"The AI Act raises citizens' trust in technology and provides investors and entrepreneurs with the legal certainty they need to scale up and deploy AI throughout Europe," the Commission said, adding the AI Act Service Desk will "serve as the central point of contact and hub for information and guidance" on the rules.
The plan bears similarities to the U.K.'s AI Action Plan announced earlier this year. Like the EU, Britain committed to expand domestic AI infrastructure to aid developers.
Hindering innovation?
The launch of the EU's AI plan arrives as the bloc is facing criticisms from tech leaders that its rules on everything from AI to taxation hinder innovation and make it harder for startups to operate across the region.
The bloc's landmark legislation known as the AI Act has proven particularly thorny for companies in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry.
The law regulates applications of AI based on the level of risk they pose to society — and in recent years it has been adapted to cover so-called "foundational" model makers such as OpenAI and French startup Mistral, much to the ire of some of the buzziest businesses in that space.
At an event Saturday hosted by right-wing Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, Musk said, "Both Europe and the United States should move, ideally, in my view, to a zero-tariff situation, effectively creating a free trade zone between Europe and North America."
Musk, whose view on trade relations with Europe stands in stark contrast to the policies implemented by Trump, has a vested interest in the region. Tesla has a large car factory outside Berlin, and the European Commission has previously turned to SpaceX for launches.
Even before the tariffs, Tesla's business was faltering. On Wednesday, the company reported a 13% year-over-year decline in first-quarter deliveries, missing analysts' estimates. That report landed two days after Tesla's stock price wrapped up its worst quarter since 2022.
In January, Microsoft issued disappointing revenue guidance. Nevertheless, last week, as Jefferies analysts reduced their price targets on many software stocks, they wrote Microsoft was among the "companies who we view as more insulated" from tariff uncertainty.
Microsoft also had the highest market capitalization of any public company in early 2024, but Apple soon reclaimed the title.
The unit played a central role in high-profile cases, including the investigation into Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty in 2023 to violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws, resulting in a $4.3 billion settlement.
Prosecutors have been instructed to close ongoing investigations that do not align with the new priorities, according to the memo.
The DOJ also explicitly states it will not pursue enforcement against crypto exchanges, mixing and tumbling services, or offline wallets for the actions of their users or "unwitting violations of regulations" — marking a major departure from prior policy. Prosecutors are instructed not to charge violations of financial laws, such as unlicensed money transmission and unregistered securities offerings unless they can prove the defendant knew of the rules and willfully broke them.
"Litigation or enforcement actions that have the effect of superimposing regulatory frameworks on digital assets" will no longer be pursued, the memo states, deferring that responsibility to financial regulators operating outside the criminal justice system.
The Justice Department did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment.
Since taking office, the Trump administration has rapidly scaled back oversight, with the Securities and Exchange Commission pausing or abandoning several high-profile enforcement actions, and revoking a banking rule that blocked Wall Street banks from adopting crypto.
Best catalyst for producing CO
The new conversion method demonstrated long-term stability by maintaining consistent performance for 144 hours under a current density of 150 mA/cm².
This sustained operation under relevant electrochemical conditions suggests the system’s potential for practical and continuous application.
Furthermore, the advanced structural analysis revealed the secret behind this remarkable performance: the direct crystallization of the phthalocyanines led to densely packed molecules. As a result, the efficient flow of electrons necessary for the conversion was achieved.
“Not only is this the best Pc-based catalyst for producing CO to date, but it successfully exceeds the industrial standard thresholds for its reaction rate and stability. It’s the first ever to make the cut,” added Liu in the press release.
Therefore, this technology has significant potential as a next-generation solution for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilization (CCU).
Last year, Interesting Engineering reported on the development of a lotus-inspired method to turn carbon dioxide into useful products.
Inspired by the water-repelling properties of the lotus plant, the University of Central Florida (UCF) developed a device for conversion. This technology offers a dual benefit: reducing carbon emissions from human activities and sustainably generating more energy.
Project expectations
While only the first unit is currently in commercial operation, construction on three other reactors is well underway, signaling steady progress in the project’s phased development.
Once all six units are operating at full strength, the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant will have a total installed capacity of around 7.2 million kilowatts, with each reactor projected to produce more than 10 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity a year.
This, according to CNNC can meet the annual production and domestic electricity demands of one million people in moderately developed countries. The plant’s annual output is expected to cut standard coal use by 3.12 million tons and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 8.16 million tons – an environmental benefit comparable to planting more than 70 million trees each year.
This will play a vital role in supporting China’s efforts to transition to low-carbon energy, helping reduce emissions while meeting the country’s growing power demands with reliable, sustainable sources.
“Hualong-1 has become the world’s most widely deployed third-generation nuclear technology, both in operation and under construction,” Mei concludes. “This marks that China’s nuclear technology and overall competitiveness have reached the front ranks globally.”
Nuclear power currently accounts for only 5 percent of China’s electricity generation, with Beijing aiming to double that share to 10 percent by 2035, and 18 percent by 2060.
The project aims to provide clean, affordable electricity for Ontario and a stable supply of cancer-fighting medical isotopes worldwide.
“Ontario has become a world leader in nuclear power plant refurbishment and, along with our partners and skilled tradespeople, we continue to prove that these complex major projects can be delivered with the highest standards of safety and quality, on time and on budget,” Eric Chassard, Bruce Power president and CEO says.
“Through continued excellence and innovation, we’re helping to drive the economy and produce cancer-fighting medical isotopes,” Chassard continues. “Our nuclear industry is truly a made-in-Ontario and Canadian success story.”
Meta working in China?
Wyn-Williams suggested that Meta has worked secretly with China under a program called ‘Project Aldrin.’ According to her, this initiative was limited in knowledge to a handful of important staff members.
“Meta executives ignored warnings that this would provide backdoor access to the Chinese Communist Party, allowing them to intercept the personal data and private messages of American citizens,” she stated in her draft testimony.
“I watched as executives decided to provide the Chinese Communist Party with access to Meta user data — including that of Americans.”
