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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

A.I. Leaders Press Advantage With Congress as China Tensions Rise

Silicon Valley leaders are lobbying for their interests in artificial intelligence amid the tech and economic cold war between the US and China.
Tech executives are seeking to influence A.I. regulations, increase government spending on A.I. technology, and relax immigration restrictions for A.I. experts. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The Big Buzz at Davos: A.I., Ukraine, China, and the Middle East

Discussions at the Davos World Economic Forum include U.S.-China tensions, the war in Gaza, artificial intelligence, and the future of Ukraine.
There is speculation about the private meetings that top U.S. officials are having behind the scenes at the Davos World Economic Forum. [ more ]
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TobyWalsh4 months ago
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Tech industry

Microsoft Debates What to Do With A.I. Lab in China

Microsoft's advanced research lab in Beijing has become one of the most important A.I. labs in the world, but the company is facing questions from U.S. officials about its presence in China.
Microsoft has instituted guardrails at the lab to restrict researchers from politically sensitive work and has opened an outpost in Vancouver as a backup location for researchers. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
France politics

What to Know About Xi Jinping's Trip to Europe

President Xi Jinping of China visits Europe to strengthen ties amid tensions with the US, encourage EU autonomy, and boost trade relations. [ more ]
Nature
1 week ago
Marketing

US TikTok ban: how the looming restriction is affecting scientists on the app

The legislation signed by US President Joe Biden could lead to a nationwide ban of TikTok, impacting science communication and education. [ more ]
time.com
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Russian State Media is Posting More on TikTok Ahead of the U.S. Presidential Election, Study Says

Russian state-linked accounts increasing TikTok presence for messaging and engagement, especially on divisive topics ahead of U.S. election. [ more ]
Futurism
2 weeks ago
OMG science

China Releases CGI Video of Moon Base and It Contains Something Very Strange

China National Space Administration reveals CGI video of future lunar base, featuring an outdated NASA Space Shuttle, raising eyebrows. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
World news

As U.S. and China Rivalry Heats Up, Each Side's Asia Allies Ramp Up Military Spending

Global defense expenditure reached $2.2 trillion in 2023, a 9% increase from the previous year.
Geopolitical tension between the U.S. and China is driving increased defense spending in the Indo-Pacific region. [ more ]
East Asia Forum
3 months ago
World news

Solid processes yield mixed outcomes in US-East Asia relations | East Asia Forum

The United States and China continue to have tensions on various issues, as symbolized by the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced an increase in defense expenditure, which was welcomed by the United States. [ more ]
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