I see where the US Treasury says it is dropping requirements for shell companies to disclose who owns them, and everyone freaks out and says that it is traitorous...
WTF? Seriously? That is actually pretty freaking AWESOME!
It's getting us one GIANT step closer to a free market economy, the way things should be! Government overreach needs to stop hindering business and industry!
Who cares if corporations and rich folks use them to hide things, SO WHAT?? That's called financial privacy and it is a good thing!
If you think that it's a bad thing, you are probably a brainwashed socialist or communist and you need to get the hell out of the crypto space because it is not for you!
I get what you say, but do you rally think we can get a globally fully free market when we have e.g players like China who uses the guise of capitalism, but then breaks all the rules just to get the biggest piece of the pie?
Sometimes I believe we have to have some protection in place in order to stop people from rippping us of. And no, it doesnt totally work for us in Europe, but we atleast have tried.
There is always going to be someone who goes for the bigger piece of the pie, that's the way a free market works. It's a giant competition, and if you are not smart enough to be on the winning side, well, I guess you will sit on the losing side and complain how it's just not fair. Life isn't fair. Life is a competition of resources, period. It's been that way since the beginning of time.
I get that, my point is still if people cheat its not a totally free market. Trump is correct when he is saying China has subsidised the entire menufacturing industries, which makes it impossible e.g american companies to compete, no matter of how much better quality they can produce.
And governments caused that. Actually this was all caused by leftist policies from Obama and Biden's eras that Trump is trying to fix, but of course, everyone has Trump Derangement Syndrome and can't see past their own biases. If governments would have gotten the fuck out of the way and just let business happen, this world would be in a much better place.
The whole point of my post is that if you are cheering on government regulation, you are not in this space for the right reasons, you only care about your fiat number going up instead of building an actual alternative economy that works outside of their control. That is why crypto is all about! Not pump my bag please Mr. Govt Man... LOL.
I get that and I am into cryptos like Hive and $LEO not because I think the government will pump my bags.
I just say its probably a utopia, and if you try to win the game playing by the rules when others cheat you will loose. Thats why Trump does what he does and thats good. He calls out the bs in this sense.
You will most definitly loose to China otherwise, because they dont f*cking care about the free and efficent market. They just wanna win.
Gotta learn how to cheat the cheaters. I wouldn't be where I am in life if I didn't learn how to roll on both sides of the fence.
And I am actually surprised to see a positive Trump comment from you, lol.
I, personally, will not lose a damn thing to China, because I am never selling the land or resources I have to make a quick buck. They would have to physically come to my property and try to take it from me, which good luck with that, because we are some heavily armed rednecks around here and shoot to kill, lol, many around here are also veterans who know how to fight. I am not apart of any tribe other than the ones that share my last name. That's a whole part of being a sovereign human being. I don't answer to anyone but me.
I understand both sides. The other side wants to know if 99% of everything isn’t owned by 10 people, and to know who stands to gain from certain things. Makes perfect sense to me, though I appreciate your stance too
If the 99% wants more, then they need to get out and get it like the 1% has. It shouldn't matter who owns what. People tell me I shouldn't own the amount land I do, because it will take away from someone else living there, well, I say tough titties and I dare anyone to try and take my it from me.
The thing is with the whole 99% vs the 1%, this shows that 99% of the world are sheep and isn't smart enough to take what is theirs, if they were, there wouldn't be such wealth gap. The 1% are the ones who figured out the game and are winning. Why punish them with a ton of regulations? Just because they are smarter and play the game better than everyone else? Do you think an alpha wolf shares the organ meat of the kill with the rest of the pack? Nope.
I am and always be an ANCAP and feel that governments need to be stripped to bare minimums and things need to be ran and would run so much better if the private sector were able to operate freely.
Don’t get me wrong. I don’t want more regulation, in most cases I want less. I think anyone who wants to be autonomous should be able to be. If they have the land or if they find land that no one is using.
Because I see a danger of more centralization of power if someone can keep secret that they own an entire city.
So the goal in my mind would be to preserve financial privacy for anyone who doesn’t stand to create a monopoly in theory or practice. And no I have no idea how to achieve that.
Dude, there are investors out there that do basically own entire cities. If not one, a small handful, so that's already a thing. Also another reason I own 64 acres of land in the country and do not live in a city. Cities are the definition of centralization, so naturally there will be a centralization of power.
I don’t see how that logic could be anti state though. By that logic the state deserves to control you because they figured out the game and tough titties on you buddy 😉
See what happens if you try to take it from them
please tell me how I’m wrong? Ive been trying to see how this works since I joined hive and was introduced to the idea of ancap. I agree with the idea of voluntary association, but I don’t see how a small group who end up own everything doesn’t become a state similar to what we have now.
The idea is just that that won’t happen because “free market good”? That’s it?
The problem is that the population has let it get to this point where the government and big players control everything, and they are perfectly fine with it until something effects them. It's sickening to be honest. If the population would go out and build their own wealth instead of sitting back waiting on someone else to make them rich or to give them a piece of the pie, then we wouldn't be in this situation. But it's human nature, you are going to have sleeping sheep, and then you will have wolves. The ones crying are the sheep that don't know how to do anything for themselves. Crypto was supposed to give us a way to opt out, but people turned it into a childish fiat casino and beg daddy government to pump their bags instead of doing what I am trying to do which is to build an alternate economy. I thought there would have been more people in this space that thought the same way, but most are still sleeping and only care about fiat number go up.
I don’t see myself as either. I’ll work with what I can work with.
I am for the decentralization of power. Period. I don’t think getting there will be a clear cut path. I think both sides have things to offer when you filter out the crazies whose voices get amplified by algorithms and media and who the opposing side always focuses on.
Human nature acts differently in different circumstances. Growing ecosystems that encourage both self sovereignty AND compassion is the only answer I can think of, and it’s gonna take a lot of trial and error, but I think we are on the right path (me and you).
The more experimentation and the more goodwill between people with differing views, the better. That’s all I really care about.
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I basically agree with you here although I try not to look down on people (sometimes I can’t help it 😆) because I see communists, free market capitalists, and traditional moderates as equally prone to “sheepishness” in general.
I think the old capitalism vs. communism paradigm is outdated and we are living in a centralist vs. decentralist paradigm now. Both Communists and Capitalists have the capacity to be centralists, as most are now, because even individualism and the idea of competition can be manipulated into promoting centralist policies.
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"For telcos, there are two aspects of AI. One is as a user, the other is as a supplier," said Young-sang. "As a user, you are a telco business, you can improve your network efficiency, marketing and customer service by using the AI technology. You can improve your own operations."
"The other aspect is, AI can be a growth engine, a new business opportunity for telcos," he added. Data centers, the facilities that offer computing capacity needed to run generative AI applications like ChatGPT, are another key area where telcos like SK Telecom can play a key role, Young-sang said.
In the Western world, the race to build data centers is one that's been mostly dominated by cloud computing giants — or "hyperscalers" — such as Amazon, Microsoft and Google. However, SK Telecom is aggressively expanding AI-ready data centers of its own globally, according to the firm's CEO.
Can telcos catch up on tech?
For many telecom industry analysts, chatter about telcos seeking to transform themselves into tech players isn't entirely new — companies in the industry have long been aware their relevance in communications and media has been dwindling.
Kester Mann, director of consumer and connectivity at market research firm CCS Insight, told CNBC that while he's not a great fan of the "techco" term, it's something the industry continues to focus on and has gathered pace in the context of the AI boom.
"AI can influence so many areas ... and obviously that does play to that trend around telco to techco and operators positioning themselves more than just a connectivity provider," Mann said.
So-called "autonomous networks," or networks that can be managed and fixed with limited human oversight, is an area that's quickly gaining traction in the industry, according to Nik Willetts, CEO of telco industry association TM Forum.
"Autonomous Networks is a movement we see moving from theory to reality incredibly quickly, thanks to advancements in AI combined with a new level of ambition and industry-wide action," Willetts said.
This tech "can unlock a step-change in operating and capital efficiency, improving EBITDA and free cashflows, as well as unlocking new revenue opportunities and much-needed improvements in customer experience," he added.
Jeetu Patel, chief product officer of IT networking giant Cisco, said he sees telcos playing a vital role as AI drives up demand for network traffic and bandwidth.
"The reality is this: the network bandwidth appetite is going to increase exponentially with AI," Patel told CNBC. "Today, 100% of our workforce is human. Tomorrow, you will have that being augmented by AI agents, robots, humanoids, a lot of edge devices."
"These agents are going to be more chatty and they're going to require more network traffic and bandwidth," he added. "I think service providers have a significant role to play. In my mind, the opportunity is not gone for them."
That's how the U.S. pulled off the historic first fusion ignition, producing net positive energy at the Lawrence Livermore National Ignition Facility, or NIF, in 2022.
Here, the preamplifier module increases the laser energy as it heads toward the target chamber at the National Ignition Facitility.
Photo courtesy Damien Jemison at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Since then, private investment in U.S. fusion startups has soared to more than $8 billion, up from $1.2 billion in 2021, according to the Fusion Industry Association. Of the FIA's 40 member companies, 25 of them are based in the U.S.
Traditional nuclear power, created from fission instead of fusion, has seen a big uptick in investment as Big Tech looks for ways to fill the ever-increasing power needs of AI data centers. Amazon, Google and Meta have signed a pledge to help triple nuclear energy worldwide by 2050.
"If you care about AI, if you care about energy leadership … you have to make investments into fusion," FIA CEO Andrew Holland said. "This is something that if the United States doesn't lead on, then China will."
Money, size and speed
While the U.S. has the most active nuclear power plants, China is king of new projects.
Despite breaking ground on its first reactor nearly four decades after the U.S. pioneered the tech, China's now building far more fission power plants than any other country.
China entered the fusion race in the early 2000s, about 50 years after the U.S., when it joined more than 30 nations to collaborate on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor fusion megaproject in France. But ITER has since hit major delays.
The race is on between individual nations, but the U.S. private sector remains in the lead. Of the $8 billion in global private fusion investment, $6 billion is in the U.S., according to the FIA.
Beijing is putting a reported $1.5 billion annually toward the effort while U.S. federal dollars for fusion have averaged about $800 million annually the last few years, according to the Energy Department's Office of Fusion Energy Sciences.
President Donald Trump ramped up support for nuclear, including fusion, during his first term, and that continued under former President Joe Biden. It's unclear what fusion funding will look like in Trump's second term, amid massive federal downsizing.
U.S. senators and fusion experts published a report in February calling for $10 billion of federal funds to help keep the U.S. from losing its lead.
A series of satellite images provided to CNBC by Planet Labs shows the rapid building in 2024 of a giant new laser-fusion site in China. The containment dome where the fusion reaction will occur is roughly twice the size of NIF, the U.S. laser-fusion project, CNA Corporation's Decker Eveleth said. The China site is likely a fusion-fission hybrid, FIA's Holland said.
"A fusion-fission hybrid essentially is like replicating a bomb, but as a power plant. It would never work, never fly in a place like the United States, where you have a regulatory regime that determines safety," Holland said. "But in a regime like China, where it doesn't matter what the people who live next door say, if the government says we want to do it, we're going to do it."
U.S. fusion startup Helion told CNBC some Chinese projects are copying its patented designs, too.
"China, specifically, we're seeing investment from the state agencies to invest in companies to then replicate U.S. companies' designs," said David Kirtley, founder and CEO of Helion.
Manpower and materials
China's rapid rollout of new fusion projects comes at a time when American efforts have largely been focused on upgrading existing machines, some of them more than 30 years old.
"Nobody wants to work on old dinosaurs, " said TAE's Binderbauer, adding that new projects attract more talent. "There's a bit of a brain drain."
In the early 2000s, budget cuts to domestic fusion research forced U.S. universities to halt work on new machines and send researchers to learn on other country's machines, including China's.
"Instead of building new ones, we went to China and helped them build theirs, thinking, 'Oh, that'd be great. They'll have the facility. We'll be really smart,'" said Bob Mumgaard, co-founder and CEO of Commonwealth Fusion Systems. "Well, that was a big mistake."
China now has more fusion patents than any other country, and 10 times the number of doctorates in fusion science and engineering as the U.S., according to a report from Nikkei Asia.
"There's a finite labor pool in the West that all the companies compete for," Binderbauer said. "That is a fundamental constraint."
Commonwealth Fusion Systems SPARC tokamak being assembled in December 2024 in Devens, Massachusetts, is scheduled to use superconducting magnets to reach fusion ignition in 2027.
Besides manpower, fusion projects need a huge amount of materials, such as high power magnets, specific metals, capacitors and power semiconductors. Helion's Kirtley said the timeline of the company's latest prototype, Polaris, was set entirely by the availability of semiconductors.
