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OpenAI Unveils AI Browser Ambitions to Dethrone Chrome

OpenAI Unveils AI Browser Ambitions to Dethrone Chrome

July 21, 2025, 4:20 pm EDT
Scientists Unveil Ultra - Precise 3D Tumor Cell Maps and 'Molecular Clocks'

Scientists Unveil Ultra - Precise 3D Tumor Cell Maps and 'Molecular Clocks'

May 20, 2025, 3:39 pm EDT
Anthropic Data Shows Minimal Demand for AI Emotional Support via Claude

Anthropic Data Shows Minimal Demand for AI Emotional Support via Claude

July 22, 2025, 4:05 pm EDT
Combating Global Climate Change: Challenges and Tech-Driven Responses

Combating Global Climate Change: Challenges and Tech-Driven Responses

July 11, 2025, 3:40 pm EDT
Researchers Publish 15 Papers, Unveiling the Largest Brain Gene Regulatory Network Map

Researchers Publish 15 Papers, Unveiling the Largest Brain Gene Regulatory Network Map

May 20, 2025, 3:37 pm EDT
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EU Unveils Final AI Code of Conduct to Guide Compliance with AI Act

EU Unveils Final AI Code of Conduct to Guide Compliance with AI Act

The European Commission on July 10 released the final version of the General-Purpose AI Code of Conduct, a voluntary framework designed to help companies adhere to the EU’s landmark Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) set to take effect on August 2. The guidelines apply to mainstream generative AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Llama, and Grok, outlining requirements for transparency, copyright compliance, and systemic risk management.

Combating Global Climate Change: Challenges and Tech-Driven Responses

Combating Global Climate Change: Challenges and Tech-Driven Responses

Current data projects Earth’s surface temperature will rise by 1.4 to 3 degrees Celsius by 2050. Even with extreme greenhouse gas emission cuts, climatic inertia will drive warming, triggering dire consequences: coastal city risks from rising seas, famine due to crop yield declines, water scarcity for millions from droughts, and billions in flood damages.

OpenAI Unveils AI Browser Ambitions to Dethrone Chrome

OpenAI Unveils AI Browser Ambitions to Dethrone Chrome

OpenAI is poised to disrupt the global browser market with its upcoming AI-powered browser, designed to challenge Google Chrome’s 65.94% market dominance and reshape how users interact with the web. Built on the Chromium framework—the same foundation as Chrome—the browser integrates ChatGPT-style conversational interfaces and AI agent capabilities, aiming to transform passive browsing into an interactive, task-driven experience.

U.S. FAA: No Plans to Sign Communication Contract with Starlink for Now

U.S. FAA: No Plans to Sign Communication Contract with Starlink for Now

On July 16 local time, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated it has not considered replacing its existing contracts with L3 Harris Technologies and Verizon with SpaceX’s Starlink for aviation control systems. The FAA clarified it will not use Starlink or any satellite service as the sole communication technology for safety-critical air traffic services, nor will it abandon previous partners for SpaceX.

Gilead's HIV Drug Lenacapavir Shows 100% Efficacy in Prevention

Gilead's HIV Drug Lenacapavir Shows 100% Efficacy in Prevention

On June 20, U.S. biopharmaceutical company Gilead announced that Lenacapavir, a once - every - six - months injectable HIV - 1 capsid inhibitor, demonstrated 100% effectiveness in preventing HIV infection. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize HIV prevention strategies.

France: A Venerable Industrial Power with Technological Prowess

France: A Venerable Industrial Power with Technological Prowess

As a long - standing industrial powerhouse, France seamlessly marries its rich manufacturing heritage with a reputation for aesthetic excellence, evident in its iconic automotive designs. However, the nation’s true global influence lies in its technological leadership, particularly in aerospace, maglev (magnetic levitation) technology, and nuclear power—fields where French innovation sets international standards.

Microsoft to Cut 9,000 Jobs Globally Amid AI Chip Delays

Microsoft to Cut 9,000 Jobs Globally Amid AI Chip Delays

Microsoft announced plans to lay off approximately 9,000 employees worldwide, about 4% of its workforce, marking a major restructuring as it enters the 2026 fiscal year. The cuts, spanning multiple teams and roles, extend layoffs from May and June, aiming to reduce management layers and boost operational agility amid fast-changing tech and market conditions.

