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China’s AI Computing Capacity Expected to Double Despite Reliance on US Chips

China’s AI computing capacity is expected to double, according to a report. The expansion could strengthen the country’s ability to train and deploy artificial-intelligence systems, but it is likely to remain constrained by its heavy reliance on US-made chips. The report also highlights China’s dependence

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NHTSA proposes cyan lights to identify driverless vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed changes to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 that would update the rules for autonomous vehicles. A central element of the proposal is the use of cyan-colored marker lamps to clearly and consistently communicate that a vehicle is operating

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SpaceX reportedly Seeks Access to 80,000 U.S. Cell Sites in Mobile-Carrier Push

SpaceX is reportedly working with Crown Castle, one of the largest U.S. cell-tower owners, to access at least 80,000 cell sites as it expands its push into the mobile market. The reported plan could give SpaceX access to roughly half of the 158,500 cell towers currently

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Ukraine Adapts Its Drone Strategy to Reduce Dependence on Starlink

Ukraine is adapting its drone systems and broader war-fighting technology to reduce reliance on Starlink, according to Ars Technica. The move comes as Elon Musk’s political influence over satellite access raises questions about the reliability of privately controlled communications infrastructure in wartime. By changing its approach rather than

Personalized brain mapping and magnetic stimulation show promise for PTSD

A personalized treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to Science Daily. The approach uses brain mapping to identify abnormal activity and magnetic stimulation to target it. In a clinical trial, the treatment produced a 52% reduction in PTSD

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Warhound plans enhanced military and police dogs with Anduril technology

Warhound, a new Texas-based defense startup, is developing genetically modified dogs for use by military and police organizations in the United States. The company plans to combine genetics and animal biology work from Colossal Biosciences with cybernetic “Augments” from Anduril, the defense technology company co-founded by Palmer Luckey.

A $10 optical sensor brings lab-style chemical analysis to wearable devices

Researchers at Cambridge have developed a compact optical sensor that combines laboratory-style chemical analysis with a form factor suitable for wearables. The device is reported to cost about $10, potentially making advanced sensing accessible for routine health monitoring and other applications. In tests, the sensor identified foods, plastics, and