16 Jun 2026
Four moves to stay ahead amid geopolitics, tariffs and supply chain disruption
As global markets convulse under the pressure of geopolitical uncertainty, tariffs and supply chain disruption, the temptation is to wait for clarity. Yet according to experts from Bain & Company, that passive approach is one that comes with a strategic cost.
Consultancy Middle East
2026
16 Jun 2026
AI Boom Is Creating Jobs in the Trades—But Locking Out Junior Workers
AI is creating jobs in places most people don’t expect — and quietly making it harder for new workers to break in. The boom is real, but the benefits aren’t spreading evenly. Here’s what’s actually changing in 2026 and why the debate is getting louder.
@memeburn
2026
15 Jun 2026
How WiMi uses quantum AI to shrink image models on today’s hardware
WiMi (NASDAQ: WIMI) announced a hybrid Quantum Convolutional Neural Network (QCNN) using a Quantum Kernel Convolution (QKC) scheme that runs on current NISQ devices. The quantum convolution layer, built with Qiskit, integrates into classical deep learning workflows and is trained end-to-end with a hybrid optimization strategy.
Stock Titan
2026
15 Jun 2026
A satellite just learned to find things on its own — here’s what that means
For the first time, an Earth observation satellite has found what it was looking for — on its own, without human analysts on the ground. The milestone, which occurred in April, marks the first reported use of a vision-language model in orbit, and offers a glimpse of how AI could fundamentally change what space-based sensors are capable of — and how much they’re worth.
Tim Fernholz
2026
15 Jun 2026
Hundreds of hidden earthquakes discovered beneath Antarctica — and they're happening in a very odd location
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revealed hundreds of previously unknown earthquakes beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, including some in an unexpected place: in the middle of a tectonic plate, far from a plate boundary.
Olivia Ferrari
2026
13 Jun 2026
A New Path to Preventing Cancer
In the journal Cell, a team of >80 researchers from 4 continents reported on the discovery of a 14-protein blood test which paved the way for predicting and preventing lung cancer more than 5 years before it would be diagnosed.
Eric Topol
2026
12 Jun 2026
Here are 11 of the highest-paying college degrees for Oregon graduates
For Oregon students heading to college, choosing the right major can not only have a huge impact on their lives, but can determine their future earning potential. With tuition costs continuing to rise, many students are considering which degrees may offer the strongest return on investment after graduation.
Ginnie Sandoval, Statesman Journal
2026
12 Jun 2026
Hands-On with Madden and College Football 27 Gameplay
Born in the 8-bit era, raised by the 16-bit era, and perfected by the 32-bit era, Cory's roots grew from the likes Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man to the world of Resident Evil and Castlevania. Owning a PlayStation at launch allowed to witness the potential of both sports games and racing games along with opening his world to 3-D Fighting titles. Finally, after having participated in the PC…
@xcomFeld2K, Cory Wells
2026
12 Jun 2026
Human psychology tricks can bypass AI safety guardrails
Artificial intelligence systems programmed to refuse harmful requests can be persuaded to break their own safety rules when prompted with classic psychological techniques. A recent study published in PNAS provides evidence that these models respond to human-like persuasion strategies, suggesting a hidden vulnerability in current safety protocols. These findings indicate that malicious users could…
Eric Dolan, Eric W. Dolan
2026
