Trump Unveils $92B Investment to Build U.S. AI and Energy HubTrump Unveils $92B Investment to Build U.S. AI and Energy Hub
U.S. FAA: No Plans to Sign Communication Contract with Starlink for NowU.S. FAA: No Plans to Sign Communication Contract with Starlink for Now
Perplexity Eyes Post-Training with Moonlit's Kimi K2 Model for AI EnhancementPerplexity Eyes Post-Training with Moonlit's Kimi K2 Model for AI Enhancement
Meta Ignites Silicon Valley AI Talent War with $Billion Superintelligence Labs PushMeta Ignites Silicon Valley AI Talent War with $Billion Superintelligence Labs Push
OpenAI Unveils AI Browser Ambitions to Dethrone ChromeOpenAI Unveils AI Browser Ambitions to Dethrone ChromeOpenAI 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.
Musk Debuts Grok 4 as 'PhD-Level' AI, Achieves 44.4% on Humanity's Last Exam, Perfect AIME ScoreMusk Debuts Grok 4 as 'PhD-Level' AI, Achieves 44.4% on Humanity's Last Exam, Perfect AIME Scorelon Musk's xAI unveiled Grok 4 on July 9, positioning it as the "world's strongest AI" with PhD-level reasoning capabilities and multimodal advancements. The fourth major iteration of xAI's foundational model introduces five new voice modes, cuts response latency by half, and integrates real-time image/video processing, enabling culturally sensitive content analysis for social media platforms like X
EU Unveils Final AI Code of Conduct to Guide Compliance with AI ActEU Unveils Final AI Code of Conduct to Guide Compliance with AI ActThe 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.
New Zealand Unveils First National AI Strategy to Boost CompetitivenessNew Zealand Unveils First National AI Strategy to Boost CompetitivenessThe 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
Europe Aims to Cut U.S. Reliance with Nordic Spaceport ProjectsEurope Aims to Cut U.S. Reliance with Nordic Spaceport ProjectsAs reported by Reuters on July 10, Europe is pushing forward with building domestic launch facilities in Sweden’s Esrange and Norway’s Andøya to reduce dependence on the U.S. and strengthen its independent space capabilities. The goal is to send satellites into orbit from the European continent for the first time. Previously, Europe’s only launch site was in French Guiana, South America—its remote location and high costs made it hard to meet rising commercial and military needs.
Singapore Launches Asia Pacific Sustainable Aviation Centre to Drive Regional DecarbonizationSingapore Launches Asia Pacific Sustainable Aviation Centre to Drive Regional DecarbonizationSingapore’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAS) announced on July 10 that the Asia Pacific Sustainable Aviation Centre (APSAC) will officially launch on July 14. Partnering with Airbus, Boeing, GenZero (a green investment firm under Singapore’s Temasek), and IATA, APSAC aims to support regional decarbonization through policy research, cross-sector collaboration, and training—making it the world’s first institution focused on policy and capacity-building for sustainable aviation in the Asia-Pacific.
Meta Buys 3% Stake in EssilorLuxottica Asia-Pacific for $3.5B to Boost AI Glasses PushMeta Buys 3% Stake in EssilorLuxottica Asia-Pacific for $3.5B to Boost AI Glasses PushMeta has invested $3.5 billion to acquire roughly 3% of EssilorLuxottica’s Asia-Pacific unit, the world’s largest eyewear maker, in a bid to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) glasses business. Sources say Meta is considering raising its stake to around 5% in the future, signaling a shift to reduce reliance on smartphone platforms and build its own dedicated hardware ecosystem.
UK Startup Allotrope Energy Secures $6.7M for Revolutionary Supercapacitor, Partners with Brazilian Pulp FirmUK Startup Allotrope Energy Secures $6.7M for Revolutionary Supercapacitor, Partners with Brazilian Pulp FirmUK-based Allotrope Energy, a 2016-founded battery capacitor startup, has unveiled a groundbreaking super EDLC (electrochemical double-layer capacitor) set to disrupt automotive tech. It secured $6.7 million from Brazil’s Suzano Ventures, partnering with the pulp producer—known for paper products—to manufacture the innovation.
Scientists Discover Molecular Water in Lunar Soil for the First TimeScientists Discover Molecular Water in Lunar Soil for the First TimeChinese scientists have identified a new water-bearing mineral, ULM-1, in lunar soil samples brought back by the Chang'e-5 mission, marking the first confirmation of crystalline molecular water in lunar soil. This mineral, characterized by high water content and stable properties, suggests that persistent water sources may exist in sunlight-exposed regions of the Moon.
Ancient DNA Unravels Pre - historic Family Trees and Social StructuresAncient DNA Unravels Pre - historic Family Trees and Social StructuresScientists have successfully reconstructed the kinship networks of multiple ancient settlements through the genetic analysis of a large number of ancient human DNAs, with the longest network extending up to eight generations. This research has revealed social - structural features such as matrilineal or patrilineal inheritance and the layout of kinship cemeteries. Some individuals have even been traced to relatives thousands of miles away.
"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 AreaXinhua 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.
Scientists Drill Deep into Mantle, Obtain Deepest - ever Mantle Core SampleScientists Drill Deep into Mantle, Obtain Deepest - ever Mantle Core SampleAn international team of scientists has successfully drilled a 1,268 - meter - long mantle core in the Mid - Atlantic Ridge. This is the deepest mantle sample ever retrieved from the ocean floor, mainly composed of serpentinized peridotite, revealing the long - term reaction records between the mantle and seawater.
Hydrogen Plasma - based Extraction of High - Purity Iron from Red Mud Drives Green MetallurgyHydrogen Plasma - based Extraction of High - Purity Iron from Red Mud Drives Green MetallurgyEuropean scientists have developed a new method that uses hydrogen plasma to reduce iron oxide in red mud, capable of producing liquid iron with a purity of over 95% in just a few minutes. This process contains almost no harmful elements and is suitable for steel - making. Meanwhile, it can consume red mud, an industrial solid waste, and is expected to solve the environmental problem of 180 million tons of red mud produced annually.
Scientists Discover Potentially the Oldest Rocks on Earth in CanadaScientists Discover Potentially the Oldest Rocks on Earth in CanadaScientists have identified what could be the world's oldest rocks in the Nuvvuagittuq greenstone belt along the coast of Hudson Bay in northeastern Canada. These rocks are at least 4.16 billion years old, about 160 million years earlier than the previously recognized oldest rocks, and are the only known surviving fragments of the Earth's Hadean - eon crust, providing a precious window into the early evolution of the Earth.
Robots and Automation Systems: A Ubiquitous Presence by 2045Robots and Automation Systems: A Ubiquitous Presence by 2045By 2045, robots and automation systems will permeate every corner of Earth. Self-driving vehicles will make transportation safer and more efficient, potentially injecting new vitality into the sharing economy. Robots will handle numerous daily tasks, from caring for the elderly and grocery shopping to industrial roles like crop harvesting and public facility maintenance.
Medical Breakthroughs to Transform Healthcare Over Next 30 YearsMedical Breakthroughs to Transform Healthcare Over Next 30 YearsOver the next three decades, scientific and technological advancements will revolutionize medicine. Genomics will enable truly personalized drugs, allowing treatments tailored to individual genetic profiles to tackle cancer, cardiopulmonary diseases, Alzheimer's, and other currently intractable illnesses.
