Here’s what’s happening today in politics and tech, explained clearly without the fluff:
*Politics Summary
**France Plans to Recognize Palestine**
France announced it will soon officially recognize Palestine as a country. This move adds pressure for peace talks as the conflict continues. The Pope and other leaders are urging both sides to stop the violence.
**Trump’s New AI Policy**
President Trump revealed a plan to boost AI development in the U.S. by reducing regulations. The goal is to help American companies compete with China, but critics worry it might lead to job losses and unchecked AI risks.
**NASA Workforce Cuts**
About 3,900 NASA employees are leaving due to budget cuts. The agency says safety won’t be affected, but some fear this could slow down future space mission.
### **Tech Updates**
**A Dating App Beat ChatGPT in Downloads**
A new app called **Tea**, where women share anonymous reviews of their dates, has become the most downloaded app in the U.S., even passing ChatGPT.
**AI Robots Helping Small Farms**
A startup named Farm-ng is using AI-powered robots to assist farmers with planting and harvesting. This could be a big help for small farms struggling with labor shortages.
**Google’s AI Gets Better for Coders**
Google upgraded its Gemini AI with new tools for developers, including real-time code suggestions and automatic software design diagrams.
**Major Security Warning for Developers**
Hackers recently snuck malware into 847 popular coding tools on npm (a platform developers use). If you work with software, check for updates to stay safe.
**Apple’s Huge AI Investment**
Apple plans to spend $500 billion over the next four years on AI, including a new chip factory in Texas and 20,000 new AI jobs.
### **Quick News Bits**
– Uber is testing a women-only ride option in select U.S. cities.
– India now makes 36% of U.S. smartphones, thanks to Apple shifting more iPhone production there.
– Humans still outperform AI in math competitions, but the gap is shrinking.