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US Grid Operator Plans Temporary Power Cuts for Data Centers Starting 2026

The largest grid operator in the United States has announced plans to cut power to large data centers temporarily, a measure designed to prevent blackouts on the national grid. The initiative is set to begin next year. The decision reflects growing pressure on the country's power infrastructure, which

NSF Invests $380 Million to Build AI-Powered Self-Driving Research Labs

The Rise of Autonomous Scientific Discovery The US National Science Foundation (NSF) is investing $380 million in the development of "self-driving" laboratories — facilities where artificial intelligence systems design, execute, and analyze experiments without continuous human oversight. The initiative aims to dramatically accelerate the pace of scientific discovery across

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US-China Chip Smuggling Investigation Expands to Taiwan, Nvidia Offices Searched

Geopolitical tensions over semiconductor smuggling have reached Taiwan, with local authorities conducting searches at Nvidia's offices and detaining an employee as part of an ongoing investigation. The enforcement action is connected to broader US-China trade tensions surrounding advanced chip exports. The US has implemented strict export controls on

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Apple Launches 'Upgrade' Leasing Program for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch

Apple has officially launched "Apple Upgrade," a new leasing program that brings the familiar car-lease model to consumer electronics. The service, rolling out today in the United States, covers iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch devices. The program offers customers three flexibility options at the end of their

Global Chip Market Faces Significant Downturn

The global semiconductor industry is navigating a significant market correction, with the chip sector experiencing broad-based declines. The phenomenon, described as a "rout," suggests more than typical market volatility and indicates fundamental shifts in the semiconductor landscape. Industry observers note that multiple factors are contributing to the downturn,

Anthropic's AI Policy Stance: Rejecting Open-Weight Bans While Supporting Chip Controls and Safety Testing

Anthropic, the AI safety company behind the Claude models, has articulated a nuanced position on AI governance that differentiates between open-weight model restrictions and broader safety measures. The company has rejected calls to ban open-weight AI models, a stance that positions it in contrast to some policymakers who have expressed

UNSW Develops Soft Robotic Heart for Disease Research and Device Testing

Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney have developed a fully synthetic soft robotic heart designed to replicate the mechanics of a real human heart. The device offers a new tool for studying cardiovascular disease and testing life-saving cardiac devices in a controlled, realistic environment. Traditional methods