The US-China AI arms race has taken an unexpected turn | New Scientist

China and the US are competing to have the best AI models

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When Chinese company DeepSeek released its open-source R1 model in January 2025, it made headlines around the world. The large language model (LLM) was reported to rival some of the most powerful AIs from US companies, but it was completely free for anyone to download. A trillion dollars was wiped off the value of US tech companies and US lawmakers immediately proposed banning it on government devices.

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Demis Hassabis says humanity has a 'precious window' to ensure AGI is safe

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Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind.

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Demis Hassabis has issued a stark warning: highly powerful AI may be close, and humanity needs to do more to prepare.

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'They're Bringing the Heat': Marvel Fans Hyped for X-Men Reboot Casting as Adam Driver Rumors Swirl

Marvel fans are celebrating the latest X-Men casting rumors, which suggest that Star Wars sequel trilogy standout Adam Driver will play a new incarnation of Magneto.

Famously played by Michael Fassbender and Ian McKellen (the latter of which will reprise the role one more time in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday), Magneto is a key member of the X-Men universe and a pivotal casting for Marvel to get right as it looks to a new generation of actors to take on the comics' familiar characters.

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How to get Cryogenic Coolant in Palworld

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Acquiring Cryogenic Coolant in Palworld lets you craft a bunch of different items, from a saddle for Jormuntide, to more advanced coolers, to the refined cold resistant metal armour. Chances are at some stage you'll need to use this material, so here's how to get it.

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New York enacts first US ban on data center construction - Engadget

Governor Kathy Hochul just signed an executive order barring the state from approving data centers using 50MW or more.

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I thought I'd get my kid mostly simple, no-tech toys. Things changed, and I have no regrets.

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The author has figured out which types of toys help her son thrive.

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Like many first-time parents, I assumed I'd go the low-tech route. I do believe that when only simple toys are available to kids, they will often fill in the gaps with imagination, skill-building, and a growing capacity to try something difficult and see it through. I knew that bright plastic, singing, light-up toys dazzle children, but they may not leave as much room for a child's own personality and growth.

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The two volatile forces pushing Michael Dell to new heights

Dell CEO Michael Dell delivers a keynote address at the 2007 Oracle Open World conference November 14, 2007 in San Francisco, California. Oracle Open World runs through November 15.

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France v England women's rugby league: Mary Coleman gets first call-up

Wigan Warriors prop Mary Coleman has earned her first England call-up for the mid-season Test in France later this month.

The 28-year-old switched to rugby league four years ago, having previously played union for Preston Grasshoppers.

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Research brings the era of microbial cell factories one step closer

KAIST brings the era of microbial cell factories one step closer
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The era of "biomanufacturing," in which microbes, not petroleum, produce chemical products, is one step closer. A KAIST research team has analyzed the key challenges limiting the commercialization of biomanufacturing and proposed an AI-driven strategy for industrialization.

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Genesis Scottish Open: Rory McIlroy relishes 'perfect' prep for The Open and says event should be national open 'blueprint'

Rory McIlroy believes the Genesis Scottish Open is the "perfect" preparation for The Open and should be used as a "blueprint" in incorporating national opens into the new PGA Tour schedule.

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