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Tech giants break silence on Anthropic

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Tech giants break silence on Anthropic spat Three major tech companies — Microsoft, Google and Amazon — have said Anthropic’s AI tools will remain available on their platforms for work that does not involve the Pentagon after the

These Are the People in This Neighborhood

Can’t stop, won’t stop. On the heels of the refreshed Rolodex from earlier in the week , I’ve pushed another “Just Enough Social” feature to the site: members bios & profile pics. Here’s what that looks like: Members can find a link to their profile by 1) clicking on your

Taiwan ramps up space-defense drive amid Beijing threats

To develop surveillance and defense systems that could be deployed in the Taiwan Strait, the Taiwanese government is working with dozens of international space‑technology startups while nurturing local firms. Supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Small and Medium

Why being nice matters in a complex world

Coan says practicing kindness, be it big or small, is a one-two punch for your health and for those around you. That includes "weak ties," the casual, micro-relationships people form. "People often deride small talk as shallow," he said. "Well, it's not. Small talk and weak