The overall claim is a sharp surprise, given that Meta has been banned from China due to censorship issues.
Whistleblowing through a memoir
Wynn-Williams recently published her book, ‘ Careless People,’ penning down her experiences working at the company. The book quickly rose through the best-seller ranks despite facing legal challenges from Meta.
Mark Zuckerberg and co made a successful attempt to block her and her publisher from promoting this book and making any claims against the company. Meta is currently seeking a mammoth sum in millions of dollars from her for this purpose.
“This gag order was sought by a company whose CEO claims to be a champion of free speech,” Wynn-Williams states in her draft testimony. “The American people deserve to know the truth.”
Remote reactivation success through the robot dog
The crane had been powered down at the switchboard in 2023 due to concerns over aging infrastructure. However, strict safety restrictions prevented workers from accessing the area to turn it back on, delaying essential waste shipment and decommissioning operations.
Dounreay’s innovation team suggested using robot dog Spot to address the problem.
The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Collaboration (RAICo), a collaboration between the UK Atomic Energy Authority, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), Sellafield, and the University of Manchester, was contacted for assistance because their in-house robot lacked a handling arm.
RAICo, which specializes in using robotics and artificial intelligence to solve nuclear problems, had previously collaborated with Dounreay.
RAICo’s experts brought a specially equipped version of robot dog Spot to the site and collaborated with the Dounreay team to develop a safe and effective approach. After a week of practice on a mock switchboard in a nearby storeroom, Spot was ready. In a carefully executed maneuver, it used a gripped pole to push the real switch into the “on” position. A loud “clunk” confirmed success as power was restored to the long-dormant crane.
“This is a fantastic example of collaboration through RAICo leading to the acceleration of deployment of robotic technology to unlock a real-world challenge in an efficient and safe way. It’s supporting us to keep our people out of harm while developing them, transferring specialist knowledge and skills across our group,” said Kate Canning, head of R&D at NDA, in a statement.
Nuclear site automation
Recently, Canadian firm AtkinsRéalis successfully deployed a customized Spot robot as part of the Integrated Remote Monitoring Project in Sellafield, enabling inspections and tasks to be performed in hazardous areas without human presence on site.
During the study, real-time video streaming and a secure virtual access network were used to control Spot from outside the Sellafield site perimeter. It demonstrated a major breakthrough in safe, remote robotic integration and was the first time such remote operation was tested on a nuclear-licensed site.
Trump Ends $4M in Funding to Princeton's Climate Programs
The awards to Princeton are no longer aligned with the program objectives of NOAA ... and are no longer in keeping with the Trump Administration’s priorities, the department said.
The Commerce Department on Tuesday ended about $4 million in funding to Princeton University for assessing climate-related risks, saying those programs were not aligned with the Trump administration's priorities.
The decision was made after a review of financial assistance programs against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's current objectives, and it will reduce the cost and size of the federal government, the Commerce Department said in a statement.
Top FAA Air Traffic Control Official Stepping Down
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic organization is stepping down after 40 years of federal government service, an agency spokesperson said on Tuesday.
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic organization is stepping down after 40 years of federal government service, an agency spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Tim Arel, who is chief operating officer of the FAA Air Traffic Organization, is taking part in the U.S. Transportation Department's voluntary deferred retirement program, the spokesperson said.
The FAA brought in a new management team at Reagan "to ensure strong support for the workforce" and added priorities include reviewing safety data trends, performance management, "and ensuring facility training is robust and consistently meets national standards," the agency said.
The FAA is about 3,500 air traffic controllers short of targeted staffing levels, and a series of near-miss incidents has raised concerns in recent years. A persistent shortage of controllers has delayed flights, and at many facilities controllers are working mandatory overtime and six-day weeks.
"There is no question that we are seeing too many close calls," Arel told employees in 2023.
Trump Ignites US Nuclear Comeback With Texas Plant
The Trump administration's drive to revive American manufacturing and power a growing artificial intelligence industry is accelerating with a new nuclear energy project in Texas, The Washington Times reported.
A manufacturing facility in Texas is preparing to switch from natural gas to nuclear power as the Trump administration pushes to expand the use of small modular reactors, or SMRs, to meet rising electricity demand and bolster the U.S. manufacturing base.
Unlike traditional nuclear plants, SMRs are smaller, cheaper to build, and can be constructed in modules. Their design allows for high reliability, reduced carbon emissions, and easier siting since they do not require proximity to large bodies of water.
X-energy's Seadrift reactor will use helium gas to cool billions of uranium-filled pebbles, generating temperatures near 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit to create steam for power.
"What attracted them to X-energy was that our plant configuration is four modules that produce about 320 megawatts," said Carol Lane, X-energy's vice president of government affairs. "It gives very, very high reliability, which is something that the data centers and AI centers really care about."
Big Tech companies are increasingly backing SMRs. In October, Google announced a deal with Kairos Power to deploy multiple SMRs starting in 2030.
The EU has faced criticisms that its rules on everything from AI to taxation hinder innovation and make it harder for startups to operate across the region.
The European Union on Wednesday presented a plan to boost its artificial intelligence industry and help it compete more aggressively with the U.S. and China, following criticisms from technology firms that its regulations are too cumbersome.
In a press release, the European Commission, the executive body of the EU, outlined its so-called "AI Continent Action Plan," which aims to "transform Europe's strong traditional industries and its exceptional talent pool into powerful engines of AI innovation and acceleration."
Among the ways Europe plans to bolster regional AI developments are a commitment to build a network of AI factories and "gigafactories" and create specialized labs designed to improve the access of startups to high-quality training data.
The EU defines these "factories" as large facilities that house state-of-the-art chips needed to train and develop the most advanced AI models.
The bloc will also create a new AI Act Service Desk to help regional firms comply with its landmark AI law.
With shares of Tesla plummeting on tariff concerns, CEO Elon Musk is taking to social media to slam top Trump trade advisor Peter Navarro.
Musk, the world's richest person, started going after Navarro over the weekend, posting on X that a "PhD in econ from Harvard is a bad thing, not a good thing," a reference to Navarro's degree. Whatever subtlety remained at the beginning of the week has since vanished.