China is making moves to corner the supply chain for many of these materials, in a similar play to how it came to dominate solar and EV batteries.
"China is investing ten times the rate that the United States is in advanced material development," Kirtley said. "That's something we have got to change."
Shanghai-based fusion company Energy Singularity told CNBC in a statement that it "undoubtedly" benefits from China's "efficient supply chain." In June, Energy Singularity said it successfully created plasma in record time, just two years after beginning the design of its tokamak.
That's still a far cry from reaching grid-scale, commercial fusion power. Helion aims to be first with a goal of 2028. Commonwealth has announced the site in Virginia where it plans to bring the first fusion power plant, ARC, online in the early 2030s.
"Even though the first ones might be in the U.S., I don't think we should take comfort in that," said MIT's Whyte. "The finish line is actually a mature fusion industry that's producing products for use around the world, including in AI centers."
It's easier to build a startup, and the top people in tech don't have to prove their worth by going to work at big tech companies, he said.
"There's a lot of anxiety in the job market, especially from young software engineers," Tan said. "Maybe it's that engineer who couldn't get a job at Meta or Google who actually can build a standalone business making $10 million or $100 million a year with ten people -- that's such a powerful moment in software."
About 80% of the YC companies that presented this week were AI focused, with a handful of robotics and semiconductor startups. This group of companies has been able to prove earlier commercial use compared to previous generations, Tan said.
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OpenAI, Microsoft, and Meta are adopting "distillation" to build more affordable AI models. By training smaller systems with a larger "teacher" LLM, these companies are slashing costs while maintaining efficiency. Imagine distilling a complex recipe into a quick, easy-to-follow version—these AI models work the same way. It’s like getting the same power, but with less effort and fewer resources. This trend is reshaping the future of AI development.
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The latest Linux Mint version, set to release in summer, features a new start menu with significant changes, including app descriptions and a relocated sidebar. The menu now shows categories on the right and includes more information about each app.
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Sakana, a Japanese AI startup, claimed its AI-generated paper was accepted at an ICLR workshop using AI Scientist-v2. However, they withdrew it after concerns over transparency. While the company celebrates AI's potential, critics argue human judgment played a key role, and the paper’s acceptance might be linked to higher acceptance rates at the workshop. Skeptics warn of AI’s flaws and call for clearer guidelines to preserve scientific review standards.
Google's making moves in the U.S. AI policy game. They’re calling for increased investments in AI infrastructure and quicker government adoption. Their goal? Keep the U.S. leading in AI innovation while shaping global standards that favor progress. The big push: ensure AI is developed responsibly, but with a focus on maintaining an edge over global competitors. It’s all about balancing innovation and regulation for future growth.
Google is replacing Assistant with Gemini, a smarter AI that works across apps and services. Think of it like upgrading from a basic GPS to a co-pilot that actually understands where you want to go. Gemini uses generative AI to personalize responses, making it feel less like a bot and more like an assistant who actually "gets" you. Big shift for Google—curious to see if it delivers.
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Man I have had a busy day talking to @alphathoughts today. If we get some more of these agents going and some people keep conversing with them, we have a big source of food for LeoAI.
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Robby Walker, the exec leading Siri’s overhaul, called Apple’s AI delays "ugly and embarrassing"—especially after hyping features that aren’t coming until next year. The iPhone 16 was supposed to showcase Siri’s AI boost, but now it’s just another iPhone. While Apple isn’t firing top execs yet, management shake-ups are likely. This is a rare public misstep for Apple, and with AI moving fast, they can’t afford to stay behind.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said he thinks artificial general intelligence, or AGI, will emerge in the next five or 10 years.
LONDON — Artificial intelligence that can match humans at any task is still some way off — but it's only a matter of time before it becomes a reality, according to the CEO of Google DeepMind.
Speaking at a briefing in DeepMind's London offices on Monday, Demis Hassabis said that he thinks artificial general intelligence (AGI) — which is as smart or smarter than humans — will start to emerge in the next five or 10 years.
"I think today's systems, they're very passive, but there's still a lot of things they can't do. But I think over the next five to 10 years, a lot of those capabilities will start coming to the fore and we'll start moving towards what we call artificial general intelligence," Hassabis said.
Hassabis defined AGI as "a system that's able to exhibit all the complicated capabilities that humans can."
"We're not quite there yet. These systems are very impressive at certain things. But there are other things they can't do yet, and we've still got quite a lot of research work to go before that," Hassabis said.
From 'dumb pipes' to 'techcos'
Some lingo that has gathered steam in the telco industry for the last couple of years is the phrase "techco," a portmanteau of the words "telco" and "tech."
The term refers to the idea of a telco firm that operates more like a tech company — one that invests in cutting-edge technology and offers digital services to consumers to help them make money from the significant capital expenditures they've allocated to upgrading their wireless networks.
For two decades, tech giants such as Meta, Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Netflix have flourished in a world where content can be delivered directly to people's devices, consumers can communicate seamlessly with one another, and data can be stored or streamed online without having to own cumbersome infrastructure — all thanks to innovations like the internet, smartphones and the cloud.
However, these innovations have disrupted telecom firms' business models, to the point where they're now often perceived as legacy players that are only there to lay down the cables and other network infrastructure that enable internet connectivity.
It's a dilemma that's earned telco brands the pejorative term "dumb pipes."
"I remember early in the industry, even before mobile internet when SMS used to be the killer app," Hatem Dowidar, CEO of UAE state-owned telecom company e&, said in a keynote speech at MWC. "We used to make messaging revenue. We used to make voice revenue."
"All this over the years got disrupted by over-the-top players, to the point that today, a lot of telcos around the world are reduced to being a pipe of packets just getting data across the networks," Dowidar added. "And competition is not staying still. They have the scale, they have the investment to go and disrupt even further."
Telcos embrace AI
Ryu Young-sang, CEO of SK Telecom, told CNBC's Arjun Kharpal that the South Korean telecoms giant has looked to AI technology to help it improve the efficiency of its wireless network — something that was consistently on display at numerous telco operators' booths at MWC.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems, a startup born out of MIT, has raised the most money, nearly $2 billion from the likes of Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Google.
Washington-based Helion has raised $1 billion from investors like Open AI's Sam Altman and a highly ambitious deal with Microsoft to deliver fusion power to the grid by 2028. Google-backed TAE Technologies has raised $1.2 billion.
"Whoever has essentially abundant limitless energy … can impact everything you think of," said Michl Binderbauer, CEO of TAE Technologies. "That is a scary thought if that's in the wrong hands."
When it comes to public funding, China is way ahead.
China's existing national tokamak project, EAST, has been setting records, volleying with France's project WEST in the last couple months for the longest ever containment of plasma inside a reactor, although that's a less monumental milestone than net positive energy.
Another huge state-funded Chinese project, CRAFT, is set to reach completion this year. The $700 million 100-acre fusion campus in eastern China will also have a new tokamak called BEST that is expected to be finished in 2027.
China's CRAFT appears to follow a U.S. plan published by hundreds of scientists in 2020, Holland said.
"Congress has not done anything to spend the money to put this into action," he said. "We published this thing, and the Chinese then went and built it."
"That sounds a little scary, but on the other hand, what that means for founders is that you don't need a team of 50 or 100 engineers," said Tan, adding that companies are reaching as much as $10 million in revenue with teams of less than 10 people. "You don't have to raise as much. The capital goes much longer."
The growth-at-all-costs mindset of Silicon Valley during the zero-interest-rate era has gone "out the window," said Tan, pointing to a renewed focus on profitability. That focus on the bottom line also applies to megacap tech companies. Google, Meta and Amazon have gone through multiple rounds of layoffs and pulled back on hiring.
While that's shaken some engineers, Tan described it as an opportunity.
Hassabis isn't alone in suggesting that it'll take a while for AGI to appear. Last year, the CEO of Chinese tech giant Baidu Robin Li said he sees AGI is "more than 10 years away," pushing back on excitable predictions from some of his peers about this breakthrough taking place in a much shorter timeframe.
Some time to go yet
Hassabis' forecast pushes the timeline to reach AGI some way back compared to what his industry peers have been sketching out.
Dario Amodei, CEO of AI startup Anthropic, told CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in January that he sees a form of AI that's "better than almost all humans at almost all tasks" emerging in the "next two or three years."
While it's been possible to develop systems that can break down problems and complete tasks autonomously in the realm of games — such as the complex strategy board game Go — bringing such a technology into the real world is proving harder.
"The question is, how fast can we generalize the planning ideas and agentic kind of behaviors, planning and reasoning, and then generalize that over to working in the real world, on top of things like world models — models that are able to understand the world around us," Hassabis said."
"And I think we've made good progress with the world models over the last couple of years," he added. "So now the question is, what's the best way to combine that with these planning algorithms?"
A pair of U.S. astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station will be returned to Earth on Tuesday evening, NASA said.
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are to be transported home with another American astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon craft, after a replacement crew arrived at the ISS early Sunday.
The stranded duo have been on the ISS since June after the Boeing Starliner spacecraft they were testing on its maiden crewed voyage suffered propulsion issues and was deemed unfit to fly them back to Earth.
NASA said in a statement on Sunday evening that it had moved forward the astronauts' anticipated ocean splashdown off the Florida coast to approximately 5:57 pm Tuesday. It was initially slated for no sooner than Wednesday.
Another Texas company, Intuitive Machines, ended up sideways in a crater near the moon's south pole earlier this month, dooming the mission. It was the second incomplete mission for Intuitive Machines. Its first lander put the U.S. back on the moon last year for the first time since the Apollo era after a less-than-perfect landing that hampered communications.
Firefly is already working on its next lunar lander and striving for one moon landing a year.
Ivan Hansen, a retired Danish police officer, loaded up his basket at the supermarket, carefully checking each product to avoid buying anything made in the United States. No more Coca-Cola, no more California Zinfandel wine or almonds.
The 67-year-old said it's the only way he knows to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's policies. He's furious about Trump's threat to seize the Danish territory of Greenland, but it's not just that. There are also the threats to take control of the Panama Canal and Gaza. And Trump's relationship with Elon Musk, who has far-right ties and made what many interpreted as a straight-armed Nazi salute.
“Drink more champagne,” one user posted after Trump threatened 200% tariffs on EU wine and Champagne.
Albertus, a school principal, told the AP he really misses the strong taste of Colgate. But he's been pleasantly surprised at finding a cola replacement that is half the price of Pepsi.
Trump's policies have “brought the Danish Viking blood boiling,” said Jens Olsen, an electrician and carpenter. He is now considering replacing $10,000 worth of U.S.-made DeWalt power tools even though it will cost him a lot.
He has already found European replacements for an American popcorn brand and California-made Lagunitas IPA beer, which he calls “the best in the world.”
“The man is deadly dangerous and is already costing lives” in the developing world and Ukraine, added Stæhr, who works helping disabled war veterans, many of whom got injured serving alongside U.S. troops in the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan. He himself served in Bosnia.
Edouard Roussez, a farmer from northern France, launched an online group, “Boycott USA, Buy French and European!” that in just two weeks has attracted over 20,000 members on Facebook.
Roussez believes a boycott of U.S. companies is a good way to express opposition to Trump’s policies, especially “the commercial and ideological war” he believes Trump is waging against Europe.
“First of all, these are the companies that financed Donald Trump’s campaign,” he said on state-owned LCP television channel. “I’m thinking of Airbnb, I’m thinking of Uber, I’m thinking of Tesla of course.”
Judge Cancels Hearing on R.I. Doctor Deported to Lebanon
A federal judge in Massachusetts canceled a hearing regarding a Rhode Island transplant surgeon and Brown University assistant professor deported Friday over her alleged support for Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorists and Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin, a Barack Obama appointee, canceled the hearing regarding the deportation Friday of Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a Lebanese national in the U.S. on an H-1B work visa, after most of the attorneys associated with the plaintiff withdrew from the case, WFXT-TV in Boston reported.
Sorokin ordered Friday that Alawieh be kept in the U.S. and brought to a court hearing Monday, but he wrote Monday morning that "Dr. Alawieh is now in Lebanon," CBS News reported.
Sorokin is giving the government a week to provide the court with more information. Yara Chehab, who filed the habeas corpus petition on behalf of her cousin, alleged customs officials "willfully" disobeyed Sorokin's order, will have until March 31 to respond to the government's request to dismiss the petition, according to WFXT.
The Department of Homeland Security told CBS News on Monday that Alawieh told CBP officers that she traveled to Beirut to attend the Feb. 23 funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed after an Israeli airstrike in September.
"A visa is a privilege not a right — glorifying and supporting terrorists who kill Americans is grounds for visa issuance to be denied," the DHS said. "This is common sense security."
