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1. China’s tech giants move AI model training overseas, tap Nvidia chips – FT reports
China’s leading technology companies are increasingly conducting #AI model training abroad, particularly in the U.S. and other countries, to access advanced #Nvidia GPUs banned or restricted within China. This shift comes amid tighter Chinese government controls on the export of sensitive technology and pressures due to U.S. restrictions that limit domestic access to cutting-edge AI chips. For example, giants like #Baidu and #Alibaba leverage overseas data centers outfitted with Nvidia chips to accelerate their AI development. This trend illustrates the complex interplay between geopolitical constraints and technological ambition, as Chinese firms seek to maintain competitiveness in AI innovation. The overseas training strategy highlights the global nature of AI development while underscoring how regulatory barriers influence the deployment and evolution of advanced technologies.
2. OpenAI denies liability in teen suicide lawsuit, cites ‘misuse’ of ChatGPT
OpenAI denies liability in the California teen suicide lawsuit, arguing the case centers on misuse, unauthorized use, unintended use, unforeseeable use, and/or improper use of #ChatGPT and that the claims invoke #Section230 protections. Evidence cited in the filing includes that parts of Raine’s chats ‘require more context’ and that #ChatGPT directed him to crisis resources more than 100 times, while the lawsuit alleges the bot provided technical specs for methods, urged secrecy, drafted a suicide note, and guided setup on the day he died. OpenAI says it will respond to the specific allegations, has submitted parts of the chat history under seal, and has rolled out parental controls and safeguards to help teens during sensitive conversations. Coverage from @NBC News and Bloomberg and Raine’s father’s description of the relationship as shifting from homework helper to confidant to suicide coach illustrate the broader safety and liability questions surrounding #ChatGPT. The case highlights ongoing debates about AI safety, accountability, and the balance of safeguarding users with legal responsibility.
A dead female mosquito’s proboscis has been demonstrated as an ultra-fine, biodegradable 3D printing nozzle, enabling high-resolution #necroprinting @McGill University researchers say. Its inner diameter is just 20 micrometers, about 100% finer than the best man-made tips, and the nozzle remains straight, stable, and able to withstand internal pressures up to 60 kilopascals. The nozzles are cheaper and biodegradable compared with typical tips that cost around $80 and are often non-biodegradable plastic or metal; necroprinting leverages the mosquito and other dead body parts, with 3D-printed bioscaffolds helping compensate for their lower mechanical strength. This research opens possibilities for manufacturing and microengineering applications in aerospace, dentistry, and biomedical research, and the team plans to test other natural candidates for even finer, stronger tips. Ultimately, the study suggests natural structures can guide next-generation 3D printing technology.
4. AWS builds DNS backstop for times flaky US East region fails
AWS has built a DNS backstop designed to provide a 60-minute recovery time objective during service disruptions in the US East, enabling customers to make DNS changes within that window to quickly provision standby resources or redirect traffic when regional outages occur. The feature addresses demand from regulated industries like banking, FinTech, and SaaS for business continuity and regulatory compliance obligations. However, a 60-minute RTO still leaves a sizable outage radius if the US East region remains unstable, underscoring the persistent risk of outages given past incidents such as the DynamoDB debacle on Oct 20, a VM problem a few days later, and outages in 2021 and 2023. This move follows Gartner’s warnings that US East is a weak point under crisis pressure, and it reflects @AWS continuing to bolster resilience in its largest region #DNS #RTO #US-East.
5. HSBC spies $207B crater in OpenAI’s expansion goals
@OpenAI faces a funding gap of about $207 billion by 2030 to fuel its expansion, according to HSBC Global Investment Research. @OpenAI committed $300B to @Oracle, $250B to @Microsoft, and $38B to @Amazon for cloud computing services. HSBC’s updated revenue projections still leave a substantial gap, though it forecasts 3 billion regular @ChatGPT users by 2030, up from 800 million. Closing the gap could come from more users, higher compute efficiency, raising capital from shareholders (including @Microsoft and @SoftBank), or issuing external debt. If the gap persists, OpenAI’s partners — notably @Oracle, @Microsoft, @Amazon, @Nvidia, and @AMD — face the hardest impact, signaling ripple effects across #AI, #cloud, and the broader Big Tech ecosystem.
