UCF commencement speaker Gloria Caulfield (University of Central Florida via Storyful)

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IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:

– UCF graduates clobber commencement speaker with boos after she says AI is the ‘next Industrial Revolution’

– OPINION: DIRECTOR KASH PATEL: We brought the FBI out of the past and into the AI age

– OpenAI backs creation of global AI governance body led by the U.S. that would include China as a member

TOUGH CROWD: During a recent commencement ceremony at the University of Central Florida, a speaker was met with loud boos from the graduating class after declaring that artificial intelligence represents the next industrial revolution. Fox News Digital reporting captures this tense cultural moment, illustrating the mixed public sentiment and skepticism surrounding AI’s growing footprint in daily life.

A statue on the campus of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. (iStock)

BADGE MEETS BYTE: Reflecting on the modernization of national security in a Fox News op-ed, FBI Director Kash Patel explores how the bureau must adapt its strategies to address modern threats and advance beyond the artificial intelligence age.

TECH DIPLOMACY: OpenAI is throwing its support behind the establishment of a new global artificial intelligence governance organization that would be led by the United States while notably including China as a member. Fox News Digital reporting examines the geopolitical dynamics and regulatory implications of this proposed framework as global powers race to set the standards for AI development.

EQUITY ELEVATION: The massive wave of wealth generated by the explosive growth of ChatGPT and the broader AI industry is driving a sudden surge in the San Francisco Bay Area’s luxury real estate market. Fox News Digital reporting breaks down how the influx of new tech capital is reshaping local housing dynamics and fueling a high-end property frenzy.

FBI Director Kash Patel listened as Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke during a press conference at the Department of Justice on April 28, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

STRATEGY RESET: Tech giant Cisco is planning to eliminate thousands of jobs as the company shifts its primary focus to accelerate its artificial intelligence initiatives, a move that comes despite the company beating earnings expectations. Fox News Digital reporting details the corporate restructuring and broader economic trends pushing legacy tech firms to aggressively pivot toward AI.

ROAD HAZARD: Waymo is issuing a sweeping recall of its autonomous vehicle fleet following a concerning incident that highlighted significant safety issues with the self-driving technology. Fox News Digital reporting outlines the specifics of the recall, the nature of the safety flaw, and what this setback means for the future of fully autonomous transportation on public roads.

BOTS IN THE BAY: A newly developed, artificial intelligence-powered robot has been engineered to seamlessly change and balance vehicle tires without human intervention. Fox News Digital reporting showcases this latest innovation, exploring how automation and AI mechanics could soon revolutionize the automotive service and repair industry.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the 2026 Infrastructure Summit in Washington, D.C., on March 11, 2026. (Kylie Cooper/Reuters)

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President of America donald trump Currently on China tour. Even before his visit, Xi Jinping gave a strict warning to the US that there would be no talk on the issue of Taiwan. Marco Rubio has also made it clear that there will be no change in America’s policy regarding Taiwan. A few days ago, Trump used to threaten China with tariffs and corona virus Used to be called Chinese virus. Now in Beijing they are calling Jinping a great leader of a great country.

Taiwan, located just 128 kilometers from the eastern coast of China, may appear to be a small island, but today this region has become the biggest center of conflict between the world’s two biggest superpowers, America and China. Xi Jinping said before Trump’s visit that if the Taiwan issue is not handled properly, there could be a conflict between America and China.

Why is Taiwan important for China?

China’s ruling Communist Party considers Taiwan one of its provinces. Xi Jinping has said many times that he will not shy away from using force to merge Taiwan with China. Taiwan, on the other hand, considers itself an independent and sovereign country, which has its own government, army and democratic system. This contradiction is the root of this entire controversy. Relations between America and Taiwan are also very complicated. According to America’s ‘One China Policy’, it accepts that Taiwan is a part of China, but it has never recognized China’s claim on Taiwan.

If China captures Taiwan, it will have direct access to the Pacific Ocean. For America, Taiwan is a strong means of maintaining its power in the Asia-Pacific region. This is also the reason why the eyes of the world are fixed on Taiwan and especially at a time when Trump is on China tour.

America’s policy regarding Taiwan

Under the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, the US is committed to selling arms to Taiwan for self-defense and to continuing relations with the people of Taiwan. However, to avoid direct war with China, America has always adopted a policy of ‘Strategic Ambiguity’. This means that America has never openly said whether it will intervene militarily if China attacks Taiwan. This very thing acts as a shield to stop China from taking any major step.

How important is Taiwan to the global economy?

Apart from this politics, Taiwan is also recognized as the engine of the global economy. It is the world’s largest semiconductor chips manufacturer. At present, most of the chips used in smartphones, laptops, cars, refrigerators and even advanced weapon systems are made in Taiwan. If there is a war in Taiwan or China stops its supply chain, then there can be a danger of the entire world economy coming to a standstill. Just like when Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, there was shortage in many countries of the world.

