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The US government ordered Anthropic to block foreign access to its newest AI models over security concerns, raising fears of a global AI arms race. SpaceX completed a record $75 billion IPO with strong investor demand on its first trading day. Elon Musk's trillionaire status drew sharp criticism as analysis showed virtually all of his wealth stems from government contracts and support. The DOJ approved Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing the way for one of the largest media mergers in history. Workplace experts identify human skills that still outperform AI as banks, cities, and industries race to hire AI talent and deploy AI agents.

US restricts Anthropic AI models over security concerns

US restricts Anthropic AI models over security concernsThe US government has ordered Anthropic to block foreign access to its newest AI models, prompting the company to suspend its top-tier Mythos system. Officials reportedly found ways to bypass existing safeguards, raising national security concerns. The restrictions could trigger a global AI arms race as other nations accelerate their own advanced AI development. MarketWatch warns the order may reshape the competitive landscape of the AI industry worldwide.

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Anthropic suspends all access to Mythos model after US government bans foreign nationals use (CNN)
Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns (BBC)
US blocks foreign access to Anthropic’s newest AI models over security risksThe commerce department’s mandate forces a shutdown of top-tier systems after officials reportedly found ways to bypass safeguards. (SCMP)
U.S. restrictions on new Anthropic models could trigger a global AI arms race (MarketWatch)
Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access (Nikkei Asia)

AI reshapes workforce skills and hiring across industries

AI reshapes workforce skills and hiring across industriesWorkplace experts identify key human skills that still outperform AI, including creative problem-solving, empathy, and ethical judgment. Banks are launching aggressive talent drives to recruit AI specialists. Cities are exploring how AI agents can improve urban infrastructure and services. In India, workers earn as little as ₹250 per hour training AI systems that power robotics, highlighting the hidden human labor behind the AI boom.

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The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts (AP News)
Banks launch strong AI talent drive (China Daily)
How AI Agents Can Help Cities Work Smarter (Forbes)
₹250 an hour to train AI: How Indian workers are shaping the future of robotics (Business Today)

Musk's trillionaire status draws scrutiny over government ties

Musk's trillionaire status draws scrutiny over government tiesAnalysis from CNN suggests virtually all of Elon Musk's wealth derives from government contracts and support, sparking strong criticism from US lawmakers. BBC charts Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status with data-driven visualizations. Forbes reports lawmakers have blasted the billionaire's wealth concentration, questioning the fairness of a system that enabled his financial ascent. Musk's empire spans SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink, and X.

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How much of Musk’s wealth comes from government help? Virtually all of it (CNN)
From rockets to brain implants, here’s a look at Elon Musk’s vast empire (AP News)
Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts (BBC)
Elon Musk's Trillionaire Status Blasted By Lawmakers—Here Are The Strongest Reactions (Forbes)

SpaceX completes record $75 billion IPO

SpaceX completes record $75 billion IPOSpaceX launched a record-breaking $75 billion IPO, with analysts calling the first trading day a major success. CNBC reports strong investor enthusiasm and examines what comes next for the company as a publicly traded entity. Key growth areas include Starship development and Starlink expansion. Separately, Perplexity announced plans for its own IPO in 2028.

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SpaceX sets the stage for a record $75 billion IPO (CNN)
SpaceX IPO sticks the landing. Here's what investors are saying about its epic first trading day (CNBC)
What comes next for SpaceX after the IPO will be in focus for investors. Here's what's ahead (CNBC)
Perplexity plans IPO in 2028, CEO says (CNBC)
A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers (AP News)

DOJ approves $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

DOJ approves $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. mergerThe US Department of Justice has approved Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, greenlighting a merger that unites CBS, HBO, and CNN under one roof. The decision marks one of the largest media consolidations in history. State lawsuits may still challenge the deal, but federal clearance removes the primary regulatory obstacle. NPR notes the combined entity would reshape the entertainment landscape.

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Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom (CNN)
Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US justice department (BBC)
Justice Dept. approves Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (NPR)
June 12, 2026 •The decision paves the way for a proposed $111 billion merger uniting two rival studio giants — Paramount, owner of CBS, and the much larger Warner, which includes HBO and CNN. (NPR)
Justice Dept. Clears Way for Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger (NYT)