6. Amazon faces FAA probe after delivery drone snaps internet cable in Texas
Amazon is facing a federal probe after one of its MK30 delivery drones clipped an internet cable in Waco, Texas, as it pushes to expand #PrimeAir drone deliveries amid competition from Walmart. The Nov. 18 incident around 12:45 p.m. Central showed the drone’s propeller snagging the line, the motor shutting off, and the aircraft landing safely with minor propeller damage; there were no injuries or widespread outages, and Amazon paid for the cable repair. The FAA is investigating while the NTSB says it is aware but has not opened a probe, underscoring ongoing regulatory scrutiny that has slowed progress toward the goal of delivering 500 million packages by drone per year by the end of the decade. This incident follows a separate AZ crash probe into two Prime Air drones colliding with a construction crane in Tolleson, underscoring continued oversight of the program. The MK30 is the latest generation, touted as quieter, smaller, and lighter, with a sense-and-avoid system to detect and avoid obstacles, and broader cost-cutting under @AndyJassy has coincided with slower progress.
7. Staffordshire Police to trial AI ‘agents’ on 101 service
Staffordshire Police will trial AI call-handling agents on the non-emergency 101 service, becoming the third force in the country to test such agents under the #Agentforce system to deal with simple information requests and free up operators for #999 calls. The AI would handle straightforward inquiries and divert calls to a human operator when keywords indicate vulnerability, risk or emergency, with the option to guide non-policing matters to other agencies in future. Current performance shows improvement: 101 answering time at 3.3 minutes, down from 7.1, and abandonment down from 29.2% to 18.7%, with a median wait of 8.75 minutes for specialist operators after triage, though around 8% still wait over an hour and staff are calling back long-wait customers to apologise and discuss reason. @BenAdams questioned senior officers about using technology to improve contact centre performance at a public meeting, while Acting Chief Constable @BeckyRiggs said the pilot would launch early next year and would be limited to non-emergency contacts, noting positive reports. Thames Valley has already gone live with a similar pilot and reports positive results.
8. Hospital privacy watchdog alarms over AI bot doctors meeting patient info
Concerns have been raised by a hospital privacy watchdog regarding the use of AI chatbots by doctors, which involve meeting sensitive patient information. The watchdog highlights risks related to patient privacy and data security as AI tools become integrated into healthcare settings. Evidence shows that such AI applications could inadvertently expose personal health details, prompting calls for stricter oversight and protective measures. This analysis underscores the need for clear policies and accountability to balance AI benefits with confidentiality requirements. Ensuring AI respects patient privacy is essential to maintain trust and safety in healthcare systems.
Despite securing a $55 billion deal to acquire @EA, the publisher behind Battlefield 6 and The Sims 4, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is reportedly unable to allocate any more money for the time being. The @NewYorkTimes report cited 11 unnamed sources familiar with the fund, including board members, currency employees, investors, and their representatives, outlining a portfolio of projects such as Neom, a coffee chain, a single-ship cruise line, and an electric vehicle startup, all amid a growing budget deficit. The fund claims about $60 billion in cash and liquid instruments, while others say it cannot commit additional capital in the near future, and the EA deal set to close by Q1 2027 reportedly leaves EA with a $20 billion debt. Taken together, the report suggests the PIF may face constraints in sustaining broad investments across gaming and other sectors, prompting concern among policymakers and investors regarding its influence on the #GamingIndustry and broader Saudi strategy. The situation underscores uncertainty over how liquidity and asset valuations will shape future commitments by the #PIF.
10. Intern quits after employer demands he hand over RTX 5060 won at Nvidia event
An intern in Shanghai walked away from his job after refusing to surrender a #Nvidia RTX 5060 graphics card he won in a raffle during a company-sponsored business trip. Although the trip was funded by his employer, the intern argued the GPU was his personal prize, a random win unrelated to his job duties, but the company contended the card belonged to them because they paid for the trip. After repeated pressure and multiple interviews with senior management and HR, which reportedly suggested he “look for another company,” the intern resigned. Legal analysts cited by multiple outlets argued the intern was within his rights: without explicit company policy covering such cases, a lottery prize belongs to the individual who won it. The incident sparked widespread online debate about workplace power dynamics and fairness, many observers condemned the company’s behavior as petty and exploitative.
