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• ⚠️ Apple, Tesla hit hard by Trump tariff fears

• 🧠 AI therapist rivals humans in clinical trial

• 🔥 Microsoft fires protestor over AI war profiteer claim

• ⛔ Google is paying some AI staff to do nothing

• 📱 Apple plans bold glass iPhone for 2027

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⚠️ Apple, Tesla hit hard by Trump tariff fears ↗️LINK

• What: Wedbush analyst Dan Ives cut price targets for Apple and Tesla, citing major risks from Trump’s proposed tariffs. Apple’s target dropped from $325 to $250; Tesla’s from $550 to $315. Both stocks are down sharply.

• Why: Apple is most exposed due to 90% of iPhones being made in China. Tesla faces both tariff fallout and a growing brand crisis tied to Elon Musk’s political stance, which may be hurting global sales, especially in China.

• Impact: The warnings highlight growing investor concern over political risks. Both firms could face supply chain disruptions and global demand shifts if trade tensions escalate.

🧠 AI therapist rivals humans in clinical trial ↗️LINK

• What: A Dartmouth-led study found that AI bots trained in clinical best practices can deliver therapy as effectively as human clinicians. In a randomized trial, patients using the AI "therabot" saw significant mental health improvements.

• Why: With a severe shortage of therapists in the U.S., researchers explored scalable, science-based AI therapy. Participants bonded with the bots, often turning to them in off-hours for support.

• Impact: The findings mark a major step toward safe, effective AI mental health tools. While more trials are needed, experts say AI could help meet rising demand—not replace human therapists, but work alongside them.

🔥 Microsoft fires protestor over AI war profiteer claim ↗️LINK

• What: Microsoft fired employee Ibtihal Aboussad after she disrupted the company’s 50th anniversary event, accusing AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman of being a “war profiteer” and denouncing the company’s contracts with Israel.

• Why: Microsoft cited “acts of misconduct,” stating Aboussad’s protest was aggressive, disruptive, and intended for notoriety. A second protestor, Vaniya Agrawal, who resigned before the event, was also dismissed early.

• Impact: The incident spotlights growing employee activism over tech firms’ ties to global conflicts. It raises fresh questions about free expression, corporate accountability, and the limits of protest within the workplace.

⛔ Google is allegedly paying some AI staff to do nothing ↗️LINK

• What: Google’s DeepMind is reportedly enforcing strict noncompete clauses in the U.K., paying some AI staff to stay idle for up to a year rather than risk them joining rivals like OpenAI or Microsoft.

• Why: As the AI talent war intensifies, DeepMind is using aggressive legal tactics to retain its edge. While these staff are paid, many feel sidelined from the fast-evolving field, missing out on critical developments and momentum.

• Impact: The move highlights the fierce competition in AI and the ethical tension between corporate control and researcher freedom. With U.S. noncompetes now largely banned, scrutiny may grow on similar practices abroad.

📱 Apple plans bold glass iPhone for 2027 ↗️LINK

• What: Apple is planning a major redesign for its 2027 iPhone Pro, marking the 20th anniversary of the iPhone. The model may heavily feature glass and launch alongside a foldable iPhone—potentially a second-gen book-style or a new clamshell design.

• Why: The move echoes the dramatic shift seen with the iPhone X, signaling Apple’s intent to mark the milestone with innovation. The design may even reflect Jony Ive’s vision of an all-glass iPhone.

• Impact: If realized, the design could redefine smartphone aesthetics and functionality, reigniting consumer excitement and setting a new bar for premium phone design.

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