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IBM Shares Plunge 25% on Q2 Earnings Warning Amid AI Capex Shifts
IBM's preliminary Q2 2026 results showed $17.2 billion revenue and $2.93 adjusted EPS, missing estimates and triggering the worst single-day stock drop on record as clients redirect spending to AI infrastructure.
Stripe and Advent Bid $53 Billion for PayPal Acquisition
Stripe and Advent International offered $60.50 per share for PayPal, valuing it at over $53 billion with a 28% premium and backed by $50 billion in financing, as reported on July 15, 2026.
TerraFirma Raises $115 Million for Infrastructure Construction Technology
TerraFirma announced approximately $115 million in funding on July 14, 2026, with a $100 million Series A led by Kleiner Perkins to advance its construction tech for Earth and space infrastructure.
Dove Integrates Pink Beauty Bar into Prime Video's 'Elle' Series
Dove announced on July 1, 2026, a partnership with Prime Video’s 'Elle' Legally Blonde prequel to integrate the Pink Beauty Bar through in-show placements in episode three, creator collaborations, and the Elle World live experience with Confidence Corner.
U.S. Business Leaders Maintain Optimism for 2026 Revenue Growth
Surveys show 73% of U.S. business leaders expect revenue increases and 64% higher profits in 2026 despite AI and economic uncertainties.
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EU Commission Opinion Confirms Code Adequacy for AI Content Transparency
The July 2026 Commission Opinion confirms that the Code of Practice adequately covers AI Act Article 50 obligations for transparency and labelling of AI-generated content, with applicability from 2 August 2026.

Community Events for America's 250th Anniversary in Summer 2026
Major community events and festivals for the US 250th anniversary continue in Washington DC and across cities in summer 2026, with the Smithsonian Castle open until September.

Doximity 2026 Report Shows 54% of US Physicians Using AI in Practice
The Doximity 2026 State of AI in Medicine Report finds 54% of surveyed US physicians using AI in clinical practice, with 94% using or interested overall and adoption rising from 47% to 63% across survey periods.

GLAAD 2026 Social Media Safety Index Shows No Platform Passes LGBTQ+ Test
The 2026 GLAAD Social Media Safety Index finds that no platform earned a passing score, with declines across TikTok, X, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads driven by Meta and YouTube policy changes.

EU Action Plan July 2026 Strengthens AI Act Enforcement for Frontier Models
The July 2026 EU Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence creates evaluation capacity and support mechanisms to enforce the AI Act's requirements for advanced AI models ahead of August 2026 enforcement.

How to Set Up YouTube Channel Guidelines for Community Interactions
YouTube now lets all creators set up to three custom channel guidelines that appear to viewers in comments, Community posts, and live chat, though these do not enforce automatic moderation.

Forterra Deploys 105 Lancer UGVs for 1,100 Missions in Ukraine
Forterra has deployed 105 Lancer autonomous ground vehicles to Ukraine under a U.S. program, completing over 1,100 missions with detailed performance data as of July 2026.

Sapiom Raises $35M to Give AI Agents Budgets, Rules and Buying Power
On August 5, Sapiom raised a $35 million Series A led by Dragonfly to expand infrastructure for building and operating agents that use paid services under organizational controls.

Bayreuth Put AI on Wagner's Stage—and the Images Lost the Drama
Bayreuth’s first AI-assisted anniversary Ring cycle ended on August 1 with acclaim for its musicians but objections to projections that critics found detached from the drama.

Claude Projects Share More Than Chats—Check Knowledge and Permissions
Secure Claude Projects by limiting reusable knowledge, keeping access private, defaulting collaborators to view permission and checking retention before sensitive files are uploaded.
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