Netflix asserts it has contributed over $325 billion to the global economy over ten years. Behind this spectacular figure, the platform defends its model as France and Europe tighten their demands on streaming.
Chatbots, deepfakes, generated texts and images: Europe takes a decisive step on August 2 with the AI Act. With labeling, controls, and heavy fines, businesses and creators enter a new era.
A feature allowing users to create scenes in Google Earth with Nano Banana 2 was removed the day after its launch. Behind this swift retreat lies a global question: can we still trust a geographical image taken out of context?
El Niño is now established and is expected to further intensify. The UN and scientists warn of a multiplier of climate risks until 2027, while Météo-France reminds us that its direct effects on Europe remain more uncertain.
The Tour de France Femmes 2026 kicks off from Lausanne on Saturday, August 1, for nine stages until Nice. Between the grand Swiss departure, a duel of favorites, and a demanding route, the race aims to reach a new global milestone.
A jury in New Mexico has imposed a $375 million penalty on Meta, finding that its platforms harmed the mental health and safety of children. Following another verdict against Instagram and YouTube in California, judicial pressure now joins the regulatory offensive from France and Europe.
Europe is entering a decisive phase of the AI Act. Deepfakes, AI-generated public interest content without editorial oversight, and interactions with certain AI systems will need clearer labeling. A global shift for media, platforms, and public trust.
The American Federal Reserve held its rates on July 29, but the 9 to 3 vote reveals a spectacular rift: three officials called for an immediate hike. This hard signal could weigh on the dollar, credit, Wall Street, and Europe.
Nearly two million people joined the ranks of high-net-worth individuals tracked by Capgemini in 2025. Their financial wealth reached 98.3 trillion dollars, driven by markets and AI, while the gap with the rest of the population widens.
After six years without an album, The Strokes release Reality Awaits, a seventh record produced with Rick Rubin that juxtaposes bright melodies, electronic strangeness, and omnipresent Auto-Tune. A globally anticipated yet divisive return.
The first film of 2026 to cross the billion-dollar mark at the global box office, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie arrives on Peacock in the United States on July 30. A strategic pivot for Nintendo, Universal, and the entire entertainment economy.
Followed live by tens of thousands of enthusiasts, a Qantas Airbus A350-1000ULR flew nearly 17,000 km between Toulouse and Melbourne non-stop. This test paves the way for Qantas's 22-hour commercial flights.
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