On Tuesday, Musk wrote, "Navarro is truly a moron" in response to the trade advisor's remark that Tesla is more of a "car assembler" than a car manufacturer, adding that Navarro's comments are "demonstrably false." Musk called Navarro "dumber than a sack of bricks," before later sarcastically apologizing to bricks. Musk also called Navarro "dangerously dumb."
Musk's attacks on Navarro represent the most public spat between members of Trump's inner circle since the president took office in January, and show that the steep tariffs Trump announced Wednesday on more than 180 countries and territories don't have universal approval in the administration.
When asked about the feud in a briefing Tuesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "Look, these are obviously two individuals who have very different views on trade and on tariffs."
"Boys will be boys, and we will let their public sparring continue," she said.
Among the tech megacap companies, Apple has been the hardest hit by President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Apple's 23% plunge over the past four trading sessions has again turned Microsoft into the world's most valuable public company.
As of Tuesday's close, Microsoft is worth $2.64 trillion, while Apple's market cap stands at $2.59 trillion.
While the market broadly is getting hammered by President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plan, Apple is getting hit the hardest among tech's megacap companies due to the iPhone maker's reliance on China.
The memo, sent by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, outlines a decentralized approach for digital asset cases.
The U.S. Justice Department abruptly shut down its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, signaling a major shift in how the federal government will handle crypto-related crimes going forward, according to a memo sent Monday night by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
In it, Blanche outlines a decentralized approach in which U.S. attorney's offices will now take the lead on digital asset cases, focusing primarily on crimes involving terrorism.
Going forward, the document said efforts would now focus on "prosecuting individuals who victimize digital asset investors, or those who use digital assets in furtherance of criminal offenses such as terrorism, narcotics and human trafficking, organized crime, hacking, and cartel and gang financing."
The disbandment of the unit is the latest in a series of sweeping regulatory reversals under President Donald Trump, who made crypto-friendly policies a centerpiece of his 2024 campaign.
Established in 2022 under former President Joe Biden, the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team was tasked with addressing the illicit use of cryptocurrencies.
Researchers have long been exploring ways to convert CO2 into valuable chemicals.
The race toward carbon neutrality demands bold innovation.
Carbon dioxide, the primary culprit in climate change, is a global challenge.
Researchers have long been exploring ways to convert CO2 into valuable chemicals. One of the most promising is carbon monoxide (CO), which is a “key precursor” for creating synthetic fuels.
Existing CO2-to-CO conversion techniques suffer from costly materials, instability, low efficiency, and long processing durations (around 24 hours).
But now, researchers at Tohoku University, Hokkaido University, and AZUL Energy have enhanced this process, slashing the 24-hour processing time to just 15 minutes.
“CO2-to-CO conversion is currently a hot topic to address climate change, but the conventional techniques had major pitfalls that we wanted to address,” said Liu Tengyi (WPI-AIMR at Tohoku University).
“The materials were expensive, unstable, had limited selectivity, and took a long time to prepare. It just wouldn’t be feasible to use them in an actual industrial setting,” Tengyi added.
CO2 conversion method
The existing conversion methods involved a complex and time-consuming 24-hour process that included mixing conductive carbon with binders, followed by drying and heat treatment.
The researchers devised an ingenious, streamlined method utilizing easily accessible and inexpensive phthalocyanines (Pcs) – organic compounds used as pigments and dyes.
For enhanced CO2-to-CO conversion, the team tested metal-free and metal-containing Pcs versions (iron, cobalt, nickel, and copper).
The completion of the hot functional testing paves the way for fuel loading and eventual grid connection.
The second unit of the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant in China has hit an important milestone after completing a hot functional test, thus clearing the way for the next steps toward fuel loading and joining the state grid.
Hot functional testing is a process that involves raising the temperature of the reactor’s coolant system and conducting a series of checks to ensure all safety and cooling systems are functioning properly.
Performed before nuclear fuel is loaded, the test simulates the plant’s thermal operating conditions and confirms that both nuclear and conventional systems meet design standards.
The current test comes just months after the Fujian Province-based plant made headlines when its first unit began operation on January 1, 2025, more than five years after construction first began.
Getting ready for commercial launch
The Hualong-1 reactor represents a key breakthrough in third-generation nuclear technology and highlights China’s significant progress in developing advanced, homegrown energy solutions to meet its growing power needs.
Owned by CNNC-Guodian Zhangzhou Energy Company—a joint venture between CNNC (51 percent) and China Guodian Corporation (49 percent)—the reactor is an indigenous, three-loop pressurized water design that combines features from CNNC’’’s ACP1000 and CGN’s ACPR1000+ models.
By replacing key reactor components including steam generators, pressure tubes, calandria tubes and feeder tubes, the reactor’s operating life is set to be extended by up to 35 years.
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) of Ontario, Canada, has approved Bruce Power – the world’s largest operating nuclear facility – to begin its fourth Major Component Replacement (MCR) project, set to start on Unit 5 next year.
The decision followed after the crown corporation – which operates the province’s electricity market and manages the bulk power system – verified that the leading supplier of medical isotopes has met the terms and conditions to proceed with the project.
“As we stare down President Trump’s tariff threat, I am proud that well over 90 percent of all materials purchased are stamped with ‘Made in Canada,’ creating over 20,000 jobs for Ontario’s skilled workforce,” the province’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Stephen Lecce, says.
“That is why renewing Bruce Power’s Unit 5 MCR alongside nearly all of our nuclear fleets will enable us to secure more clean, reliable, and affordable electricity we need to power our homes and businesses for generations to come,” the minister continues.
A Microsoft revelou que demitiu duas funcionárias que realizaram protestos no aniversário de 50 anos da empresa. Ibtihal Aboussad e Vaniya Agrawal interromperam os discursos de alguns executivos da gigante, e até mesmo um painel envolvendo o co-fundador da empresa, Bill Gates.