GSCI increased 6.28 points or 1.14% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, GSCI Commodity Index reached an all time high of 1718.63 in July of 2008.
WTI crude oil futures rose to around $67.8 per barrel on Monday, extending gains from the previous session, after top oil importer China promised new measures to boost consumption, and the U.S. ordered attacks on Yemen's Houthis. Beijing on Sunday unveiled plan on special initiatives to revive consumption, including raising people's incomes and establishing a childcare subsidy scheme. China’s better-than-expected economic data released on Monday also pointed to the growing strength of the nation’s recovery. Additionally, investors are worried about potential supply disruptions after the U.S. vowed to keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks in the Red Sea stop. Also supporting prices were diminishing prospects of a swift end to the Ukraine war that could bring back more Russian energy supplies to Western markets. U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin are expected to hold talks this week as the U.S. tries to broker a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.
Eggs US decreased 2.36 USD/DOZEN or 40.60% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Eggs US reached an all time high of 8.17 in March of 2025. source: USDA
Brent crude oil futures rose to around $71.2 per barrel on Monday, extending gains from the previous session, after top oil importer China promised new measures to boost consumption, and the U.S. ordered attacks on Yemen's Houthis. Beijing on Sunday unveiled plan on special initiatives to revive consumption, including raising people's incomes and establishing a childcare subsidy scheme. China’s better-than-expected economic data released on Monday also pointed to the growing strength of the nation’s recovery. Additionally, investors are worried about potential supply disruptions after the U.S. vowed to keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks in the Red Sea stop. Also supporting prices were diminishing prospects of a swift end to the Ukraine war that could bring back more Russian energy supplies to Western markets. U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin are expected to hold talks this week as the U.S. tries to broker a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.
US natural gas futures fell toward $4.0/MMBtu, the lowest in over two weeks, as record production and mild weather forecasts through early April reduce the demand for heating. Gas output in the Lower 48 states rose to 105.9 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in March, surpassing the February record of 105.1 bcfd. Meteorologists predict warmer-than-normal weather through April 1, likely leading to lower-than-usual withdrawals from storage. However, U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports continue to rise. Flows to LNG export plants have reached an average of 15.7 bcfd in March, slightly higher than February's record of 15.6 bcfd, boosted by the start of new units at Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG plant in Louisiana.
Halroy Candis Williams (born December 14, 1938)[2] is an American actor, best known for his recurring roles as Police Officer Smith ("Smitty") on Sanford and Son (1972–1976), Harley Foster on The Waltons (1973-1980), and as the patriarch Lester Jenkins, the husband of Marla Gibbs's character, on the NBC sitcom 227 which originally aired from 1985 until 1990. His film credits include Private Benjamin (1980), Guess Who (2005), and Flight (2012).
US gasoline futures climbed above $2.1 per gallon, after data showed US gasoline inventories fell by nearly 6 million barrels to the lowest since early January, indicating robust consumer consumption. Crude oil stocks increased by 1.5 million barrels, below market expectations, while reserves at the Cushing hub declined. Meanwhile, markets weighed the potential impact of tariffs on Canadian oil, which could disrupt domestic supply and strain refining capacity in the Northern US. According to fuel distributor TACenergy, gasoline stations in New England faced higher costs on Canadian fuel shipments due to anticipated tariffs from US President Donald Trump. In geopolitical developments, Ukraine agreed to a US-backed 30-day truce with Russia, while Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis threatened to resume attacks on Israeli ships.
Heating oil futures in the US fell toward $2.15 per gallon in March, reaching a three-month low, as rising global oil supply, trade uncertainties, and weakening demand weighed on prices. OPEC+ plans to increase output by 138,000 barrels per day in April, with Kazakhstan surpassing its quota, further boosting global supply and placing a cap on crude oil feedstock costs. Uncertainty surrounding US tariffs on Canadian oil has added volatility, raising concerns about potential disruptions to US supply and refining. Meanwhile, increased US natural gas production, combined with forecasts for milder weather in the next two weeks, is adding further pressure on heating oil prices, as natural gas competes for market share. Additionally, distillate stocks fell by 1.6 million barrels for the week ending March 7th, surpassing market expectations of a 1.3 million barrel decline, while heating oil inventories decreased by 183,000 barrels, marking the second consecutive drop.
Telcos are talking up efforts to transform themselves into tech players, touting advances in AI, 5G and 6G networks, satellite internet and even smart cities.
BARCELONA — Global telecommunications firms are talking up advances in key technologies like artificial intelligence as they look to transition away from being perceived as the "dumb pipes" behind the internet.
At the Mobile World Congress technology conference in Barcelona, CEOs of multiple telecoms companies described how they're piling money into new technological innovations, including AI, next-generation 5G and 6G networks, satellite internet and even smart cities.
Makoto Takahashi, president and CEO of Japanese telecom giant KDDI, detailed plans to build a smart city dubbed Takanawa Gateway City in Tokyo, as well as roll out direct-to-cell satellite internet connectivity in partnership with Elon Musk's Starlink venture.
Ralph Mupita, the CEO of Africa's largest mobile network operator MTN, also took to the stage to share how the company has made significant strides toward becoming a company that offers both wireless connectivity and fintech services such as payments, e-commerce, insurance, lending and remittances.
"The telco business has served us well. It has iterated since. But the future is really about the future of platforms," Mupita said in his keynote talk, adding the company has invested aggressively into other areas such as media streaming and financial services.
For decades, the U.S. has led the race to clean, limitless nuclear fusion energy. Now China is catching up, spending twice as much and building projects faster.
China and the U.S. are in a race to create the first grid-scale nuclear fusion energy. After decades of U.S. leadership, China is catching up by spending twice as much and building projects at record speed.
Often called the holy grail of clean energy, nuclear fusion creates four times more energy per kilogram of fuel than traditional nuclear fission and four million times more than burning coal, with no greenhouse gasses or long-term radioactive waste. If all goes to plan, it will be at least a $1 trillion market by 2050, according to Ignition Research.
"The only working fusion power plants right now in the universe are stars," said Dennis Whyte, professor of nuclear science and engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The U.S. was first to large-scale use of fusion with a hydrogen bomb test in 1952. In the seven decades since, scientists around the world have been struggling to harness fusion reactions for power generation.
Fusion reactions occur when hydrogen atoms reach extreme enough temperatures that they fuse together, forming a super-heated gas called plasma. The mass shed during the process can, in theory, be turned into huge amounts of energy, but the plasma is hard to control. One popular method uses powerful magnets to suspend and control the plasma inside a tokamak, which is a metal donut-shaped device. Another uses high-energy lasers, pointed at a peppercorn-sized pellet of fuel, rapidly compressing and imploding it.
TESLA'S ROBOTAXI PLANS: REAL DEAL OR JUST SMOKE AND MIRRORS?
Tesla’s launching its robotaxi service in Austin this June, but there’s a catch—it’ll rely on remote operators and work only in mapped areas. Ex-Waymo CEO John Krafcik isn’t convinced, saying, “There are many ways to fake a robotaxi service.” If a car needs human backup, is it really self-driving? Sounds more like a high-tech remote-controlled car than full autonomy.
Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan says for about a quarter of the current YC startups, 95% of the code was written by artificial intelligence models.
Silicon Valley's earliest stage companies are getting a major boost from artificial intelligence.
Startup accelerator Y Combinator -- known for backing Airbnb, Dropbox and Stripe -- this week held its annual demo day in San Francisco, where founders pitched their startups to an auditorium of potential venture capital investors.
Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan told CNBC that this group is growing significantly faster than past cohorts and with actual revenue. For the last nine months, the entire batch of YC companies in aggregate grew 10% per week, he said.
"It's not just the number one or two companies -- the whole batch is growing 10% week on week," said Tan, who is also a Y Combinator alum. "That's never happened before in early-stage venture."
That growth spurt is thanks to leaps in artificial intelligence, Tan said.
App developers can now offload or automate more repetitive tasks, and they can generate new code using large language models. Tan called it "vibe coding," a term for letting models take the wheel and generate software. In some cases, AI can code entire apps.
The ability for AI to subsidize an otherwise heavy workload has allowed these companies to build with fewer people. For about a quarter of the current YC startups, 95% of their code was written by AI, Tan said.
It's lights out for the first private lunar lander to pull off a fully successful moon mission.
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander fell silent over the weekend, wrapping up two weeks of science experiments for NASA. The end came as the sun set at the moon, no longer providing energy for the lander's solar panels.
"Mission is completed," Firefly CEO Jason Kim said via X late Sunday night. "But the Ghost still lives on in our hearts and minds for the journey it's taken us on!"
The lander operated five hours into the lunar night as planned before it died Sunday evening. Photos of the lunar sunset and glow will be released on Tuesday, Kim said.
Blue Ghost launched from Cape Canaveral in January as part of NASA's commercial lunar delivery program. It landed at the moon's far northeastern edge on March 2. It carried a drill, vacuum, and other science and tech instruments for NASA. Firefly confirmed Monday that all 10 experiments worked.
Late last week, Blue Ghost observed a total solar eclipse from the moon — a total lunar eclipse as seen from Earth.
The Texas-based Firefly became the first private company to land on the moon without falling or crashing after a string of failed missions by other companies over the past few years. Only five countries — the United States, Russia, China, India, and Japan — have achieved a successful landing.
A Japanese company's lunar lander shared the SpaceX rocket ride, but took an even longer route to get to the moon. That lander from ispace is targeting an early June touchdown.
Due to me being a digital nomad this whole weekend, the daily summary-reports has went unposted. My apologies. Here is a cumulative report for the missed days
Super frustrating as long as I've been on the move, not knowing where my destination is. But I landed on Manjaro yesterday afternoon. Got it all set up and configured and is now pretty damn happy about it. Peaceful even
I am really seriously thinking about being more active here... but I need more people to cross board into the web2 stuff and help me get people inside this chain...
and I think many more of us can be all awesome too! By not necessarily doing the same I do, but maybe coordinating efforts around web2 hive presence and discovery, by sharing your views or experiences about the platform.
yeah... people in general that know how this platform works, need to go into the web2 platforms and sort of help bridge the gap.
It's sort of a way to create "presence"... because most people on web2 don't hear from us when we only do "hive". And that by itself is a bit of a problem.
I know its kind of "demanding" and wasteful in some cases, but the reality is that it helps if everyone does a little bit.
A Pasadena woman says she's still traumatized by the death of her dog in late October, but is thankful charges have now been laid in relation to his death.
Terri Clancey's two-year-old shih-poo, Jaycee, went missing on Oct. 24. The dog was later found dead, according to police.
On Friday, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary laid three charges against a youth in connection with the dog's death — theft under $5,000, wilfully killing a dog without a lawful excuse and wilfully causing an animal unnecessary pain or suffering.
Not first one apparently. A serial killer in the making.
I love the way the West treat animal and value them. Here in Africa a dog is as good as barking. If it gets missing or killed by anyone in whatever condition there's no case about it.
Ya, pets here are treated like family members. Sometimes too much so. I believe a pet is still an animial. I love my cats and would not want to see any harm come to them but they are still pets. Just my point of view ;)
Unless, of course, it’s something totally unacceptable — then yes, we need to call out the person too, faster than everyone in an elevator frantically hitting the ‘close door’ button 🙈😂
The earth is so made perfectly for continuous human activities. When the Africans are sleeping, the Asians are awaken, when the Asians go to sleep, the Americans rose from bed to continue the activities on the earth.
I feel busy but haven't done anything important. Answered some emails? Yes. Scrolled Twitter? Yes. Solved my real problems? Not at all. There is a big difference between being busy and being productive.
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China's economy is facing challenges, as recently became evident when consumer inflation fell below zero for the first time in over a year. The Chinese Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped by 0.7 percent in February 2025 compared to the same period the previous year, marking a clear contrast to the previous month’s 0.5 percent increase (Bloomberg News, 2025).
Even core inflation, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, declined by 0.1 percent—the first drop since 2021 and only the second time in over 15 years. These figures point to persistent deflationary pressure in the country (Bloomberg News, 2025).
A key reason for China’s economic difficulties is its rapidly changing demographics. The country’s population is shrinking and aging quickly, leading to a declining workforce and increased pressure on fiscal policy. According to Darren Tay at BMI Country Risk & Industry Analysis, China’s working-age population will decrease so rapidly over the next decade that it will negatively impact the country’s GDP growth by approximately one percent per year for the next ten years (CNBC Africa, 2024). This demographic shift also creates immediate and severe financial challenges for the government (CNBC Africa, 2024).
