The vibes were high around vibe coding following AWS’ launch of Kiro, a Gen-AI coding assistant for more efficient code production. But the mood shifted quickly when a report from Veracode found that over half of code generated through vibe-coding contained security flaws. This concern mimicked media coverage across all tech types as a resurgence of security concerns from AI-powered cyberattacks raised questions of how much personal and company data can be exposed in such a short period of time. The AI journey continues to be one step forward, two breaches backward, particularly in the financial sector.

FinTech saw an increase in SOV as three new cryptocurrency related bills passed in July, including legislation regulating stablecoins, development of a regulatory framework for digital assets, and barring the Federal Reserve from creating its own cryptocurrency. Connectivity also saw a strong showing in media coverage as a policy tug-of-war converged with global chip drama. After much back and forth, Nvidia resumed sales in China, even as Chinese officials continued to fund domestic alternatives and claimed the company had created a “backdoor” in its chips which posed a security risk.

July saw #AI in focus as Google’s Big Sleep agent autonomously detected and stopped a cyber threat, an industry milestone in predictive defense. The surge continued with Palo Alto Networks' acquisition of CyberArk, expanding identity-focused AI cyber solutions, reinforcing #Cybersecurity and #Innovation themes. A $100M raise for Noma Security highlighted rising demand for securing autonomous AI agents, pushing discussions around #Web3 and #DePIN forward. Trends in #BigData and #DeFi centered on Hacken’s report of $3.1B lost in Web3 exploits, plus a 1,025% spike in AI-driven attacks.

Mentions, impressions, and reach remained elevated across sectors in July, with sharp spikes tied to policy shifts, AI innovation, and security concerns. The GENIUS Act drove significant buzz around regulatory modernization, while AI continued to dominate conversations, now centered on its integration into cloud services, DeFi platforms, and automation.

Cybersecurity mentions surged mid-month as long-hidden breaches came to light, amplifying public anxiety over data privacy and trust in institutions. Across the board, conversations reflected growing expectations for accountability, transparency, and real-world applications of emerging technologies.