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Daily news brief — 5 July 2026

10 stories · 9 sources · 5 minute read

The tech giant cites data safety concerns. Plus, the Philippines bans vlogging PUV drivers and 8 other stories

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COMELEC Warns Filipinos of Fake Election Emails Amid Rising Cyber Threats

The Philippine election commission, COMELEC, has issued a public warning regarding fraudulent emails impersonating official election communications. Voters are urged to practice strong digital hygiene to guard against these phishing attempts, which aim to compromise personal data and voter records ahead of upcoming polls.

Why it matters

As elections approach, these cyber threats pose a significant risk to the security of voter data and highlight the growing need for heightened digital vigilance.

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  • EBN News
  • EBN Top of the Hour News
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NBI Targets Online Child Predators Using Gaming Platforms Like Roblox

The Philippine National Bureau of Investigation has launched a targeted crackdown on online predators exploiting minors through gaming platforms like Roblox. The initiative highlights growing concerns over digital child safety on popular, game-based social networks.

Why it matters

This development underscores the rising risks of cross-border cybercrime targeting children and the urgent need for enhanced safety measures on interactive gaming platforms.

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  • EBN News
  • EBN Top of the Hour News
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Philippines Imposes Ban on Vlogging While Driving Public Utility Vehicles

The Philippines’ Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has banned public utility vehicle drivers from vlogging while on the road. The policy introduces a ₱5,000 fine to curb smartphone-related distractions caused by social media content creation.

Why it matters

This regulation highlights how governments are actively intervening to address modern distracted driving risks driven by the rise of the creator economy.

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  • EBN News
  • EBN Top of the Hour News

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Silver surges above $62 per ounce, outperforming gold in latest commodities rally

International silver prices have surged past $62 per ounce, briefly reaching $63, as buying pressure remains strong in global metals markets. The commodity is maintaining a solid short-term uptrend, consistently outperforming gold in the latest rally.

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  • Công Thương
  • Công Thương
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Alibaba reportedly blocks Anthropic's Claude Code on its cloud platform

Alibaba has banned access to Anthropic's Claude Code on its cloud services and prohibited employees from using Claude models internally. The decision was driven by concerns over data protection, privacy, and regulatory compliance within China's tech ecosystem.

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  • AI News Briefing (YouTube)
  • YouTube Tech News Shorts
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Global trade growth moderates as new tariffs and export curbs take effect

Global trade growth is moderating as newly implemented tariffs and export restrictions from multiple countries take effect. Business groups warn that these rising trade barriers could further slow cross-border commerce and global supply chain investment.

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  • The Wall Street Journal
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OpenAI’s GPT‑5.6 Sol/Terra/Luna Detailed Ahead Of Mid‑July General Release

OpenAI has revealed new details about its upcoming GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna models ahead of their mid-July general release. The models boast state-of-the-art reasoning scores, long-horizon planning features, and aggressive cost improvements.

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  • AIToolsRecap
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Brookings and Fed economists challenge claim AI will trim U.S. deficit by $2.2 trillion

Economists from the Brookings Institution and the Federal Reserve have challenged projections that artificial intelligence will reduce the U.S. fiscal deficit by $2.2 trillion by 2036. The new working paper disputes these optimistic estimates, prompting a reassessment of long-term budget and growth forecasts.

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  • Estrategias de Inversión
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Leading consumer goods company issues profit warning on weak demand and higher costs

A prominent global consumer goods manufacturer has lowered its earnings outlook due to softer sales in key markets and persistent input cost pressures. The announcement triggered a decline in the company's share price.

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  • Bloomberg
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Midjourney locked in legal discovery fight with Hollywood studios over AI training data

Generative AI startup Midjourney is facing intensified legal pressure from major Hollywood studios. The dispute centers on a legal discovery fight, with studios demanding access to the startup's internal documents and training datasets.

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  • AI News Briefing (YouTube)