The Bank of Russia has come up with the idea of providing financial services to the population in rural areas through post offices or delivery points of marketplaces.
In the United States and India, banks are required to provide basic banking services in rural areas. We are not talking about establishing a specific form of providing such financial services. It can be through a bank branch, in a simplified format, through the post office, or even through marketplaces that are developing their presence, which can provide banking services," Nabiullina said during her speech in the State Duma.
In the United States and India, banks are required to provide basic banking services in rural areas. We are not talking about establishing a specific form of providing such financial services. It can be through a bank branch, in a simplified format, through the post office, or even through marketplaces that are developing their presence, which can provide banking services," Nabiullina said during her speech in the State Duma.
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OpenAI has proposed a robot tax and a four-day workweek.
The company has published a list of economic reforms designed to mitigate the impact of the transition to superintelligence. According to Business Insider, OpenAI's leadership is urging preparation for mass layoffs and a global restructuring of the labor market due to technological advancements.
Among the main initiatives is the creation of a state welfare fund. According to the authors, it will invest in the AI industry and distribute profits directly to citizens. The tax system is also proposed to be radically changed: to reduce the burden on personal income, increase fees from corporations, and introduce a special tax on "automated labor."
To avoid a social crisis, the company suggests that governments should encourage the transition to a four-day workweek without losing money.
The company has published a list of economic reforms designed to mitigate the impact of the transition to superintelligence. According to Business Insider, OpenAI's leadership is urging preparation for mass layoffs and a global restructuring of the labor market due to technological advancements.
Among the main initiatives is the creation of a state welfare fund. According to the authors, it will invest in the AI industry and distribute profits directly to citizens. The tax system is also proposed to be radically changed: to reduce the burden on personal income, increase fees from corporations, and introduce a special tax on "automated labor."
To avoid a social crisis, the company suggests that governments should encourage the transition to a four-day workweek without losing money.
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Amazon is suing Perplexity over AI agents.
An American court has temporarily restricted Perplexity's access to the Amazon website through the Comet browser, so that AI agents cannot make automatic purchases on the MP. They say that AI gets access to users' protected accounts without the platform's permission, and it also disrupts ad impressions (brands have to pay for impressions to robots, which is not good).
However, if we look deeper, the reasons are different: Amazon doesn't want to allow outsiders onto the platform and lose revenue as a result, especially since they are testing a similar feature themselves. It's all about market competition.
An American court has temporarily restricted Perplexity's access to the Amazon website through the Comet browser, so that AI agents cannot make automatic purchases on the MP. They say that AI gets access to users' protected accounts without the platform's permission, and it also disrupts ad impressions (brands have to pay for impressions to robots, which is not good).
However, if we look deeper, the reasons are different: Amazon doesn't want to allow outsiders onto the platform and lose revenue as a result, especially since they are testing a similar feature themselves. It's all about market competition.
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Sam Altman's home was attacked with a Molotov cocktail.
A 20-year-old man was arrested in San Francisco after throwing a Molotov cocktail at the gate of the OpenAI CEO's mansion.
No one was injured in the incident. It is unclear whether Altman was home at the time. An hour later, the suspect was found outside OpenAI's headquarters, threatening to burn down the entire building.
The company's office has been placed on high security, with additional police patrols now guarding it. The identity and motives of the attacker have not yet been released. The incident occurred amid growing protests against AI.
A 20-year-old man was arrested in San Francisco after throwing a Molotov cocktail at the gate of the OpenAI CEO's mansion.
No one was injured in the incident. It is unclear whether Altman was home at the time. An hour later, the suspect was found outside OpenAI's headquarters, threatening to burn down the entire building.
The company's office has been placed on high security, with additional police patrols now guarding it. The identity and motives of the attacker have not yet been released. The incident occurred amid growing protests against AI.
Apple will show its first smart glasses in 2026.
Apple is preparing to release its first smart glasses in 2027, and their presentation may take place at the end of this year. This was reported by Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman. According to him, the company is testing four models of glasses.
