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UK AI start-up Wayve accelerates global expansion plans
London-based group is testing its self-driving cars in Germany and the US and hopes to ‘soon’ agree deals with automakersFinancial Times - 10h -
Alibaba makes AI video generation model free to use globally
Open-source AI tech has been thrown into the spotlight since Chinese firm DeepSeek rattled global markets in January.CNBC - 5d -
China's Honor pledges $10 billion AI investment and deepens ties with Google in global push
Honor is looking to expand outside of China and push into the higher-end part of the market where Apple and Samsung play.CNBC - 1d -
Google makes Gemini Code Assist free with 180,000 code completions per month as AI-powered dev race heats up
Google’s decision to provide a free version with significantly higher usage limits positions Gemini Code Assist as a compelling choice.VentureBeat - 6d -
Ex-US security officials urge funding for science research to keep up with China
Appeal from officials, including two senior figures from Trump’s first term, comes amid reports National Science Foundation’s budget will be slashed. US politics live – latest updates Chuck ...The Guardian - 6d -
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25 arrested in global operation targeting AI child sexual abuse content
Law enforcement agencies from Australia to Canada helped detain dozens of suspects linked to a Denmark-based AI child sex abuse platform, Europol says.CBS News - 3d -
Redrawing of global energy markets map set to heap benefits on US
The prospects of peace and the return of Russian gas looks likely to serve the interests of Donald Trump. The Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine three years ago has reverberated through the global ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
US-China trade rule change hangs in the balance
Questions are swirling about the status of a trade rule that President Trump canceled and then reinstated earlier this month after it proved unworkable, leading to logistical confusion, an outcry ...The Hill - 6d -
Federal layoffs shake up Virginia ahead of 2025 governor's race
ARLINGTON, Va. — Virginia could be one of the states most affected by President Donald Trump's moves to shrink the federal workforce — and this year’s race for governor will test whether the ...NBC News - 4d -
China taps tech talent to boost AI data centre boom
Beijing is pooling resources from the private and state sectors to accelerate adoption of the fast-developing technologyFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
Huawei improves AI chip production in boost for China’s tech goals
Chinese company improves ‘yield’ of latest semiconductor, despite US efforts to prevent manufacturing advancesFinancial Times - 6d -
DeepSeek Rushes to Launch new AI Model as China Goes All in
The new model from DeepSeek will be called R2, and could worry the U.S. government. Here’s why.Inc. - 5d -
Fantasy Football Busts 2025 1.0: Saquon Barkley's heavy workload could catch up after epic 2,000-yard season
Jamey Eisenberg identifies players you may want to avoid in your next Fantasy draftCBS Sports - 2d -
Two Australian men charged in global investigation into AI-made child abuse images
Dozens including man from Queensland and man from NSW arrested as part of international operation . Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Two Australian men have been ...The Guardian - 2d -
Christopher Bell uses overtime to win 10th NASCAR Cup race
Christopher Bell, who led only the final lap in his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, edged Carson Hocevar and Kyle Larson in overtime Sunday in a close NASCAR Cup Series finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway, ...ESPN - Feb. 24 -
China cyber espionage up by 150 percent in 2024: Report
China's cyber espionage operations continue to become more aggressive amid the increasing use of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) to help carry out attacks, according to a ...The Hill - 3d -
A Stytch in time: Connected Apps untangles authorization tie-ups for AI agents
Stytch Connected Apps enables AI agents and third-party apps to authenticate, access data and take action on behalf of users.VentureBeat - Feb. 19 -
Micron launches new memory chips to keep up with AI processing
Micron announced its first 1y (1-gamma) DDR5 memory chip samples this week, and it says this is part of its contribution to systems that keep up with AI.VentureBeat - 12h -
Huawei's tri-foldable phone hits global markets in a show of defiance amid US curbs
Chinese tech giant Huawei has held a global launch for the industry’s first tri-foldable phoneABC News - Feb. 18 -
US officials have been absent from global climate forums during Trump 2.0
Exclusive: The ‘deeply troubling’ move comes amid concerns US ignoring international climate ramifications. US officials have missed recent international climate forums sparking concerns about a ...The Guardian - 6d -
The US must protect vital information from enemies like China
Congress should prioritize passage of the DETERRENT Act.The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Spain calls for EU to forge China policy without US
‘Europe must take its own decisions’, says foreign minister José Manuel AlbaresFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
US lawmakers issue warning about China’s planned new London embassy
Letting Beijing build largest mission in Europe seen as inappropriate reward given its human rights recordFinancial Times - 4d -
China puts brakes on US stock listings for homegrown companies
Beijing’s securities regulator concerned about IPOs of companies with small capitalisation and weak fundamentalsFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump says US will impose additional 10% tariff on China
He also said he would move ahead with 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, which had been paused.BBC News - 3d -
US to raise tariffs on China and push ahead with Canada and Mexico levies
Donald Trump says duties on biggest trading partners to take effect on March 4Financial Times - 3d -
China accuses US of 'blackmail' after Trump warns of increased tariffs
China’s officials condemned President Trump for his decision to add a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports over the country’s alleged complicity in the international smuggling of fentanyl, a deadly ...The Hill - 3d -
China ‘annihilated’ US aluminium — can Trump’s tariffs revive it?
US president’s ambitious plan to revive the industry risks being thwarted by high electricity priceFinancial Times - 12h -
Timothée Chalamet wins best actor SAG Award, shaking up Oscar race
Timothée Chalamet won the SAG Award for best actor, his first major acting award, for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown."Los Angeles Times - Feb. 24 -
Trotter's 10 Trends: Historic upset brewing in Big East DPOY race; which offenses are trending up, down
A new Oregon lineup that deserves more run, pick-and-roll defenses to avoid and target and defenses trending up or down are among top trends Isaac Trotter is tracking.CBS Sports - 5d -
Arizona moves to ban AI use in reviewing medical claims
Arizona state lawmakers passed new legislation Thursday aiming to restrict the use of artificial intelligence in reviewing medical claims.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Artists release silent album in protest against AI using their work
Music stars including Kate Bush and Damon Albarn say law changes would damage people's livelihoods.BBC News - 6d -
Call Of Duty Uses Generative AI For Some Content, Activision Admits
An update to the Call of Duty HQ page on Steam confirms that Activision's development teams do in fact use "generative AI tools" as a means to "help develop some in-game assets.". About a year ago, ...GameSpot - 6d -
Surge in UK university students using AI to complete work
Rapid spread of technology raises questions about how to assess undergraduate workFinancial Times - 5d -
As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies
U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing servicesABC News - Feb. 18
