A Reuters analysis revealed that Meta's new AI image detection tool failed to identify 55% of its own AI-generated images after they were cropped. The finding highlights a significant vulnerability in efforts to combat deepfakes and AI-driven misinformation.
Russia's benchmark stock index closed unchanged, masking a mixed performance among individual companies and pressure on the ruble, which weakened against the dollar and euro.
Russian equities closed lower with decliners far outnumbering advancers. Major companies including gold miner Polyus and lender VTB fell to multi-year and all-time lows, signaling significant investor concern.
Australian gold miner Regis Resources has withdrawn its takeover offer for Vault Minerals, stating it will not counter a superior A$5.6 billion proposal from rival Genesis Minerals. The decision clears the path for the Genesis-Vault merger to proceed, reflecting a broader consolidation trend in the sector.
Renewed military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz have roiled energy markets, with oil prices hitting a multi-week high before paring gains as investors weigh the risk of a wider conflict.
U.S. Central Command stated its forces are prepared to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after an exchange of fire with Iran and Tehran's subsequent claim to have closed the critical oil waterway.
The British pound remained near its strongest level since mid-June on Tuesday, as a quiet U.S. data calendar kept the dollar in a narrow range ahead of key meeting minutes from the Federal Reserve.
Iraq has reportedly reached an agreement with the U.S. to implement stricter financial controls, ending a four-month suspension of U.S. dollar banknote shipments. The deal aims to curb the flow of currency to Iran and its allied militias, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Citigroup analysts predict the USD/JPY could reach ¥163 if Japan's Topix index rises to 4,500, citing the historical link between strong equities and yen depreciation from investor hedging and rebalancing.