Em um email enviado ao site The Verge, a Microsoft confirma o desligamento das ex-funcionárias por conta de seus atos. “Hoje mais cedo, você interrompeu um discurso do CEO da Microsoft AI, Mustafa Suleyman, durante o evento do 50º aniversário da empresa em Redmond, Seattle, gritando e apontando o dedo para o CEO diante de uma audiência ao vivo de milhares de participantes, e fazendo acusações hostis, não provocadas e altamente inapropriadas contra o CEO, a empresa e à Microsoft em geral”, diz a nota enviada à Aboussad.
A empresa ainda afirma que o comportamento de Ibtihal foi instável, enquanto o CEO Mustafa permaneceu calmo durante os ataques proferidos. Em uma conclusão da Microsoft, a empresa aponta que a ex-funcionária agiu dessa forma para “ganhar notoriedade e causar o máximo de perturbação a este evento tão aguardado”.
A Apple fez uma operação de emergência na Índia para evitar a cobrança das tarifas do presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, que afetariam diretamente os produtos da marca. De acordo com a imprensa local, ao menos cinco aviões foram carregados com aparelhos da companhia e enviados para o país-sede da fabricante.
O transporte foi realizado na última semana de março, mas só agora os detalhes foram obtidos pelo jornal Times of India. As fontes consultadas pelo jornal afirmam que a maior parte dos lotes continha aparelhos da família iPhone de celulares, que é o item de maior demanda global do atual catálogo da Apple.
Uma movimentação parecida aconteceu na fábricas da empresa na China, mas não há detalhes sobre a quantidade de aparelhos envolvidos em ambos os casos. Até o momento, a Apple não se pronunciou oficialmente para comentar o assunto.
A movimentação curiosa é uma forma estratégica da Apple de estocar aparelhos dentro dos EUA e evitar cobranças tarifárias por itens vindos de outros países, onde estão as linhas de produção de companhias parceiras.
As novas taxas de Trump começaram a ser cobradas no sábado (5) e envolvem dois tipos diferentes de tributos: uma taxa recíproca de 10% de itens originários da Índia, cobrado como resposta a um imposto do próprio país asiático, e um adicional 26%, revelado no pacote global de tarifas dos EUA.
O Gemini em breve poderá analisar o conteúdo de vídeos, descobriu o site Android Authority. Indícios da funcionalidade foram encontrados na versão Beta mais recente do aplicativo, sugerindo que o chatbot da Google será capaz de interpretar gravações audiovisuais.
As referências ao novo recurso estão presentes na versão 16.13.38 Beta do Gemini. O código do app traz strings que mencionam os formatos de vídeo que devem ser compatíveis com a ferramenta.
Todas as funções mencionadas ainda estão em preparação e não foram liberadas nem mesmo para os testadores Beta. Até o momento, não há previsão oficial para o lançamento.
Gemini Live, o modo mais dinâmico da IA, que responde em tempo real e que agora pode interpretar transmissões ao vivo como se estivesse em uma videochamada — uma funcionalidade conhecida internamente como Project Astra;
O recurso já está sendo liberado de forma gradual. Ele é gratuito, mas pode receber recursos adicionais exclusivos para assinantes.
Sarah Wynn-Williams has made serious allegations regarding Meta’s role in China’s AI advancements.
In what happens to be a shocking development, former Meta team member Sarah Wynn-Williams has accused the Menlo Park-based firm of aiding China’s AI developments at the cost of compromising national security. Williams, who served as the Director of Global Public Policy at Meta from 2011-2017, is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism about her experiences at the company.
Williams is set to appear in court to answer claims that suggest Meta employees undermined U.S. national security in their bid to help China with AI. According to her, Meta started briefing the Chinese Communist Party as early as 2015. These briefings allegedly focused on emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence.
“The explicit goal being to help China outcompete American companies,” Wynn-Williams states in her draft testimony. She suggested there’s a ‘straight-line’ connecting those briefings to China’s attempts to build AI models for military use based on Meta’s technology.
Meta, on the other hand, has denied these allegations. Spokesperson Andy Stone suggested her accusations are “divorced from reality and riddled with false claims.”
After trial runs, Boston Dynamics’ Spot used a pole to flip a switch and power up a dormant crane at Dounreay nuclear site.
The UK has deployed a robot dog at a nuclear site to reactivate a dormant crane used for handling radioactive waste.
The four-legged robot, Boston Dynamics’ Spot, was sent into a potentially hazardous area in Dounreay near Thurso in Scotland to switch the equipment back on, marking a key step in efforts to manage and remove nuclear material safely.
Equipped with a special attachment, Spot gripped a short pole and successfully pressed the “on” button, reactivating the crane used to lift containers of radioactive waste.
In March, remote technology specialists achieved a milestone in nuclear cleanup by operating a robot from an off-site location for the first time.
#leofinance Imagine cryptocurrency as a character in a movie. We would be snacking on popcorn while we watched the market! Nothing comes from a little fun. So, which character best embodies your preferred coin?
I haven't been to either Germany or El Sal in a long time, but I bet they are right. Germans refuse to take back their country so the City of London is still destroying it.
Beautiful and peaceful place 😀
!BBH
my new phone gave me 1 year of gemini asvanced for free. Holy shit Ai is getting scary good. These new models are insane
Haven't tried the paid version, but I can imagine it's better than the free 😆
!BBH
it's insane the level of utility
What's the best use you've had so far?
!BBH !SLOTH
image generation for graphic design, editing, etc... Identifying super old books and cross referencing signatures, etc.. Finding new ways every day
Can it do people in the images? I know it can't do that in the free version
Holy shit, it's such an awesome grab.
how long have you been using it?
Am new to it yet.
That's very nice to have it as a free candy.
i love free
Who doesn't.
It is moving very fast.
can't even imagine what it will be like in 6 months
same thought after chatting with grok for some time!
That's really a great deal !
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Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
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"The AI Act raises citizens' trust in technology and provides investors and entrepreneurs with the legal certainty they need to scale up and deploy AI throughout Europe," the Commission said, adding the AI Act Service Desk will "serve as the central point of contact and hub for information and guidance" on the rules.
