End Times Fascism argues that the real danger is not simply the return of twentieth-century fascism, but the emergence of a politics that treats planetary crisis as inevitable, profitable and even desirable.
London-based artificial intelligence start-up Synthesia has announced an industry-first initiative to offer company stock to the actors whose likenesses are used to create its hyper-realistic AI avatars. The move, aimed at compensating
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In a pioneering study, researchers have successfully biosynthesized lignan glycosides—powerful antiviral compounds—using a synthetic yeast system, a breakthrough that could significantly boost the availability of these vital compounds for medicinal use. Lignans,
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Malaysia is preparing to strengthen its regulations on semiconductor shipments following pressure from the United States, which is concerned that high-end Nvidia chips may be making their way to China despite strict
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Editorial Note: The following excerpts are based on an interview with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, conducted by Adam M. Grant, a renowned American popular science author and professor at the Wharton
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Nvidia has announced a major partnership with General Motors and introduced its latest AI superchip, Vera Rubin, as the company seeks to maintain its dominance in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence industry.
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Liam Fedus, the vice president of research for post-training at OpenAI, has announced his departure from the company to launch a new startup focused on using artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery
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Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is in negotiations to acquire cybersecurity start-up Wiz for approximately $30 billion, which would mark the largest acquisition in the company’s history, according to sources familiar with the
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Microsoft has partnered with Swiss start-up inait to develop an innovative artificial intelligence model that simulates mammal brain reasoning. The collaboration aims to enhance AI’s capabilities by allowing it to learn from
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is spearheading efforts to modernize the global shipping industry with a comprehensive digitalization strategy aimed at boosting efficiency, safety, and sustainability. During its 49th session in London
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This article based on Roger Penrose’s insights challenges us to rethink the relationship between AI, consciousness, and the future of human-machine interaction, urging us to approach these developments with both curiosity and
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Google has dominated the search engine market for decades, but in the age of artificial intelligence, it seems the tech giant might be struggling to keep up with more nimble competitors like
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China’s artificial intelligence (AI) competition is intensifying, with major tech firms unveiling new models at an accelerated pace. Baidu has taken center stage with the launch of its latest foundation models, ERNIE
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In the final weeks of 2022, Alibaba’s co-founder Jack Ma found himself in a deeply challenging position. The company he built into China’s tech titan was struggling under intense regulatory scrutiny, and
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As robots and artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transform industries by boosting efficiency and cutting labor costs, experts are raising alarms about the future sustainability of social security systems. While these technological advancements
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An entire tourist industry has emerged around the origin story of Liang Wenfeng, the visionary behind Deepseek, whose low-cost AI model has disrupted the global tech landscape. When China’s latest tech sensation
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