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Meta's global affairs chief Joel Kaplan apologises for 'error' restricting PM Modi's Facebook video

Earlier today, Meta's Joel Kaplan and a host of global executives met MeitY officials including IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/technology/meta-s-global-affairs-chief-joel-kaplan-apologises-for-error-restricting-pm-modi-s-facebook-video-article-13995664.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=regular-editorial

https://t.me/moneycontrolcom/104389

Periodic tariff adjustments must to sustain investment: Kumar Mangalam Birla

Birla said broadband subscriptions crossed the one billion mark in March 2026, driven by mobile connectivity, which has become the country’s primary gateway to the digital economy.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/periodic-tariff-adjustments-must-to-sustain-investment-kumar-mangalam-birla-13995793.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=regular-editorial

https://t.me/moneycontrolcom/104391

Google is undergoing a major shakeup in its artificial intelligence (AI) leadership. Demis Hassabis is stepping down as CEO of Google DeepMind to become its Chair and Chief Scientist at Alphabet.

Google's chief scientist, Jeff Dean, is leaving the company after a 27-year tenure to launch a new venture, Discovery Loop, alongside fellow AI researchers Sanjay Ghemawat, Oriol Vinyals, and Quoc Le.
https://www.moneycontrol.com/artificial-intelligence/google-s-ai-leadership-shakeup-demis-hassabis-steps-down-jeff-dean-departs-for-new-startup-article-13995757.html

https://t.me/moneycontrolcom/104390

🚘 BMW Plays Spider-Man Ads Instead of Music

BMW owners in 70 countries hear ads for "Spider-Man: New Day" instead of music for a week after starting their cars. A screen banner triggers a video and interior lighting if tapped.

This affects nearly all BMW cars made after July 2020. BMW partnered with the film for the in-car promotion.

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https://t.me/startups/3723

Biocon's Q1 net profit jumps over four-fold on strong biosimilars growth, lower interest costs

- Biocon's Q1 FY27 net profit up 355% to Rs. 141 crore.
- Revenue grew 10% to Rs. 4,336 crore.
- Biosimilars & generics drove profit growth.

More details
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/earnings/biocon-s-q1-net-profit-jumps-over-four-fold-on-strong-biosimilars-growth-lower-interest-costs-13995637.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=regular-editorial

https://t.me/moneycontrolcom/104388

India trails US, Japan in July factory growth, but outpaces several Asian peers

-India's manufacturing PMI eased to 53.5 in July.
-India's manufacturing slowed, below US and Japan.
-Outperformed many Asian peers despite slowdown.

Details here ⤵️
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/india-trails-us-japan-in-july-factory-growth-but-outpaces-several-asian-peers-13995588.html

https://t.me/moneycontrolcom/104387

🚨 Meta's Mark Zuckerberg apologises for CSAM content, operating errors

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologised for the presence of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), deepfake content and operational lapses on the company’s platforms during recent engagements with the Indian government, sources told Moneycontrol.
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/meta-s-mark-zuckerberg-apologises-for-csam-content-operating-errors-13995494.html

https://t.me/moneycontrolcom/104386

🎸 Arduino Robot Plays Your Guitar via Wi-Fi

A Reddit user named MegCell built a robot that attaches to almost any guitar in about 3 minutes and plays it via smartphone control. It uses an Arduino to operate servos that press strings and strum, all housed in a complex 3D-printed frame around the guitar body and neck.

The robot reads MusicXML files sent over Wi-Fi, so it can theoretically play any song with a digital score. The creator plans to release 3D models and firmware for a true DIY version and improve the playing technique and noise from the servos.

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https://t.me/startups/3722

Cello World shares rise 15% as Bain Capital eyes controlling stake

The buying interest followed a report that said Bain Capital is leading discussions to acquire a controlling stake in Cello World.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/cello-world-shares-rise-up-to-19-as-bain-capital-eyes-controlling-stake-13995346.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=regular-editorial

https://t.me/moneycontrolcom/104385

🇺🇸 REMINDER: The US Senate has 2 days to pass the CLARITY Act before the summer recess begins.

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https://t.me/cointelegraph/71447

🇯🇵 Why the U.S. stepped in to support Japan for the first time in 28 years

Japan has already spent around $160 billion this year trying to stop the yen from collapsing. Despite record interventions, the currency still hit its weakest level since 1986.

The bigger issue isn't the yen itself. Japan is the largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasuries, with about $1.19 trillion. If its cash reserves run low, defending the yen means selling U.S. government bonds, putting even more pressure on American borrowing costs, which are already at 19-year highs.

That's why the U.S. intervened in the currency market for only the fourth time since the mid-1990s. The goal wasn't to save the yen. It was to reduce the risk of large-scale Treasury selling.

Sometimes the biggest market intervention isn't about the market everyone is watching. It is about protecting the one behind it.

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https://t.me/shareholders/6387

🧪 Scientists Propose Cutting Earth’s Population to 4 Billion

Scientists suggest reducing the global population to 4 billion by 2200, about half of today’s 8.3 billion. The planet’s population grew from 2 billion a century ago and could reach 11.5 billion by 2100 according to optimistic forecasts.

In the last 50 years, CO₂ emissions doubled, energy consumption tripled, and biodiversity halved. Resources on Earth won’t be enough for everyone if trends continue.

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https://t.me/startups/3721