If Musk gets what he’s asking for, it would radically re-shape one of the world’s leading AI companies.
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China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus
Meta said Monday that the transaction “complied fully with applicable law” and that it anticipates “an appropriate resolution to the inquiry.”
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Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution
Chinese car company NIO is putting up EV battery swapping stations all around the world. NPR took a ride in one car for the experience.
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In China, AI is no longer optional for some kids. It’s part of the curriculum
While debate rages in the U.S. about the merits and risks of AI in schools, it’s become a state-mandated part of the curriculum in China, as the authorities try to create a pool of AI-savvy professionals.
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Memory loss: As AI gobbles up chips, prices for devices may rise
Demand for memory chips currently exceeds supply and there’s very little chance of that changing any time soon. More chips for AI means less available for other products such as computers and phones and that could drive up those prices too.
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As political winds shift, top chipmaker TSMC looks beyond Taiwan
The lifeblood of Silicon Valley — advanced microchips — pumps from a science park on Taiwan’s west coast, mostly from TSMC, the world’s biggest chipmaker. But now the company is looking abroad for places to grow.
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It’s 2025, the year we decided we need a widespread slur for robots
People all over TikTok and Instagram are using the word “clanker” as a catch-all for robots and AI. Here’s a deep dive into the origins of the pejorative and an explanation of why it’s spreading.
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‘The Shrouds’ introduces a new stage of grief: Watching your loved one decompose
David Cronenberg’s thriller centers on an unusual technology that allows people to watch their loved ones decompose in real time. The Shrouds is both deeply morbid and disarmingly funny.
