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  1. Chinese AI labs have released open-weight models. Moonshot AI raised $2 billion, achieving a valuation of $20 billion, according to reports.

  2. Quantum computing remains complex, with practical systems still years away. Current hardware features 50-1000 noisy qubits, according to experts.

  3. The Friend pendant and OpenAI's screenless speaker highlight a growing trend in personal AI devices, emphasizing seamless, unobtrusive communication.

  4. A map details 116,084 ALPR cameras across the US, with Flock Safety devices comprising over 82%, according to community data.

  5. AWS has launched new frontier agents and invested $1 billion in AI deployment, enhancing automation and operational efficiency for enterprises.

  6. The House passed a defense bill restricting humanoid robots from China, Russia, and Iran, reflecting national security concerns, according to reports.

  7. Katy ISD's new AI Framework restricts generative AI use for K-6 students, allowing high schoolers limited access with teacher approval, starting 2026.

  8. A prototype of the SWAG robotic garment system was showcased in South Korea. It assists users in dressing using inflatable tubes, researchers reported.

  9. A study found that a 12% caloric reduction over two years slowed biological aging by 2-3% in healthy adults, according to the CALERIE trial.

  10. The US imposed tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies due to forced labor concerns, effective July 23, 2026, according to officials.