At present, the entire world is keeping an eye on Trump’s visit regarding the situation in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz. According to the US President, Jinping has offered help in resolving the ongoing tension between America and Iran. There are very deep relations between China and Iran and China is also the largest buyer of Iranian oil. According to Trump, Jinping wants an agreement between the two countries. The issue of Strait of Hormuz remained in focus in the conversation between the two leaders.

Why did Rubio get angry when Trump asked for Jinping’s support?

Trump wants China to put pressure on Iran so that the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened. China also seems to agree that this route should remain open and is against its militarization or collecting any kind of tax (toll) there. However, there are different opinions on this issue within the American administration. Foreign Minister Marco Rubio clarified that America has not asked for help from China and they do not need it. According to Rubio, America raised this issue only so that China has complete clarity about America’s stand, because the issue of Iran is currently dominated by global politics.

Also read: Chinese President Xi Jinping said – we want to buy oil from US, Donald Trump gave this answer

Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin has a message for those criticizing New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and former reporter for The Athletic Dianna Russini.

Irvin, 60, said that people need to look in the mirror and their own issues before going off on others.

“We all want to jump in personal lives,” Irvin said during a recent appearance on “The Ariel Helwani Show.”

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Former Miami Hurricanes player and NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin looks on before the CFP Semifinal Vrbo Fiesta Bowl against the Ole Miss Rebels at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Jan. 8, 2026. (CFP/Getty Images)

“Dude, if I just get a peek at your history, I’m sure it’ll tell me something. We all forget that we have done s— when we’re talking about somebody else, and then we want to castrate and kill them.”

The Dallas Cowboys legend said that people don’t know what they are dealing with, yet they are teeing off on Vrabel and Russini.

“Life happens,” Irvin said. “We’re trying to use people in football to be the measuring stick for all the righteousness. And then we act like, ‘I can’t believe this person did this.’ It’s a person, and people do things. Sometimes it’s not right, but we’re not in their homes.”

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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel speaks during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Ariz., on March 31, 2026. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)

“We don’t know what they’re dealing with. And we wanna sit here and say, ‘Man, they shouldn’t do this.’ You don’t know what they’re dealing with. Get out of it. Leave it alone. It’s not your business.”

Vrabel married his wife, Jen, in 1999, and they have two sons together. Russini married her husband, Kevin Goldschmidt, in 2020, and they share two kids together.

The pair was seen holding hands and hugging at a luxury hotel in Arizona in March, and photos of their interaction were first released in April. After the initial report, Vrabel said the photos show a “completely innocent interaction and any suggestion otherwise is laughable.”

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Dianna Russini attends the “A Lifetime Of Sundays” screening at The Paley Center for Media in New York City on Sept. 18, 2019. (Astrid Stawiarz/WireImage)

“The photos don’t represent the group of six people who were hanging out during the day,” Russini said.

More photos have leaked of the pair being seen together.

Russini has since resigned from The Athletic. Vrabel stepped away from the team during the final round of the NFL Draft indefinitely to seek counseling and be with his family.

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President of All India Sufi Sajjadanshin Parishad, Syed Naseeruddin Chishti has given his response to the appeal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that every citizen of the country should follow the PM’s appeal. Everyone should avoid unnecessary travel so that petrol and diesel can be saved. He also claimed that India is in a better position than other countries in times of crisis.

Syed Naseeruddin Chishti said while talking to the media, “In view of the global crisis, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi He has made a clear appeal to the country and in this difficult time, every citizen should take his appeal seriously. The conditions prevailing in the world are not hidden from anyone.

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PM Modi understands the global situation better- Syed Naseeruddin Chishti

Naseeruddin Chishti said, “If PM Modi is running this country, he understands the global situation better.” For example, he himself started it from his home. The Prime Minister himself has cut down his convoy. Many ministers and chief ministers are also following the same path. Every citizen should follow this, they should avoid unnecessary travel. Due to which the consumption of petrol and diesel is reduced. No matter what the time of crisis may be, everyone should contribute in keeping the country strong.

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We are in a better position than other countries – Syed Naseeruddin Chishti

He further said, “Thanks to Allah, we are in a better position than other countries in this time of crisis. The government of our country has officially said that we do not have any problem with anything, but it is necessary to take steps as a precaution. So in that, every citizen of every country should understand their responsibility and stand shoulder to shoulder with the Government of India.

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Chinese security officials allegedly blocked an armed U.S. Secret Service agent from entering an event on Thursday during President Donald Trump’s visit to the country, according to media members on the ground. 

