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Staff writer at TechEchelon covering technology, markets, and policy. Jay reports on the deals, regulations, and breaking news that move the publication's core desks.

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    Artificial Intelligence

    Study Finds AI Personal Finance Tools Deliver Inconsistent and Potentially Biased Advice

    A study published in the Journal of Financial Planning found that seven widely available AI platforms delivered inconsistent, inaccurate, and potentially biased personal finance recommendations, raising concerns as two-thirds of American AI users report turning to the technology for financial guidance.

    75 DAYS AGO

  2. 92
    Artificial Intelligence

    Flatbush Zombies' Erick the Architect on BlackBerrys, the N-Gage, and a Surprise Apple WWDC Appearance

    Flatbush Zombies producer Erick the Architect discusses his surprise Apple WWDC appearance, his new disco-tinged single, and a tech life defined by offline walks, physical keyboards, and a deep regret about the Nokia N-Gage.

    78 DAYS AGO

  3. 93
    Business & Finance

    Amazon Leo Reaches 390 Satellites, Clearing Path to Commercial Launch This Year

    Amazon's Leo satellite internet network has surpassed 390 satellites in orbit, which the company says is enough to support initial commercial service across select geographies later this year, as it works to close the gap with SpaceX's Starlink.

    80 DAYS AGO

  4. 94
    Business & Finance

    House Passes Financial Exploitation Prevention Act 414-2 to Shield Older Adults From Fund Fraud

    The House approved the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025 by a 414-2 margin, allowing mutual funds and most ETFs to temporarily freeze withdrawal requests when financial exploitation of older or disabled account holders is suspected. The bill now heads to the Senate, where an earlier version stalled in 2023.

    80 DAYS AGO

  5. 95
    Business & Finance

    Bending Spoons Surges 40% in Market Debut, Reaching $25.7 Billion Valuation

    Bending Spoons, the Milan-based acquirer of stagnant software brands including Evernote and Vimeo, closed its IPO debut at $40.50 — nearly 40% above its $29 offering price — valuing the company at $25.7 billion.

    81 DAYS AGO

  6. 96
    Cybersecurity

    Amazon Fined $2.25 Million for Blocking Identity Theft Victims' Access to Fraud Records

    The FTC has settled with Amazon for $2.25 million over allegations the company blocked identity theft victims from accessing fraud transaction records they were legally owed under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

    81 DAYS AGO

  7. 97
    Cybersecurity

    CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks Post Best Quarter Ever as AI Threat Surge Drives Cyber Demand

    CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks each recorded their best quarter ever between April and June 2026, with stock gains of 95% and 113% respectively, as the rise of Mythos-class AI models accelerated enterprise cybersecurity spending.

    82 DAYS AGO

  8. 98
    Business & Finance

    Micron, Intel, and AMD Add $2 Trillion in Combined Market Cap During Record Q2 Chip Rally

    Micron, Intel, and AMD added a combined $2 trillion in market capitalization during the second quarter of 2026, as investors rotated from AI hyperscalers into semiconductor suppliers seen as direct beneficiaries of data center buildouts.

    82 DAYS AGO

  9. 99
    Artificial Intelligence

    Tesla Tests Pedalless, Steeringwheel-Free Cybercab on Austin Streets

    Tesla is testing a production Cybercab without a steering wheel or pedals in Austin, Texas, with a safety monitor aboard — a step toward the company's broader robotaxi ambitions as a key federal regulatory change nears approval.

    82 DAYS AGO

  10. 100
    Politics

    Indonesia Sentences Former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim to 10 Years in Google Chromebook Corruption Case

    An Indonesian corruption court sentenced former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of Gojek, to 10 years in prison over a Google Chromebook procurement scheme, ordering him to pay 809.6 billion rupiah in restitution.

    83 DAYS AGO

  11. 101
    Artificial Intelligence

    South Korea Unveils 800 Trillion Won Semiconductor Mega-Project, Tapping Samsung and SK Hynix

    South Korea announced an 800 trillion won ($518 billion) national semiconductor project, directing Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to each build two new fabrication plants in the country's southwest as part of a broad AI-era infrastructure push.

    84 DAYS AGO

  12. 102
    Business & Finance

    Amazon Prime Day Totals $26.4 Billion as Discount-Driven Shoppers Show Signs of Wallet Fatigue

    U.S. shoppers spent more than $26.4 billion during Amazon's four-day Prime Day event, a 9.3% year-over-year increase, but falling average order sizes and discount-dependent spending point to a stretched consumer heading into the holiday season.

    85 DAYS AGO

  13. 103
    Business & Finance

    Binance Withdraws Greek License Bid, Warns European Clients of Service Disruptions

    Binance has pulled its application for EU-wide crypto licensing through Greece, warning customers in several European countries of potential service disruptions ahead of a July 1 MiCA compliance deadline.

    87 DAYS AGO

  14. 104
    Business & Finance

    Micron Posts Record 84.9% Gross Margin, Surpassing Nvidia and Meta Amid Global Memory Shortage

    Micron Technology reported a fiscal third-quarter gross margin of 84.9%, topping every major U.S. tech company including Nvidia and Meta, as a global memory shortage drives prices to record levels and AI demand shows no signs of easing.

    88 DAYS AGO

  15. 105
    Artificial Intelligence

    xCures Raises $46 Million Series B Led by Innovius to Scale Clinical Clarity Engine

    xCures has closed a $46 million Series B led by Innovius Capital, with iGrow, GKCC, Spring Mountain Capital, and existing investors joining. The healthcare-data company says the round will accelerate its Clinical Clarity Engine, which converts more than 300 million medical records sourced from 550,000-plus U.S. healthcare locations into decision-ready data for clinicians and value-based care organizations.

    88 DAYS AGO

  16. 106
    Artificial Intelligence

    Alphabet Drops 6% as Two High-Profile Researchers Depart for Rivals

    Alphabet shares fell nearly 6% on Monday after senior Google DeepMind researcher John Jumper and Google engineering VP Noam Shazeer announced departures for rivals, highlighting mounting AI talent competition.

    90 DAYS AGO

  17. 107
    Artificial Intelligence

    Tencent Launches Xiaowei AI Assistant Inside WeChat as China's AI Race Intensifies

    Tencent has begun a small-scale test of Xiaowei, an AI assistant embedded inside WeChat, as the company looks to compete with Alibaba, DeepSeek, and other rivals in China's intensifying AI market.

    90 DAYS AGO

  18. 108
    Artificial Intelligence

    Reliance Industries Unveils AI Phone Assistant, Home Display, and Jio IPO Plans at Annual Shareholder Meeting

    Reliance Industries unveiled Jio Call Agent, an AI phone assistant for its 500 million-plus subscribers, alongside a home display device and sector-specific AI tools, while disclosing that Jio Platforms' board has approved a draft IPO prospectus for up to 270 million new shares.

    93 DAYS AGO

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