‼️ 🧠 More than half of Americans say they’re more concerned than excited about AI’s expanding role in daily life, according to a recent Pew Research Center report—a sentiment helping turn data center construction into a flashpoint ahead of the midterm elections in multiple states. The tech backlash gained further momentum this week as Meta agreed to a landmark settlement in a case brought by dozens of state attorneys general, underscoring growing regulatory and political scrutiny of the industry’s rapid AI-driven expansion.
‼️ Malaysia will restore subsidized fuel quotas to previous levels from Sept. 1, raising monthly allocations to 300 liters for gasoline (from 200) and 400 liters for diesel (from 300), as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim moves to ease cost-of-living pressures and rebuild support following recent electoral setbacks.
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‼️ 🧠 Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang is a notable omission in Time Magazine’s newly released list of the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence for 2026, even as his company remains at the forefront of the AI boom.
‼️ 🌾 🌽 Corn and wheat prices have surged to their highest levels in over three years, with corn lifted by tighter U.S. supply expectations and wheat more directly impacted by Black Sea export disruptions. Weather-related risks, robust demand, and broader global supply constraints are adding further upward pressure to both markets
Tesla (TSLA) will host an invite-only, livestreamed Cybercab launch event on September 3 in Austin, Texas, offering public rides in a more expansive demonstration than its October 2024 “We, Robot” showcase. The Cybercab is Tesla’s first dedicated autonomous ride-hailing vehicle, a compact two-seater built without a steering wheel or pedals and powered by a front-mounted AC three-phase permanent-magnet motor delivering about 163 kW (219 hp) through a single-speed reduction gear. It reportedly uses a 47.6–48.0 kWh lithium-ion battery pack (nominal 326 V, 146 Ah) and is expected to support inductive wireless charging, enabling the autonomous fleet to reposition and recharge without human intervention.