In addition to demographic issues, China faces structural economic challenges. Despite retail sales increasing by four percent in January and February 2025 compared to the previous year and industrial production rising by 5.9 percent during the same period (CNBC, 2025), fundamental weaknesses in the economy persist. These include insufficient domestic demand and operational difficulties for businesses. The Chinese statistics agency notes that the foundation for a sustainable economic recovery remains fragile (CNBC, 2025).
Deflation is particularly problematic because it can trigger a negative spiral where falling prices lead to reduced consumption, lower corporate profits, and higher unemployment (Rauva, 2024). Furthermore, deflation increases the debt burden for both individuals and businesses, as the nominal value of debts remains constant while the value of money rises (Rauva, 2024).
China’s political leadership under Xi Jinping further complicates the situation. Xi has prioritized stability over bold reforms or dramatic changes despite the growing problems. His strategy has been to endure economic stagnation rather than implement sweeping reforms (Foreign Policy, 2025). At the same time, Xi has attempted to stimulate the economy with limited measures targeting the supply side—measures that have only had short-term effects and led to increased debt and poor investments in the real estate sector (Foreign Policy, 2025).
The political situation is further aggravated by external threats, such as potentially sharp increases in U.S. tariffs under Donald Trump’s return as U.S. president. These tariffs could severely impact China’s export-dependent economy and threaten millions of jobs in industrial sectors such as electronics and textiles (Foreign Policy, 2025).
China finds itself in a complex economic crisis characterized by deflationary pressure, demographic challenges, and political uncertainty. Without significant structural changes, the country risks falling into prolonged stagnation similar to Japan’s experiences in the 1990s—but potentially even more severe given the scale of China’s problems today.
The other day, it was a popular musical artist that breakup from his wife and left the marriage, recently another popular local gospel musical artist left her marriage to marry another man.
In my early years I wanted to be in every single trade. I was overtrading. I have screen shots to proof that but with time I realized that less is more in trading. Its better to wait for one good setup and load up on it. Rinse & repeat
Ah man, the hypocrites in this space kill me...
I see where the US Treasury says it is dropping requirements for shell companies to disclose who owns them, and everyone freaks out and says that it is traitorous...
WTF? Seriously? That is actually pretty freaking AWESOME!
It's getting us one GIANT step closer to a free market economy, the way things should be! Government overreach needs to stop hindering business and industry!
Who cares if corporations and rich folks use them to hide things, SO WHAT?? That's called financial privacy and it is a good thing!
If you think that it's a bad thing, you are probably a brainwashed socialist or communist and you need to get the hell out of the crypto space because it is not for you!
Hear hear!! So true!
Freedom scares the shit out of most people because then it's all on you!
Yep, this is why you have people that still leave their money in the banks and think it's safe, lol.
I get what you say, but do you rally think we can get a globally fully free market when we have e.g players like China who uses the guise of capitalism, but then breaks all the rules just to get the biggest piece of the pie?
Sometimes I believe we have to have some protection in place in order to stop people from rippping us of. And no, it doesnt totally work for us in Europe, but we atleast have tried.
There is always going to be someone who goes for the bigger piece of the pie, that's the way a free market works. It's a giant competition, and if you are not smart enough to be on the winning side, well, I guess you will sit on the losing side and complain how it's just not fair. Life isn't fair. Life is a competition of resources, period. It's been that way since the beginning of time.
I get that, my point is still if people cheat its not a totally free market. Trump is correct when he is saying China has subsidised the entire menufacturing industries, which makes it impossible e.g american companies to compete, no matter of how much better quality they can produce.
And governments caused that. Actually this was all caused by leftist policies from Obama and Biden's eras that Trump is trying to fix, but of course, everyone has Trump Derangement Syndrome and can't see past their own biases. If governments would have gotten the fuck out of the way and just let business happen, this world would be in a much better place.
The whole point of my post is that if you are cheering on government regulation, you are not in this space for the right reasons, you only care about your fiat number going up instead of building an actual alternative economy that works outside of their control. That is why crypto is all about! Not pump my bag please Mr. Govt Man... LOL.
I get that and I am into cryptos like Hive and $LEO not because I think the government will pump my bags.
I just say its probably a utopia, and if you try to win the game playing by the rules when others cheat you will loose. Thats why Trump does what he does and thats good. He calls out the bs in this sense.
You will most definitly loose to China otherwise, because they dont f*cking care about the free and efficent market. They just wanna win.
Gotta learn how to cheat the cheaters. I wouldn't be where I am in life if I didn't learn how to roll on both sides of the fence.
And I am actually surprised to see a positive Trump comment from you, lol.
I, personally, will not lose a damn thing to China, because I am never selling the land or resources I have to make a quick buck. They would have to physically come to my property and try to take it from me, which good luck with that, because we are some heavily armed rednecks around here and shoot to kill, lol, many around here are also veterans who know how to fight. I am not apart of any tribe other than the ones that share my last name. That's a whole part of being a sovereign human being. I don't answer to anyone but me.
You said it brilliant.
I understand both sides. The other side wants to know if 99% of everything isn’t owned by 10 people, and to know who stands to gain from certain things. Makes perfect sense to me, though I appreciate your stance too
If the 99% wants more, then they need to get out and get it like the 1% has. It shouldn't matter who owns what. People tell me I shouldn't own the amount land I do, because it will take away from someone else living there, well, I say tough titties and I dare anyone to try and take my it from me.
The thing is with the whole 99% vs the 1%, this shows that 99% of the world are sheep and isn't smart enough to take what is theirs, if they were, there wouldn't be such wealth gap. The 1% are the ones who figured out the game and are winning. Why punish them with a ton of regulations? Just because they are smarter and play the game better than everyone else? Do you think an alpha wolf shares the organ meat of the kill with the rest of the pack? Nope.
I am and always be an ANCAP and feel that governments need to be stripped to bare minimums and things need to be ran and would run so much better if the private sector were able to operate freely.
Don’t get me wrong. I don’t want more regulation, in most cases I want less. I think anyone who wants to be autonomous should be able to be. If they have the land or if they find land that no one is using.
Then why have regulations showing who owns what? It's honestly none of anyone's business. Financial privacy is freedom.
Because I see a danger of more centralization of power if someone can keep secret that they own an entire city.
So the goal in my mind would be to preserve financial privacy for anyone who doesn’t stand to create a monopoly in theory or practice. And no I have no idea how to achieve that.
Dude, there are investors out there that do basically own entire cities. If not one, a small handful, so that's already a thing. Also another reason I own 64 acres of land in the country and do not live in a city. Cities are the definition of centralization, so naturally there will be a centralization of power.
I don’t see how that logic could be anti state though. By that logic the state deserves to control you because they figured out the game and tough titties on you buddy 😉
See what happens if you try to take it from them
please tell me how I’m wrong? Ive been trying to see how this works since I joined hive and was introduced to the idea of ancap. I agree with the idea of voluntary association, but I don’t see how a small group who end up own everything doesn’t become a state similar to what we have now.
The idea is just that that won’t happen because “free market good”? That’s it?
The problem is that the population has let it get to this point where the government and big players control everything, and they are perfectly fine with it until something effects them. It's sickening to be honest. If the population would go out and build their own wealth instead of sitting back waiting on someone else to make them rich or to give them a piece of the pie, then we wouldn't be in this situation. But it's human nature, you are going to have sleeping sheep, and then you will have wolves. The ones crying are the sheep that don't know how to do anything for themselves. Crypto was supposed to give us a way to opt out, but people turned it into a childish fiat casino and beg daddy government to pump their bags instead of doing what I am trying to do which is to build an alternate economy. I thought there would have been more people in this space that thought the same way, but most are still sleeping and only care about fiat number go up.
I don’t see myself as either. I’ll work with what I can work with.
I am for the decentralization of power. Period. I don’t think getting there will be a clear cut path. I think both sides have things to offer when you filter out the crazies whose voices get amplified by algorithms and media and who the opposing side always focuses on.
Human nature acts differently in different circumstances. Growing ecosystems that encourage both self sovereignty AND compassion is the only answer I can think of, and it’s gonna take a lot of trial and error, but I think we are on the right path (me and you).
The more experimentation and the more goodwill between people with differing views, the better. That’s all I really care about.
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I basically agree with you here although I try not to look down on people (sometimes I can’t help it 😆) because I see communists, free market capitalists, and traditional moderates as equally prone to “sheepishness” in general.
I think the old capitalism vs. communism paradigm is outdated and we are living in a centralist vs. decentralist paradigm now. Both Communists and Capitalists have the capacity to be centralists, as most are now, because even individualism and the idea of competition can be manipulated into promoting centralist policies.
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Yeah, you are right about that.
Good morning everyone! ❤️
I am back online finally after a packed week of birthday, gig and an australian friend coming over. It was an awesome time! 😍🎉
Now also happy to be back to Hive and my routine.
#gm #gmfrens #hive #friends #raven
you are welcome. Hope you had a fun moment
Morning enjoy your day. Good to see you.
Thank you! =) You too!
Good morning, welcome back to the normality. Wishing you a great week.
Thank you! A great week for you too!
Thank you so much.
Who's the photographer?
My friend from Australia. @nane-qts
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Welcome back! I've been buying a bunch of #risingstar cards and keep seeing your picture in the back of them before I open them.
Thanks! Haha nice! Yes I am a legendary card in the game.
Yes! And on the back of the "new" cards you can be seen every time I open new packs. #loveit
Yes true. :D Happy that you like it! :)
Thanks! Haha nice! Yes I am a legendary card in the game.
Does anyone else get nervous when Michael Saylor buys more bitcoin? At what point does he become a liability?
He loves buying. That's motivating for the rest of us. One dollar 💲 in bitcoin would work magic over the years. Never late than ever.
Not at all, I think it rather pushed the fomo feeling of other actors. The big whales have no reason to dump all BTC in one go.
Nope.
He’s using debt to buy this bitcoin, what happens if he borrows more than he can handle? What happens if he commits a crime?
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Are there maby hivieans that play Kompete now? :)
I am here ;) I know @canada804 plays too. @electricsergey came to HIVE from Kompete.
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"For telcos, there are two aspects of AI. One is as a user, the other is as a supplier," said Young-sang. "As a user, you are a telco business, you can improve your network efficiency, marketing and customer service by using the AI technology. You can improve your own operations."
"The other aspect is, AI can be a growth engine, a new business opportunity for telcos," he added. Data centers, the facilities that offer computing capacity needed to run generative AI applications like ChatGPT, are another key area where telcos like SK Telecom can play a key role, Young-sang said.
In the Western world, the race to build data centers is one that's been mostly dominated by cloud computing giants — or "hyperscalers" — such as Amazon, Microsoft and Google. However, SK Telecom is aggressively expanding AI-ready data centers of its own globally, according to the firm's CEO.
Can telcos catch up on tech?
For many telecom industry analysts, chatter about telcos seeking to transform themselves into tech players isn't entirely new — companies in the industry have long been aware their relevance in communications and media has been dwindling.
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Kester Mann, director of consumer and connectivity at market research firm CCS Insight, told CNBC that while he's not a great fan of the "techco" term, it's something the industry continues to focus on and has gathered pace in the context of the AI boom.
"AI can influence so many areas ... and obviously that does play to that trend around telco to techco and operators positioning themselves more than just a connectivity provider," Mann said.
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So-called "autonomous networks," or networks that can be managed and fixed with limited human oversight, is an area that's quickly gaining traction in the industry, according to Nik Willetts, CEO of telco industry association TM Forum.
"Autonomous Networks is a movement we see moving from theory to reality incredibly quickly, thanks to advancements in AI combined with a new level of ambition and industry-wide action," Willetts said.
This tech "can unlock a step-change in operating and capital efficiency, improving EBITDA and free cashflows, as well as unlocking new revenue opportunities and much-needed improvements in customer experience," he added.
Jeetu Patel, chief product officer of IT networking giant Cisco, said he sees telcos playing a vital role as AI drives up demand for network traffic and bandwidth.
"The reality is this: the network bandwidth appetite is going to increase exponentially with AI," Patel told CNBC. "Today, 100% of our workforce is human. Tomorrow, you will have that being augmented by AI agents, robots, humanoids, a lot of edge devices."
"These agents are going to be more chatty and they're going to require more network traffic and bandwidth," he added. "I think service providers have a significant role to play. In my mind, the opportunity is not gone for them."
That's how the U.S. pulled off the historic first fusion ignition, producing net positive energy at the Lawrence Livermore National Ignition Facility, or NIF, in 2022.
Here, the preamplifier module increases the laser energy as it heads toward the target chamber at the National Ignition Facitility.
Photo courtesy Damien Jemison at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Since then, private investment in U.S. fusion startups has soared to more than $8 billion, up from $1.2 billion in 2021, according to the Fusion Industry Association. Of the FIA's 40 member companies, 25 of them are based in the U.S.