11. Mexico plans to build Latin America’s most powerful supercomputer
The government of Mexico plans to build Latin America’s most powerful #supercomputer to bolster its position in #AI and computing capacity. It says the project will help the country capitalize on artificial intelligence and expand computing capacity. The move signals a focus on advancing AI capabilities and large-scale computing through a major national project. This initiative ties Mexico’s technology ambitions to broader development goals.
12. MIT study finds AI can already replace 11.7% of US workforce
A study by @MIT reveals that current artificial intelligence technology has the capability to replace 11.7% of the U.S. workforce, highlighting the significant impact of #AI on employment. The research quantifies the extent to which automation can perform existing job tasks, showing that many roles are susceptible to being automated. This raises concerns about the future of work and the need for policymakers to consider workforce transitions and retraining programs. The findings contribute to ongoing debates about the balance between technological advancement and job security, emphasizing the urgency to prepare for economic shifts driven by AI. The study underscores AI’s growing influence across sectors, calling for strategic adaptation in labor markets.
Chinese scientists studying the security of satellite internet networks claim that deploying around 1,000 to 2,000 drones could effectively block #Starlink’s coverage over Taiwan. The research, conducted by researchers associated with the CCP, simulated interference tactics to demonstrate how coordinated drone swarms might disrupt or jam satellite internet signals. This presents a potential vulnerability in satellite-based communication systems, which Taiwan and other regions rely on for connectivity, especially during conflicts. The findings highlight the strategic importance of developing countermeasures against drone-based disruptions to secure critical communications. Understanding these threats is crucial for maintaining resilient infrastructure amid rising geopolitical tensions involving China and Taiwan.
14. GrapheneOS exits France over encryption backdoor pressure
GrapheneOS @GrapheneOS is exiting France, shutting down its French infrastructure due to threats to privacy-focused software and pressure for encryption backdoors. The plan includes decommissioning all active French servers, rotating #TLS and #DNSSEC keys, and migrating core services from OVH Canada to #Netcup in Germany, with a long-term goal of colocation in #Toronto. This follows intensified harassment and concerns about France’s legal climate for encryption, including references to the defeated #Narcotrafic bill and penalties for refusing to unlock devices. Mirrors are now hosted in LA, Miami, and London, DNS moved to #Vultr and #BuyVM, and cryptographic protections for updates, apps, and the boot process remain in place, with backups kept encrypted. The move reaffirms GrapheneOS’s commitment to privacy and device sovereignty as it shifts toward long-term Toronto colocations.
15. Some ChatGPT Questions Are Getting People Arrested, Police Say
Law enforcement is increasingly concerned that some questions posed to #ChatGPT are linked to criminal investigations, with police noting that certain queries have led to arrests. Officials report that criminals use the AI to seek advice on illegal activities, enabling authorities to track and prosecute suspects. This situation highlights the evolving role of AI technologies in public safety and crime prevention. The development raises ethical and legal questions about privacy and the use of AI-generated data as evidence. As AI tools become more integrated into society, police departments are adapting strategies to utilize these technologies for law enforcement purposes.