A Secret Service agent was reportedly blocked from entering Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Beijing’s Temple of Heaven with their weapon on Thursday, according to reporters. The incident triggered an alleged “intense standoff” that delayed entry to the venue for over a half-hour due to heated discussions. 

“We’ve seen several intense confrontations since being here,” wrote a Telegraph correspondent on X of the situation. 

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U.S. Secret Service and Chinese security officials are reportedly clashing during Trump’s state visit. (Kenny HOLSTON / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment on the matter.

Trump and Xi met Thursday in Beijing as part of a two-day state visit, with the White House saying the leaders discussed Iran, energy security, fentanyl controls and market access.

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Other videos posted by reporters on social media show the press having difficulties navigating following Trump during the meetings and events. 

“Several times the Chinese tried to stop US reporters and staff from leaving their positions and joining the motorcade,” the Telegraph correspondent on X.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Secret Service for comment on Thursday. 

This is not the first time tensions have flared between the Secret Service and Chinese security officials.

During Trump’s 2017 visit, commotion was caused over the nuclear football, a briefcase that holds the tools for the president to order a nuclear strike, Axios first reported at the time.

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Reports at the time said that when the U.S. military aide carrying the briefcase entered the Great Hall, Chinese security officials blocked his entry. The then-White House Chief of Staff John Kelly was notified and rushed over to escort the aide.

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping greet other officials at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on May 14, 2026. (Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images)

“We’re moving in,” Kelly said, according to Axios. A Chinese security official then grabbed Kelly, before a U.S. Secret Service agent grabbed that Chinese security official, and allegedly tackled him to the ground.

The U.S. Secret Service later denied the reports of “tackling” issuing a statement on X.

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“FACT CHECK: Reports about Secret Service agents tackling a host nation official during the President’s trip to China in Nov 2017 are false,” the agency wrote.

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a bilateral meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026, to discuss the Iran conflict, trade imbalances, the Taiwan situation, and to establish new bilateral boards for economic and AI oversight. (Evan Vucci/Reuters)

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A source told Fox News at the time there was a bit of shoving during the incident, which then de-escalated and reiterated that the “football” was never touched.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath After the appeal, the initiative has also been started in Barabanki, in the same sequence, District Magistrate Ishan Pratap Singh reached the Collectorate on foot from his residence and also gave a message to the people that even small efforts can make a big contribution in the interest of the country. Additional District Magistrate Nirankar Singh was also seen walking on foot along with the DM.

The effect of the Prime Minister’s appeal in Barabanki is now visible among the administrative officials also. On Thursday, District Magistrate Ishan Pratap Singh reached the Collectorate office on foot from his official residence. During this time, Additional District Magistrate (V/Ra) Nirankar Singh was also seen walking with him. Through this initiative, the District Magistrate gave a message to the district residents, officers and employees that wherever possible, use vehicles less and adopt the habit of walking.

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Saving petroleum products is very important

He said that in the present times, saving petroleum products is very important and every citizen should play his role in this. The DM said that the Prime Minister has appealed to the countrymen to bring small positive changes in their daily lives. If people start walking instead of driving for short distances, it will not only save fuel but will also help in environmental protection.

DM enumerated the benefits of walking

Appealing to the people, he said that walking is very beneficial for adopting a healthy lifestyle. This keeps the body healthy and the environment also remains safe. The DM said that the efforts of the administration should not be limited to just giving orders but the officers themselves should set an example so that a positive message goes to the society.

The District Magistrate said that environmental protection and saving resources is not the work of any one person or department but is the responsibility of the entire society. Such campaigns can be successful only with public participation. He also appealed to the officers and employees to walk or use public transport wherever possible while commuting to office.

Even the health department was not left behind

At the same time, Chief Medical Officer of Barabanki, Dr. Awadhesh Yadav has instructed the departmental officers and employees to use more public transport and less use of government and private vehicles. Calling it a step related to national interest, the CMO has appealed to everyone to cooperate wholeheartedly.

CMO appealed to use public vehicles

CMO Dr. Awadhesh Yadav said that the appeal made by the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister is being implemented with full seriousness in the medical department. He said that all the officers and employees of the district have been instructed to minimize the use of private and government vehicles and use public transport wherever possible.

Everyone should actively participate in this appeal.

Dr. Awadhesh Yadav said that he himself rarely uses the government vehicle and it is used only when there is absolutely necessary work. He said that this is not just a formal appeal but a matter related to national interest and everyone should participate in it enthusiastically.

The CMO said that the country is paramount and if by changing small habits one can contribute to the national interest, then every person should come forward for this. He asked the health department employees to spread this message among the general public also so that more and more people can become a part of this initiative.

This initiative of Barabanki administration has now become a topic of discussion and people are seeing it as a positive message. It is believed that in the coming time, more such campaigns can be run in the district regarding environmental protection and fuel saving.

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