The FCC is moving toward potentially allowing AI-generated political robocalls before the November midterms. A waiver request from the Club for Growth would permit political groups to use AI or prerecorded voices in unsolicited calls to cellphones. Consumer advocates warn this could flood voters with misleading automated messages. The FCC could rule as soon as late October, with Democratic commissioner Anna Gomez opposing the change.
IBM is pushing deeper into enterprise AI through its watsonx platform, which helps organizations manage data and models within secure, controlled environments. The company also acquired HashiCorp to better handle complex cloud workloads. However, IBM faces growing pressure from Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure on pricing and margins. A new competitor, Anthropic, has introduced Claude Code, which can automate tasks in legacy COBOL systems that IBM traditionally supports.
SalesCloser launched Sky, a tool that builds a live AI sales agent in minutes. Users describe their business, and Sky reads the website, creates a knowledge base, and applies industry-specific sales frameworks. The platform also introduced Agentic Integrations that let agents schedule meetings, update CRM records, and trigger third-party workflows. Median setup time fell from about 295 minutes to roughly 4 minutes in the first eleven days.
OpenAI disclosed that its 300-plus math proofs required only about three hours of ChatGPT Pro thinking per result on average. The company published 722 manuscripts grouped into 372 result families, covering topics from number theory to partial differential equations. The model was posed roughly 4,000 problems during evaluation, with most results coming from a fixed procedure using an unreleased internal model.
Seattle became the first U.S. city to ban AI-driven pricing for groceries. The law stops large grocery chains and delivery services from using AI or customer data to set individual prices. It covers information such as browsing history, location, race, gender, and chatbot conversations. The ban takes effect Sept. 1, 2027, after the City Council approved the measure and Mayor Katie Wilson signed it.
Taiwan has overtaken Korea as the top-performing global market, driven by stronger ties to the AI supply chain. The Taiex Index beat the Kospi by 23 percentage points last quarter, the widest gap since the turn of the century. About 40 percent of fund managers surveyed by Bank of America said they were overweight Taiwan, compared to 25 percent for Korea. Taiwan's benchmark is up 72 percent in 2026.
iTrustCapital launched Q, a set of AI-driven quantitative trading strategies for crypto investors. The system uses algorithmic rules to automatically buy and sell selected cryptocurrencies based on market signals like trend and volatility. Clients can opt in, choose a strategy, and opt out at any time with no exit fee. The strategies are available through both retirement and non-retirement accounts.
A study on AI in workers' compensation claims found that while automation saves time on paperwork, it may not improve outcomes for injured workers. Researchers analyzed over 1,000 claims and found that AI decreased the number resolved within 30 days. The authors recommend using AI for more strategic work, such as identifying root causes of injuries and developing better treatment plans.
Coherent Corp. stock jumped 8% in one month and 190% over the past year, fueled by demand for optical components used in AI data centers. The company makes lasers, silicon photonics, and transceivers. Fiscal 2027 revenue is expected to reach $10.68 billion with 50% growth, supported by strong demand for 1.6T and 800G products.
An independent developer is using AI-powered reverse engineering to create open source clones of Adobe Creative Suite software. The project, called Artcraft, started last year and aims to match the look, feel, and functionality of Adobe programs. The developer hopes to achieve near-perfect fidelity in the clones.
Key Takeaways
- The FCC may allow AI political robocalls before midterms, with a ruling expected as soon as late October.
- IBM's watsonx platform expands into secure enterprise AI, but faces competition from AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Anthropic's Claude Code.
- SalesCloser launched Sky, an AI sales agent with median setup time dropping from 295 minutes to 4 minutes.
- OpenAI disclosed 300-plus math proofs requiring about three hours of ChatGPT Pro thinking per result on average.
- Seattle became the first U.S. city to ban AI pricing for groceries, effective Sept. 1, 2027.
- Taiwan surpassed Korea as the top global market, with the Taiex Index up 72% in 2026 driven by AI supply chain exposure.
- iTrustCapital launched Q, AI-driven quantitative trading strategies for crypto investors with no exit fees.
- A study found AI in workers' comp claims saves time but may reduce claims resolved within 30 days.
- Coherent Corp. stock rose 190% over the past year on demand for AI data center optical components.
- A developer is creating open source clones of Adobe Creative Suite using AI-powered reverse engineering under the Artcraft project.
FCC may allow AI political robocalls before midterms
The FCC is considering a request from the Club for Growth to loosen rules on political robocalls. The waiver would let political groups use AI or prerecorded voices in unsolicited calls to cellphones. Critics warn this could cause a surge of misleading automated calls before the November election. The FCC could rule on it as soon as late October. Anna Gomez, the sole Democratic commissioner, opposes the move.
FCC weighs rule change for AI robocalls ahead of midterms
The Federal Communications Commission is proposing a rule change that would permit AI-generated voices in political robocalls. The move would allow more automated calls to voters before the November midterm elections. Consumer advocates and lawmakers oppose the change because it could increase deceptive calls. The FCC is expected to make a final decision in the coming weeks.
FCC could permit more political robocalls using AI
Federal law currently bans most robocalls to cellphones without consent. The Club for Growth asked the FCC for a waiver to allow political groups to use artificial or prerecorded voices. Consumer groups warn the change could bring a wave of misleading calls before Election Day. Tim Harper of the Center for Democracy and Technology said it would weaken a major deterrent against bad actors. The FCC's Republican chairman, Brendan Carr, previously investigated the New Hampshire robocalls.
