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Vogue’s new “model”sparks AI uproar – A new faux model created entirely by AI has appeared in Vogue’s Guess campaign, sparking criticism over promoting narrow and unrealistic beauty ideals. Critics, including plus‑size model Felicity Hayward, called it “lazy and cheap.” The creators admitted their images lack diversity and haven’t yet included plus‑size figures.

Microsoft supercharges Edge with AI copilot mode – Microsoft has introduced a new “Copilot Mode” in its Edge browser today. The AI‑powered feature simplifies browsing by combining chat, search and voice navigation into a single experience, allowing users to organize tasks, compare tabs and personalize interactions. It’s free for a limited time.

Tesla taps Samsung for AI chip power play – Tesla has inked a $16.5 billion multiyear deal with Samsung Electronics to produce its next-generation AI 6 chips at Samsung’s new Texas fabrication plant. Elon Musk confirmed Tesla as the client and noted the deal could exceed its announced value, with Tesla closely involved in maximizing factory efficiency.

Smart shopping? Chrome’s got AI for that – Google Chrome rolls out AI‑powered “Store Reviews” pop‑ups for U.S. desktop shoppers. Now, clicking the info icon beside a URL triggers an AI summary of a store’s reputation—covering product quality, pricing, customer service and returns—sourced from review sites like Trustpilot, Bazaarvoice and ScamAdvisor. Mobile support hasn’t been confirmed yet.

Lost in life? Harvard trained coach has a map – Harvard‑trained career expert Suzy Welch shares a framework to help people uncover their “authentic purpose” and answer the question: “What should I do with my life?” Her “Becoming You” methodology—developed over 15 years through NYU Stern workshops and private coaching—guides individuals to align identity, passion, and work.

Just about the skills – Companies increasingly embrace skills-first, AI‑enabled employment models, shifting focus from credentials to workforce capabilities. AI tools now inventory employees’ skills, identify gaps and opportunities, and support upskilling paths—letting CFOs and HR executives optimize talent deployment and employee development with precision and speed.

Investors snag homes while buyers wait – Individual homebuyers are largely sidelined in 2025 by high prices and mortgage rates. Investors now account for a record ≈30% of U.S. single‑family home purchases, with small-scale buyers (owning <100 homes) making up ~25%, dwarfing large investors (~5%). These cash‑rich buyers win seller incentives and quick deals.

Tariff tantrum: $2T GDP timebomb? – Trump’s aggressive tariffs have begun weighing on global trade and economic output, with projected impacts of around $2 trillion in lost GDP by 2027. Supply chains are being disrupted and investment stunted—even while markets show resilience amid broader trade uncertainty and tightening U.S. policy.

Trump talks on Gaza aid – Former US President Donald Trump has publicly declared that “real starvation” is now affecting residents in Gaza. He pledged to ramp up food deliveries to the area and committed to ensuring increased humanitarian aid reaches civilians amid escalating crisis conditions.

Mind games, managed – Maro, a New York City‑based cognitive security startup, raised $4.3 million in seed funding from Downing Capital Group. Its platform delivers real‑time behavioral intervention to reduce human and AI‑amplified risk like social engineering or insider threats.

Cascade’s space chat just got funded – Cascade Space, founded in 2025, has closed a $5.9 M seed round to develop its end‑to‑end platform for designing, testing and operating space communication systems. Investors include Y Combinator, Nova Threshold, Undeterred Capital and othersand expand into commercial applications like undersea pipeline monitoring.

AI-powered recommendation systems now guide much of what we see online—from search results to personalized news.

Browsers like AI-native Comet blend conversational search with automatic context—merging a web browser and intelligent assistant in one . This model shifts control to AI agents that proactively suggest relevant information, but may decrease exploration and independent discovery.

Microsoft followed suit with an AI‑powered Copilot Mode built into Edge, which organizes browsing into topic‑based tasks and interacts across tabs without switching—opt‑in only, with clear cues when active.

Meanwhile, Google’s ubiquitous AI Mode and AI Overviews powered by Gemini deliver summarized responses directly in search results, minimizing traditional navigation and transforming user discovery paths.

On major social platforms, algorithm-curated feeds often amplify polarizing or emotionally charged content. A recent evaluation noted that these systems, by maximizing engagement, tend to reinforce filter bubbles and condition user behavior to prioritize depth over breadth . The result: frequent exposure to repetitive viewpoints and limited serendipity.

Media outlets reliant on referral traffic face existential threat: major publishers have seen declines between 24–40% since AI Overviews became widespread. Critics argue AI intermediaries monetize content visibility without compensating creators.

Though AI browsers like Comet promotes local data storage, many AI assistants rely on server‑side inference, and audits show they may collect full-page content, form inputs, and demographic inferences without clear consent—raising transparency and autonomy concerns.

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