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đ Welcome! AI promises endless possibilityâbut who gets left behind when tech costs too much? The real future may hinge not on innovation alone, but on access. Discover why affordability matters in todayâs issue!
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AI & TECH
Cheaper EVs Go Semi-Solid â Automaker SAIC just launched the worldâs first mass-produced EV with semi-solid state batteries, debuting in the 2025 MG4. Priced under $14,000 in China, the tech promises lighter packs, faster charging, and better longevity than todayâs lithium iron phosphate batteries. Global rollout starts next year, making cutting-edge energy storage affordable for everyday driversâproof that the EV future isnât just luxury-priced anymore.
Hackers Flip Windows Tools â Chinese hackers known as Silver Fox found a way to turn trusted Windows security drivers into weapons, shutting down antivirus software and sneaking in malware called ValleyRAT. The trick makes bad programs look safe. Experts say to keep Windows updated, watch Microsoftâs blocklist, and stay alertâbecause sometimes the very tools meant to protect you can be hijacked.
MrBeast Dials Into Phones â YouTube megastar MrBeast is reportedly launching his own phone company next year through an MVNO partnership, offering affordable service on major networks like AT&T or T-Mobile. Following his Feastables and toy ventures, the move could broaden his empire and finally push his brand toward profitabilityâproof that creators arenât just making content, theyâre building industries.
South Korea Speeds Up 6G â Researchers in Seoul unveiled ConcreteSC, a new semantic communication method that skips massive codebooks and focuses on meaning instead of raw data. Tests show up to 39x faster performance, with potential for 6G networks, smart factories, and healthcare devicesâproof that making tech more âhumanâ might be the key to next-gen wireless.
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CAREER & WORK
Law School Demand Surges â Law school is suddenly hot again: applications jumped 18% in 2024, the biggest spike since 2002, driven by a weak job market for new grads and political flashpoints. With 93% of recent law graduates landing jobs, many young people see law school as both a safe career bet and a way to shape societyâs future.
Salesforce Swaps Jobs for AI â Salesforce axed 4,000 support rolesâ45% of its workforceâas CEO Marc Benioff turned to AI agents now handling 1.5 million conversations weekly. With satisfaction scores unchanged, the shift shows how automation is reshaping entry-level jobs. Young workers may need to adapt fast by mastering AI instead of resisting it.
Workers Want Quiet With AI â AI tools may boost output, but workers crave calm: nearly half say distraction-free focus time matters most, and a third want employers to schedule it. Younger employees especially value âdigital downtime.â Companies that balance productivity with peace could win the talent race in an always-on workplace culture.
ECONOMY & FINANCE
Kraft Heinz Breaks Apart â A decade after merging into a $28 billion food giant, Kraft Heinz will split into two firms: Global Taste Elevation Co. (Heinz, Philadelphia, Kraft Mac & Cheese) and North American Grocery Co. (Oscar Mayer, Maxwell House). Buffett opposed the costly move, but declining sales forced the reset.
VCs Unite for Indiaâs Deep Tech â Eight U.S. and Indian investors, including Accel and Premji Invest, have pledged $1B+ over the next decade to fund Indiaâs deep tech startups. The alliance aims to strengthen U.S.-India tech ties, back AI, semiconductors, and biotech, and give startups patient capital amid tightening global investment conditions.
Oil Pulls Russia, China, India Closer â At the SCO summit, Putin, Xi, and Modi reaffirmed ties as Russian oil cements their economic alignment. China and India now buy most of Moscowâs crude, fueling its budget despite Western sanctions. With U.S. tariffs straining trade, the trio is deepening cooperation as an alternative power bloc.
VC & FUNDING
Citymall Raises $47M for Value Groceries â Indian grocery startup Citymall secured $47M in Series D funding led by Accel, holding a flat $320M valuation since 2022. Targeting tier 2 and 3 cities, Citymall bets on planned, budget-friendly orders over 10-minute deliveryâpositioning itself as the âDmart of onlineâ amid Indiaâs quick-commerce frenzy.
Anthropic Lands $13B at $183B Valuation â Anthropic raised a massive $13B Series F, valuing it at $183B. Iconiq, Fidelity, and Lightspeed co-led alongside global investors. With ARR surging from $1B to $5B in 2025, the funds will drive enterprise adoption, safety research, and expansion as Anthropic battles OpenAI and Cursor.
BIG THINK
The Future Depends on Breaking Barriers, Not Just Building Tools
In todayâs world, AI tools are more than just neat gadgetsâtheyâre becoming foundational infrastructure. But for many young creators and recent graduates, the cost of accessing them is a real barrier rather than a launchpad. From struggling with high broadband bills to paying for AI tools or digital platforms, these costs can transform innovation from possibility to privilege.
Recent data shows progress, yesâbut also lingering gaps. Thanks to redesigns of the Affordable Connectivity Program, broadband access expanded to 23 million U.S. households, boosting entry-level digital inclusion. Yet nearly half of lower-income households still report that they can only afford internet bills of $25 or lessâor, in many cases, none at all. And in states like West Virginia, vagaries in funding rules mean tens of thousands remain excluded from even newly funded internet access expansions.
At the same time, the AI affordability problem is showing its own curve. A growing number of small businessesâlike MSMEs in Indiaâreport theyâre priced out of deploying AI tools due to cost, tools, and training barriers. This paints a broader picture: if essential AI technologies stay costly, innovation will simultaneously accelerate and stratify.
But affordability can be reframed as an opportunity rather than a sunk cost. If policymakers, platforms, and funders align behind inclusive modelsâsuch as subsidized access, student-friendly pricing, or public connectivity hubsâcost becomes a lever instead of a gatekeeper. Thoughtful design and clear policyâlike streamlined signupsâcan dramatically expand reach and inclusion. And when access grows, real economic and creative growth follows.
For Gen Z and millennial founders, this isnât abstractâitâs essential. Tech affordability empowers fresh voices to enter markets, sustain side hustles, and shape culture without being priced out. It allows innovation to be inclusive, not just exciting. As AI continues reshaping how we live and build, access must be a right, not a luxury. When barriers fall, whole new ecosystems riseâhomegrown, resourceful, and ready to redefine whatâs possible.
Actionable Insights
Support open and affordable AI accessâchampion policies or tools offering free tiers, discounts for students and low-income users, and streamlined enrollment.
Build inclusive tech hubsâalongside local leaders, back public or community-centered programsâlike campus labs or coworking spacesâthat give entrepreneurs access to high-speed internet and AI tools.
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