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Beijing launches $72bn capital injections at biggest banks
Share sales part of authorities’ bid to boost lending amid economic slowdownFinancial Times - 2d -
CoreWeave tests investor appetite for AI
The company closed flat after a volatile trading debut and concerns over its business modelFinancial Times - 2d -
This Company Built a Wildfire Detection Drone
The AI-based drone speeds up the detection and monitoring of wildfires.Inc. - 4d -
Amazon's AGI Lab Reveals Its First Work: Advanced AI Agents
Led by a former OpenAI executive, Amazon’s AI lab focuses on the decisionmaking capabilities of next-generation software agents—and borrows insights from physical robots.Wired - 1d -
These nuclear companies are leading the race to build advanced small reactors in the U.S.
Leading players have significant financial backing already lined up, often from technology companies and future customers.CNBC - 3d -
Apple and Google app stores host VPNs linked to sanctions-hit Chinese group
New findings reveal free ‘private browsing’ apps popular with US users have ties to blacklisted Qihoo 360Financial Times - 19h -
Chinese Auto Giants Dongfeng and Changan Are in Talks to Merge
The state-owned automakers, longtime joint venture partners of Ford and Nissan, might combine operations as Beijing consolidates its sprawling car sector.The New York Times - 14h -
Meta's head of AI research announces departure
Meta Vice President of AI Research Joelle Pineau will leave the social media company on May 30.CNBC - 13h -
US imposes sanctions on 6 senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials
State department says individuals used Beijing national security law ‘extraterritorially’ to pursue rights activistsFinancial Times - 1d -
2025 Inc. Regionals Methodology: How We Selected These 951 Companies
Here’s how we produce the rankings of the fastest-growing private U.S. companies by region.Inc. - 21h -
AI chipmaker Cerebras announces CFIUS clearance, a key step toward IPO
The government decision helps clear the path for an initial public offering from one of Nvidia's challengers in artificial intelligence chips.CNBC - 1d -
Trump administration reportedly warns European companies to comply with anti-DEI order
The Trump administration has reportedly sent letters to European companies asking them to comply with a U.S. executive order banning DEI initiatives.CNBC - 2d -
Andreessen Horowitz in talks to help buy out TikTok’s Chinese owners
Venture capital group could join last-gasp bid by allies of Donald Trump to take control of video app owned by ByteDanceFinancial Times - 9h -
Canadians pull back on U.S. trips, threatening to widen United States' $50 billion travel deficit
Some carriers are cutting back U.S. flights from Canada due to weaker demand.CNBC - 3d -
An AI-based drone that speeds up the detection and monitoring of wildfires is presented in Germany
A company that specializes on early wildfire detection has developed a new, AI-based drone that it says will help speed up the detection, location and monitoring of firesABC News - 5d -
AI was enemy No 1 during the Hollywood strikes, now it's being used in Oscar-winning films
Tech companies say AI will make productions cheaper and faster - but many in Hollywood think it will replace their jobs.BBC News - 2d -
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong Officials for Pursuing Activists Abroad
China’s former top spy catcher is among six security enforcers targeted as the Trump administration turns its attention to human rights issues in the city.The New York Times - 22h -
St. Pauli fans chip in $29 million through cooperative to buy majority stake in stadium
St. Pauli supporters have raised over 27 million euros (29.1 million) for a majority stake in the club's stadium after taking part in German soccer's first fan cooperative. The Hamburg-based club ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
This old-school filmmaking technique is still kicking even as AI takes on a bigger role in movies
As Hollywood is grappling with the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence, Foley artists remain a key and deeply human part of the moviemaking process.CNBC - 3d -
Johnson & Johnson Loses in Court Again in Bid to Settle Talc Cases
A judge dismissed an attempt to use a bankruptcy court to resolve tens of thousands of claims that the company’s talcum power products caused cancer.The New York Times - 13h -
Chinese official visits Moscow as Russia, Ukraine discuss Trump's proposal to end war
