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Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter and Block, has introduced Buzz, described as an AI agent workspace. The product is presented as a tool for organising and running AI agents for work tasks. Attention is focused on what the workspace actually does in practice and how it differs from other AI productivity tools.

David Barron, the producer behind the Harry Potter film franchise, is backing an AI-driven adaptation of Jack London's novel The Call Of The Wild. The project signals growing mainstream interest in artificial intelligence tools within film production, and will likely fuel ongoing debate in Hollywood about the role of AI in storytelling, creativity and the rights of writers and crews.

Formula 1 has appointed comedian Jack Whitehall as its official 'Friend of F1' ahead of the British Grand Prix. The appointment signals the sport's continued push into entertainment and celebrity crossover as it builds hype around one of its flagship races at Silverstone. Details of the role and how it will feature in F1's coverage have not yet been spelled out.

Block, the payments company founded by Jack Dorsey, has joined the x402 protocol and added support for the Bitcoin Lightning Network. The move ties Block's Bitcoin-focused payments infrastructure to x402, a standard for machine-to-machine payments that has drawn attention from fintech and crypto firms. Details on the scope of the integration have not been widely reported yet.

Jack Daniel's and Jim Beam are moving to win over the fast-growing Formula 1 audience, according to an exclusive report. The two Kentucky whiskey rivals are targeting the sport's fans as American whiskey brands seek new growth markets and F1's popularity, especially in the United States, continues to surge.

Rain has closed the grass parking lots around Jack Trice Stadium in Ames ahead of Iowa State's football game against Utah. Fans planning to tailgate or park on grass lots are being told to make other arrangements, with attendance still expected to be high for the Big 12 matchup. People are discussing the game and how the wet conditions will affect the tailgating experience.

Two of America's best-known whiskey brands, Jack Daniel's and Jim Beam, are sponsoring Formula 1 racing teams, in a photo feature highlighting the tie-ups. The move signals growing interest from major spirits companies in motorsport marketing as Formula 1's audience expands, with the brands putting their names and imagery alongside the teams' cars and drivers.