The Scoop Fortune’s Hong Kong-based chairman joined an editorial interview with President Donald Trump this week, an unusual move that has fueled concerns on the publication’s staff. The chairman, Victor Pang, “was there as a mere observer to the hour-long interview conducted solely and entirely by” Alyson Shontell, Fortune’s editor-in-chief, ...
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AI assumes larger role in US electionsAI assumes larger role in US elections
AI is playing an increasingly prominent role in US elections. The largest donor in this year’s midterm elections so far is venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, which has expanded its interests beyond crypto to also boost pro-AI candidates, The New York Times reported. Some politicians, by contrast, are campaigning on ...
Global oil inventories falling at record pace, IEA warnsGlobal oil inventories falling at record pace, IEA warns
Global oil inventories are declining at an alarming rate, the International Energy Agency warned Wednesday, as the Strait of Hormuz shutdown continues to strain the energy sector. “Oil is in a race against time,” one analyst said. Even if the mounting pressure on oil stockpiles forces the reopening of the ...
Xi to push Trump on TaiwanXi to push Trump on Taiwan
Beijing is poised to press Donald Trump on US arms sales to Taiwan, amid rising concerns that the president could alter his stance toward the island. Trump on Monday said he would discuss the weapon sales with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, alarming the island’s supporters; some US lawmakers warned against ...
Nvidia’s Huang a ‘bargaining chip’ in ChinaNvidia’s Huang a ‘bargaining chip’ in China
The Nvidia CEO’s last-minute inclusion on US President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing raised the possibility of a deal to break an impasse over AI chip sales to China. Trump in January greenlit shipments of Nvidia’s high-powered H200 chips to China, but not a single one has been sold. Jensen ...
Japan, EU seek out AI models for cyber defenseJapan, EU seek out AI models for cyber defense
European institutions are seeking access to high-powered AI models to protect them from cyberattacks after Anthropic denied EU regulators access to its powerful Mythos model. French AI startup Mistral is reportedly in talks with European banks to provide a cybersecurity-focused model, similar to Mythos, while Anthropic rival OpenAI said it ...
What Spencer Pratt’s rise can teach both parties about AI-age campaigningWhat Spencer Pratt’s rise can teach both parties about AI-age campaigning
David’s view You don’t have to imagine what Los Angeles would look like under Mayor Spencer Pratt. AI already did it for you. In one of the reality TV star-turned-candidate’s campaign videos, happy firefighters, cops, and mothers celebrate “Pratt Summer” and how it solved the city’s problems: “I’m allowed to ...
EU seeks social media lawsEU seeks social media laws
The News The European Commission is preparing new regulations on social media companies, in a bid to curtail endless scrolling, push notifications, and other features it terms “addictive design.” Also under consideration is a delay on when children are allowed to make accounts, the latest in a decade-long attempt to ...
Thinking Machines previews ‘interaction models’Thinking Machines previews ‘interaction models’
If you ever thought, “I wish my AI interrupted me more,” Mira Murati has got a product for you. The new models from Thinking Machines Lab, called “interaction models,” launched in research preview Monday, giving us a window into what she’s been up to since she left OpenAI in 2024 ...
CBS’ Tony Dokoupil to broadcast from Taiwan after failing to get China visa in timeCBS’ Tony Dokoupil to broadcast from Taiwan after failing to get China visa in time
The Scoop CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil will broadcast from Taipei this week after failing to obtain a visa to China in time, a stumble in the network’s efforts to play a leading role in this week’s dominant global story. American broadcasters are planning extensive coverage from the Chinese capital ...