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Scoop: U.S. open to discuss AI "shared risks" with China, Bessent says
The U.S. is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks this weekend, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Axios.Why it matters: The Trump administration has flatly rejected calls from industry to pace or slow down the development of AI, citing a fierce race against China. Besse...
CFTC and SEC Double Down on Crypto After Clarity Act Defeat
Michael Selig and Paul Atkins pledged to use their agencies’ existing powers to provide crypto regulatory certainty after the Senate failed to advance the bill.
AI environmental concerns build as lawmakers grapple with tech panic
Data: The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago; Chart: Avery Lotz/AxiosMore than half of Americans are extremely or very concerned about the environmental impacts of AI, up more than ten percentage points from last year, per polling...
Canada could become the EU's first "associate member"
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first "associate member." Why it matters: Canada and the EU are testing whether a nation deeply dependent on the U.S. market can find economic independence by moving closer to Europe.This coul...
Hackers Hijack HBO Max’s Reddit Account to Spread Crypto-Stealing Malware
Attackers ran 108 malicious ads through the streaming service’s verified account, directing users to fake software downloads.
Wonder Cutting 533 Jobs In New Jersey Amid Bid To Go Public
Wonder, the billionaire-founded parent company of Grubhub and Blue Apron, is planning to go public in early 2028.
Presidential Pardons Are Back In The News, For All The Wrong Reasons
President Donald J. Trump has granted limited pardons in his second term beyond the J-6 group. Media is reporting more and more on pay, to-play for pardons.
Capitol Police Officer Who Suffered Chemical Burns On Jan. 6 Sues Agency Over Alleged Discrimination
The officer, who helped control rioters during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, claims she was passed over for top jobs by less-qualified white officers.
Reed And Niemann’s Irish Open Finish Reveals Very Different Paths To 2027
Patrick Reed and Joaquín Niemann tied for second at the Irish Open, but their finishes carry very different implications as both look toward the 2027 golf season.
Bitcoin Is on Sale and Should Be Accumulated, Says Morgan Creek Capital CEO
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Is on Sale and Should Be Accumulated, Says Morgan Creek Capital CEO Mark Yusko has said that bitcoin is undervalued, and when something is undervalued, you buy it. This post Bitcoin Is on Sale and Should Be Accumulated, Says Morgan Creek Capital CEO first appeared on Bitcoin...
The Quantum Issue: To Freeze Coins Or Not
Bitcoin Magazine The Quantum Issue: To Freeze Coins Or Not From The Quantum Issue: Jameson Lopp's massive essay on the contentious social decisions for Bitcoin quantum computing will force people to confront. This post The Quantum Issue: To Freeze Coins Or Not first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and...
Stop Chasing Comfort. It’s Holding You Back.
Instead of chasing comfort, high performers embrace discomfort to strengthen themselves because that’s the only way to achieve the success that they really want.
Zuckerberg Pushes Back on Coordinated AI Slowdown, Says Labs Can Act Alone
Meta’s CEO says competition and potential liability give AI developers reasons to prioritize safety, citing the company’s decision to delay Muse.
‘Spider-Man’ Beats ‘Star Wars’ to Become Highest Grossing Movie in U.S. History
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' just beat 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' for the top spot.
The Crypto Industry Wasn’t Able to Buy Congress After All
The crypto industry’s top legislative priority fell short of the 60 votes needed to even reach the Senate floor.
DOJ’s New Fraud Division: A Different Strategy, Or The Same Playbook?
The DOJ has a new sheriff in town – the NFED, which just assumed operational control of multiple Criminal Division sections, most notably focused on public-sector fraud.
‘Resident Evil’: Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Of Reboot Are Shockingly Great
"Resident Evil," a reimagining of the blockbuster video game-turned-horror movie franchise, from "Weapons" filmmaker Zach Cregger, is impressing critics, unlike previous films in the series.
‘Resident Evil’ Sets A Huge Rotten Tomatoes Review Score Record
"Resident Evil" is being called the best video game adaptation of all time, and its Rotten Tomatoes review score has set a record.
AI May End Us. Someone Has To Say Stop.
The AI extinction debate reaches the dinner table. A veteran of five revolutions on why the answer is a licensed operator, not a ban.
Enterprises are sweating legacy IT assets as AI investment grows
Hardware such as mainframes found to hold the data and business logic needed to build those AI services
Novak Djokovic Confirms Beijing Appearance, Drops Out Of Top 10
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. Alexander Zverev are both also in the field.
The Beauty Of A Multiple-Choice Workplace
A multiple-choice workplace expands your perspective so that you can learn what you need to know to make the right decision, not the one everyone thinks you should make.
LIV Golf Announces Major Changes To 2027 Tournament Format
LIV Golf announces changes to 2027 format including a field expansion, a cut system, and Monday qualifiers.
El Niño Is Just a Fraction of a Degree Away From Becoming the Strongest on Record
Sea surface temperatures in a key region of the tropical Pacific are on the cusp of history.