French AI Startup Mistral Unveils Powerful Multimodal Model Pixtral 12B

French AI Startup Mistral Unveils Powerful Multimodal Model Pixtral 12B

French AI startup Mistral has recently made waves in the tech world with the launch of its first multimodal AI model, Pixtral 12B. This model showcases the great potential of multimodal AI in handling complex tasks, boasting remarkable capabilities in both image and text processing.

New Zealand Unveils First National AI Strategy to Boost Competitiveness

New Zealand Unveils First National AI Strategy to Boost Competitiveness

The New Zealand government on July 8 launched its first national AI strategy, outlining a roadmap to accelerate AI adoption, enhance productivity, and strengthen global competitiveness. The initiative comes as the country lags behind other advanced economies in AI readiness, with many businesses yet to plan AI adoption. Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Shane Reti stated the government will provide regulatory guidance to encourage responsible AI use, along with the Responsible AI Guide to help businesses use, develop and innovate AI in an ethical, transparent way that meets internati

The Triumvirate of Ultra-Precision Machine Tools and Materials Science: Japan, Germany, and Switzerland

The Triumvirate of Ultra-Precision Machine Tools and Materials Science: Japan, Germany, and Switzerland

Ultra-precision machine tools and materials science form the bedrock of modern industry, and three nations—Japan, Germany, and Switzerland—dominate these critical sectors. Among them, Japan has established an unparalleled lead, blending technological innovation with meticulous engineering to set global standards.

IQM Achieves Quantum Computing Profitability by Emulating SpaceX's Early Revenue Model

IQM Achieves Quantum Computing Profitability by Emulating SpaceX's Early Revenue Model

Finnish quantum computing firm IQM has achieved early-stage profitability by leveraging a SpaceX-inspired strategy of selling pre-commercial quantum systems to government-backed research institutions and supercomputing centers, CEO Jan Goetz announced at The Next Web (TNW) conference. This approach has generated over €90 million ($100 million) in orders since its 2018 founding,

Anthropic Data Shows Minimal Demand for AI Emotional Support via Claude

Anthropic Data Shows Minimal Demand for AI Emotional Support via Claude

Anthropic’s latest report reveals only 2.9% of users turn to its AI model Claude for emotional companionship, with conversations involving companionship or role-playing accounting for less than 0.5%. This contrasts sharply with perceptions of surging demand for AI companionship.

Emerging Weapons Technologies to Reshape Battlefields Over Next 30 Years

Emerging Weapons Technologies to Reshape Battlefields Over Next 30 Years

Over the next three decades, several new weapons technologies will emerge on the battlefield. Beyond currently developing non-lethal and energy weapons, multiple nations are pursuing anti-access/area denial (A2AD) systems to block military operations. A2AD technologies include anti-ship ballistic missiles, precision-guided anti-vehicle and anti-personnel weapons, counter-rocket, artillery, and mortar (CRAM) systems, anti-satellite weapons, and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) devices.

"Exploration - 3" Commissioned in Sanya, Boosting Manned Deep - sea Diving to Cover the Entire Sea Area

"Exploration - 3" Commissioned in Sanya, Boosting Manned Deep - sea Diving to Cover the Entire Sea Area

Xinhua News Agency, Sanya, December 29th – The "Exploration - 3", a multi - functional scientific research vessel independently built by China, arrived at the Nanshan Port Public Scientific Research Wharf in Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City on December 29th, 2024, and was officially commissioned. This event marks a significant breakthrough in China's deep - sea exploration capabilities.

Researchers Publish 15 Papers, Unveiling the Largest Brain Gene Regulatory Network Map

Researchers Publish 15 Papers, Unveiling the Largest Brain Gene Regulatory Network Map

In a significant scientific endeavor, researchers have recently published 15 papers across the journals Science, Science Advances, and Scientific Reports. They claim to have mapped out the largest and most advanced multi - dimensional atlas of the brain's gene regulatory network to date. This comprehensive atlas details numerous regulatory elements that coordinate the brain's biological pathways and cellular functions.

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