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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 📱🚫

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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. 🇷🇺📱

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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. ⚡

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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. 🤖💰

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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. 🎮💻📉

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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. 🔴🤖

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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. 📱🚫👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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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. 📉💾🚀

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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. 📉

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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. 🇨🇳👁️

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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. ⚖️

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AI Creates Its Own Races: Scientists Prove Neural Networks Generate New Forms of Racism

Technology 07/23/2026, 21:23

AI does not just copy human racism; it creates its own. A study from Princeton and Chicago showed: the smarter the neural network, the more it discriminates against fictional groups. 🤖🚫

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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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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical and the AI Paradox: How an Algorithm Confirmed Human Authorship

Technology 07/23/2026, 21:09

Scandal surrounding Pope Leo XIV's encyclical: The Vatican proved human authorship using AI certification. The paradox of the situation is that an algorithm confirmed the text was written without the involvement of algorithms. 🤖📜

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Blow to Xbox: Key Engineer Joins AI Startup

Technology 07/23/2026, 21:02

Jared Palmer, Vice President of Engineering for Xbox, has left Microsoft just two months after his appointment. 🎮💻 He will lead the engineering division at the startup Cognition, which created the first autonomous AI engineer, Devin. This is a serious blow to Asha Sharma's plans to restructure Xbox.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and New Gadgets: The Revolution of Titanium Screens and Price Hikes

Technology 07/23/2026, 20:51

Samsung unveiled a new lineup of foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8, featuring titanium screens and the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Prices have risen due to the increased cost of memory, while the Ultra flagship features a 200 MP camera. 📱💰

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Pikachu vs. Bureaucracy: Japanese Agency Rejects Nintendo Patent with Sarcastic Response

Technology 07/23/2026, 20:24

The Japanese Patent Office rejected Nintendo's application for the monster-catching mechanic, calling it trivial. In their response, regulators sarcastically suggested replacing Pikachu with a "yellow animal" and the Pokeball with a "spherical object." Nintendo has filed for a review of the decision, which could increase pressure on Palworld developers. 🐭⚖️

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Chinese Monopoly: How Gallium Allowed Beijing to Create a Satellite That Became a Nightmare for US Intelligence

Technology 07/23/2026, 20:17

China has launched a unique satellite that stumps American engineers. The secret lies in Beijing's monopoly on gallium — a rare metal necessary for the operation of powerful radars in orbit. 🛰️🇨🇳

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