It's issue #229 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here's what we've been reading of late.
It used to be that Silicon Valley was considered a blue bastion, and supported social causes like education, public health, and climate action. But, if that perception wasn’t already crumbling, then it has been utterly shattered in 2024. This past month has seen countless tech elites flock behind Donald Trump as their candidate of choice in the presidential election, leaving many in the media scratching their heads and wringing their hands. - Read more about it here.
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Stakes Rising In The US-China AI Race
The intensifying competition between the United States and China over artificial intelligence (AI) is not merely an extension of their long-standing trade disputes; it is a critical battle that could reshape global power dynamics.
Apple’s New China Problem: ChatGPT Is Banned There
Apple is banking on its upcoming AI features to boost iPhone sales especially in China, where demand has been lagging. But there’s a problem: ChatGPT — soon to be integrated into Siri — is banned in China.
Political Campaigns Embrace AI to Reach Voters Across Language Barriers
Advocacy groups like AAPI Victory Alliance are using ChatGPT and Claude to reach speakers of Hindi, Tagalog, and more.
Stephen Hawking Was Wrong—Extremal Black Holes Are Possible
For decades, a black hole with as much spin or charge as possible, given its mass, was considered mathematically impossible. A new proof reveals otherwise.
Will Renewable Energy Replace Oil?
An explainer on whether renewable energy can completely replace fossil fuels.
US Space Force to Help Set Up Semiconductor Plant in India
India will create its first national security semiconductor fabrication plant to provide chips for the US armed forces, allied militaries, and Indian defense forces.
OpenAI CEO: We May Have AI Superintelligence in “A Few Thousand Days”
Altman says "deep learning worked" and will lead to "massive prosperity."
So far, no one has been able to hold the notorious Israeli spyware firm accountable for complicity in human rights abuses.
What Do Young Creatives Want From Their Leaders?
We ask those establishing themselves in the ad and design industry what leaders are getting right, where there are gaps, and what their focus should be.
Nothing Brings Modularity to Budget Smartphones With CMF Phone 1
Tech company Nothing has made modularity and customisation two big selling points for its first budget-conscious phone, the CMF Phone 1, which was launched today.
Honorary mentions
The Ultimate Accordion Design Playbook
The Hunt for the Next Squid Game in Southeast Asia
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