A transitional epoch in global manufacturing, begun in Britain c.1760, reshaping economies and society.
Arizona State University introduces a bachelor’s program in content creation to train students to build online audiences, analyze metrics, and deliver measurable results through a capstone project. The degree aims to prepare students for the creator economy, sparking debate about the value of four-year degrees in this field.
Leading AI executives and regulators have debated whether to slow development after incidents involving autonomous agents. Anthropic and OpenAI have called for coordinated standards and independent testing, while Meta and Nvidia argue industry incentives and liability will enforce safety. U.S. political leaders have pushed back against formal global controls, complicating plans for international oversight.
The United States has formed the Super Intelligence Force to coordinate federal efforts to lead in AI growth, with a formal report due within 120 days. The task force includes FTC chair Andrew Ferguson, Emil Michael of the Pentagon, and the Office of Personnel Management’s Scott Kupor. President Trump has publicly rebranded artificial intelligence as “super intelligence.”
Mass-market toy brand American Girl faces renewed demand from collectors and adult readers as a new Samantha novel expands its universe, spotlighting 1920s suffrage and family intrigue. The trend signals a shift from children’s play to adult engagement, with implications for licensing, publishing, and fan communities.