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Traditional nuclear power, created from fission instead of fusion, has seen a big uptick in investment as Big Tech looks for ways to fill the ever-increasing power needs of AI data centers. Amazon, Google and Meta have signed a pledge to help triple nuclear energy worldwide by 2050.
"If you care about AI, if you care about energy leadership … you have to make investments into fusion," FIA CEO Andrew Holland said. "This is something that if the United States doesn't lead on, then China will."
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Money, size and speed
While the U.S. has the most active nuclear power plants, China is king of new projects.
Despite breaking ground on its first reactor nearly four decades after the U.S. pioneered the tech, China's now building far more fission power plants than any other country.
China entered the fusion race in the early 2000s, about 50 years after the U.S., when it joined more than 30 nations to collaborate on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor fusion megaproject in France. But ITER has since hit major delays.
The race is on between individual nations, but the U.S. private sector remains in the lead. Of the $8 billion in global private fusion investment, $6 billion is in the U.S., according to the FIA.
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Beijing is putting a reported $1.5 billion annually toward the effort while U.S. federal dollars for fusion have averaged about $800 million annually the last few years, according to the Energy Department's Office of Fusion Energy Sciences.
President Donald Trump ramped up support for nuclear, including fusion, during his first term, and that continued under former President Joe Biden. It's unclear what fusion funding will look like in Trump's second term, amid massive federal downsizing.
U.S. senators and fusion experts published a report in February calling for $10 billion of federal funds to help keep the U.S. from losing its lead.
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A series of satellite images provided to CNBC by Planet Labs shows the rapid building in 2024 of a giant new laser-fusion site in China. The containment dome where the fusion reaction will occur is roughly twice the size of NIF, the U.S. laser-fusion project, CNA Corporation's Decker Eveleth said. The China site is likely a fusion-fission hybrid, FIA's Holland said.
"A fusion-fission hybrid essentially is like replicating a bomb, but as a power plant. It would never work, never fly in a place like the United States, where you have a regulatory regime that determines safety," Holland said. "But in a regime like China, where it doesn't matter what the people who live next door say, if the government says we want to do it, we're going to do it."
U.S. fusion startup Helion told CNBC some Chinese projects are copying its patented designs, too.
"China, specifically, we're seeing investment from the state agencies to invest in companies to then replicate U.S. companies' designs," said David Kirtley, founder and CEO of Helion.
Manpower and materials
China's rapid rollout of new fusion projects comes at a time when American efforts have largely been focused on upgrading existing machines, some of them more than 30 years old.
"Nobody wants to work on old dinosaurs, " said TAE's Binderbauer, adding that new projects attract more talent. "There's a bit of a brain drain."
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In the early 2000s, budget cuts to domestic fusion research forced U.S. universities to halt work on new machines and send researchers to learn on other country's machines, including China's.
"Instead of building new ones, we went to China and helped them build theirs, thinking, 'Oh, that'd be great. They'll have the facility. We'll be really smart,'" said Bob Mumgaard, co-founder and CEO of Commonwealth Fusion Systems. "Well, that was a big mistake."
China now has more fusion patents than any other country, and 10 times the number of doctorates in fusion science and engineering as the U.S., according to a report from Nikkei Asia.
"There's a finite labor pool in the West that all the companies compete for," Binderbauer said. "That is a fundamental constraint."
Commonwealth Fusion Systems SPARC tokamak being assembled in December 2024 in Devens, Massachusetts, is scheduled to use superconducting magnets to reach fusion ignition in 2027.
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Besides manpower, fusion projects need a huge amount of materials, such as high power magnets, specific metals, capacitors and power semiconductors. Helion's Kirtley said the timeline of the company's latest prototype, Polaris, was set entirely by the availability of semiconductors.
China is making moves to corner the supply chain for many of these materials, in a similar play to how it came to dominate solar and EV batteries.
"China is investing ten times the rate that the United States is in advanced material development," Kirtley said. "That's something we have got to change."
Shanghai-based fusion company Energy Singularity told CNBC in a statement that it "undoubtedly" benefits from China's "efficient supply chain." In June, Energy Singularity said it successfully created plasma in record time, just two years after beginning the design of its tokamak.
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That's still a far cry from reaching grid-scale, commercial fusion power. Helion aims to be first with a goal of 2028. Commonwealth has announced the site in Virginia where it plans to bring the first fusion power plant, ARC, online in the early 2030s.
"Even though the first ones might be in the U.S., I don't think we should take comfort in that," said MIT's Whyte. "The finish line is actually a mature fusion industry that's producing products for use around the world, including in AI centers."
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It's easier to build a startup, and the top people in tech don't have to prove their worth by going to work at big tech companies, he said.
"There's a lot of anxiety in the job market, especially from young software engineers," Tan said. "Maybe it's that engineer who couldn't get a job at Meta or Google who actually can build a standalone business making $10 million or $100 million a year with ten people -- that's such a powerful moment in software."
About 80% of the YC companies that presented this week were AI focused, with a handful of robotics and semiconductor startups. This group of companies has been able to prove earlier commercial use compared to previous generations, Tan said.
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Here is the daily technology #threadcast for 3/17/24. The goal is to make this a technology "reddit".
Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
Thousands of You are Buying Dangerous Power Supplies
The video discusses the importance of power supply testing, highlighting that many power supplies on the market are not as reliable as they claim to be. The hosts test power supplies using a custom-built testing station, which has resulted in a 23% failure rate. They emphasize the need for power supplies to adhere to the ATX specification and deliver the required voltages under various load conditions.
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Where do Cheap Windows OEM Keys Come From
The video discusses the origin of cheap Windows OEM keys sold on websites like Hookkeys. The speaker explains that these keys can come from various sources, including Microsoft's Developer Network (MSDN) and retail arbitrage in different countries where keys are cheaper.
They also mention that some keys might be obtained through wholesalers who bundle keys together and sell them to websites like Hookkeys. The speaker notes that while some people claim that these keys are obtained through stolen credit cards, they couldn't find any evidence to support this claim.
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AI Firms Shrink Costs with Smarter Models
OpenAI, Microsoft, and Meta are adopting "distillation" to build more affordable AI models. By training smaller systems with a larger "teacher" LLM, these companies are slashing costs while maintaining efficiency. Imagine distilling a complex recipe into a quick, easy-to-follow version—these AI models work the same way. It’s like getting the same power, but with less effort and fewer resources. This trend is reshaping the future of AI development.
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AMAZON'S ALL-IN ON AI: EVERYTHING FROM AWS TO ALEXA
Amazon's VP of AI, Vishal Sharma, shared that AI is now deeply integrated into every part of the company. From AWS cloud services to robotics and Alexa, AI is driving innovation everywhere. Sharma emphasized that no aspect of Amazon is untouched by AI, showcasing how it’s shaping everything from tech infrastructure to consumer products. Think of it like AI is the engine powering the entire Amazon machine.
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ARE OPEN AI MODELS REALLY OPEN?
Google's Gemma 3 and Meta's new releases, though labeled "open," come with tricky licensing terms. These restrictions could hurt smaller businesses that depend on AI for innovation. While the buzz around "open" models sounds appealing, these commercial limitations might stifle true creativity and access. Think of it like having a free ticket to the concert, but the best seats are reserved for VIPs. Open AI might not be as open as it seems.
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GE-PRON TON 9-26 BRING FIXES
The latest GE Proton 9-26 update brings various fixes for games on Linux and Steam Decks, including Vermintide 2, GTA 5, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This update includes patches from the upstream project, such as wine, dxvk, and vkd3d updates. It also fixes issues in multiple games, including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, which now requires registered custom metadata.
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New Linux Mint Start Menu and More
The latest Linux Mint version, set to release in summer, features a new start menu with significant changes, including app descriptions and a relocated sidebar. The menu now shows categories on the right and includes more information about each app.
The favorites section has been moved down, and user information is now accessible. Linux Mint's main edition, Cinnamon, has around 44% of users, with LMDE and Edge combined making up about 60%. The news also touches on Android running Debian Linux, which could allow Linux apps to run on Android devices, potentially replacing web apps.
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Unleashing the Power of ThunderKittens on Blackwell GPUs
ThunderKittens is a game-changer for writing efficient CUDA kernels. It's an abstraction that makes using the latest Nvidia Blackwell GPUs easier. Instead of traditional approaches, the key is thinking in terms of data flow—a shift that simplifies performance optimization. This new framework makes coding for Blackwell GPUs smoother and faster, perfect for developers looking to harness the full power of Nvidia’s tech.
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Whisper ASR Revolutionizes Speaker Identification
WSI is taking multilingual speaker identification to the next level, using Whisper ASR's encoder with joint loss optimization. It's not just another tool—it's outperforming big names like Pyannote, ECAPA TDNN, and Xvector in identifying speakers across various languages and environments. Think of it as a more powerful, multilingual detective that can figure out who’s talking, no matter the setting or language. This innovation is a game-changer in the tech world.
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Sakana's AI Paper Sparks Debate in Science World
Sakana, a Japanese AI startup, claimed its AI-generated paper was accepted at an ICLR workshop using AI Scientist-v2. However, they withdrew it after concerns over transparency. While the company celebrates AI's potential, critics argue human judgment played a key role, and the paper’s acceptance might be linked to higher acceptance rates at the workshop. Skeptics warn of AI’s flaws and call for clearer guidelines to preserve scientific review standards.
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GOOGLE'S STRATEGY FOR AI POLICY IN THE U.S.
Google's making moves in the U.S. AI policy game. They’re calling for increased investments in AI infrastructure and quicker government adoption. Their goal? Keep the U.S. leading in AI innovation while shaping global standards that favor progress. The big push: ensure AI is developed responsibly, but with a focus on maintaining an edge over global competitors. It’s all about balancing innovation and regulation for future growth.
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Google Assistant Is Out—Meet Gemini
Google is replacing Assistant with Gemini, a smarter AI that works across apps and services. Think of it like upgrading from a basic GPS to a co-pilot that actually understands where you want to go. Gemini uses generative AI to personalize responses, making it feel less like a bot and more like an assistant who actually "gets" you. Big shift for Google—curious to see if it delivers.
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Massive Cool Tech Unboxing - Feb 2025
The video showcases a variety of innovative tech products, including the Insta 360 X4 8K 360 camera, NP E20 ebike, Ecoflow Rapid Magnetic power bank, Black View BV8200 rugged smartphone, Aoi Future Starship power bank, Uviw second screen for mobile phones, 8bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Gamepad, Ace Magic F1A Mini PC, U16 Flex vacuum cleaner, Just Tap tripod, Mayona Wave T5 Wireless Lavalier microphone set, and SNAP Stand Qi2 3-in-1 folding wireless charging stand.
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Top 8 Passive Income Strategies in Crypto
The video discusses eight passive income strategies in the crypto space, including lending and earning interest, staking, revenue sharing or dividend tokens, airdrops and forks, NFT royalties, affiliate and referral programs, providing liquidity and yield farming, and mining. Each strategy has its own set of risks and rewards, and it's essential to do your own research and understand the risks before investing. The video aims to provide a comprehensive overview of these strategies, helping viewers make informed decisions about generating passive income in crypto.
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FACEBOOK EXEC KEEPS IT REAL IN NEW BOOK
Sarah Wynn-Williams, Meta’s former global policy director, isn’t holding back. In her new book, she calls out the company’s top brass for being obsessed with status while dodging real responsibility. Sounds familiar? Big tech loves the power but hates the accountability.
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Tech's Vibe Shift: Adapt or Struggle
The golden era of endless perks in tech is fading. Over the past two years, companies have tightened budgets, focusing only on bets execs truly care about. Junior engineers and those resisting change risk getting left behind. The upside? The industry is more grounded—real value matters now. If you’re in tech, it’s time to adapt. #techindustry #softwareengineering #careergrowth #futureofwork #technology
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Understanding the Elusive Modern Audience
The video discusses the concept of the "modern audience" in the gaming industry, specifically in relation to a recent LinkedIn post that appealed to this audience to support games by buying them.
The speaker argues that the industry has not yet figured out that the "modern audience" is not a reliable market, as they are more focused on virtue signaling and pushing their ideological beliefs rather than actually buying and playing games.
The speaker cites examples of games that have failed despite catering to this audience, such as Lost Records, and argues that studios should focus on making games that appeal to their target audience rather than trying to appease the "modern audience".
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Y Combinator Startups Are Growing Like Crazy—Thanks to AI
Y Combinator’s latest batch is the fastest-growing and most profitable in its history, with startups scaling 10% per week over nine months. The secret? AI is doing the heavy lifting—writing 95% of the code for a quarter of these companies. CEO Garry Tan says AI lets startups build more with fewer people, turning hype into real revenue. This isn’t just a tech trend; it’s a fundamental shift in how businesses launch and grow.
