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Welcome to Week 52 of Tech Focus News! This week, we explore OpenAI's growing influence in AI infrastructure, compared to Visa’s network dominance. We discuss Elon Musk’s competitive edge, and an undersea cable's hidden vulnerabilities exposed by suspected sabotage. Apple remains steadfast on privacy, confirming no plans for a search engine, and rare Sardinian pasta, Sufulindo, amazes foodies with its ‘Threads of God.’

In entertainment, "Squid Game" announces a third and final season for 2025, Ghost Runner 2 is free on Epic Games, and AI filmmaking shows its potential with TCL’s latest short films. In music, Spotify faces scrutiny over profit-focused generic content, while Netflix secures exclusive FIFA Women’s World Cup streaming rights, marking a new era for sports broadcasting.

Meanwhile, AI continues to redefine creativity, but legal and ethical debates persist. Articles dive into the copyright of AI-generated code, AI's role in proving mathematical theorems, and the philosophical implications of equating AI with human intelligence. Plus, we look at groundbreaking research on AGI with the promising O3 system.

Cybersecurity takes centre stage as North Korean hackers steal $1.3B in cryptocurrency, Pegasus spyware faces legal accountability, and Google's Chrome browser integrates AI to combat phishing scams. Finally, the Parker Solar Probe approaches the Sun, and a retracted study reminds us of the importance of scientific accuracy.

Stay informed and curious with this week’s Tech Focus News!