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    France’s government just took a big step to shake up its hydropower sector. For decades, EDF, the state-owned utility, ran nearly all of the country’s hydropower dams. Now, a new law breaks that grip and opens the door to competition. The law changes how hydropower concessions work. Instead of long-term exclusive contracts, EDF must auction

    AI News & TrendsJune 17, 2026
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    The United States has slammed the door on British access to Anthropic’s most advanced AI models. London’s attempts to secure an exemption failed outright. The move exposes the UK’s fragile reliance on American AI infrastructure. On June 12, the US Commerce Department ordered Anthropic to block all foreign users from its latest Fable 5 and

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    AI agents are changing how we get work done. They don’t just respond to questions like chatbots. They take goals, break them down, and act on their own. That means they can plan, call tools, and keep track of progress without needing you to prompt every step. But building one can feel overwhelming. Here’s the

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    Microsoft’s Copilot AI just got hacked in a jaw-dropping way. Imagine clicking one link and instantly handing over your two-factor authentication (2FA) codes to hackers. No typing, no passwords revealed—just one click for a total data heist. It’s wild, dangerous, and it exposes a massive hole in AI security. This isn’t a drill. The exploit

    CybersecurityJune 17, 2026
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    Solar energy is no longer just an environmental talking point in East Africa. It’s a financial lifeline for businesses and communities facing unreliable grids and soaring electricity costs. In Nairobi, entrepreneurs like Milcah Wanjiru run solar-powered grain mills that cut fuel expenses and boost profits. Her milling machine, designed for solar use, eliminates costly diesel

    AI News & TrendsJune 17, 2026
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    Lego has finally built a pinball machine you can actually play. It’s a 2,274-piece set designed for adults who want more than just a static display. Launching July 4, the new Lego Icons Arcade Pinball Machine features spring-loaded ball launchers, functional flippers, spinning bumpers, and a ramp bridge. The entire playfield moves mechanically—no electronics, no

    Consumer TechnologyJune 17, 2026
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    Arcade raised $60 million to solve an overlooked problem blocking enterprise AI agents: control over what they can do. The San Francisco startup focuses on governing AI agents’ actions inside company systems. This is the real bottleneck stopping AI agents from graduating beyond pilot projects. AI agents don’t fail because their models are flawed. They

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    Geothermal energy has long promised steady, clean power. Yet the industry still waits years for turbines to arrive after wells are drilled. That delay is about to end. Critical Energy, a Los Angeles startup founded by a former SpaceX engineer, raised $22 million to mass-produce factory-built geothermal turbines. Their goal: treat power plants like products,

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    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is planning a big change for how we get phone plans. Their goal is to stop robocalls, but the plan could kill anonymous phone use. That means no more burner phones without sharing your ID. The FCC wants phone providers to collect and keep personal details from every customer. This

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    Google is back in the smart speaker game with a bang. After six years without a new flagship audio device, the company just dropped the Google Home Speaker powered by Gemini AI. And this isn’t just another speaker. It’s a leap forward in how smart homes listen, respond, and interact. 360-Degree Sound Meets AI That

    Consumer TechnologyJune 17, 2026
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