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Steam Deck - BTRFS Formatted MicroSD Card Works On SteamOS AND Windows!
The video explores the use of BTRFS formatting on a microSD card for the Steam Deck, allowing it to work on both SteamOS and Windows. The host demonstrates how to format and mount the microSD card using BTRFS, and tests its performance by loading a game. The results show that BTRFS on SteamOS loads around the same time as ext4, while the open-source BTRFS driver on Windows runs around 3 seconds slower.
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S3 Keeps Getting Simpler—Here’s How
Over the past year, S3 has rolled out features that remove limits and make storage easier to use. The team’s goal? Make simplicity so seamless that you don’t even notice it. Every popular feature has come directly from customer requests, evolving S3 to support everything developers throw at it—without adding complexity. This article dives into how S3 stays simple while handling massive amounts of data.
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Athena’s Rough Landing Still a Win for Lunar Science
Intuitive Machines’ Athena spacecraft misjudged its altitude last week and landed in a dark crater, toppling over and kicking up dust that blocked its solar panels. With just 13 hours of power, the team grabbed all the data they could. Despite the rough landing, the mission was a success—Athena flew smoothly, proved its methane-powered engine, and showed its comms tech can support NASA’s lunar network.
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A New GPS Alternative That Works Without Satellites
Tern AI has built a low-cost GPS alternative that uses a vehicle’s own sensors and map data to pinpoint location—no satellites needed. It works in tunnels, parking garages, and even mountains, where GPS often fails. Plus, it’s more private since there’s no tracking by third parties. The details are still under wraps, but this could be a game-changer for navigation.
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Man I have had a busy day talking to @alphathoughts today. If we get some more of these agents going and some people keep conversing with them, we have a big source of food for LeoAI.
THE LONGEST "EIGHT-DAY" TRIP EVER
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were supposed to stay on the ISS for just eight days. Nine months later, they’re finally heading home. A SpaceX capsule just docked with a fresh crew, and after a two-day handover, Wilmore and Williams will begin their return—unless bad weather delays them again. Despite the extended stay, they’ve stayed upbeat about life in orbit.
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Apple's Siri AI Delays: "Ugly and Embarrassing"
Robby Walker, the exec leading Siri’s overhaul, called Apple’s AI delays "ugly and embarrassing"—especially after hyping features that aren’t coming until next year. The iPhone 16 was supposed to showcase Siri’s AI boost, but now it’s just another iPhone. While Apple isn’t firing top execs yet, management shake-ups are likely. This is a rare public misstep for Apple, and with AI moving fast, they can’t afford to stay behind.
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AI that can match humans at any task will be here in five to 10 years, Google DeepMind CEO says
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said he thinks artificial general intelligence, or AGI, will emerge in the next five or 10 years.
LONDON — Artificial intelligence that can match humans at any task is still some way off — but it's only a matter of time before it becomes a reality, according to the CEO of Google DeepMind.
Speaking at a briefing in DeepMind's London offices on Monday, Demis Hassabis said that he thinks artificial general intelligence (AGI) — which is as smart or smarter than humans — will start to emerge in the next five or 10 years.
"I think today's systems, they're very passive, but there's still a lot of things they can't do. But I think over the next five to 10 years, a lot of those capabilities will start coming to the fore and we'll start moving towards what we call artificial general intelligence," Hassabis said.
Hassabis defined AGI as "a system that's able to exhibit all the complicated capabilities that humans can."
"We're not quite there yet. These systems are very impressive at certain things. But there are other things they can't do yet, and we've still got quite a lot of research work to go before that," Hassabis said.
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From 'dumb pipes' to 'techcos'
Some lingo that has gathered steam in the telco industry for the last couple of years is the phrase "techco," a portmanteau of the words "telco" and "tech."
The term refers to the idea of a telco firm that operates more like a tech company — one that invests in cutting-edge technology and offers digital services to consumers to help them make money from the significant capital expenditures they've allocated to upgrading their wireless networks.
For two decades, tech giants such as Meta, Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Netflix have flourished in a world where content can be delivered directly to people's devices, consumers can communicate seamlessly with one another, and data can be stored or streamed online without having to own cumbersome infrastructure — all thanks to innovations like the internet, smartphones and the cloud.
However, these innovations have disrupted telecom firms' business models, to the point where they're now often perceived as legacy players that are only there to lay down the cables and other network infrastructure that enable internet connectivity.
It's a dilemma that's earned telco brands the pejorative term "dumb pipes."
"I remember early in the industry, even before mobile internet when SMS used to be the killer app," Hatem Dowidar, CEO of UAE state-owned telecom company e&, said in a keynote speech at MWC. "We used to make messaging revenue. We used to make voice revenue."
"All this over the years got disrupted by over-the-top players, to the point that today, a lot of telcos around the world are reduced to being a pipe of packets just getting data across the networks," Dowidar added. "And competition is not staying still. They have the scale, they have the investment to go and disrupt even further."
Telcos embrace AI
Ryu Young-sang, CEO of SK Telecom, told CNBC's Arjun Kharpal that the South Korean telecoms giant has looked to AI technology to help it improve the efficiency of its wireless network — something that was consistently on display at numerous telco operators' booths at MWC.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems, a startup born out of MIT, has raised the most money, nearly $2 billion from the likes of Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Google.
Washington-based Helion has raised $1 billion from investors like Open AI's Sam Altman and a highly ambitious deal with Microsoft to deliver fusion power to the grid by 2028. Google-backed TAE Technologies has raised $1.2 billion.
"Whoever has essentially abundant limitless energy … can impact everything you think of," said Michl Binderbauer, CEO of TAE Technologies. "That is a scary thought if that's in the wrong hands."
When it comes to public funding, China is way ahead.
China's existing national tokamak project, EAST, has been setting records, volleying with France's project WEST in the last couple months for the longest ever containment of plasma inside a reactor, although that's a less monumental milestone than net positive energy.
Another huge state-funded Chinese project, CRAFT, is set to reach completion this year. The $700 million 100-acre fusion campus in eastern China will also have a new tokamak called BEST that is expected to be finished in 2027.
China's CRAFT appears to follow a U.S. plan published by hundreds of scientists in 2020, Holland said.
"Congress has not done anything to spend the money to put this into action," he said. "We published this thing, and the Chinese then went and built it."
"That sounds a little scary, but on the other hand, what that means for founders is that you don't need a team of 50 or 100 engineers," said Tan, adding that companies are reaching as much as $10 million in revenue with teams of less than 10 people. "You don't have to raise as much. The capital goes much longer."
The growth-at-all-costs mindset of Silicon Valley during the zero-interest-rate era has gone "out the window," said Tan, pointing to a renewed focus on profitability. That focus on the bottom line also applies to megacap tech companies. Google, Meta and Amazon have gone through multiple rounds of layoffs and pulled back on hiring.
While that's shaken some engineers, Tan described it as an opportunity.
Hassabis isn't alone in suggesting that it'll take a while for AGI to appear. Last year, the CEO of Chinese tech giant Baidu Robin Li said he sees AGI is "more than 10 years away," pushing back on excitable predictions from some of his peers about this breakthrough taking place in a much shorter timeframe.
Some time to go yet
Hassabis' forecast pushes the timeline to reach AGI some way back compared to what his industry peers have been sketching out.
Dario Amodei, CEO of AI startup Anthropic, told CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in January that he sees a form of AI that's "better than almost all humans at almost all tasks" emerging in the "next two or three years."
While it's been possible to develop systems that can break down problems and complete tasks autonomously in the realm of games — such as the complex strategy board game Go — bringing such a technology into the real world is proving harder.
"The question is, how fast can we generalize the planning ideas and agentic kind of behaviors, planning and reasoning, and then generalize that over to working in the real world, on top of things like world models — models that are able to understand the world around us," Hassabis said."
"And I think we've made good progress with the world models over the last couple of years," he added. "So now the question is, what's the best way to combine that with these planning algorithms?"
A pair of U.S. astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station will be returned to Earth on Tuesday evening, NASA said.
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are to be transported home with another American astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon craft, after a replacement crew arrived at the ISS early Sunday.
The stranded duo have been on the ISS since June after the Boeing Starliner spacecraft they were testing on its maiden crewed voyage suffered propulsion issues and was deemed unfit to fly them back to Earth.
NASA said in a statement on Sunday evening that it had moved forward the astronauts' anticipated ocean splashdown off the Florida coast to approximately 5:57 pm Tuesday. It was initially slated for no sooner than Wednesday.
Another Texas company, Intuitive Machines, ended up sideways in a crater near the moon's south pole earlier this month, dooming the mission. It was the second incomplete mission for Intuitive Machines. Its first lander put the U.S. back on the moon last year for the first time since the Apollo era after a less-than-perfect landing that hampered communications.
Firefly is already working on its next lunar lander and striving for one moon landing a year.
No More Coca-Cola: Europeans Boycott US Goods
Ivan Hansen, a retired Danish police officer, loaded up his basket at the supermarket, carefully checking each product to avoid buying anything made in the United States. No more Coca-Cola, no more California Zinfandel wine or almonds.
The 67-year-old said it's the only way he knows to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's policies. He's furious about Trump's threat to seize the Danish territory of Greenland, but it's not just that. There are also the threats to take control of the Panama Canal and Gaza. And Trump's relationship with Elon Musk, who has far-right ties and made what many interpreted as a straight-armed Nazi salute.
“Drink more champagne,” one user posted after Trump threatened 200% tariffs on EU wine and Champagne.
Albertus, a school principal, told the AP he really misses the strong taste of Colgate. But he's been pleasantly surprised at finding a cola replacement that is half the price of Pepsi.
Trump's policies have “brought the Danish Viking blood boiling,” said Jens Olsen, an electrician and carpenter. He is now considering replacing $10,000 worth of U.S.-made DeWalt power tools even though it will cost him a lot.
He has already found European replacements for an American popcorn brand and California-made Lagunitas IPA beer, which he calls “the best in the world.”
“The man is deadly dangerous and is already costing lives” in the developing world and Ukraine, added Stæhr, who works helping disabled war veterans, many of whom got injured serving alongside U.S. troops in the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan. He himself served in Bosnia.
Edouard Roussez, a farmer from northern France, launched an online group, “Boycott USA, Buy French and European!” that in just two weeks has attracted over 20,000 members on Facebook.
Roussez believes a boycott of U.S. companies is a good way to express opposition to Trump’s policies, especially “the commercial and ideological war” he believes Trump is waging against Europe.
“First of all, these are the companies that financed Donald Trump’s campaign,” he said on state-owned LCP television channel. “I’m thinking of Airbnb, I’m thinking of Uber, I’m thinking of Tesla of course.”
Judge Cancels Hearing on R.I. Doctor Deported to Lebanon
A federal judge in Massachusetts canceled a hearing regarding a Rhode Island transplant surgeon and Brown University assistant professor deported Friday over her alleged support for Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorists and Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin, a Barack Obama appointee, canceled the hearing regarding the deportation Friday of Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a Lebanese national in the U.S. on an H-1B work visa, after most of the attorneys associated with the plaintiff withdrew from the case, WFXT-TV in Boston reported.
Sorokin ordered Friday that Alawieh be kept in the U.S. and brought to a court hearing Monday, but he wrote Monday morning that "Dr. Alawieh is now in Lebanon," CBS News reported.
Sorokin is giving the government a week to provide the court with more information. Yara Chehab, who filed the habeas corpus petition on behalf of her cousin, alleged customs officials "willfully" disobeyed Sorokin's order, will have until March 31 to respond to the government's request to dismiss the petition, according to WFXT.
The Department of Homeland Security told CBS News on Monday that Alawieh told CBP officers that she traveled to Beirut to attend the Feb. 23 funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed after an Israeli airstrike in September.
"A visa is a privilege not a right — glorifying and supporting terrorists who kill Americans is grounds for visa issuance to be denied," the DHS said. "This is common sense security."
GSCI increased 6.28 points or 1.14% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, GSCI Commodity Index reached an all time high of 1718.63 in July of 2008.
WTI crude oil futures rose to around $67.8 per barrel on Monday, extending gains from the previous session, after top oil importer China promised new measures to boost consumption, and the U.S. ordered attacks on Yemen's Houthis. Beijing on Sunday unveiled plan on special initiatives to revive consumption, including raising people's incomes and establishing a childcare subsidy scheme. China’s better-than-expected economic data released on Monday also pointed to the growing strength of the nation’s recovery. Additionally, investors are worried about potential supply disruptions after the U.S. vowed to keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks in the Red Sea stop. Also supporting prices were diminishing prospects of a swift end to the Ukraine war that could bring back more Russian energy supplies to Western markets. U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin are expected to hold talks this week as the U.S. tries to broker a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.
