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The US will impose a massive 107% tariff on Italian pasta starting January 2026, adding 91.74% anti-dumping duties to the existing 15%. Italy strongly opposes this move, mobilizing diplomatic efforts with the EU to reverse it. The tariffs threaten a key e...

Biocomputing uses living cells or biological molecules to perform computations, offering unprecedented energy efficiency and new possibilities for AI, medical research, and drug discovery. Platforms like FinalSpark’s Neuroplatform and Cortical Labs’ CL1 e...

Indonesia revoked its temporary suspension of TikTok's operating license after the platform provided requested data about its livestream activities during violent August protests. The move followed TikTok's initial partial data submission and resolved reg...

OpenAI has reversed its initial copyright policy for the Sora AI video app after a backlash from content creators and studios. The company switched from an opt-out model to a granular opt-in system, giving rights holders control over how their characters...

China and Mexico are in a trade standoff as both nations impose new tariffs and launch trade investigations, with China accusing the U.S. of pressuring Mexico to restrict Chinese imports. The dispute now threatens key industries and supply chains, raising...

Tech and finance leaders warn that soaring AI startup valuations and investment are echoing the dot-com bubble, raising risks of a near-term market correction. Despite optimism for AI’s transformative power, many urge caution as capital floods into the se...

China’s new underwater data center off Shanghai uses ocean cooling and offshore wind to cut energy waste—powering demanding AI workloads while reducing environmental impact and costs. Beijing Highlander Digital Technology pioneers this sustainable, effici...

Microsoft-led researchers discovered that AI-designed protein sequences could evade DNA biosecurity screening, revealing a new vulnerability. Their findings prompted a rapid cross-industry patch to improve detection, but experts warn continued vigilance i...

A new generation of planetary defense is emerging as scientists race to detect invisible asteroids near Venus, debate nuclear options for moon-bound objects, and deploy infrared telescopes like NASA's NEO Surveyor to safeguard Earth and the Moon from unpr...

Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group are closing in on historic AI licensing deals with major tech firms amid a surge in AI-generated music and ongoing copyright lawsuits. These agreements aim to establish fair micropayment systems for AI music us...

Austria transitions to a trivalent flu vaccine for the 2025/2026 season, following international guidelines after the global disappearance of the B/Yamagata strain. The new vaccine targets three strains: A/H1N1, A/H3N2, and B/Victoria, reflecting the late...

German startup Vay launches Europe’s first commercial remote-driven car rental service, leveraging new German regulations that allow trained operators to deliver vehicles via teledriving. Customers book cars through an app, making urban mobility more conv...

China’s leading AI chip makers have rallied to deliver day-zero support for DeepSeek’s latest model, marking a milestone in the drive for tech self-sufficiency. The unprecedented alliance signals accelerated innovation and reduces reliance on U.S. technol...

Black Forest Labs is a German AI startup specializing in generative image models, rapidly capturing over 40% of the AI image generation market since 2024. Valued at $4 billion, it partners with Meta, Adobe, and Elon Musk’s xAI, offering advanced models fo...

Grokipedia, developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, is an AI-powered encyclopedia aiming to provide a more accurate and unbiased alternative to Wikipedia. Utilizing advanced Grok AI models, it automatically detects errors and rewrites content to correct misinformat...

Electronic Arts will be acquired by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $55 billion, marking the largest leveraged buyout in history. EA shareholders will receive $210 per share in cash, with t...