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1. China’s AI Gap with the US May Be Closing
A Chinese startup has unveiled the world’s largest open AI model. (Reuters $)
+ Conflicts reported with some Anthropic and OpenAI models. (Gizmodo)
+ AI and semiconductor stocks declined following this announcement. (Bloomberg $)
+ Chinese Nvidia alternatives are gaining traction. (SCMP)
+ Xi Jinping marketing China as an AI partner for developing nations. (CNBC)
+ The country invests heavily in open-source solutions. (MIT Technology Review)
2. Trump Media Promoting Instant Access to “Market-Moving” Social Posts
The company has developed a new monetization strategy linked to the presidency. (Quartz)
+ Trump may profit from selling access to his statements. (BBC)
+ An investigation reveals insider trading by Trump’s teleprompter operator. (Verge)
3. Astronomers Detect Atmosphere on Nearby Earth-Like Planet
This is the first known potentially habitable planet to have an atmosphere. (New York Times $)
+ It stands as the most promising candidate for alien exploration. (404 Media)
+ Learn how to identify it. (MIT Technology Review)
4. Brain Implant Restores Sensation in Paralyzed Hands
A patient can now feed themselves and drink from a cup. (Guardian)
+ Sensation persisted even after stimulation ceased. (New Scientist $)
+ China has approved the world’s first brain chip. (MIT Technology Review)
5. EU Orders Google to Share Search Data and Open AI on Android
The tech giant is compelled to share data with rival search providers. (Ars Technica)
+ Google must allow rival AI applications on Android smartphones. (Washington Post $)
6. Period Trackers Expose Privacy Concerns
A recent study highlights how these apps handle users’ health data. (BBC)
7. Inquiry Finds Tesla Driver Ignored FSD Before Fatal Crash
The driver circumvented safety protocols by pushing the gas pedal to the max. (Verge)
8. New Stealth Drone Spins Rapidly and Disappears
The developer acknowledges that achieving this feat is still challenging. (New Scientist $)
9. Research From Space Station Sheds Light on Astronaut Health Decline
Microgravity impacts mitochondria and diminishes protein production. (Nature)
10. “Hostile Clothing” to Confuse Facial Recognition Gaining Popularity
Privacy trends may be evolving. (Guardian)
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