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 ...
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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 ...
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is wading into an international M&A dealMayor Zohran Mamdani is wading into an international M&A deal
The Scoop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is bringing his populist bent to bear on a little-noticed merger. Mamdani is urging New York State’s top financial regulator to block Western Union’s $500 million deal for Intermex, a money transferrer that mostly services immigrants sending remittances back to Latin America. ...
Vision 2030’s biggest breakthrough isn’t in the chartsVision 2030’s biggest breakthrough isn’t in the charts
Wael’s view On paper, Vision 2030 is succeeding. The Saudi government’s latest annual report on its diversification strategy shows real GDP up 4.5% in 2025, while non‑oil activities now account for more than half the economy, and unemployment is at historic lows. The machinery of 1,290 initiatives and nearly 400 ...
Russian ship bound for N. Korea sank in ‘mysterious circumstances’, report findsRussian ship bound for N. Korea sank in ‘mysterious circumstances’, report finds
A Russian ship reportedly carrying two nuclear reactors bound for North Korea sank in mysterious circumstances off the coast of Spain, a CNN investigation found. The 2024 sinking of the Ursa Major — which the outlet said had a hole in its bow with the damaged metal facing inward, suggesting ...