As a result, it may launch several of them or all of them at once. These include models with a large rectangular frame, a thinner rectangular frame (similar to the glasses worn by CEO Tim Cook), a larger oval or round frame, and a smaller version of the same frame. The colors considered include black, blue, and light brown. Earlier, Apple announced its decision to accelerate the development of three new devices that will support artificial intelligence.
Apple is preparing to release its first smart glasses in 2027, and their presentation may take place at the end of this year. This was reported by Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman. According to him, the company is testing four models of glasses.
As a result, it may launch several of them or all of them at once. These include models with a large rectangular frame, a thinner rectangular frame (similar to the glasses worn by CEO Tim Cook), a larger oval or round frame, and a smaller version of the same frame. The colors considered include black, blue, and light brown. Earlier, Apple announced its decision to accelerate the development of three new devices that will support artificial intelligence.
Bloomberg.com
Apple AI Glasses Will Rival Meta’s With Several Styles, Oval Cameras
Also: The latest on the foldable iPhone.
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Amazon launches a new tool for sellers — money under control.
Amazon has launched a new tool in Europe — Seller Wallet, which gives sellers more control over their funds. Sellers can now choose when to convert currency and withdraw money, seeing the exchange rate and fees in advance.
This is especially important for cross-border sellers who work with multiple markets and lose money on conversions. Amazon is gradually transforming from a simple marketplace into a full-fledged fintech infrastructure for sellers.
Amazon has launched a new tool in Europe — Seller Wallet, which gives sellers more control over their funds. Sellers can now choose when to convert currency and withdraw money, seeing the exchange rate and fees in advance.
This is especially important for cross-border sellers who work with multiple markets and lose money on conversions. Amazon is gradually transforming from a simple marketplace into a full-fledged fintech infrastructure for sellers.
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A San Francisco resident has sued OpenAI for encouraging her stalker.
The woman accuses the company of convincing her ex-boyfriend of his own genius and helping to organize a campaign of harassment. As Futurism reports, the man began actively communicating with the neural network after the breakup. Over time, he developed paranoia, believing that he had found a cure for sleep apnea and that a secret syndicate was after him.
The chatbot not only reinforced this delusion by referring to the user as “perfectly healthy,” but also characterized his ex-girlfriend as a “manipulator.” Using AI, the stalker began generating pseudo-psychological reports on the victim’s mental health and sending them to their family and colleagues, eventually escalating to death threats.
In January 2026, a man was arrested for bomb threats and armed assault, but he was found to be mentally incapacitated and released. The woman is now demanding that OpenAI block the stalker's accounts and provide her with a history of his interactions with the AI to understand his whereabouts and future plans.
The woman accuses the company of convincing her ex-boyfriend of his own genius and helping to organize a campaign of harassment. As Futurism reports, the man began actively communicating with the neural network after the breakup. Over time, he developed paranoia, believing that he had found a cure for sleep apnea and that a secret syndicate was after him.
The chatbot not only reinforced this delusion by referring to the user as “perfectly healthy,” but also characterized his ex-girlfriend as a “manipulator.” Using AI, the stalker began generating pseudo-psychological reports on the victim’s mental health and sending them to their family and colleagues, eventually escalating to death threats.
In January 2026, a man was arrested for bomb threats and armed assault, but he was found to be mentally incapacitated and released. The woman is now demanding that OpenAI block the stalker's accounts and provide her with a history of his interactions with the AI to understand his whereabouts and future plans.
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Amazon blocks AI agents: the court restricted Perplexity's access.
Amazon has achieved temporary restrictions against Perplexity AI: the US court has banned their AI agents from accessing the platform through the Comet browser.
The reason is concerns that AI agents can automatically make purchases by accessing users' accounts, as well as distort the advertising ecosystem (brands pay for impressions that are not seen by humans, but by bots).
However, there is a deeper context behind this: marketplaces are not ready to allow third-party AI services into their ecosystems, as they do not want to lose control over traffic and revenue.
