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VSCO Expands AI Photo Editing Capabilities with RAW Support and Advanced Tools

VSCO is launching significant AI-powered editing capabilities including intelligent object removal and RAW file support. The new AI Labs feature set aims to provide professional-grade tools while maintaining image quality and creative control for photographers.

VSCO Introduces Advanced AI Editing Platform

Popular video editing and photography platform VSCO is significantly expanding its capabilities with a suite of new artificial intelligence tools, according to reports from TechCrunch. The company announced today that it’s adding support for high-resolution RAW files, non-destructive editing workflows, and content-aware region detection through a new feature set called “AI Labs.”

by Priya KapoorOctober 15, 2025November 2, 2025

Business Cybersecurity

UK’s Capita Fined £14 Million Over 2023 Data Breach as Regulatory Pressure Mounts

Capita has been fined £14 million for failing to protect personal data during a 2023 cyber attack, according to reports. The settlement with UK privacy regulators comes amid growing concerns about corporate cybersecurity preparedness as high-profile breaches increase across Britain.

Major Fine for Data Protection Failures

British outsourcing giant Capita has been fined £14 million (approximately $18.7 million) for failing to protect personal data during a 2023 cyber attack, according to reports from the company’s recent settlement announcement. The penalty was imposed by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the United Kingdom‘s privacy watchdog, following an investigation into the significant cyberattack that compromised sensitive information on the company’s servers.

by Priya KapoorOctober 15, 2025November 2, 2025

Energy Policy

US Energy Policy Shift to Boost Fossil Fuels, Hike Emissions 3 Billion Tons by 2050: Report

The Trump administration’s reversal of clean energy incentives and support for fossil fuels is projected to increase North America’s power emissions by 3 billion metric tons through 2050. Coal generation is now expected to be 46% higher than previous estimates, while wind power faces a 24% decline.

Major Policy Shift Drives Emissions Increase

The abrupt cuts to U.S. federal clean energy incentives alongside fresh support for fossil fuel power will trigger a significant increase in North America’s emissions in the coming decades, according to reports from consultancy DNV. Analysis suggests that North America’s power emissions from 2025 to 2050 will be 3 billion metric tons more than was projected in 2022, when the previous U.S. administration had implemented aggressive clean power goals.

by Priya KapoorOctober 15, 2025November 2, 2025

Economy Markets

Global Markets Rally on Fed Rate Cut Expectations Amid Trade Tensions

Global markets staged a recovery on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled potential rate cuts and the conclusion of quantitative tightening. The rebound comes despite ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions that continue to weigh on investor sentiment.

Market Recovery Fueled by Fed Policy Outlook

Global stocks reportedly rebounded on Wednesday as dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and strong bank earnings lifted investor sentiment, according to Reuters reports. The market recovery followed earlier declines driven by escalating trade tensions between the United States and China.

by Priya KapoorOctober 15, 2025November 2, 2025

Economy Policy

U.S. Government Shutdown Creates Global Data Vacuum, Complicates International Policy Decisions

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has created a significant data vacuum affecting global economic decision-making. International officials warn the lack of reliable U.S. economic information complicates monetary policy and increases error risks.

Global Policymakers Face Data Blindness as U.S. Shutdown Continues

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has created a significant data vacuum that is complicating economic decision-making worldwide, according to reports from international financial officials. The halt in official U.S. economic data dissemination is affecting policymakers in countries including Japan and the United Kingdom, who rely on insights from the world’s largest economy to inform their own currency, trade, and inflation outlooks.

by Samuel KimOctober 15, 2025November 2, 2025

AI Automation

AI Chatbots Rapidly Replace Call-Center Workers in India’s Tech Transformation

Indian startups are deploying AI chatbots that handle up to 70% of customer queries, threatening traditional call-center jobs. The technology is transforming India’s back-office industry as companies report slashing staffing needs by 80% while scaling operations.

AI Revolution Transforms India’s Back-Office Industry

India’s massive call centre industry is undergoing rapid transformation as artificial intelligence chatbots increasingly replace human workers, according to a Reuters investigation. Startup companies like LimeChat are developing AI agents that can handle customer queries with human-like responsiveness, enabling clients to reduce workforce requirements by up to 80%.

by Samuel KimOctober 15, 2025November 2, 2025

Technology Telecom

Bharti Airtel and IBM Forge Cloud Partnership to Expand AI Services in India

India’s Bharti Airtel has teamed up with IBM to offer cloud services through its Airtel Cloud platform. The partnership aims to address growing demand for AI and data storage solutions in regulated sectors like banking and healthcare.

Major Cloud Expansion Initiative

India’s second-largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel has partnered with American technology giant IBM to offer cloud services through its recently launched platform, according to reports from Reuters. The collaboration comes as demand for computing capacity continues to grow significantly throughout India.

by Samuel KimOctober 15, 2025November 2, 2025

AI Science

Chemical Language Models Operate Without True Chemistry Understanding, University Study Finds

A groundbreaking study from the University of Bonn demonstrates that chemical language models don’t actually understand chemistry principles. Instead, these AI systems rely on statistical correlations and pattern recognition to predict molecular interactions, according to researchers.

AI Models Lack Chemical Comprehension

Chemical language models (CLMs) being deployed in pharmaceutical and chemical research don’t actually understand the biochemistry behind their predictions, according to a recent study from the University of Bonn. The research, published in the journal Patterns, reveals that these specialized artificial intelligence systems operate primarily through statistical pattern recognition rather than genuine chemical knowledge.

by Priya KapoorOctober 15, 2025November 2, 2025