The plan bears similarities to the U.K.'s AI Action Plan announced earlier this year. Like the EU, Britain committed to expand domestic AI infrastructure to aid developers.
Hindering innovation?
The launch of the EU's AI plan arrives as the bloc is facing criticisms from tech leaders that its rules on everything from AI to taxation hinder innovation and make it harder for startups to operate across the region.
The bloc's landmark legislation known as the AI Act has proven particularly thorny for companies in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry.
The law regulates applications of AI based on the level of risk they pose to society — and in recent years it has been adapted to cover so-called "foundational" model makers such as OpenAI and French startup Mistral, much to the ire of some of the buzziest businesses in that space.
At an event Saturday hosted by right-wing Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, Musk said, "Both Europe and the United States should move, ideally, in my view, to a zero-tariff situation, effectively creating a free trade zone between Europe and North America."
Musk, whose view on trade relations with Europe stands in stark contrast to the policies implemented by Trump, has a vested interest in the region. Tesla has a large car factory outside Berlin, and the European Commission has previously turned to SpaceX for launches.
Even before the tariffs, Tesla's business was faltering. On Wednesday, the company reported a 13% year-over-year decline in first-quarter deliveries, missing analysts' estimates. That report landed two days after Tesla's stock price wrapped up its worst quarter since 2022.
In January, Microsoft issued disappointing revenue guidance. Nevertheless, last week, as Jefferies analysts reduced their price targets on many software stocks, they wrote Microsoft was among the "companies who we view as more insulated" from tariff uncertainty.
Microsoft also had the highest market capitalization of any public company in early 2024, but Apple soon reclaimed the title.
The unit played a central role in high-profile cases, including the investigation into Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty in 2023 to violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws, resulting in a $4.3 billion settlement.
Prosecutors have been instructed to close ongoing investigations that do not align with the new priorities, according to the memo.
The DOJ also explicitly states it will not pursue enforcement against crypto exchanges, mixing and tumbling services, or offline wallets for the actions of their users or "unwitting violations of regulations" — marking a major departure from prior policy. Prosecutors are instructed not to charge violations of financial laws, such as unlicensed money transmission and unregistered securities offerings unless they can prove the defendant knew of the rules and willfully broke them.
"Litigation or enforcement actions that have the effect of superimposing regulatory frameworks on digital assets" will no longer be pursued, the memo states, deferring that responsibility to financial regulators operating outside the criminal justice system.
The Justice Department did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment.
Since taking office, the Trump administration has rapidly scaled back oversight, with the Securities and Exchange Commission pausing or abandoning several high-profile enforcement actions, and revoking a banking rule that blocked Wall Street banks from adopting crypto.
Best catalyst for producing CO
The new conversion method demonstrated long-term stability by maintaining consistent performance for 144 hours under a current density of 150 mA/cm².
This sustained operation under relevant electrochemical conditions suggests the system’s potential for practical and continuous application.
Furthermore, the advanced structural analysis revealed the secret behind this remarkable performance: the direct crystallization of the phthalocyanines led to densely packed molecules. As a result, the efficient flow of electrons necessary for the conversion was achieved.
“Not only is this the best Pc-based catalyst for producing CO to date, but it successfully exceeds the industrial standard thresholds for its reaction rate and stability. It’s the first ever to make the cut,” added Liu in the press release.
Therefore, this technology has significant potential as a next-generation solution for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilization (CCU).
Last year, Interesting Engineering reported on the development of a lotus-inspired method to turn carbon dioxide into useful products.
Inspired by the water-repelling properties of the lotus plant, the University of Central Florida (UCF) developed a device for conversion. This technology offers a dual benefit: reducing carbon emissions from human activities and sustainably generating more energy.
Project expectations
While only the first unit is currently in commercial operation, construction on three other reactors is well underway, signaling steady progress in the project’s phased development.
Once all six units are operating at full strength, the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant will have a total installed capacity of around 7.2 million kilowatts, with each reactor projected to produce more than 10 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity a year.
This, according to CNNC can meet the annual production and domestic electricity demands of one million people in moderately developed countries. The plant’s annual output is expected to cut standard coal use by 3.12 million tons and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 8.16 million tons – an environmental benefit comparable to planting more than 70 million trees each year.
This will play a vital role in supporting China’s efforts to transition to low-carbon energy, helping reduce emissions while meeting the country’s growing power demands with reliable, sustainable sources.
“Hualong-1 has become the world’s most widely deployed third-generation nuclear technology, both in operation and under construction,” Mei concludes. “This marks that China’s nuclear technology and overall competitiveness have reached the front ranks globally.”
Nuclear power currently accounts for only 5 percent of China’s electricity generation, with Beijing aiming to double that share to 10 percent by 2035, and 18 percent by 2060.
The project aims to provide clean, affordable electricity for Ontario and a stable supply of cancer-fighting medical isotopes worldwide.
“Ontario has become a world leader in nuclear power plant refurbishment and, along with our partners and skilled tradespeople, we continue to prove that these complex major projects can be delivered with the highest standards of safety and quality, on time and on budget,” Eric Chassard, Bruce Power president and CEO says.
“Through continued excellence and innovation, we’re helping to drive the economy and produce cancer-fighting medical isotopes,” Chassard continues. “Our nuclear industry is truly a made-in-Ontario and Canadian success story.”
Meta working in China?
Wyn-Williams suggested that Meta has worked secretly with China under a program called ‘Project Aldrin.’ According to her, this initiative was limited in knowledge to a handful of important staff members.
“Meta executives ignored warnings that this would provide backdoor access to the Chinese Communist Party, allowing them to intercept the personal data and private messages of American citizens,” she stated in her draft testimony.
“I watched as executives decided to provide the Chinese Communist Party with access to Meta user data — including that of Americans.”
The overall claim is a sharp surprise, given that Meta has been banned from China due to censorship issues.
Whistleblowing through a memoir
Wynn-Williams recently published her book, ‘ Careless People,’ penning down her experiences working at the company. The book quickly rose through the best-seller ranks despite facing legal challenges from Meta.
