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The must-reads
Today, I’ve curated a selection of the most intriguing and significant stories in technology.
1. China Could Halt TikTok Deal Negotiations
China is strategically leveraging its position as negotiations regarding TikTok unfold amid escalating trade tensions initiated by former President Trump. (WP)
2. Australia and South Korea Target DeepSeek
These nations are imposing restrictions on government usage of DeepSeek’s AI models due to national security apprehensions. (Nikkei Asia)
Plus, an examination of how DeepSeek has disrupted conventional AI frameworks. (MIT Technology Review)
3. New Bird Flu Strain Found in Nevada Cows
The emergence of this strain poses serious public health concerns given its timing and potential implications. (NYT)
Additionally, Argentina may mirror the U.S. decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization. (CNN)
Here’s what could unfold if the U.S. exits the WHO. (MIT Technology Review)
4. USPS Reverses Decision on Chinese Packages
The U.S. Postal Service’s abrupt decision to accept packages from China once again adds to the uncertainty surrounding the recent 10% tariff’s impact. (CNBC)
5. Concerns Arise as DOGE Engages with Nuclear Regulation
A cavalier approach to managing sensitive areas like nuclear regulation may yield dangerous outcomes. (The Atlantic)
Moreover, DOGE staff have been directed to cease Slack use to sidestep Freedom of Information Act regulations. (404 Media)
6. NASA’s Site Scrubbing DEI Mentions
Staff have been instructed to prioritize the removal of references to diversity, equity, and inclusion, seemingly as part of broader governmental changes. (404 Media)
This aligns with a wider purge of data across various government platforms. (The Verge)
Additionally, Google has ceased diversity recruitment targets, a trend seen across multiple tech giants. (BBC)
7. Amazon’s Initiative Against AI Hallucinations
In an effort to mitigate the occurrence of inaccuracies in AI outputs, Amazon is investing in a technique known as ‘automated reasoning’ which verifies the accuracy of generated answers. (WSJ)
Why are AI systems susceptible to hallucinations? (MIT Technology Review)
8. Lab-Grown Pet Food Now Available
A new UK product offers lab-grown meat for pets, appealing to ethical consumers and pet owners alike. (The Verge)
9. Surge in Crypto-Related Crimes Leads to New Investigative Roles
The evolving landscape of cryptocurrency has introduced a new class of detectives specializing in digital crimes as this cat-and-mouse dynamic continues to unfold. (The Economist)
10. The Poetic Mind That Taught AI to Decode DNA
A fascinating intersection of creativity and technology has emerged with an individual who has enabled AI to engage with genetic code through the lens of poetry. (Quanta)
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