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NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Completes Mars Flyby on Route to 2029 Asteroid Arrival
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft used Mars gravity to gain speed and adjust its trajectory toward asteroid Psyche. Data released on July 17, 2026, also show how the flyby tested the mission’s instruments and produced a new time-lapse of Mars.
US Tightens Scrutiny of Chinese AI Models Over Security and IP Risks
Washington is examining Chinese AI models for security vulnerabilities and possible use of stolen U.S. intellectual property. Companies using open-weight systems should prepare for tighter procurement rules, sanctions, and compliance checks.
Substack Adds Pangram AI Detection to Posts, Notes, and Comments
Substack now lets readers and creators scan eligible posts, Notes, comments, and replies for an estimate of human versus AI-assisted writing. Here is what the feature measures, where it works, and how creators should use it without treating a score21
South Korea’s $880 Billion AI Infrastructure Bet: What It Means for Business
South Korea is combining semiconductor fabs, AI data centers and physical robotics into a decade-long industrial strategy. Here is what the plan includes, where execution risks lie and how businesses should assess the opportunity.
CuspAI Raises $450M Series B Led by Kleiner Perkins
CuspAI has raised $450 million in Series B funding led by Kleiner Perkins and NEA. Here is what the round means for AI-driven materials discovery, industrial research and venture capital in July 2026.
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U.S. Venture Capital Hits $412.7B in H1 2026, Led by AI Mega-Rounds
U.S. startups raised a record $412.7 billion in the first half of 2026, but the headline masks an unusually concentrated market. More than 81% of capital went to rounds of at least $100 million, leaving founders and investors outside the AI mega-deal

Indian Startups Raised $346.2M in the Week Ended July 17
Indian startups raised $346.2 million across 20 funding rounds in the week ended July 17, 2026. The rebound was driven by Udaan’s $160 million financing and Emergent’s $130 million AI round, but the concentration of capital in a few late-stage deals3

Plazza Raises $15M to Scale AI-Powered Pharmacy Delivery in India
Indian healthtech startup Plazza has raised $15 million in Series A funding to expand rapid medicine delivery, AI-based inventory planning and its pharmacy network. Here is what the round means for the company, the market and regulatory execution.

Syracuse University Launches a Creator Economy Minor in Fall 2026
Syracuse University will launch its first formal academic offering from the Center for the Creator Economy in fall 2026. Here is what the minor covers, who it suits, and how aspiring creators can use it strategically.

The Myth of “Impossible” Mass Broadcasts at the FIFA World Cup 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup did not achieve its seamless, immersive coverage by violating the laws of physics.

Why WhatsApp Faces Persistent Criticism Over Security and Privacy – and How AI Technologies Are Reshaping the Debate
Meanwhile, AI amplifies offensive threats. Scammers increasingly use large language models to generate convincing phishing lures that arrive via WhatsApp, then pivot victims to other platforms.

AinaAiTech’s 100K Creator Dataset: How Creators Can Use It
AinaAiTech announced a free open dataset containing 100,000 creator-economy profiles on July 21, 2026. Here is how creators, researchers, and brands can evaluate the release, extract useful signals, and avoid treating incomplete profile data as proof