Mark Zuckerberg and co made a successful attempt to block her and her publisher from promoting this book and making any claims against the company. Meta is currently seeking a mammoth sum in millions of dollars from her for this purpose.
“This gag order was sought by a company whose CEO claims to be a champion of free speech,” Wynn-Williams states in her draft testimony. “The American people deserve to know the truth.”
Remote reactivation success through the robot dog
The crane had been powered down at the switchboard in 2023 due to concerns over aging infrastructure. However, strict safety restrictions prevented workers from accessing the area to turn it back on, delaying essential waste shipment and decommissioning operations.
Dounreay’s innovation team suggested using robot dog Spot to address the problem.
The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Collaboration (RAICo), a collaboration between the UK Atomic Energy Authority, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), Sellafield, and the University of Manchester, was contacted for assistance because their in-house robot lacked a handling arm.
RAICo, which specializes in using robotics and artificial intelligence to solve nuclear problems, had previously collaborated with Dounreay.
RAICo’s experts brought a specially equipped version of robot dog Spot to the site and collaborated with the Dounreay team to develop a safe and effective approach. After a week of practice on a mock switchboard in a nearby storeroom, Spot was ready. In a carefully executed maneuver, it used a gripped pole to push the real switch into the “on” position. A loud “clunk” confirmed success as power was restored to the long-dormant crane.
“This is a fantastic example of collaboration through RAICo leading to the acceleration of deployment of robotic technology to unlock a real-world challenge in an efficient and safe way. It’s supporting us to keep our people out of harm while developing them, transferring specialist knowledge and skills across our group,” said Kate Canning, head of R&D at NDA, in a statement.
Nuclear site automation
Recently, Canadian firm AtkinsRéalis successfully deployed a customized Spot robot as part of the Integrated Remote Monitoring Project in Sellafield, enabling inspections and tasks to be performed in hazardous areas without human presence on site.
During the study, real-time video streaming and a secure virtual access network were used to control Spot from outside the Sellafield site perimeter. It demonstrated a major breakthrough in safe, remote robotic integration and was the first time such remote operation was tested on a nuclear-licensed site.
Trump Ends $4M in Funding to Princeton's Climate Programs
The awards to Princeton are no longer aligned with the program objectives of NOAA ... and are no longer in keeping with the Trump Administration’s priorities, the department said.
The Commerce Department on Tuesday ended about $4 million in funding to Princeton University for assessing climate-related risks, saying those programs were not aligned with the Trump administration's priorities.
The decision was made after a review of financial assistance programs against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's current objectives, and it will reduce the cost and size of the federal government, the Commerce Department said in a statement.
Top FAA Air Traffic Control Official Stepping Down
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic organization is stepping down after 40 years of federal government service, an agency spokesperson said on Tuesday.
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic organization is stepping down after 40 years of federal government service, an agency spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Tim Arel, who is chief operating officer of the FAA Air Traffic Organization, is taking part in the U.S. Transportation Department's voluntary deferred retirement program, the spokesperson said.
The FAA brought in a new management team at Reagan "to ensure strong support for the workforce" and added priorities include reviewing safety data trends, performance management, "and ensuring facility training is robust and consistently meets national standards," the agency said.
The FAA is about 3,500 air traffic controllers short of targeted staffing levels, and a series of near-miss incidents has raised concerns in recent years. A persistent shortage of controllers has delayed flights, and at many facilities controllers are working mandatory overtime and six-day weeks.
"There is no question that we are seeing too many close calls," Arel told employees in 2023.
Trump Ignites US Nuclear Comeback With Texas Plant
The Trump administration's drive to revive American manufacturing and power a growing artificial intelligence industry is accelerating with a new nuclear energy project in Texas, The Washington Times reported.
A manufacturing facility in Texas is preparing to switch from natural gas to nuclear power as the Trump administration pushes to expand the use of small modular reactors, or SMRs, to meet rising electricity demand and bolster the U.S. manufacturing base.
Unlike traditional nuclear plants, SMRs are smaller, cheaper to build, and can be constructed in modules. Their design allows for high reliability, reduced carbon emissions, and easier siting since they do not require proximity to large bodies of water.
X-energy's Seadrift reactor will use helium gas to cool billions of uranium-filled pebbles, generating temperatures near 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit to create steam for power.
"What attracted them to X-energy was that our plant configuration is four modules that produce about 320 megawatts," said Carol Lane, X-energy's vice president of government affairs. "It gives very, very high reliability, which is something that the data centers and AI centers really care about."
Big Tech companies are increasingly backing SMRs. In October, Google announced a deal with Kairos Power to deploy multiple SMRs starting in 2030.
Europe unveils plan to become 'AI continent' with simpler rules, more infrastructure
The EU has faced criticisms that its rules on everything from AI to taxation hinder innovation and make it harder for startups to operate across the region.
The European Union on Wednesday presented a plan to boost its artificial intelligence industry and help it compete more aggressively with the U.S. and China, following criticisms from technology firms that its regulations are too cumbersome.
In a press release, the European Commission, the executive body of the EU, outlined its so-called "AI Continent Action Plan," which aims to "transform Europe's strong traditional industries and its exceptional talent pool into powerful engines of AI innovation and acceleration."
Among the ways Europe plans to bolster regional AI developments are a commitment to build a network of AI factories and "gigafactories" and create specialized labs designed to improve the access of startups to high-quality training data.
The EU defines these "factories" as large facilities that house state-of-the-art chips needed to train and develop the most advanced AI models.
The bloc will also create a new AI Act Service Desk to help regional firms comply with its landmark AI law.
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Elon Musk ratchets up attacks on Navarro as Tesla shares slump for fourth day
With shares of Tesla plummeting on tariff concerns, CEO Elon Musk is taking to social media to slam top Trump trade advisor Peter Navarro.
Musk, the world's richest person, started going after Navarro over the weekend, posting on X that a "PhD in econ from Harvard is a bad thing, not a good thing," a reference to Navarro's degree. Whatever subtlety remained at the beginning of the week has since vanished.