Amazon has achieved temporary restrictions against Perplexity AI: the US court has banned their AI agents from accessing the platform through the Comet browser.
The reason is concerns that AI agents can automatically make purchases by accessing users' accounts, as well as distort the advertising ecosystem (brands pay for impressions that are not seen by humans, but by bots).
However, there is a deeper context behind this: marketplaces are not ready to allow third-party AI services into their ecosystems, as they do not want to lose control over traffic and revenue.
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An employee died at an Amazon warehouse, and colleagues were forced to continue working nearby.
A tragic incident occurred at an Amazon warehouse: a 46-year-old employee died after suffering a heart attack in the workplace.
According to reports, the man collapsed and remained on the floor for about an hour, while work continued at the warehouse. Employees were allegedly not allowed to interrupt the processes, and one of them was asked to "just turn away and continue working."
It was only after some time that medical personnel arrived on the scene, and a portion of the warehouse was closed.
The situation has caused a resonance online and among employees:
the issue of safety and company priorities is raised, where efficiency sometimes takes precedence over people.
A tragic incident occurred at an Amazon warehouse: a 46-year-old employee died after suffering a heart attack in the workplace.
According to reports, the man collapsed and remained on the floor for about an hour, while work continued at the warehouse. Employees were allegedly not allowed to interrupt the processes, and one of them was asked to "just turn away and continue working."
It was only after some time that medical personnel arrived on the scene, and a portion of the warehouse was closed.
The situation has caused a resonance online and among employees:
the issue of safety and company priorities is raised, where efficiency sometimes takes precedence over people.
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A life of luxury has begun to be sold in China.
Local marketplaces offer ready-made photo sets showcasing a luxurious lifestyle. The photos, each priced at about 12 rubles, feature yachts, private jets, helicopters, luxury restaurants, and even golf and horseback riding.
For an additional fee, you can even stage a photo shoot in expensive locations. These photos are used to create an image of wealth and success on social media, according to the South China Morning Post. Sellers claim this also helps clients improve their image on dating sites and in the business world.
Local marketplaces offer ready-made photo sets showcasing a luxurious lifestyle. The photos, each priced at about 12 rubles, feature yachts, private jets, helicopters, luxury restaurants, and even golf and horseback riding.
For an additional fee, you can even stage a photo shoot in expensive locations. These photos are used to create an image of wealth and success on social media, according to the South China Morning Post. Sellers claim this also helps clients improve their image on dating sites and in the business world.
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A German resident won a lawsuit against the government using ChatGPT.
A resident of Leipzig was able to defend himself in a fraud case using a neural network instead of a professional lawyer. This is the first officially recorded case in the country where AI successfully defended a person's interests in court.
The dispute arose over an extra 242 euros: David Hinz went to work a week early, and he was mistakenly credited with benefits for those days. Although he informed the agency about the overpayment himself, the labor agency accused him of fraud. Hinz used ChatGPT to write an 18-page petition. Despite minor inaccuracies in the chatbot's advice, the court found the arguments convincing and fully acquitted the man.
The criminal record could have prevented Hinz from pursuing a career.
A resident of Leipzig was able to defend himself in a fraud case using a neural network instead of a professional lawyer. This is the first officially recorded case in the country where AI successfully defended a person's interests in court.
The dispute arose over an extra 242 euros: David Hinz went to work a week early, and he was mistakenly credited with benefits for those days. Although he informed the agency about the overpayment himself, the labor agency accused him of fraud. Hinz used ChatGPT to write an 18-page petition. Despite minor inaccuracies in the chatbot's advice, the court found the arguments convincing and fully acquitted the man.
The criminal record could have prevented Hinz from pursuing a career.
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Ecom: The Future. AI, Innovation
A life of luxury has begun to be sold in China. Local marketplaces offer ready-made photo sets showcasing a luxurious lifestyle. The photos, each priced at about 12 rubles, feature yachts, private jets, helicopters, luxury restaurants, and even golf and horseback…
A strange phenomenon continues to gain momentum in China: people are buying ready-made sets of photos to create a lifestyle of wealth on social networks.
