France’s School Protests Became a National Fury—and a Political Fight

French demonstrations that began over neglected schools swelled into a wider revolt over living costs and public services, then turned violent. Macron blames radical elements and criminals, while economists point to a deeper squeeze of weak growth, debt and fading public capacity.

Musk’s SpaceX Giveaway Lands in Trump Accounts

Elon Musk says every American child will receive a SpaceX share next year, a pledge initially framed as direct public ownership but now routed through Trump Accounts. The scale is enormous; the mechanics remain unresolved.

US DeepSeek Ban Turns AI Race Into a Federal Security Fight

Washington has told civilian agencies to purge DeepSeek and software built on its models, arguing sensitive data could be exposed to China. Beijing calls the move a politicized misuse of national-security powers as the AI rivalry hardens.

Musk’s SpaceX Promise Turns Anthropic’s Public-Benefit Plan Into a $10.5 Billion Challenge

Elon Musk says every U.S. child will receive a SpaceX share next year, countering Anthropic’s proposed public-benefit fund with a far more direct — and still largely unexplained — giveaway.

Washington’s DeepSeek Ban Turns the AI Race Into a Security Standoff

The U.S. has ordered civilian agencies and contractors to remove DeepSeek technology over data-security fears, extending the ban to third-party tools. China’s defense of the startup underscores how quickly the AI contest is becoming a geopolitical clash.

Anthropic’s AI Safety Bill Draws Fire for Letting Labs Set the Rules

Anthropic’s draft federal AI safety bill promises testing, disclosures and court-ordered shutdowns for extreme threats. But critics and a Trump administration adviser warn that the company’s approach could let major labs write the rules—and eventually burden startups.

Microsoft Walks Away as Essex AI Hub Waits for Power

Microsoft has withdrawn from Nscale’s proposed Essex AI data centre after learning power may not arrive until the 2030s. Nscale says the project will continue and its broader work with Microsoft remains intact.

Washington Widens DeepSeek Ban Over Fears of Data Reaching China

U.S. civilian agencies have been ordered to remove DeepSeek and avoid third-party tools built on its models, extending Washington’s scrutiny from a chatbot to the wider software supply chain.

Wall Street Welcomes AI—But Slams the Door on Its Agents

JPMorgan and Charles Schwab are rejecting outside AI agents that log in with customer passwords, arguing the convenience is outweighed by security and liability risks. Both firms say AI can have a role, but only through controlled channels.

Microsoft Warns Companies Not to Trust Their Own AI Agents

Microsoft is pitching AI agents as insider risks, arguing that businesses need independent oversight rather than relying on model providers’ safety assurances. Its new controls also open a lucrative market for the cloud giant.

Anthropic’s Public-Benefit Billions Face a Credibility Test

Anthropic says its expanding equity fund can spread AI’s gains and blunt job disruption. But with control, beneficiaries and valuation triggers still undisclosed, critics say the public-good promise remains unproven.

Microsoft Walks Away as Britain’s Power Grid Leaves Nscale in Limbo

Microsoft has exited a major Nscale data-centre agreement after grid-power delays reportedly stretched into the 2030s. Nscale says it will keep building, but the project’s commercial path is now uncertain.