Eggs US decreased 2.36 USD/DOZEN or 40.60% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Eggs US reached an all time high of 8.17 in March of 2025. source: USDA
Brent crude oil futures rose to around $71.2 per barrel on Monday, extending gains from the previous session, after top oil importer China promised new measures to boost consumption, and the U.S. ordered attacks on Yemen's Houthis. Beijing on Sunday unveiled plan on special initiatives to revive consumption, including raising people's incomes and establishing a childcare subsidy scheme. China’s better-than-expected economic data released on Monday also pointed to the growing strength of the nation’s recovery. Additionally, investors are worried about potential supply disruptions after the U.S. vowed to keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks in the Red Sea stop. Also supporting prices were diminishing prospects of a swift end to the Ukraine war that could bring back more Russian energy supplies to Western markets. U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin are expected to hold talks this week as the U.S. tries to broker a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.
US natural gas futures fell toward $4.0/MMBtu, the lowest in over two weeks, as record production and mild weather forecasts through early April reduce the demand for heating. Gas output in the Lower 48 states rose to 105.9 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in March, surpassing the February record of 105.1 bcfd. Meteorologists predict warmer-than-normal weather through April 1, likely leading to lower-than-usual withdrawals from storage. However, U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports continue to rise. Flows to LNG export plants have reached an average of 15.7 bcfd in March, slightly higher than February's record of 15.6 bcfd, boosted by the start of new units at Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG plant in Louisiana.
Halroy Candis Williams (born December 14, 1938)[2] is an American actor, best known for his recurring roles as Police Officer Smith ("Smitty") on Sanford and Son (1972–1976), Harley Foster on The Waltons (1973-1980), and as the patriarch Lester Jenkins, the husband of Marla Gibbs's character, on the NBC sitcom 227 which originally aired from 1985 until 1990. His film credits include Private Benjamin (1980), Guess Who (2005), and Flight (2012).
US gasoline futures climbed above $2.1 per gallon, after data showed US gasoline inventories fell by nearly 6 million barrels to the lowest since early January, indicating robust consumer consumption. Crude oil stocks increased by 1.5 million barrels, below market expectations, while reserves at the Cushing hub declined. Meanwhile, markets weighed the potential impact of tariffs on Canadian oil, which could disrupt domestic supply and strain refining capacity in the Northern US. According to fuel distributor TACenergy, gasoline stations in New England faced higher costs on Canadian fuel shipments due to anticipated tariffs from US President Donald Trump. In geopolitical developments, Ukraine agreed to a US-backed 30-day truce with Russia, while Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis threatened to resume attacks on Israeli ships.
Heating oil futures in the US fell toward $2.15 per gallon in March, reaching a three-month low, as rising global oil supply, trade uncertainties, and weakening demand weighed on prices. OPEC+ plans to increase output by 138,000 barrels per day in April, with Kazakhstan surpassing its quota, further boosting global supply and placing a cap on crude oil feedstock costs. Uncertainty surrounding US tariffs on Canadian oil has added volatility, raising concerns about potential disruptions to US supply and refining. Meanwhile, increased US natural gas production, combined with forecasts for milder weather in the next two weeks, is adding further pressure on heating oil prices, as natural gas competes for market share. Additionally, distillate stocks fell by 1.6 million barrels for the week ending March 7th, surpassing market expectations of a 1.3 million barrel decline, while heating oil inventories decreased by 183,000 barrels, marking the second consecutive drop.
Telcos race to transition from 'dumb pipes' to tech players with help from AI
Telcos are talking up efforts to transform themselves into tech players, touting advances in AI, 5G and 6G networks, satellite internet and even smart cities.
BARCELONA — Global telecommunications firms are talking up advances in key technologies like artificial intelligence as they look to transition away from being perceived as the "dumb pipes" behind the internet.
At the Mobile World Congress technology conference in Barcelona, CEOs of multiple telecoms companies described how they're piling money into new technological innovations, including AI, next-generation 5G and 6G networks, satellite internet and even smart cities.
Makoto Takahashi, president and CEO of Japanese telecom giant KDDI, detailed plans to build a smart city dubbed Takanawa Gateway City in Tokyo, as well as roll out direct-to-cell satellite internet connectivity in partnership with Elon Musk's Starlink venture.
Ralph Mupita, the CEO of Africa's largest mobile network operator MTN, also took to the stage to share how the company has made significant strides toward becoming a company that offers both wireless connectivity and fintech services such as payments, e-commerce, insurance, lending and remittances.
"The telco business has served us well. It has iterated since. But the future is really about the future of platforms," Mupita said in his keynote talk, adding the company has invested aggressively into other areas such as media streaming and financial services.
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!summarize #ai #Aiagents
How the U.S. is losing ground to China in nuclear fusion, as AI power needs surge
For decades, the U.S. has led the race to clean, limitless nuclear fusion energy. Now China is catching up, spending twice as much and building projects faster.
China and the U.S. are in a race to create the first grid-scale nuclear fusion energy. After decades of U.S. leadership, China is catching up by spending twice as much and building projects at record speed.
Often called the holy grail of clean energy, nuclear fusion creates four times more energy per kilogram of fuel than traditional nuclear fission and four million times more than burning coal, with no greenhouse gasses or long-term radioactive waste. If all goes to plan, it will be at least a $1 trillion market by 2050, according to Ignition Research.
There's just one big problem.
"The only working fusion power plants right now in the universe are stars," said Dennis Whyte, professor of nuclear science and engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The U.S. was first to large-scale use of fusion with a hydrogen bomb test in 1952. In the seven decades since, scientists around the world have been struggling to harness fusion reactions for power generation.
Fusion reactions occur when hydrogen atoms reach extreme enough temperatures that they fuse together, forming a super-heated gas called plasma. The mass shed during the process can, in theory, be turned into huge amounts of energy, but the plasma is hard to control. One popular method uses powerful magnets to suspend and control the plasma inside a tokamak, which is a metal donut-shaped device. Another uses high-energy lasers, pointed at a peppercorn-sized pellet of fuel, rapidly compressing and imploding it.
!summarize #ai #coding #anthropic #programmer #jobs
TESLA'S ROBOTAXI PLANS: REAL DEAL OR JUST SMOKE AND MIRRORS?
Tesla’s launching its robotaxi service in Austin this June, but there’s a catch—it’ll rely on remote operators and work only in mapped areas. Ex-Waymo CEO John Krafcik isn’t convinced, saying, “There are many ways to fake a robotaxi service.” If a car needs human backup, is it really self-driving? Sounds more like a high-tech remote-controlled car than full autonomy.
#tesla #robotaxi #autonomousvehicles #selfdriving #technology
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Y Combinator startups are fastest growing, most profitable in fund history because of AI
Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan says for about a quarter of the current YC startups, 95% of the code was written by artificial intelligence models.
Silicon Valley's earliest stage companies are getting a major boost from artificial intelligence.
Startup accelerator Y Combinator -- known for backing Airbnb, Dropbox and Stripe -- this week held its annual demo day in San Francisco, where founders pitched their startups to an auditorium of potential venture capital investors.
Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan told CNBC that this group is growing significantly faster than past cohorts and with actual revenue. For the last nine months, the entire batch of YC companies in aggregate grew 10% per week, he said.
"It's not just the number one or two companies -- the whole batch is growing 10% week on week," said Tan, who is also a Y Combinator alum. "That's never happened before in early-stage venture."
That growth spurt is thanks to leaps in artificial intelligence, Tan said.
App developers can now offload or automate more repetitive tasks, and they can generate new code using large language models. Tan called it "vibe coding," a term for letting models take the wheel and generate software. In some cases, AI can code entire apps.
The ability for AI to subsidize an otherwise heavy workload has allowed these companies to build with fewer people. For about a quarter of the current YC startups, 95% of their code was written by AI, Tan said.
!summarize
#ai #work
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#ai #reporters
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#ai #communities
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#deepfake #ai
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#ai #war #google
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Private Lunar Lander Blue Ghost Falls Silent on Moon After 2-Week Mission
It's lights out for the first private lunar lander to pull off a fully successful moon mission.
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander fell silent over the weekend, wrapping up two weeks of science experiments for NASA. The end came as the sun set at the moon, no longer providing energy for the lander's solar panels.
"Mission is completed," Firefly CEO Jason Kim said via X late Sunday night. "But the Ghost still lives on in our hearts and minds for the journey it's taken us on!"
The lander operated five hours into the lunar night as planned before it died Sunday evening. Photos of the lunar sunset and glow will be released on Tuesday, Kim said.
Blue Ghost launched from Cape Canaveral in January as part of NASA's commercial lunar delivery program. It landed at the moon's far northeastern edge on March 2. It carried a drill, vacuum, and other science and tech instruments for NASA. Firefly confirmed Monday that all 10 experiments worked.
Late last week, Blue Ghost observed a total solar eclipse from the moon — a total lunar eclipse as seen from Earth.
The Texas-based Firefly became the first private company to land on the moon without falling or crashing after a string of failed missions by other companies over the past few years. Only five countries — the United States, Russia, China, India, and Japan — have achieved a successful landing.
A Japanese company's lunar lander shared the SpaceX rocket ride, but took an even longer route to get to the moon. That lander from ispace is targeting an early June touchdown.
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Early adopters gain financial rewards from Bitcoin, yet they are prevented from wielding broad systemic influence.
This dynamic explains why traditional institutions are challenged; their expertise lies in controlling money, not just holding it.
Due to me being a digital nomad this whole weekend, the daily summary-reports has went unposted. My apologies. Here is a cumulative report for the missed days
⬇️⬇️⬇️#summarystats
#summarystats – March 14, 2025
Historical Data
Sweet, got the top spot! 🙌
I'd say. Great work
This was a terrific day.
@mes pulled up big-time on this one. Amazing
Without a doubt. Imagine if we could get everyone do 600 videos per day.
#summarystats – March 15, 2025
Historical Data
🦾🤖
#summarystats – March 16, 2025
Historical Data
A poor day.
You dont need to say sorry! You do a lot for this chain :)
Need to do more summaries again. Been getting into engaging with some of the bots on Inleo and asking grok stuff and putting its answers to chain.
That sounds really useful too. I haven't interacted much with these bots myself. Are they any good?
Well I can get a conversation from them. So I try to see what their limitations are and generate more data using them :)
@alphathoughts is the one I target today
And must say, thought you had something to do with these bots. I have an idea of trying to build one myself but we will se about that 🤣
Btw how is life as a digital nomad?
Super frustrating as long as I've been on the move, not knowing where my destination is. But I landed on Manjaro yesterday afternoon. Got it all set up and configured and is now pretty damn happy about it. Peaceful even
Hope you are able to stay there for a while now then :)
Now that I'm finally off Windows, that is most likely 😎
Good to see them. Happy new week.
I am really seriously thinking about being more active here... but I need more people to cross board into the web2 stuff and help me get people inside this chain...
That means dedication!
That means, persistence...
That means A LOT!
Do it ;)
We need more awesome people like yourself. Keep it up.
Thanks,
and I think many more of us can be all awesome too! By not necessarily doing the same I do, but maybe coordinating efforts around web2 hive presence and discovery, by sharing your views or experiences about the platform.
I don't seem to get what you are saying here. Do you mean you need people to help in reaching out to Web2 platforms for onboarding purpose?
yeah... people in general that know how this platform works, need to go into the web2 platforms and sort of help bridge the gap.
It's sort of a way to create "presence"... because most people on web2 don't hear from us when we only do "hive". And that by itself is a bit of a problem.
I know its kind of "demanding" and wasteful in some cases, but the reality is that it helps if everyone does a little bit.
Pretty much
Used to face issues in the past surfing InLeo through Edge browser getting errors and sometimes not loading.
Lately it's been working like a charm! Love it!
Keep building and improving this amazing project!
#inleo #threads
Good to hear! Havent used Edge so dont know if there has been any issues.
Keep threading!
I lowkey enjoy Edge, don't mind Microsoft scrapping some data - after all everyone's in the market for our data
Yeah, everyone wants every piece of data they can get their hands on.
I use Brave atm
it's a great alternative, especially as it blocks most ads
Yeah, joined because of promise of tokens, stayed because blocking most ads :)
Rewards has sucked..
Early rise today. Coffee is not negotiable.
Good morning to you.
Good morning
It will not tomorrow!
Never is.
I think yes.
#bbh
I just kept an hour paying bills, after my client finally paid me... now I have less money than before... lol.
#gmfrens it is definitely Monday
Sorry to hear :( I wanna say something super positive, but late paying clients and surmounting bills are not ma fav either.
