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Founder and Editor-in-Chief of XAB.info. Received his education at the Odessa Polytechnic. Has been involved in web development and programming for over twenty years. Thanks to his technical background, he perfectly understands how algorithms, artificial intelligence, and the modern internet work.

In the publication, he is responsible for strategy, editorial policy, and the final decision on controversial materials. He personally writes about technology, the internet, artificial intelligence, and politics — where it is important to separate real changes from loud headlines.

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YouTube introduces strict restrictions: how new monetization rules will impact AI content creators

Technology 07/23/2026, 22:36

YouTube is introducing strict restrictions on AI content monetization. Template videos, manipulative clips, and advice from virtual avatars are now banned. The platform is fighting digital clutter to ensure quality 📱🚫

Gosuslugi 2.0: How the Russian Portal is Transforming into a Digital Ecosystem with a Social Network and Bonuses

Technology 07/23/2026, 22:30

The Russian government is preparing a revolution in 'Gosuslugi': the portal will be turned into a social network with bonuses and family chats by 2035. The main trump card will be full identity verification, but experts are sounding the alarm about spam. 🇷🇺📱

LONGi Breakthrough: Solar Cells with Record 35.5% Efficiency Change the Game

Technology 07/23/2026, 22:27

Chinese LONGi has set a new record for solar cell efficiency — 35.5%. 🌞 Experts confirm that the tandem silicon and perovskite technology can change the future of energy. The main goal is to scale production. ⚡

Space Giant vs. Silicon Valley: How SpaceX is Building a $52 Billion AI Empire

Technology 07/23/2026, 22:21

SpaceX makes a leap into AI: a $52 billion order from Foxconn and the construction of Colossus data centers. 🚀 The company is already renting capacities to Google and Anthropic for billions of dollars, changing the rules of the game in the server market. 🤖💰

The Paradox of the Perfect Build: Why the Most Powerful PC Kills the Desire to Play

Technology 07/23/2026, 22:17

Why can a perfect PC build kill the desire to play? We analyze the paradox described on Reddit: from 40 FPS to apathy, the trap of platinum trophies, and burnout from a single hobby. 🎮💻📉

ZNO in Ukraine: Pilot launch of a new model involving 2,000 tenth graders

Science 07/23/2026, 22:13

🇺🇦 In autumn 2026, Ukraine will conduct a pilot test of a new ZNO model involving 2,000 tenth graders. 📚 Knowledge in language and mathematics will be tested, and in the future — other subjects as well. Digital platform + paper answers — this is what the new certification will look like. #education #zno #ukraine

The Quiet Underwater Crisis: Scientists Propose Adding Oxygen Loss to the Planetary Boundaries Framework

Science 07/23/2026, 22:10

Scientists sound the alarm: oceans and lakes are losing oxygen at an alarming rate. 🌊📉 A new study proposes adding deoxygenation to the list of planetary boundaries, as warming and pollution are pushing aquatic ecosystems toward irreversible collapse. #Ecology #Science #Ocean

Impact Winter Without Sulfur: Scientists Rewrite the Dinosaur Extinction Scenario

Science 07/23/2026, 22:06

Scientists have rewritten the dinosaur extinction scenario: the Chicxulub asteroid was a rare CO chondrite from the fringes of the Solar System. 🌌 It turns out sulfur was not the main cause of the "impact winter" — dust doomed the planet. 🦕💥

The Free Rider Effect in AI: Why Weak Regulation Makes Technology More Dangerous

Technology 07/23/2026, 22:02

A new PNAS study proves: weak AI regulation is more dangerous than its complete absence. Due to the free rider effect, developers shift responsibility for safety onto partners, leading to a decline in technology quality. 🔴🤖

The Central Bank of Russia proposes banning teenagers from opening e-wallets without parental consent

Technology 07/23/2026, 21:59

The Central Bank of Russia has proposed banning teenagers aged 14 to 18 from opening electronic wallets without parental consent. The measure is aimed at fighting scammers who use schoolchildren as "droppers," but it could complicate payments for games and services. The Ministry of Digital Development has not yet supported the idea in its current form. 📱🚫👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Google Maps vs. the Mountains: How a Navigator Sent Hikers on a 14-Hour Expedition Instead of a Walk

Politics 07/23/2026, 21:50

Google Maps sent hikers on a 14-hour expedition instead of a 5-hour walk, requiring a rescue operation in British Columbia. 🏔️🆘 Algorithms fail to account for terrain, turning a hike into a life-threatening situation. ⚠️

The AI Bubble is a Myth: ADATA CEO Predicts Memory Shortages and Price Hikes Until 2030

Technology 07/23/2026, 21:46

ADATA CEO Chen Li-bai refuted rumors of an "AI bubble" and stated that real demand for memory is severely underestimated. Experts forecast a price increase for DRAM and NAND chips of up to 50% as early as 2026, while resource shortages will persist until the 2030s. 📉💾🚀

Meta* Patent: Continuous Voice and Environment Recording for Emotion Analysis Disguised as a Fitness Tracker

Technology 07/23/2026, 21:43

Meta* has received a patent for technology for continuous voice and environment recording for emotion analysis. 🎙️ Under the guise of a fitness tracker, the system will track intonations, laughter, and sighs, correlating them with geolocation and online behavior. Experts compare this to the failed experience of Amazon Halo. 📉

Origin F1: Chinese Startup AheadForm Shocks Shanghai with Hyper-Realistic Robotic Head at WAIC 2026

Technology 07/23/2026, 21:39

At the WAIC 2026 conference in Shanghai, startup AheadForm presented Origin F1 — a robotic head with 43 muscles and 200 control points. 🤖 The model impresses with realistic facial expressions and hidden mechanics, which could revolutionize the service and medical sectors. 🇨🇳👁️

Record Settlement: Court Approves $1.5 Billion Anthropic Deal for Copyright Infringement

Technology 07/23/2026, 21:36

A U.S. federal court has approved a record $1.5 billion payout from Anthropic to writers for using their texts to train AI 🤖📚. Authors will receive $3,000 per book, and the company is required to remove pirated copies from its databases. However, some authors refused the deal, considering the amount insufficient. ⚖️

AI Guarding Lake Baikal: Neural Network from Irkutsk State University Analyzes Water in Hours Instead of Days

Science 07/23/2026, 21:29

ISU scientists launched a neural network to analyze Baikal water: AI processes data in hours, not days. Lake transparency in 2025 rose to a record 28 meters, indicating ecosystem stabilization. 🌊🤖

Asteroid turned comet: How NASA and ESO uncovered the mystery of object 1998 SH2

Science 07/23/2026, 21:19

NASA and ESO have uncovered the mystery of object 1998 SH2, which was considered an asteroid for 28 years. It turned out to be a "dark comet" whose faint tail is hidden from the eyes of ordinary telescopes. This discovery changes approaches to planetary defense and the study of near-Earth space 🌌🔭

Japan Airlines and JetZero create a 'flying wing': new Z4 airliner to cut fuel consumption by 50%

Technology 07/23/2026, 21:15

Japan Airlines and JetZero have joined forces to create the Z4 aircraft with a 'flying wing' design. The new airliner will reduce fuel consumption by 50% and can carry 250 passengers up to 9,260 km. The debut of the innovative vessel is scheduled for the early 2030s ✈️🇯🇵

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