TikTok creators are combing through the recently released Jeffrey Epstein files, seeking views and attention, while Google Chrome is rolling out WebMCP, a new technology aimed at improving how AI agents interact with websites. Meanwhile, the real estate market faces continued challenges, and research suggests caffeine may slow brain aging, according to reports from various news sources.
The Epstein files, which have been made public, are being scrutinized by content creators on TikTok, who are hoping to capitalize on public interest in the disgraced financier. One email exchange, allegedly sent by Epstein in 2009, is being analyzed by a TikTok creator, who is attempting to connect the timing of the exchange to events involving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to The Verge.
The files also reveal Epstein's alleged attempts to target Elon Musk and his brother, Kimbal Musk. In September 2012, Epstein and an associate reportedly hand-picked a woman to interest Kimbal Musk and coordinated club reservations, according to dozens of Department of Justice emails released this month, as reported by Fortune. The emails also detailed a lunch organized at Epstein's Manhattan mansion for Kimbal, Elon, and Elon's then-wife, Talulah Riley.
In the tech world, Google Chrome is introducing WebMCP (Web Model Context Protocol) in an early preview. This technology, developed jointly by Google and Microsoft, aims to help AI agents better understand and navigate websites. "When an AI agent visits a website, its essentially a tourist who doesnt speak the local language," VentureBeat reported. WebMCP is designed to provide AI agents with a structured way to interact with websites, potentially improving their efficiency.
The real estate market is facing headwinds, with Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman expecting only marginal improvement in 2026. "The way to think about it is that there were 4.1 million existing homes sold last year—a normal market is 5.5 to 6 million," Wacksman said, according to Wired. Despite Zillow performing better than the overall real estate industry, its valuation is a quarter of its 2021 high.
In other news, research suggests that moderate caffeine intake may reduce the risk of dementia. A study of 130,000 people found a link between coffee consumption and slower brain aging, according to Nature News.
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