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The US-China AI Competition Takes an Unexpected Direction

The Shifting Landscape of US-China AI Competition The ongoing artificial intelligence competition between the United States and China has taken an unexpected turn, according to new analysis published in New Scientist. The dynamics of this high-stakes technological rivalry appear to be evolving in ways that challenge initial predictions about which

CRS Analysis Flags Gaps in Trump's Frontier AI Executive Order

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) has released an analysis of the executive order on frontier AI systems signed by President Trump, identifying significant gaps in the policy framework. According to the CRS review, the order's approach to AI development and safety relies substantially on voluntary participation from industry

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Google DeepMind CEO Calls for US-Led Global AI Watchdog

Demis Hassabis, CEO and cofounder of Google DeepMind, is calling for the establishment of a global AI watchdog that could impose restrictions on frontier AI development if models become too dangerous. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and expanding on the idea in a blog post, Hassabis

FCC Approves Giant Space Mirror Orbital Test Despite Ecosystem and Science Concerns

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a test of a giant space mirror intended to reflect sunlight from low Earth orbit. The project aims to explore the possibility of delivering "sunlight on demand" from space, though it has drawn concerns from scientists and environmental groups. The approval

SoftBank CEO Estimates $5 Trillion Annual Investment Needed Globally to Meet AI Demand

SoftBank Group's CEO has stated that roughly $5 trillion per year may be needed globally to satisfy the increasing demand for artificial intelligence technologies and infrastructure. The estimate underscores the substantial capital expenditure required to support AI development, including data centers, computing power, and research initiatives. This figure

Federal Reserve Forms AI Task Force to Study Economic Impact

The Federal Reserve has established a new task force dedicated to studying artificial intelligence's impact on the economy. The panel includes three notable figures: Warsh, Andreessen, and Jones from Stanford University. This initiative reflects the Fed's increasing attention to how AI technologies may be transforming economic

Japan Launches Second AI Basic Plan, Prioritizing Agentic AI and Sovereign Capabilities

Japan Strengthens AI Strategy with Second Basic Plan Japan has officially adopted its second AI Basic Plan, marking a significant evolution in the country's approach to artificial intelligence development and governance. The new plan places particular emphasis on agentic AI—autonomous systems capable of performing complex tasks with