Nvidia's blowout earnings, achieved even without China sales, demonstrate its absolute dominance in the AI market and extraordinary demand for its technology.

— Opening Bell Daily

Nvidia's strong sales are tempered by slowing growth and revenue forecasts that missed some expectations due to US-China trade restrictions, causing a dip in its stock.

— Anna's Daybreak News

Nvidia's record quarterly sales of $46.7 billion were primarily fueled by its AI-dominated data center business, reinforcing its market leadership.

— TLDR AI

Workers are cautiously optimistic, hoping AI automates tedious tasks, but are deeply concerned about the erosion of meaningful work, declining quality, and a significant training gap. Academic research shows AI is already causing a 13% drop in employment for exposed young workers.

— Kyla's Substack

The economic impact is viewed with both alarm (a 'catastrophic' 13% job decline for young workers) and optimism (a massive opportunity for entrepreneurship), while a 95% failure rate for enterprise GenAI projects suggests a large gap between hype and value.

— Lettermeme

The role of software engineers is evolving from implementation to directing AI agent systems, increasing the value of systems thinkers.

— TLDR

X's Grok represents a dangerous 'information sewage pipeline' by training on the platform's biased, incendiary content and presenting it as fact, exploiting public trust in AI.

— Posting Nexus

AI presents serious ethical and security challenges, including inherent 'hallucinations' that create liability issues, prompt injection risks, and a massive pro-AI lobbying effort to fight regulation.

— Lettermeme

There is a significant trust deficit between workers and employers on AI. Workers demand a say in implementation, algorithmic transparency, and government-funded upskilling to manage the transition.

— Kyla's Substack

LLMs remain fundamentally insecure against prompt injections, a vulnerability not being adequately addressed. A new AI-powered ransomware, PromptLock, highlights emerging security threats.

— TLDR AI

HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance has dangerously altered CDC guidance, showing how political ideology can corrupt scientific integrity, a risk also present in AI governance.

— Techdirt Daily Newsletter

Fed Governor Lisa Cook is suing President Trump to block her firing, alleging it is an unlawful attempt to install a loyalist to lower interest rates. The administration is also considering a naval base near Chicago for ICE operations.

— What’s News

A fired official's claims of a 'pay-to-play' DOJ, where companies buy favorable antitrust settlements, points to deep corruption. The administration also coordinated with Congress to gut Section 230 for political reasons.

— Techdirt Daily Newsletter

A stop-work order from the Trump administration for the Revolution Wind project has created fear and uncertainty for the future of all offshore wind projects and could risk grid reliability.

— The Minute

The administration's actions are viewed from multiple angles, from neutral reporting on tariffs to strong condemnations of policies as 'governmental overreach' and 'deliberately evil and fascist.'

— Lettermeme

The administration's 50% tariffs on goods from India have now taken effect, representing a significant trade action.

— Opening Bell Daily

An international coalition has accused Chinese firms of supplying tools for the 'Salt Typhoon' hacking campaign, which has breached over 200 companies. Trade restrictions are also cited as a reason for Nvidia's slowing growth.

— Anna's Daybreak News

Tensions are escalating on espionage, military, and trade fronts. The 'Salt Typhoon' breach was far more extensive than known, and ongoing trade disputes and US regulations are disrupting Nvidia's AI chip shipments to China.

— Lettermeme

The Treasury Department reported that Chinese money launderers have moved an estimated $312 billion through U.S. financial institutions, linking drug cartel cash with Chinese expatriates.

— What’s News

The shooter's contradictory slogans exemplify a rising American nihilism, fueled by decaying institutions and online radicalization. The violence stems from a commitment to chaos itself, fitting a new FBI category of 'Nihilistic Violent Extremist.'

— The Free Press

The shooting, carried out by a 23-year-old former student, is being investigated as domestic terrorism and a hate crime against Catholics, marking the 146th U.S. school shooting in 2025.

— Anna's Daybreak News

The shooting is reported factually, noting the investigation into it as an act of domestic terrorism and a hate crime based on messages found on the shooter's weapons.

— Lettermeme

The 2025 crypto VC market is in a fundamentally stronger, record-breaking cycle, fueled by regulatory clarity, strategic M&A, and a reopened IPO market. This signals a new era of consolidation and mainstream adoption.

— Veradiverdict

Fintech leader Klarna is planning a U.S. IPO to raise nearly $1 billion at a valuation up to $14 billion, a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy.

— Silicon Valley Invest Club

Central banks are dumping U.S. Treasuries for gold because they are realizing that holding 'fake' paper assets that can be printed and confiscated is a losing strategy compared to 'real' hard assets with finite supplies.

— The Pomp Letter

A significant number of high-profile tech executives and engineers are launching new stealth startups, indicating a vibrant ecosystem for innovation driven by seasoned talent.

— Stealth Startup Spy

The investment climate has a higher bar, but early-stage and deep-tech companies remain viable. A fierce 'AI Talent War' sees big tech acquiring startup teams, which could harm the broader ecosystem.

— Lettermeme

Front-loaded vesting is becoming a new standard in employee compensation to better tie pay to performance. ByteDance's high valuation in a share buyback shows liquidity options for late-stage private companies.

— TLDR

Reports on several local events: a missing hiker was found deceased, community meetings are being held for ongoing wildfires, wildfire smoke is reducing visibility, and a key intersection is closed for sewer line installation.

— Buckrail Daily

The local high school's building project received state approval to move forward. However, a federal stop-work order on an offshore wind project is causing significant concern for the region's renewable energy future.

— The Minute