On Tuesday, Musk wrote, "Navarro is truly a moron" in response to the trade advisor's remark that Tesla is more of a "car assembler" than a car manufacturer, adding that Navarro's comments are "demonstrably false." Musk called Navarro "dumber than a sack of bricks," before later sarcastically apologizing to bricks. Musk also called Navarro "dangerously dumb."
Musk's attacks on Navarro represent the most public spat between members of Trump's inner circle since the president took office in January, and show that the steep tariffs Trump announced Wednesday on more than 180 countries and territories don't have universal approval in the administration.
When asked about the feud in a briefing Tuesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "Look, these are obviously two individuals who have very different views on trade and on tariffs."
"Boys will be boys, and we will let their public sparring continue," she said.
Apple's 4-day slide puts Microsoft back on top as most valuable company
Among the tech megacap companies, Apple has been the hardest hit by President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Apple's 23% plunge over the past four trading sessions has again turned Microsoft into the world's most valuable public company.
As of Tuesday's close, Microsoft is worth $2.64 trillion, while Apple's market cap stands at $2.59 trillion.
While the market broadly is getting hammered by President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plan, Apple is getting hit the hardest among tech's megacap companies due to the iPhone maker's reliance on China.
DOJ ends crypto enforcement team, shifts focus to terrorism and fraud
The memo, sent by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, outlines a decentralized approach for digital asset cases.
The U.S. Justice Department abruptly shut down its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, signaling a major shift in how the federal government will handle crypto-related crimes going forward, according to a memo sent Monday night by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
In it, Blanche outlines a decentralized approach in which U.S. attorney's offices will now take the lead on digital asset cases, focusing primarily on crimes involving terrorism.
Going forward, the document said efforts would now focus on "prosecuting individuals who victimize digital asset investors, or those who use digital assets in furtherance of criminal offenses such as terrorism, narcotics and human trafficking, organized crime, hacking, and cartel and gang financing."
The disbandment of the unit is the latest in a series of sweeping regulatory reversals under President Donald Trump, who made crypto-friendly policies a centerpiece of his 2024 campaign.
Established in 2022 under former President Joe Biden, the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team was tasked with addressing the illicit use of cryptocurrencies.
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24 hrs to 15 mins: Scientists turn CO2 pollution into fuel at record speed
Researchers have long been exploring ways to convert CO2 into valuable chemicals.
The race toward carbon neutrality demands bold innovation.
Carbon dioxide, the primary culprit in climate change, is a global challenge.
Researchers have long been exploring ways to convert CO2 into valuable chemicals. One of the most promising is carbon monoxide (CO), which is a “key precursor” for creating synthetic fuels.
Existing CO2-to-CO conversion techniques suffer from costly materials, instability, low efficiency, and long processing durations (around 24 hours).
But now, researchers at Tohoku University, Hokkaido University, and AZUL Energy have enhanced this process, slashing the 24-hour processing time to just 15 minutes.
“CO2-to-CO conversion is currently a hot topic to address climate change, but the conventional techniques had major pitfalls that we wanted to address,” said Liu Tengyi (WPI-AIMR at Tohoku University).
“The materials were expensive, unstable, had limited selectivity, and took a long time to prepare. It just wouldn’t be feasible to use them in an actual industrial setting,” Tengyi added.
CO2 conversion method
The existing conversion methods involved a complex and time-consuming 24-hour process that included mixing conductive carbon with binders, followed by drying and heat treatment.
The researchers devised an ingenious, streamlined method utilizing easily accessible and inexpensive phthalocyanines (Pcs) – organic compounds used as pigments and dyes.
For enhanced CO2-to-CO conversion, the team tested metal-free and metal-containing Pcs versions (iron, cobalt, nickel, and copper).
Hualong-1: World’s largest nuclear reactor base nears fueling after hot test
The completion of the hot functional testing paves the way for fuel loading and eventual grid connection.
The second unit of the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant in China has hit an important milestone after completing a hot functional test, thus clearing the way for the next steps toward fuel loading and joining the state grid.
Hot functional testing is a process that involves raising the temperature of the reactor’s coolant system and conducting a series of checks to ensure all safety and cooling systems are functioning properly.
Performed before nuclear fuel is loaded, the test simulates the plant’s thermal operating conditions and confirms that both nuclear and conventional systems meet design standards.
The current test comes just months after the Fujian Province-based plant made headlines when its first unit began operation on January 1, 2025, more than five years after construction first began.
Getting ready for commercial launch
The Hualong-1 reactor represents a key breakthrough in third-generation nuclear technology and highlights China’s significant progress in developing advanced, homegrown energy solutions to meet its growing power needs.
Owned by CNNC-Guodian Zhangzhou Energy Company—a joint venture between CNNC (51 percent) and China Guodian Corporation (49 percent)—the reactor is an indigenous, three-loop pressurized water design that combines features from CNNC’’’s ACP1000 and CGN’s ACPR1000+ models.
40-year-old nuclear reactor gets massive rebuild to power Canada for 35 years
By replacing key reactor components including steam generators, pressure tubes, calandria tubes and feeder tubes, the reactor’s operating life is set to be extended by up to 35 years.
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) of Ontario, Canada, has approved Bruce Power – the world’s largest operating nuclear facility – to begin its fourth Major Component Replacement (MCR) project, set to start on Unit 5 next year.
The decision followed after the crown corporation – which operates the province’s electricity market and manages the bulk power system – verified that the leading supplier of medical isotopes has met the terms and conditions to proceed with the project.
“As we stare down President Trump’s tariff threat, I am proud that well over 90 percent of all materials purchased are stamped with ‘Made in Canada,’ creating over 20,000 jobs for Ontario’s skilled workforce,” the province’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Stephen Lecce, says.
“That is why renewing Bruce Power’s Unit 5 MCR alongside nearly all of our nuclear fleets will enable us to secure more clean, reliable, and affordable electricity we need to power our homes and businesses for generations to come,” the minister continues.
