant shift in internet usage, despite a small remaining user base of around 265,000 in the U.S. as of 2019. Want More Context? 🔎