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The White House praises data centers while announcing a self-policing accord for artificial intelligence companies. / Semafor
President Trump says government employees should refer to AI as “super intelligence,” because “the word super is the best word of all.” / The Verge [$]
Anthropic plans to spend around $518 billion over the next decade on AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, its IPO filing mentions potential “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity.” / Reuters
A study finds AI use increasing among middle-school students, causing higher levels of loneliness. / The Wall Street Journal [$]
Unrelated: Regarding “Choosing Texas” and its mysterious popularity, “there are more record-breaking hits than ever happening faster than ever.” / Garbage Day
The world’s busiest restaurant is thought to be an Indian-Pakistani spot in Houston. / The New York Times [$]
Despite the World Cup, the United States should receive two million fewer tourists this year. / Axios
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US troops are now participating directly in police raids in Ecuador, part of the Pentagon’s escalating war on drug traffickers. / The Wall Street Journal [$]
Experts worry this year’s super El Niño may raise sea levels alongside California by up to 12 inches. / The Guardian
A guide to talking about El Niño, Kelvin waves, and “unusually warm blobs of water” without sounding dumb. / LA Material
Hollywood is said to be looking to adapt that viral article about the lesbian bar in Massachusetts. / The Boston Globe, The Hollywood Reporter
Samantha Allen: I doubt any of us will want to talk about Last Ditch in two weeks, let alone in two years. / them
“Record rates” of people are signing up for matchmaking services in Japan, where coaches advise on etiquette and grooming. / The New York Times [$]
A new dating app hands over any matchmaking to a group of volunteers. / Los Angeles Times
Unrelated: Winners from the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards. / The Atlantic [$]