📉 Report warns AI bubble is 17x bigger than dot-com

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• 📉 Report warns AI bubble is 17x bigger than dot-com

• 🚨 OpenAI accused of using police to intimidate critics

• 💣 U.S. hits China with 100% tariff, software ban

• 🚓 AI drones are becoming America’s new cops

• 💻 Leak maps out Apple’s 2025–26 Mac roadmap

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📉 Report warns AI bubble is 17x bigger than dot-com ↗️LINK

• What: A new report from the MacroStrategy Partnership claims the AI sector is in a massive bubble—17 times larger than the dot-com frenzy and four times bigger than the 2008 subprime crisis. Analyst Julien Garran argues low interest rates and overinvestment in AI, real estate, NFTs, and venture capital have created major capital misallocation.

• Why: Garran says large language models have hit scaling limits, with rising training costs but shrinking performance gains. Demand and adoption are already slowing.

• Impact: He warns the AI crash could trigger a global deflationary bust, recession risks, and prolonged economic stagnation. The firm advises investors to shift toward gold, Treasurys, and emerging markets.

🚨 OpenAI accused of using police to intimidate critics ↗️LINK

• What: Nathan Calvin, a lawyer at Encode AI, says OpenAI sent a sheriff to his home with a subpoena demanding private messages about AI regulation. The subpoena came amid OpenAI’s countersuit against Elon Musk, allegedly seeking to uncover ties between Musk and AI watchdogs like Encode AI and The Midas Project.

• Why: OpenAI says it wanted context on why Encode supported Musk’s legal challenge, but critics call it intimidation meant to silence regulation advocates.

• Impact: The incident fuels fears about Big AI’s growing power and raises concerns that OpenAI may be using legal pressure to deter oversight.

💣 U.S. hits China with 100% tariff, software ban ↗️LINK

• What: President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports starting Nov. 1, alongside a sweeping export ban on “critical software.” The move retaliates against China’s new restrictions on exporting rare earth materials—elements crucial for chips, EVs, and electronics.

• Why: China’s export curbs threaten global supply chains dependent on its rare earth dominance. The U.S. aims to hit back by limiting China’s access to key software, potentially crippling its tech development.

• Impact: The escalation risks severe global tech disruption, straining U.S.-China ties and rattling industries from AI to semiconductors.

🚓 AI drones are becoming America’s new cops ↗️LINK

• What: More than 1,500 police departments in the U.S. now use AI-powered drones — a 150% increase since 2018. They chase suspects, find missing people, record crime scenes, and even drop off Narcan to stop overdoses.

• Why: With fewer officers and pressure to cut down on violent encounters, departments are turning to drones as a cheaper, safer tool than helicopters or street patrols.

• Impact: Privacy groups warn that these drones can gather sensitive data like heart rates or home images. A California lawsuit could set the first real limits on police drone use.

💻 Leak maps out Apple’s 2025–26 Mac roadmap ↗️LINK

• What: A macOS Tahoe leak reveals Apple’s next Mac rollout. The base M5 MacBook Pro is set for late 2025, followed by M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro, and M5 Max models through early 2026.

• Why: Internal testing tied to macOS 26 builds confirms Apple’s alignment of hardware and software launches, pointing to a tightly managed upgrade cycle.

• Impact: Beyond 2026, redesigned M6 Pro and M6 Max MacBook Pros are planned, introducing OLED displays and slimmer builds—marking Apple’s biggest MacBook redesign in years.

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