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Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that Microsoft is replacing some of OpenAI’s software with its own models to cut costs. These internal models, known as MAI, were used to power apps such as Word and Excel, the magazine noted. The article raised an increasingly common question about the two companies, which once seemed inseparable but have recently sent mixed signals about their status. “Are the two companies drifting apart?” Now, OpenAI is trying to stop any hint of such interruptions. When OpenAI announced GPT 5.6 on Thursday, the company announced that it would be the “preferred model” underpinning Microsoft’s 365…
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A worker stands inside a meth lab in Los Angeles, California, USA on May 20, 2026. Daniel Cole | ReutersThe “addictive” design of Instagram and Facebook is Meta It violates the European Union’s digital law, the EU concluded in a preliminary report on Friday.The European Commission said the tech giant breached EU digital services law by failing to adequately consider risks associated with design features that could affect the physical health of users, including minors and vulnerable adults.These features include infinite scrolling, autoplay, push notifications, and a highly personalized recommendation system. If the commission’s findings are confirmed, Meta faces a…
The United States cut its foreign aid by billions of dollars for the first time in 2025, and other major donors are following suit.Published July 10, 2026July 10, 2026Global aid cuts have left at least one million women and girls without life-saving assistance in the past 18 months, according to a new United Nations study.A UN Women report released on Friday said that although organizations serving women and girls have seen an increase in demand for their services over the past year, 90% say they have run out of funding and are unable to meet needs on the ground.Recommended stories…
The shocking rape and murder of a young girl in eastern India has sparked widespread anxiety, led to the mass murder of an innocent man and police killed the main suspect in custody. The series of tragic events reveals that the country has a problem not only with sexual violence, but also with attempts to bring perpetrators to justice. The body of a child was pulled from a pond in the city of Baruipur in West Bengal state on Sunday, local media reported. She is believed to be 11 or 12 years old, according to reports. According to reports, her…
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you the first information about tomorrow and the last information about today. Sign up for free to receive it straight to your inbox. Here’s what CNBC TV producers were watching for Thursday’s rise in semiconductor stocks, and what they’re watching for next. Delta Air Lines The airline will announce its quarterly numbers live on “Squawk Box” starting at 6 a.m. Delta stock has risen 31% in three months. The stock is down 7% from its July 2 high. CEO Ed Bastian will also appear on “Squawk Box” at 7…
Cars queue for gasoline at the Lukoil gas station in Nakhavino, a suburb of Moscow, Russia, on July 8, 2026. Numerous drone attacks on Ukrainian oil refineries have left Russian cities suffering from motor fuel shortages.Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesUkraine is stepping up attacks on Russian fuel tankers in the Sea of Azov in an attempt to disrupt supplies to occupied Crimea as drone attacks cause a nationwide gasoline shortage.Robert Brobdy, commander of Ukraine’s drone force, known as the Magyars, announced via telegram that 14 Russian ships were attacked in the Sea of Azov on Thursday night,…
On Tuesday, Meta launched “Muse Image,” a new AI image generation feature that allows users to create original images, edit existing photos, and generate custom ads directly within the app. But one feature has quickly become the center of controversy. Muse Image allows users to generate AI images using photos from their public Instagram accounts. As long as a person’s profile is public, other users can tag their account and use the image as part of their AI-generated work. (Only private accounts and accounts belonging to users under 18 are automatically excluded from the feature.) One of the big concerns…
U.S. President Donald Trump holds a press conference at the Beshtepe Presidential Palace during the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8, 2026. Black Kara | Getty ImagesHello, my name is Justina Lee from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open.Recent developments at the NATO summit suggest that relations between Europe and the United States are under strain due to the lack of new commitments from alliance members on support for the Middle East conflict. Energy concerns are rising as tensions between the United States and Iran flare up and oil tanker traffic through the Strait of…
Was President Trump’s appearance at the NATO summit in Turkiye, amidst escalating anti-Iranian rhetoric and increasing orders to attack Iran, merely a participation in a diplomatic meeting on European security? This question is very important because recent developments cannot be understood only at a surface level.At a deeper level, Trump’s presence signals a recalibration of the United States’ strategic calculations regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran and the “Axis of Resistance.” This realignment is based on the premise that direct military, political, and economic pressure, despite the costs imposed, has failed to bring about the desired changes in Iran’s behavior,…