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Why Access Controls May Be AI’s Biggest Security Vulnerability

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As model providers court government agencies, humans may present a major security threat.

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Energy

Oil Drilling Stuck Near 4-Year Lows, Thanks to Energy Policy Puzzle

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The Trump administration’s “drill, baby, drill” ambitions have been hampered by the reality of the global oil market.

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Media & Entertainment

Advertising Confronts AI-xistential Crisis

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Advertising companies are scrambling to make changes as their businesses get hammered by advances in artificial intelligence.

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Technology

Can Robotaxis Take Over New York?

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Tesla and Waymo are among the entrants trying to turn congested New York City, the home of the yellow cab, into a robotaxi hub.

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ETF Upside

These ETFs Are Going Nuclear

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Energy demand is rising globally, in part because of AI use, and a handful of ETFs focused on nuclear energy stand to benefit.

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ETF Upside

Are Cyclical ETFs Worth the Boom and Bust?

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Cyclical industries can provide some regularity for ETF investors, but not without downsides.

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ETF Upside

Trump Media Delays Registration for Bitcoin ETF

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The filing marks President Trump’s latest move to bring his spot bitcoin strategy to the ETF market. Will advisors bite?

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Social Media

Can Reddit Provide a Human-Centric Haven from AI Chatbots?

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In our increasingly artificial digital age, sometimes internet denizens desire an actual human touch. Enter Reddit.

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Advisor Upside

Vanguard’s Joe Davis on AI and the ‘Second Half of the Chessboard’

Joseph Davis, Vanguard’s global chief economist and global head of the Investment Strategy Group.

While predicting the future of the global economy is anybody’s guess, today’s normal is unlikely to continue.

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Artificial Intelligence

China’s Revolutionary DeepSeek Turns to American Hardware for Upgrade

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Seven months after DeepSeek’s debut, it appears the company needs some American rocket power to get its AI Sputnik off the ground.

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Consumer

Trump Admin’s MAHA Agenda Brings Politics to the Dinner Table

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Most major brands in cereal, snacks, and drinks are putting out announcements about how they’re aligning with MAHA guidelines.

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Finance

Warren Buffett Reveals Multibillion-Dollar Pre-Retirement Bets

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The big surprise was a brand new, $1.6 billion stake in UnitedHealth, accumulated entirely during the second quarter.

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CIO Upside

Wells Fargo Patent Highlights Fatal Flaw in Deepfake Detection Models

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Synthetic content is becoming more realistic by the day. Can detection tech keep up?

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CIO Upside

How AI-Powered Robotics Face Obstacles in Real-World Scenarios

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Nvidia has announced a host of new models, libraries and infrastructure for robotics developers.

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CIO Upside

Big Tech’s AGI Dreams Overshadowed by Smaller, In-Demand AI Advances

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Though AGI could have some enterprise viability, most businesses are better off with small models.

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Advisor Upside

VOO Becomes First ETF to Top $700 Billion in Assets

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The development illustrates Vanguard’s ongoing dominance in ETFs as well as client demand for low-cost, passive strategies.

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Advisor Upside

Advisors May Take the Next Exit if NJ Passes New Contractor Rule

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The Garden State is considering changes to rules regarding contractors and employees. Advisors don’t like it, a poll suggests.

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Advisor Upside

Could Silver Be Clients’ Golden Ticket?

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Silver’s role as an inflation hedge, its industrial uses and a supply deficit have created strong tailwinds.

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Finance

New York Accuses Bank-Backed Zelle of $1 Billion Security Bungle

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Zelle was launched in 2017 as an alternative to peer-to-peer payment platforms like PayPal and its subsidiary Venmo.

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Big Tech

Amazon Cuts in Line at Online Grocery Checkout

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Amazon has struggled to take a bite out of the $875 billion US grocery market since launching an online grocery storefront in 2006.

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Advisor Upside

Financial advisor news, market insights, and practice management essentials.

AI Drug Designer Isomorphic Details Lofty Plans for $2.1B in New Funding

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World’s First Catastrophe Bond ETF Braces for Hurricane Season

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Fidelity to Tack Service Fees on 100 More ETFs. Boutique Issuers May Be Hit Hardest

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