The photo shows yachts, private jets, luxury interiors and expensive dishes.
In fact, it is a visual status constructor that can be bought literally for pennies. According to English-language publications, basic sets of such photos cost from 1 to 8 yuan.
The photo shows yachts, private jets, luxury interiors and expensive dishes.
In fact, it is a visual status constructor that can be bought literally for pennies. According to English-language publications, basic sets of such photos cost from 1 to 8 yuan.
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO.
From September 1, 2026, the position of Apple CEO will be taken over by the head of the hardware engineering department, John Turnus, according to the company's press release. Cook will take over as chairman of the company's board of directors and continue to oversee relations with the US authorities.
Tim Cook took over the company in 2011 after Steve Jobs's resignation and launched products such as the Apple Watch, AirPods, and services like Apple Pay, Apple TV, and Apple Music.
John Ternus has been with Apple since 2001 and has held leadership positions in the engineering department for over a decade. The company recognizes his contributions to the development of key product lines and his oversight of the transition of Mac computers to Apple Silicon processors.
From September 1, 2026, the position of Apple CEO will be taken over by the head of the hardware engineering department, John Turnus, according to the company's press release. Cook will take over as chairman of the company's board of directors and continue to oversee relations with the US authorities.
Tim Cook took over the company in 2011 after Steve Jobs's resignation and launched products such as the Apple Watch, AirPods, and services like Apple Pay, Apple TV, and Apple Music.
John Ternus has been with Apple since 2001 and has held leadership positions in the engineering department for over a decade. The company recognizes his contributions to the development of key product lines and his oversight of the transition of Mac computers to Apple Silicon processors.
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SpaceX plans to buy the AI service Cursor for $60 billion.
Elon Musk's company has received an option to buy the popular AI code editor Cursor. The amount of the potential deal is estimated at $60 billion — this is 24 times more than the value of the startup last year.
Musk plans to use Cursor's technology to create an AI capable of writing code and performing complex "computer routines" on its own. This is a direct response to OpenAI's recent move into the enterprise segment and the success of projects like OpenClaw and Claude Code.
In fact, SpaceX plans to spend 80% of the funds it expects to raise from its upcoming IPO on purchasing Cursor. While the project is currently operating as a partnership, SpaceX retains the right to fully acquire Cursor by the end of 2026.
Elon Musk's company has received an option to buy the popular AI code editor Cursor. The amount of the potential deal is estimated at $60 billion — this is 24 times more than the value of the startup last year.
Musk plans to use Cursor's technology to create an AI capable of writing code and performing complex "computer routines" on its own. This is a direct response to OpenAI's recent move into the enterprise segment and the success of projects like OpenClaw and Claude Code.
In fact, SpaceX plans to spend 80% of the funds it expects to raise from its upcoming IPO on purchasing Cursor. While the project is currently operating as a partnership, SpaceX retains the right to fully acquire Cursor by the end of 2026.
Gizmodo
SpaceX Obtains Option to Buy Cursor for $60 Billion
SpaceX clearly wants to make its mark in the vibe coding space.
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Ex-Tesla HR chief calls liberal arts the most valuable skill in the AI era.
Former Tesla VP of HR Valerie Capers Workman called not to believe the “noise” in the media about the uselessness of diplomas. Despite criticism of higher education from Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, she believes that in the era of automation, the value of an academic foundation is only increasing.
According to Workman, it is the humanities that are becoming the "source code" for skills that AI cannot replace, such as emotional intelligence, ethical analysis, and critical thinking. However, a single degree is no longer sufficient. The expert argues that the phrase "I'm not a techie" should be permanently removed from the lexicon, as graduates will need to acquire AI literacy and industrial engineering skills to remain competitive.
