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- 1US economy must outgrow its debt costs or risk spiral●The US economy is stuck on a hamster wheel as GDP must outrun borrowing costs—or risk a debt spiral
The US economy is trapped in a cycle where economic growth must continually outpace the government's borrowing costs, according to Fortune. If GDP growth falls below the interest rate on America's mounting debt, the country risks entering a debt spiral in which interest payments balloon and become increasingly hard to service. The piece frames this as a structural challenge facing policymakers amid high deficits and elevated interest rates.
- 217-year-old builds AI startup after school banned ChatGPT●Her school blocked ChatGPT. Now this 17-year-old high school senior runs an AI startup with 1,000 users
A 17-year-old high school senior has launched an AI startup that now has 1,000 users, according to Fortune. The story gained attention because her school had blocked ChatGPT, prompting her to build her own AI tool instead. It highlights a growing debate over schools banning AI tools while students increasingly turn to them, and in some cases, build businesses around the technology.
- 3'China has arrived': Beijing targets Europe's richest industries●‘China has arrived’: From $1,000 Gucci sneakers to German cars, China is coming for the industries that made Europe rich
Fortune reports that Chinese companies are moving aggressively into the industries that built Europe's wealth, from luxury goods like $1,000 Gucci sneakers to German cars. The piece frames China's rise as no longer confined to low-cost manufacturing but as a direct challenge to Europe's premium brands and industrial champions, with Chinese automakers and consumer companies competing head-on in quality and prestige.
- 4Elon Musk's Trillionaire Path Stalls Before Key Tesla and SpaceX Events▼Elon Musk’s Path to Trillionaire Stalls Ahead of Key Tesla and SpaceX Events
Reports say Elon Musk's route to becoming the world's first trillionaire has slowed, with attention turning to upcoming Tesla and SpaceX milestones that could revive his fortune. Observers point to Tesla's share price and SpaceX's next major events as decisive factors in whether his wealth climb resumes.
- 5S&P 500 outpaces housing market as investment bet●Thinking about buying stocks instead of a home? The S&P 500 has blown away the housing market
Fortune reports that the S&P 500 has significantly outperformed the US housing market as a long-term investment, prompting debate over whether aspiring homeowners would be better off renting and putting their savings into stocks instead. The comparison fuels a broader conversation about affordability, with home prices and mortgage rates keeping ownership out of reach for many buyers weighing alternatives.
- 6Tokenized stocks hit $20.9 billion in monthly DEX trading●Tokenized stocks just did $20.9 billion in DEX trading in 30 days
Tokenized stock trading on decentralized exchanges reached $20.9 billion in volume over the past 30 days, according to a report from Fortune. The figure marks a significant milestone for on-chain versions of publicly listed equities, which have drawn growing interest from crypto traders seeking exposure to traditional stocks around the clock, outside regular market hours.
- 7Mixed international break for Premier League forwards●Internationals: Mixed fortunes for Premier League forwards
Premier League forwards experienced mixed fortunes while on international duty, with some players scoring or impressing for their national teams and others struggling or drawing blanks. The round of international fixtures gave fans plenty to debate about the form of the league's top attacking talent heading back into domestic action.
- 8Cognition hits $1 billion annualized revenue as Devin adoption doubles▼Cognition tops $1 billion in annualized revenue as Devin adoption doubles
AI startup Cognition has surpassed $1 billion in annualized revenue, with adoption of its Devin coding agent doubling, according to Fortune. The figures underscore rapid enterprise demand for autonomous software engineering tools and mark a major milestone for one of the most closely watched companies in the AI agent space.
- 9Huawei Ascend Chips Overtake Nvidia in China's AI Market●Huawei's Ascend Chips Have Overtaken Nvidia in China's AI Market
Huawei's Ascend AI chips have overtaken Nvidia in China's artificial intelligence market, according to a report by Fortune. The shift reflects the impact of US export restrictions that have limited Nvidia's access to Chinese customers, pushing domestic firms toward homegrown alternatives. The development marks a significant milestone for China's semiconductor self-sufficiency efforts and intensifies the technology rivalry between Washington and Beijing.
- 10OpenAI and Anthropic Quietly Probe Thousands of AI Security Incidents●OpenAI and Anthropic Are Quietly Probing Tens of Thousands of AI Security Incidents
OpenAI and Anthropic are investigating tens of thousands of security incidents tied to their AI systems, largely out of public view, according to a Fortune report. The scale of the probing highlights how leading AI companies are handling misuse, attacks and safety threats at a volume rarely disclosed, raising questions about transparency in the fast-growing AI industry.
- 11Developers Turn to Mac Minis for Running AI Models●Why Developers Are Running AI Models on Mac Minis Instead of Nvidia GPUs
Developers are increasingly running AI models on Apple's Mac Mini instead of relying on Nvidia GPUs, according to a Fortune report. The shift is being attributed to the Mac Mini's lower cost and power efficiency, with Apple silicon offering competitive performance for local AI workloads. The trend highlights a challenge to Nvidia's dominance in AI hardware as smaller teams look for cheaper ways to build and test AI applications.