China is aggressively positioning itself as the reliable economic alternative to Trump’s America. With APEC 2026 hosting and new trade deals across Asia, Xi Jinping wants smaller countries to choose Beijing over Washington.
Sam Altman says AI is “the most important trend of this generation” and the best time to get into computer science is right now. He also shared his “best, accidental” career advice about finding smart people to work with.
Kaspersky Lab has expanded its antivirus software to Linux home users after previously only offering enterprise solutions. The company claims Linux malware has grown dramatically, pointing to last year’s xz utility backdoor as a wake-up call. The software starts at $38.99 annually and includes AI-po
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is preparing to narrow key fair-lending regulations from the civil rights era. The changes would de-emphasize “disparate impact” enforcement, a crucial tool for fighting unintentional discrimination in housing and lending.
The UK ranks second in Europe for long-term growth champions, with 17% of the top 300 companies. But London’s stock exchange saw just 7 listings this year, down from 125 in 2021. The startup engine is humming, but the exit ramp is broken.
SoftBank Group shares dropped sharply after the Japanese conglomerate revealed it sold its entire Nvidia position. The $5.83 billion from the sale will help fund SoftBank’s massive $22.5 billion investment in OpenAI.
Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden visited Seattle this week, describing Amazon as “a very good corporate citizen” that’s invested €1.8 billion in his country this year alone. His business-friendly stance offers a stark contrast to Seattle’s often-contentious relationship with the tech giant.
President Trump’s tariff policies have created a complex landscape for US manufacturers. While some companies see new business from reshoring, others face supply chain disruptions and planning challenges that outweigh any benefits.
A new open-access Raman spectral database could transform how scientists identify biomolecules. The library includes 140 key biological compounds and uses algorithms that achieved 100% accuracy in testing. This represents a major step toward better disease diagnosis and AI development.
Researchers at TUM have developed a breakthrough method using nanorobots to guide stem cell differentiation. The tiny robots apply mechanical pressure to trigger biochemical processes that reliably create bone cells. This approach could revolutionize regenerative medicine treatments.
