World News | US Chip Controls Threaten China’s Technology Ambitions

Beijing, Apr 4 (AP) Furious at US efforts that cut off access to technology to make advanced computer chips, China’s leaders appear to be struggling to figure out how to retaliate without hurting their own ambitions in telecoms, artificial intelligence and other industries. President Xi Jinping’s government sees the chips that are used in everything […]

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China rages as US chip controls threaten technology ambitions

BEIJING—Furious at US efforts that cut off access to technology to make advanced computer chips, China’s leaders appear to be struggling to figure out how to retaliate without hurting their own ambitions in telecoms, artificial intelligence and other industries. President Xi Jinping’s government sees the chips that are used in everything from phones to kitchen […]

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Ford withdraws request to develop fully-autonomous vehicles

Ford is withdrawing its National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) petition to develop and deploy its Level 4 automated driving system (ADS), saying it will instead focus on nearer-term prospects. The news follows Ford’s revelation last October that it would shut Argo AI, its joint venture with Volkswagen to develop self-driving vehicle technology. “As evidenced […]

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U.S. chip controls threaten China’s technology ambitions

BEIJING (AP) — Furious at U.S. efforts that cut off access to technology to make advanced computer chips, China’s leaders appear to be struggling to figure out how to retaliate without hurting their own ambitions in telecoms, artificial intelligence and other industries. President Xi Jinping’s government sees the chips that are used in everything from phones to […]

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UK risks losing out on hi-tech growth if it falters on AI regulation

The UK government has published a white paper on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). While an important step, the white paper is not enough to set the UK on the path to taking full advantage of AI. The government uses white papers to lay out proposals for future legislation. They act as a platform […]

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Oceanco Aeolus 430-Foot Concept | WordlessTech

Oceanco Aeolus 430-Foot Concept Oceanco’s new aerodynamic Aeolus 430-foot superyacht is named for the Greek god of wind. The Netherlands based Oceanco unveiled the impressive Aeolus  concept, with exteriors by Giles Taylor and interiors from Njord by Bergman Design House. Aeolus hybrid vessel will be fitted with fuel cells in the future to eliminate carbon […]

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China investigating Micron, seethes as US chip controls threaten tech ambitions

BEIJING (AP) — Furious at U.S. efforts that cut off access to technology to make advanced computer chips, China’s leaders appear to be struggling to figure out how to retaliate without hurting their own ambitions in telecoms, artificial intelligence and other industries. President Xi Jinping’s government sees the chips that are used in everything from […]

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Buildings left standing in Turkey offer design guidance for future earthquake-resilient construction

The Feb. 6, 2023, earthquakes in Turkey and Syria damaged over 100,000 buildings, caused more than 10,000 collapses and killed more than 50,000 people. These earthquakes also put to the test advanced building technologies that can minimize damage and keep buildings functioning after a quake. Several hospitals built with one such technology – called a […]

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China seethes as U.S. chip controls threaten tech ambitions

BEIJING–Furious at U.S. efforts that cut off access to technology to make advanced computer chips, China’s leaders appear to be struggling to figure out how to retaliate without hurting their own ambitions in telecoms, artificial intelligence and other industries. President Xi Jinping’s government sees the chips that are used in everything from phones to kitchen […]

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What our closest relatives tell us about humans

Humans are an interesting mixture of altruism and competition. We work together well at times and at others we will fight to get our own way. To try to explain these conflicting tendencies, researchers have turned to the chimpanzees and the bonobos for insight. Among the great apes, the chimpanzees and the bonobos are the […]

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