IBM adds AI tools to secure cloud systems
IBM is expanding its AI capabilities to help customers manage data safely within their own controlled environments. The company uses its watsonx platform, which includes tools for building models, storing data, and ensuring responsible AI use. This strategy supports growing demand for secure AI in regulated industries and complements IBM's hybrid cloud solutions. Recent analysis shows IBM stock has dropped 23.6% over the past year, but earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 have risen. Investors see potential growth as businesses need to modernize old systems and manage complex cloud workloads.
IBM faces competition from cloud giants and new AI rivals
IBM continues to grow its hybrid cloud business after buying HashiCorp to better manage complex enterprise environments. The company's watsonx platform helps organizations scale AI while keeping data governance and security in check. However, IBM faces strong competition from Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, which are pressuring prices and margins. A new threat comes from Anthropic, whose Claude Code tool can automate tasks in legacy COBOL systems that IBM traditionally supports. Despite these challenges, analysts have raised their earnings estimates for IBM for the next two years, showing some investor optimism.
iTrustCapital Launches AI-Driven Crypto Trading Strategies
iTrustCapital launched Q, a set of AI-driven quantitative trading strategies for crypto investors. Q uses algorithmic rules to automatically buy and sell selected cryptocurrencies based on market signals like trend and volatility. Clients can opt in, choose a strategy, and opt out at any time with no exit fee. The strategies are available through both retirement and non-retirement accounts. This launch represents a major shift toward active trading tools for crypto users.
Taiwan Surpasses Korea in Global Markets Amid AI Growth
Taiwan has overtaken Korea as the top-performing global market, driven by stronger ties to the AI supply chain. The Taiex Index beat the Kospi by 23 percentage points last quarter, the largest gap since the turn of the century. About 40 percent of fund managers surveyed by Bank of America said they were overweight Taiwan, compared to 25 percent for Korea. Taiwan offers broader exposure across chip design, manufacturing, and servers, while Korea remains heavily focused on Samsung and SK Hynix. Taiwan's benchmark is up 72 percent in 2026, making it the top performer among over 90 indexes tracked by Bloomberg.
SalesCloser Launches Sky, an AI Sales Agent Built in Minutes
SalesCloser Technologies launched Sky, a tool that lets businesses build a live AI sales agent in minutes. A user simply tells Sky about their business, and it reads the website, builds a knowledge base, and applies industry-specific sales frameworks automatically. After setup, Sky acts as a Copilot assistant that makes changes on request. The launch also introduced Agentic Integrations, allowing agents to schedule meetings, update CRM records, and trigger workflows across third-party tools. In the first eleven days, the median setup time dropped from about 295 minutes to roughly 4 minutes.
AI Saves Time in Workers Comp but May Not Improve Outcomes
A new study finds that AI in workers compensation claims processing saves time on paperwork but may not improve outcomes for injured workers. Researchers analyzed over 1,000 claims and found that AI automated tasks like data entry and document review effectively. However, the use of AI actually decreased the number of claims resolved within 30 days, a key effectiveness measure. The study authors recommend using AI to support more strategic work, such as identifying root causes of injuries and developing better treatment plans. The findings highlight that time savings alone do not guarantee better results for claimants.
OpenAI Reveals Low Compute Cost for 300 Math Proofs
OpenAI disclosed that its 300-plus math proofs required only about three hours of ChatGPT Pro thinking per result on average. The company published detailed information to promote scientific transparency, including reasoning summaries and compute estimates. The release includes 722 manuscripts grouped into 372 result families, covering topics from number theory to partial differential equations. The model was posed approximately 4,000 problems during the evaluation. Most results came from a fixed procedure using an unreleased internal model, with a few exceptions noted in the documentation.
Seattle bans AI pricing for groceries in first US city law
Seattle passed a law stopping large grocery chains and delivery services from using AI or customer data to set individual prices. The City Council approved the measure and Mayor Katie Wilson signed it. The ban takes effect Sept. 1, 2027. It covers data like browsing history, location, race, gender and chatbot conversations. Labor and consumer groups supported the law.
Coherent stock jumps 8% as AI optical demand grows
Coherent Corp. stock rose 8% in one month and 190% over the past year. The company makes optical parts used in AI data centers, including lasers, silicon photonics and transceivers. Fiscal 2027 revenue is expected to reach $10.68 billion with 50% growth. Strong demand for 1.6T and 800G products supports the outlook.
AI developer creates open source clones of Adobe software
A developer is using AI-powered reverse engineering to create open source clones of Adobe Creative Suite programs. The project called Artcraft started last year. It aims to match the look, feel and functionality of Adobe software. The developer hopes to achieve near perfect fidelity in the clones.
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- FCC considers allowing more political robocalls before midterms, including those created with AI
- FCC considers allowing more political robocalls before midterms, including those created with AI
- FCC could allow more political robocalls before midterms
- IBM Brings AI to Customer-Managed Infrastructure: Should You Invest?
- IBM Brings AI to Customer-Managed Infrastructure: Should You Invest?
- iTrustCapital Launches Q, AI-Formulated Quantitative Trading Strategies for Crypto Investors
- Taiwan Dethrones Korea Atop World Markets As AI Trade Widens
- SalesCloser Launches Sky: Businesses Now Build a Live AI Sales Agent in Minutes, Just by Talking to It
- Comp industry looks beyond AI time savings to worker outcomes
- OpenAI Used Just 3 Hours Of ChatGPT Pro Thinking Per Result For Its 300+ Math Proofs, Company Reveals
- Major US city bans AI grocery pricing in first-in-the-nation law
- Coherent Stock Rises 8% in a Month: Is the Buying Opportunity Intact?
- “Software is over”: Bold AI developer takes aim at Adobe with open source clones
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