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U.S. CLARITY bill faces last-minute tug of war ahead of July 4 recess over three key hurdles

A U.S. Senate crypto market structure bill known as the CLARITY Act is running into three hurdles before a possible floor vote ahead of the July 4 congressional recess. The Senate has yet to set a voting schedule and needs at least 60 votes to advance. Committees are also working to reconcile competing bill texts, including how to divide oversight between the SEC and CFTC. Ethics provisions, along with calls to curb prediction markets, add to the uncertainty.

AI & Enterprise

Restructuring fears and out-of-pocket costs shape big tech survival rules under AI

Generative AI is raising efficiency for developers and designers but is also increasing after-hours learning and out-of-pocket spending to keep up with new tools, the article says. Some workers test AI tools 10 to 20 hours a week at night and on weekends and pay for subscriptions and training themselves. A survey found 85 percent learn AI outside working hours. Layoffs and hiring shifts are adding pressure, while access to training and tools varies by employer.

Telecommunications & Media

iPhone 18 Pro: six changes, innovation or stagnation?

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to deliver upgrades aimed at improving the overall user experience, including display and design tweaks, a next-generation chip, camera enhancements, battery gains and changes to connectivity hardware. Reports say the front display may shrink the Dynamic Island as Face ID components move under the screen. The phones are also expected to use an A20 Pro chip built on a 2-nanometre process and adopt Apple’s in-house C2 modem.