Stuart A. Thompson / New York Times:
Political campaign managers and consultants are using AI to analyze voter data, create campaign materials, and more; survey: 87% of campaigners use AI daily  —  A.I.-generated images are the public face of this election overhaul.  Behind the scenes, campaigns are using the technology to analyze voter data …

Reuters:
Five Chinese tech and advanced manufacturing companies launched Hong Kong listings today to raise up to $5.6B, led by Apple supplier Luxshare's $3.15B offering  —  Five Chinese technology and advanced manufacturing companies launched Hong Kong listings on Tuesday to raise up to HK$44.1 billion …

Nikkei Asia:
Sources: Chinese smartphone makers like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo told suppliers they will again cut 2026 shipment targets, with Xiaomi cutting 30% to ~95M units  —  TAIPEI — Major Chinese smartphone makers including Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo have told suppliers they will again cut shipment targets …

Semafor:
Source: the Trump administration has talked with SpaceX about donating shares to Trump Accounts, which provide children with tax-advantaged savings accounts  —  THE SCOOP  —  The Trump administration has spoken with SpaceX about donating stock to the children's savings accounts known …

Bloomberg:
Nebex, a fintech startup aiming to act as a broker platform connecting US space tech suppliers, foreign governments, and investors, raised a $30M seed led by GV  —  Alphabet Inc.'s GV venture arm led a funding round to provide $30 million in seed money to a fledgling space fintech company founded …