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Online traders are betting millions on war, airstrikes, and political unrest.
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The volunteer Wikipedia army protecting against AI slop
The editors are both populating and fighting the world’s regional language AI engines.
China prioritizes investments outside the U.S.
In 2025, China invested in manufacturing hubs and data centers in Asia, mining in Latin America, and energy projects in Africa and the Middle East.
China is running the EV playbook on humanoid robots — and it’s working
Chinese companies control 90% of the humanoid robot market, dominating the technology that will reshape manufacturing and labor. The West is barely competing.
US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance
The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.
Protecting Our Right to Sue Federal Agents Who Violate the Constitution
Federal agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have descended into utter lawlessness , most recently in Minnesota . The violence is shocking. So are the intrusions on digital rights. For example, we have a First Amendment
Microsoft releases urgent Office patch. Russian-state hackers pounce.
The window to patch vulnerabilities is shrinking rapidly.
Smart AI Policy Means Examing Its Real Harms and Benefits
The phrase "artificial intelligence" has been around for a long time, covering everything from computers with "brains"—think Data from Star Trek or Hal 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey—to the autocomplete function that too often has you sending emails to the wrong person. It's a
Should AI chatbots have ads? Anthropic says no.
ChatGPT competitor comes out swinging with Super Bowl ad mocking AI product pitches.