Former Tesla VP of HR Valerie Capers Workman called not to believe the “noise” in the media about the uselessness of diplomas. Despite criticism of higher education from Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, she believes that in the era of automation, the value of an academic foundation is only increasing.
According to Workman, it is the humanities that are becoming the "source code" for skills that AI cannot replace, such as emotional intelligence, ethical analysis, and critical thinking. However, a single degree is no longer sufficient. The expert argues that the phrase "I'm not a techie" should be permanently removed from the lexicon, as graduates will need to acquire AI literacy and industrial engineering skills to remain competitive.
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Chinese startup DeepSeek unveiled its new flagship V4 model.
The Chinese startup has released a public preview version of its fourth-generation models. The release includes the heavyweight Pro version (1.6 trillion parameters) for complex calculations and a leaner Flash version for fast generation.
The main change was the transition to a context window standard of 1 million tokens. In programming and math tests, the Pro version competes with top-tier closed-source solutions from Google and Anthropic.
The API for the new models is already operational and supports OpenAI and Anthropic formats. The company plans to completely disable the older versions of deepseek-chat and deepseek-reasoner by July 2026.
The Chinese startup has released a public preview version of its fourth-generation models. The release includes the heavyweight Pro version (1.6 trillion parameters) for complex calculations and a leaner Flash version for fast generation.
The main change was the transition to a context window standard of 1 million tokens. In programming and math tests, the Pro version competes with top-tier closed-source solutions from Google and Anthropic.
The API for the new models is already operational and supports OpenAI and Anthropic formats. The company plans to completely disable the older versions of deepseek-chat and deepseek-reasoner by July 2026.
Chinese DeepSeek has dramatically reduced the cost of AI solutions by offering a 75% discount on its new DeepSeek-V4-Pro model.
At the same time, the company has reduced the cost of caching requests across its entire API lineup by a factor of ten, significantly lowering the cost of development.
The pre-release version of the model was unveiled on Friday. The model is optimized for Huawei chips, indicating DeepSeek's efforts to strengthen its position within the Chinese semiconductor ecosystem.
The 75% discount on the DeepSeek-V4-Pro is valid until May 5. Currently, there are two versions in the lineup:
📍the more powerful and expensive Pro;
📍the lighter and more affordable Flash.
According to the company, the Pro version performs well in benchmarks for global data knowledge, outperforming most open-source models and being second only to Google's solutions (specifically, the closed-source Gemini-Pro-3.1).
At the same time, the company has reduced the cost of caching requests across its entire API lineup by a factor of ten, significantly lowering the cost of development.
The pre-release version of the model was unveiled on Friday. The model is optimized for Huawei chips, indicating DeepSeek's efforts to strengthen its position within the Chinese semiconductor ecosystem.
The 75% discount on the DeepSeek-V4-Pro is valid until May 5. Currently, there are two versions in the lineup:
📍the more powerful and expensive Pro;
📍the lighter and more affordable Flash.
According to the company, the Pro version performs well in benchmarks for global data knowledge, outperforming most open-source models and being second only to Google's solutions (specifically, the closed-source Gemini-Pro-3.1).
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Alibaba introduced Qwen-Image-2.0-Pro — an improved image generator.
The model follows instructions better and can generate images with captions in different languages.
Alibaba released the Qwen-Image-2.0 image generator in February 2026, and has now introduced its Pro version, as well as the model API. The generator follows instructions more precisely, strictly adhering to the meaning of the request, especially for complex compositions.
The company improved texture detail, lighting 'consistency,' and the realism of various materials. Аlso improved text rendering — the model can create images that have inscriptions in different languages.
The model follows instructions better and can generate images with captions in different languages.
Alibaba released the Qwen-Image-2.0 image generator in February 2026, and has now introduced its Pro version, as well as the model API. The generator follows instructions more precisely, strictly adhering to the meaning of the request, especially for complex compositions.
The company improved texture detail, lighting 'consistency,' and the realism of various materials. Аlso improved text rendering — the model can create images that have inscriptions in different languages.
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