Make all you want. They'll take more!
Ok, das mit dem rechnen üben wir dann nochmal! 🧮
#newsoninleo #liotes
read on, link in comment ⬇️
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-whale-places-dollar368m-short-bet-with-40x-leverage-ahead-of-march-19-fed-meeting?lid=1xijd05uwlgk
"#children are our #greatest natural resource." - Herbert Hoover #motivation #inleo #bbh #cent #quotes #newlion
A Pasadena woman says she's still traumatized by the death of her dog in late October, but is thankful charges have now been laid in relation to his death.
Terri Clancey's two-year-old shih-poo, Jaycee, went missing on Oct. 24. The dog was later found dead, according to police.
On Friday, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary laid three charges against a youth in connection with the dog's death — theft under $5,000, wilfully killing a dog without a lawful excuse and wilfully causing an animal unnecessary pain or suffering.
Not first one apparently. A serial killer in the making.
I hope he fries!
!BBH
!INDEED my friend! !BBH
Looks too cute to be a cereal killer, unless it was a stray bowl of cereal.... poor little guy. !BBH !INDEED !WEIRD
lol
a sad incident. how can someone kill this doggy.
Yes !INDEED. And not first time the teen did it. Good thing they got caught. Serial killer in the making for sure. !BBH
I love the way the West treat animal and value them. Here in Africa a dog is as good as barking. If it gets missing or killed by anyone in whatever condition there's no case about it.
Ya, pets here are treated like family members. Sometimes too much so. I believe a pet is still an animial. I love my cats and would not want to see any harm come to them but they are still pets. Just my point of view ;)
I have only had a pet when I was a kid, a puppy and I love him so much. Unfortunately it went missing mysteriously.
That sucks!
Yeah, it was so painful at the time. I wept and refuse eating for days.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/pasadena-dog-charges-1.7484217
Preparing meals like crazy! My restaurant is going nuts growing. 💎
Is it a game 🤔
Yep...
This one: https://www.dcrops.com/?ref=forykw
I play it for a couple years already. Like Farmville but you get rewards.
Time to up my game again. I need to get posting and countering my powerdown with high rewards. First post up in a few hours.
I don't think I've powered down ever yet. Hope your rewards are good enough to counter.
I left the house this morning and it was 0C, 15 minutes into my drive to work it went to +9. How nice is that :)
#newfoundland
It‘s very Not ICE! 🤓
it seems like you are enjoying your life perfectly and his is what a man wants.
!INDEED I am thank you :) !BBH
Sometimes, we’re so caught up in pointing fingers in our personal and work lives that we forget to fix the actual issue.
Instead of focusing on what went wrong, we get stuck on who did it.
But here’s the trick: relationships get better when we tackle the problem, not turn it into a personal battle.
Unless, of course, it’s something totally unacceptable — then yes, we need to call out the person too, faster than everyone in an elevator frantically hitting the ‘close door’ button 🙈😂
GM Lions, happy Monday to you.
Let's do a one hour non stop threading combo. Who's in ☝️
Good morning :)
Morning Bradley
Good morning
Good Morning!!
I missed LUPD big time. What a miss. Better late than never anyway.
I did too... but I had excuses... like a trillion of problems over the weekend.
Me too. I just powered up the little I have in liquid.
All good, at least you still power up something.
Any day is a good day to power up $LEO!
Did you know my book in on the HiveList store? You can buy it will HBD.
Link in comment.
Didn't knew!
Now you do :) !BBH
https://store.hivelist.io/product/where-love-grows-by-bradley-anderson/
Beautiful title, love is an essential ingredient to stay alive and focused.
The earth is so made perfectly for continuous human activities. When the Africans are sleeping, the Asians are awaken, when the Asians go to sleep, the Americans rose from bed to continue the activities on the earth.
This is one of the reasons I enjoy blockchain!
Yeah, things never stopped.
And they never stop too... :D Or at least mostly never stop...
Don't have enough HBD to get premium on Inleo...
Will post a video today without any premium. Already got it cooking in the compressor to reduce file size!
Get more #hive people...
Indeed, I have to do that, been delaying it for a while, the money doesn't stretch, I got so many things I want to put my money, it's hard.
Did you want to say... "time does not stretch" ? 😅
Today's #Threadcast we're talking economy and how the west is getting ripped off by BRICS nations #outreach 1/3
Most our manufacturing is outsourced to BRICS nations and we're getting ripped off 2/3
Find out how and why on #InLeo built on the #Hive blockchain 3/3
https://inleo.io/@melbourneswest/cost-of-living-crisis-or-cost-of-greed-crisis--8y1
China is taking a whole different approach in #AI with also Baidu open-sourcing it's latest model Ernie 4.5 that is on par with ChatGPT 4.5
#inleo
That’s how AI should be approached
AI race is really on.
China is doing something big in artificial intellgience field the a background. Let's see what will come out.
Everyone is embracing AI. Grabbing it by the throat so to speak.
#onlysab
Very very tru 💯❤️
That's when you found out your trusted buddy is the one with the knife.
Mostly they are doing it with pleasure.
I'm not perfect but I try in my beautiful heart never ever to look down on ppl and always believe in them.
Yes, but then, you need to work to improve your life so they will feel it the more.
Nice yeah improvement should go on.
a group of people on X trying to
liquidate a whale at $86,600.
Who shorts BTC with 380M $ and 40x. 👀👀
Are they going to raise money to buy Bitcoin to do that?
The Only Method
Somebody big like Blackrock are going to take them out...unless they ARE Blackrock. 😀
Ya Price is down in he is in profit now
Lets squeeze the shorters
https://inleo.io/threads/view/bradleyarrow/re-leothreads-rhucy2nu
A little position in #tsla might be feasible 😅 just hedging - you know, any case 🙄
I prefer crypto... less "explanations" LOL
Tomorrow marks a monumental moment 👀
More details please! If you can... when you can...
The big reveal includes a preview of our new upgrade and a deep dive into its tech—stay tuned for a live breakdown tomorrow morning!
ok thanks
GM
#newlion
Good morning :)
Good morning
Esta flor florese todo el año,de nombre chorcho degallo #newlion
A wonderful day for the whole hive. #liotes #bbh #cent
Wonderful day to you friend.
Do you agree????????
What do you think is important? Character or beauty?
I am 100% agree with this. keep sharing such thoughts.
Thank you bro for motivating me to share more. I hope you are enjoying your new day.
I feel busy but haven't done anything important. Answered some emails? Yes. Scrolled Twitter? Yes. Solved my real problems? Not at all. There is a big difference between being busy and being productive.
#onlysab
YES!!! You will feel once you have that force!
Is that the right way though?
I was just answering to the last part... "Yes there is a difference between being productive and busy"
I should have marked my response with the respective quote
being productive is not easy task but we need motivation do it daily.
You are right. But what do we do on days when motivation is below 10%? 🥺
Story of my life sometimes!
Glad I am not alone 🥺
Good morning
#onlysab
Good Morning to you as well!
1/🧵 I made a stylish mesh blouse that can be styled in different ways.
#outreach #threadstorm #diy
2/🧵 I shared the detailed making process and inspiration behind the mesh turtle neck blouse I made in black color, highlighting its versatility and chic look. Images are included as well.
3/🧵 Read this post for more
https://inleo.io/@glorydee/a-mesh-turtle-neck-blouse-to-elevate-your-style-2aq
Great work. Art work and the shape of dress is nice and it will looks good on the women. keep sharing
Someone has committed some violence upon your mannequin!
Nice outfits!
I would never though this would get so big...
Well done #hive... we are beginning to have influence. Just keep doing what you are good at, and our time will come.
just joined the community thanks for sharing it
Thank you for that!
Link to it if you wanna say hello on X
Happy Monday all. Hope you all have a great day and a productive week :)
#bbh
Morning @bradleyarrow
Thank you :) !BBH
Anything special planned or just surviving this monday? I slept super bad so just try my best to make it as a productive day as I can
Normal day. At work now. Get through another wonderful day :) !BBH
Yeah coffee is help me through the day 😅
Same ;) !BBH
Have a productive week. Good morning
You also :) !BBH
lmfao !BBH
Happy Monday!
1/ 🧵
China's economy is facing challenges, as recently became evident when consumer inflation fell below zero for the first time in over a year. The Chinese Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped by 0.7 percent in February 2025 compared to the same period the previous year, marking a clear contrast to the previous month’s 0.5 percent increase (Bloomberg News, 2025).
@taskmaster4450le is China really in trouble would you say?
China has a lot of headwinds. They are facing another year of deflation, their third. This is a problem because it results on economic contraction.
Long term, demographics are against them.
Is China facing a Japanese style decline?
Yeah looks like some of the parameters really points to a similar style of decline as Japan.
Demographics tell that story. China could change course but it is going to be hard. I dont say they will die, I dont know.
Their one child policy has done some real damage to their demography and its almost impossible to reverse it in the near future
Yep. It devastated the country's population. Of course, they are not the only one facing this.
We are going to see some interesting economic situation arise out of the demographics.
2/ 🧵
Even core inflation, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, declined by 0.1 percent—the first drop since 2021 and only the second time in over 15 years. These figures point to persistent deflationary pressure in the country (Bloomberg News, 2025).
A key reason for China’s economic difficulties is its rapidly changing demographics. The country’s population is shrinking and aging quickly, leading to a declining workforce and increased pressure on fiscal policy. According to Darren Tay at BMI Country Risk & Industry Analysis, China’s working-age population will decrease so rapidly over the next decade that it will negatively impact the country’s GDP growth by approximately one percent per year for the next ten years (CNBC Africa, 2024). This demographic shift also creates immediate and severe financial challenges for the government (CNBC Africa, 2024).
3/ 🧵
In addition to demographic issues, China faces structural economic challenges. Despite retail sales increasing by four percent in January and February 2025 compared to the previous year and industrial production rising by 5.9 percent during the same period (CNBC, 2025), fundamental weaknesses in the economy persist. These include insufficient domestic demand and operational difficulties for businesses. The Chinese statistics agency notes that the foundation for a sustainable economic recovery remains fragile (CNBC, 2025).
Deflation is particularly problematic because it can trigger a negative spiral where falling prices lead to reduced consumption, lower corporate profits, and higher unemployment (Rauva, 2024). Furthermore, deflation increases the debt burden for both individuals and businesses, as the nominal value of debts remains constant while the value of money rises (Rauva, 2024).
4/ 🧵
China’s political leadership under Xi Jinping further complicates the situation. Xi has prioritized stability over bold reforms or dramatic changes despite the growing problems. His strategy has been to endure economic stagnation rather than implement sweeping reforms (Foreign Policy, 2025). At the same time, Xi has attempted to stimulate the economy with limited measures targeting the supply side—measures that have only had short-term effects and led to increased debt and poor investments in the real estate sector (Foreign Policy, 2025).
5/ 🧵
The political situation is further aggravated by external threats, such as potentially sharp increases in U.S. tariffs under Donald Trump’s return as U.S. president. These tariffs could severely impact China’s export-dependent economy and threaten millions of jobs in industrial sectors such as electronics and textiles (Foreign Policy, 2025).
China finds itself in a complex economic crisis characterized by deflationary pressure, demographic challenges, and political uncertainty. Without significant structural changes, the country risks falling into prolonged stagnation similar to Japan’s experiences in the 1990s—but potentially even more severe given the scale of China’s problems today.
link to article
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/deflation-i-kina-svensk-osint-vvpjf/?trackingId=Clj8S2RuTnC2BYxvdk3oYA%3D%3D
If you love hardcover editions of books then you can get mine on Barnes & Noble :).
Link in comment.
But, if you want just an eBook copy, you can get it on the Hivelist Store and pay with HBD!
https://store.hivelist.io/product/where-love-grows-by-bradley-anderson/
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/where-love-grows-bradley-sean-anderson/1147051584?ean=9798896690528
Pure gold at this price.
In a world that can sometimes feel harsh, a little kindness goes a long way.
Absolutely! It does
Thank you for stopping by.
Nahh
It's nothing
The other day, it was a popular musical artist that breakup from his wife and left the marriage, recently another popular local gospel musical artist left her marriage to marry another man.
What's going on with people and marriage?
Honestly! It's so disheartening to see such things happening
Just wondering what is going on with people and their marriages these days.
Mm.. It's well with them
A missed trade is better than a bad trade, opportunities are infinte, but your capital is not
Good qoute. Something you live by?
In my early years I wanted to be in every single trade. I was overtrading. I have screen shots to proof that but with time I realized that less is more in trading. Its better to wait for one good setup and load up on it. Rinse & repeat
Wakey wakey! Time to start working!
Today it's going to be a good day, and I'm starting with a double shot of black coffee!