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is headed to Moscow for talks with his counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, as Russia and Ukraine discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the warABC News - 1d -
Hegseth says U.S. is making Japan a 'war-fighting' base to deter China
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a new ...NBC News - 2d -
Sanctions hurt EU more than Putin, says senior German politician
Centre-right premier of Saxony latest to question curbs on Russia over Ukraine invasionFinancial Times - 2d -
An AI Image Generator’s Exposed Database Reveals What People Really Used It For
An unsecured database used by a generative AI app revealed prompts and tens of thousands of explicit images—some of which are likely illegal. The company deleted its websites after WIRED reached out.Wired - 1d -
OpenAI to release open-source model as AI economics force strategic shift
OpenAI plans to release its first open-weight AI model since 2019 as economic pressures mount from competitors like DeepSeek and Meta, marking a significant strategic reversal for the company ...VentureBeat - 1d -
Nvidia turned CoreWeave into a major player in AI years before helping to save its IPO
CoreWeave has found a big market in selling Nvidia's popular AI processors, but the company has a challenging story to sell to public investors.CNBC - 2d -
Meta's head of AI research announces departure
Meta’s head of artificial intelligence research announced Tuesday that she will be leaving the company.NBC News - 12h -
Property sales at Chinese developer Country Garden drop by over a third
Revenue slump highlights extent of real estate slowdown now in its fourth yearFinancial Times - 2d -
China holds military drills around Taiwan, calling its president a 'parasite'
The Chinese military conducted large-scale drills around Taiwan in what it said was a “stern warning” to pro-independence forces on the Beijing-claimed island.NBC News - 1d -
Could the World Cup Become a World Snub of the U.S. Over Tariffs?
Soccer fans are a passionate group. But trade wars–and a less than warm welcome at the U.S. border–could make them rethink their travel plans.Inc. - 13h -
Amazon's Nova AI agent launch puts it up against rivals OpenAI, Anthropic
Amazon on Monday released a new AI model that can take actions in a web browser on a user’s behalf, a move that puts it in more direct competition with OpenAI, Anthropic and other companies that ...NBC News - 1d -
How Trump’s Tariffs Are Hitting One Chinese Factory Owner: ‘We Are Helpless’
President Trump’s policies are straining trade ties and challenging a long-held truth in China about the centrality of the U.S. market.The New York Times - 10h -
Radio Free Europe sues over U.S. funding cuts | 60 Minutes
Radio Free Europe, which has been a vital tool in the fight against disinformation and authoritarianism, filed a lawsuit after President Trump moved to cut funding to U.S. government-run broadcasters.CBS News - 1d -
I asked an AI swarm to fill out a March Madness bracket — here’s what happened
How 50 random sports fans created a highly-accurate March Madness bracket through real-time conversational deliberation.VentureBeat - 14h -
Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund vows transparency ‘like a public company’
Danantara has been dogged by questions over governance and political interferenceFinancial Times - 1d -
Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher joins elite company after career performance
Zaccharie Risacher turned in a career performance on Sunday and joined an elite list of players in history, leading the Hawks to a win over the Bucks.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Wall Street banks got meager payout from CoreWeave IPO
After waiting over three years for a billion-dollar-plus IPO from a U.S. tech company, Wall Street's top banks only got a 2.8% fee.CNBC - 1d -
ZeniMax workers vote to strike over Microsoft negotiations
ZeniMax Workers United voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike over contract negotiations with parent company Microsoft.VentureBeat - 11h -
Meta's head of AI research stepping down
The head of Meta’s artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at the parent company of Facebook and Instagram at a time of intense ...ABC News - 10h -
Chef Robotics raises $20.6 million to continue building AI robot arms
Chef Robotics has raised $20.6 million in a Series A funding round led by Avataar Ventures, the company told CNBC.CNBC - 1d