'Microsoft tem sangue nas mãos': funcionárias que protestaram contra empresa são demitidas
A Microsoft revelou que demitiu duas funcionárias que realizaram protestos no aniversário de 50 anos da empresa. Ibtihal Aboussad e Vaniya Agrawal interromperam os discursos de alguns executivos da gigante, e até mesmo um painel envolvendo o co-fundador da empresa, Bill Gates.
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Em um email enviado ao site The Verge, a Microsoft confirma o desligamento das ex-funcionárias por conta de seus atos. “Hoje mais cedo, você interrompeu um discurso do CEO da Microsoft AI, Mustafa Suleyman, durante o evento do 50º aniversário da empresa em Redmond, Seattle, gritando e apontando o dedo para o CEO diante de uma audiência ao vivo de milhares de participantes, e fazendo acusações hostis, não provocadas e altamente inapropriadas contra o CEO, a empresa e à Microsoft em geral”, diz a nota enviada à Aboussad.
A empresa ainda afirma que o comportamento de Ibtihal foi instável, enquanto o CEO Mustafa permaneceu calmo durante os ataques proferidos. Em uma conclusão da Microsoft, a empresa aponta que a ex-funcionária agiu dessa forma para “ganhar notoriedade e causar o máximo de perturbação a este evento tão aguardado”.
Apple enche 5 aviões com iPhones na Índia para escapar de tarifas de Trump
A Apple fez uma operação de emergência na Índia para evitar a cobrança das tarifas do presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, que afetariam diretamente os produtos da marca. De acordo com a imprensa local, ao menos cinco aviões foram carregados com aparelhos da companhia e enviados para o país-sede da fabricante.
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O transporte foi realizado na última semana de março, mas só agora os detalhes foram obtidos pelo jornal Times of India. As fontes consultadas pelo jornal afirmam que a maior parte dos lotes continha aparelhos da família iPhone de celulares, que é o item de maior demanda global do atual catálogo da Apple.
Uma movimentação parecida aconteceu na fábricas da empresa na China, mas não há detalhes sobre a quantidade de aparelhos envolvidos em ambos os casos. Até o momento, a Apple não se pronunciou oficialmente para comentar o assunto.
A movimentação curiosa é uma forma estratégica da Apple de estocar aparelhos dentro dos EUA e evitar cobranças tarifárias por itens vindos de outros países, onde estão as linhas de produção de companhias parceiras.
As novas taxas de Trump começaram a ser cobradas no sábado (5) e envolvem dois tipos diferentes de tributos: uma taxa recíproca de 10% de itens originários da Índia, cobrado como resposta a um imposto do próprio país asiático, e um adicional 26%, revelado no pacote global de tarifas dos EUA.
Gemini prepara suporte para análise de vídeos, sugere código do app
O Gemini em breve poderá analisar o conteúdo de vídeos, descobriu o site Android Authority. Indícios da funcionalidade foram encontrados na versão Beta mais recente do aplicativo, sugerindo que o chatbot da Google será capaz de interpretar gravações audiovisuais.
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As referências ao novo recurso estão presentes na versão 16.13.38 Beta do Gemini. O código do app traz strings que mencionam os formatos de vídeo que devem ser compatíveis com a ferramenta.
Todas as funções mencionadas ainda estão em preparação e não foram liberadas nem mesmo para os testadores Beta. Até o momento, não há previsão oficial para o lançamento.
A expansão de formatos compatíveis é apenas parte do processo de evolução do Gemini. Dentre outras novidades estão:
Gemini Live, o modo mais dinâmico da IA, que responde em tempo real e que agora pode interpretar transmissões ao vivo como se estivesse em uma videochamada — uma funcionalidade conhecida internamente como Project Astra;
O recurso já está sendo liberado de forma gradual. Ele é gratuito, mas pode receber recursos adicionais exclusivos para assinantes.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta made China’s AI mightier than US, claims whistleblower
Sarah Wynn-Williams has made serious allegations regarding Meta’s role in China’s AI advancements.
In what happens to be a shocking development, former Meta team member Sarah Wynn-Williams has accused the Menlo Park-based firm of aiding China’s AI developments at the cost of compromising national security. Williams, who served as the Director of Global Public Policy at Meta from 2011-2017, is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism about her experiences at the company.
Williams is set to appear in court to answer claims that suggest Meta employees undermined U.S. national security in their bid to help China with AI. According to her, Meta started briefing the Chinese Communist Party as early as 2015. These briefings allegedly focused on emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence.
“The explicit goal being to help China outcompete American companies,” Wynn-Williams states in her draft testimony. She suggested there’s a ‘straight-line’ connecting those briefings to China’s attempts to build AI models for military use based on Meta’s technology.
Meta, on the other hand, has denied these allegations. Spokesperson Andy Stone suggested her accusations are “divorced from reality and riddled with false claims.”
UK robot dog braves nuclear radiation to restart crane at radioactive waste site
After trial runs, Boston Dynamics’ Spot used a pole to flip a switch and power up a dormant crane at Dounreay nuclear site.
The UK has deployed a robot dog at a nuclear site to reactivate a dormant crane used for handling radioactive waste.
The four-legged robot, Boston Dynamics’ Spot, was sent into a potentially hazardous area in Dounreay near Thurso in Scotland to switch the equipment back on, marking a key step in efforts to manage and remove nuclear material safely.
Equipped with a special attachment, Spot gripped a short pole and successfully pressed the “on” button, reactivating the crane used to lift containers of radioactive waste.
In March, remote technology specialists achieved a milestone in nuclear cleanup by operating a robot from an off-site location for the first time.
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The US now considers traveling to El Salvador safer than traveling to Germany.
I haven't been to either Germany or El Sal in a long time, but I bet they are right. Germans refuse to take back their country so the City of London is still destroying it.
Too much power with a 🤡 in charge is alarming.
Typically bond yields fall when the stock market crashes, but in the last few days the opposite has occurred.
This could be a sign that something has broken, and the US banking system is facing another liquidity crisis.
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30-year yield is cooling off, down from 5% to 4.8%
who's buyin up the bonds that China is supposedly selling 🤔
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Hit the sack, that's nice one. People not familiar would be confused hearing it.
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