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• An investigation by AP and “FRONTLINE” reveals that technology from major U.S. companies is fueling the industrialization and globalization of fraud. • Analysis by security nonprofit C4ADS shows that OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini are primary tools used by scammers to automate replies and create credible fake personas.

• Straiker has raised $64 million in Series A funding to develop and scale its AI security platform. • The startup's technology enables enterprises to identify AI agents within their environments and provides visibility into their behavior, access levels, and associated risks.

• AI-related stocks experienced a significant slump this week, leading investors to question whether the artificial intelligence market bubble is beginning to burst. • Despite the volatility, analysts suggest these market moves may not yet signal the end of the broader AI boom.

• Straiker, an agentic security company, raised $64 million in a Series A funding round led by Marathon, bringing its total funding to $85 million. • The company provides security solutions for AI agents, a rapidly growing segment of the enterprise workforce used by Frontier AI labs and Fortune 500 companies.

• ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) has partnered with Accenture to launch a new AI-powered cybersecurity services offering and migration tool designed for enterprise clients. • The initiative aims to help organizations strengthen their cyber controls and streamline the process of shifting workloads onto the ServiceNow platform.

• The Digital Alps Conference 2026 is scheduled to take place in Brussels on July 9, 2026. • The event will bring together a diverse group of policymakers, experts, and innovators to discuss the integration of digital technologies.

• TechnoMile COO Mick Fox highlights a new Forrester report, "The Contract Lifecycle Management Platforms Landscape, Q2 2026," which analyzes the current state of the CLM industry. • The report confirms a significant industry shift toward post-signature governance, emphasizing that value is created through active contract management rather than just the initial drafting phase.

• Dr. Sergey Lagodinsky, Vice Chair of the Greens/EFA Group, warns that Europe is becoming a "digital colony" caught between the AI empires of the U.S. and China. • The urgency is highlighted by the release of Mythos, the most powerful model from AI developer Anthropic, which Lagodinsky argues has made the world less safe.

• Uzbekistan is launching a $5 billion AI export plan to transition its economy from basic outsourcing to high-value digital services. • The strategy leverages the nation's young workforce, abundant energy resources, and expanding digital infrastructure to attract foreign investment.

• South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has announced an $880 billion initiative to transform the nation's underdeveloped southwest region into a global semiconductor hub. • The plan leverages South Korea's existing position as a primary beneficiary of the global AI boom to further solidify its dominance in chip production.

• The Indian startup ecosystem ended June with significant activity, highlighted by Incuspaze raising Rs 150 crore and multiple AI startups securing fresh capital. • EBG Group signed a licensing deal with South Korea's POSCO International for the Daewoo brand, planning to invest Rs 100 crore over three years to open nearly 100 stores by 2027.

• South Korea has announced a massive investment plan for semiconductor and AI "megaprojects" totaling $1 trillion to bolster its technological infrastructure. • The initiative aims to keep the nation competitive as regional rivals, including Taiwan, China, and Japan, aggressively increase their own spending on chip manufacturing and AI data centers.