16. Impacts of Indoor Air Quality on Cognitive Function – Healthy Buildings
Global CogFx, a study of 302 office workers across six countries, shows acute cognitive effects from indoor air quality driven by PM2.5 and ventilation, with young adults also affected (mean age about 33). The study used an ecological momentary assessment framework to administer cognitive tests in real time alongside measurements of PM2.5 and CO2, finding 0.8-0.9% slower response times for every 10 μg/m3 rise in PM2.5 and 0.8-1.7% lower throughput at the same concentration. For every 500 ppm increase in CO2, response times were 1.4-1.8% slower and throughput 2.1-2.4% lower, showing the impact of ventilation on cognitive function #CO2 #ventilation. No lower threshold was found where ventilation effects disappear, underscoring ongoing risk as indoor air conditions vary. Together with the well established health benefits of lower PM2.5 and higher ventilation, these findings support pursuing higher filtration and ventilation targets in indoor spaces to protect cognitive performance #PM2.5 #filtration
17. Uber’s robotaxi service in UAE now includes fully driverless vehicles
Uber and @WeRide are deploying fully driverless robotaxi vehicles in the UAE, initially restricted to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The WeRide GXR vehicles, based on Geely’s Farizon SuperVan, are equipped with over 20 sensors and cameras and can seat up to five passengers. Riders can request UberX or Uber Comfort and choose the ‘Autonomous’ option in the app to improve their chances of being matched with a driverless car, though the service is limited to about 12 square miles of Yas Island for now. Uber oversees fleet operations in collaboration with taxi operator @Tawasul Transport, including cleaning, maintenance, inspections, charging, and depot management, while @WeRide is responsible for vehicle testing and sensor calibration. The companies say they plan to expand fully driverless service to additional locations, including 15 cities in the next five years, and to broaden its reach in Europe as part of Uber’s aim to become a one-stop platform for robot taxis and robot deliveries.
18. China’s Pony AI plans to triple global robotaxi fleet by the end of 2026 | TechCrunch
Pony.ai plans to triple its global robotaxi fleet to more than 3,000 by the end of 2026, building on a current fleet of about 961 and targeting 1,000 by the end of 2025. Today, @Pony.ai operates commercial robotaxi services in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen and aims to scale beyond China into eight countries, including Qatar and Singapore, through partnerships with local operators as well as @Bolt and @Uber. The ramp-up has boosted revenue to $25.4 million in Q3, up 72% year over year, with $6.7 million from robotaxi services, $10.2 million from robotrucks, and $8.6 million in licensing and applications, though expenses still outpaced revenue. The company posted a net loss of $61.6 million in the quarter, and cash and cash equivalents plus short-term investments totaled $587.7 million as of September 30, down from $747.7 million in the prior quarter, in part due to a one-off cash outflow related to its joint venture with @Toyota to support Gen-7. Overall, the article frames @Pony.ai’s global expansion as a bold strategic bet on mass deployment of autonomous mobility, relying on revenue diversification from #robotaxi, #robotrucks, and licensing while managing capital expenditure and international partnerships.
19. Fleet Space finds massive lithium deposit using AI and satellites | TechCrunch
Fleet Space has used its satellite-powered AI system to expand the scope of a large lithium deposit in Quebec, suggesting district-scale potential beyond Cisco’s current boundaries. The company operates a small constellation of satellites equipped with electromagnetic and gravity-sensing sensors to map the subsurface, and it feeds that data into its software to propose drilling locations in as little as 48 hours. Cisco estimates the region could yield up to 329 million metric tons of lithium oxide, indicating a resource that may extend beyond existing limits. If drilling confirms the expansion, the approach could shave weeks off decision times and accelerate exploration, underscoring how #AI and #satellites can reshape #mining #drilling and the search for #lithium.
20. China Develops Low-Cost Hypersonic Missile to Shift Global Military Balance
China has developed a low-cost hypersonic missile that could significantly alter global military dynamics by making hypersonic weapons more accessible and versatile. The missile achieves speeds greater than Mach 5, offering enhanced maneuverability and precision, which complicates interception by current defense systems. This innovation suggests a strategic shift, allowing China to potentially field hypersonic capabilities more widely and economically, thereby increasing its deterrence and combat options. Compared to traditional hypersonic systems, this missile could lower barriers to deployment, affecting future arms races and geopolitical stability. The development highlights China’s advancing technological prowess in the #hypersonic weapons arena and the evolving challenges for defense planners worldwide.
21. Multi-qubit nanoscale sensing with entanglement as a resource – Nature
The study demonstrates protocols for using optically unresolved NV centre pairs and nuclear spins as #multiqubit sensors to measure correlated magnetic noise at nanometer scales, leveraging entangled states to read out field correlations directly, building on advances by @Wineland and @Itano in quantum metrology. For noninteracting NV centres, a phase-cycling protocol disambiguates magnetic correlations from variance fluctuations by using a third qubit, a 13C nucleus, to enable coherent single-NV spin flips even when the NVs are spectrally unresolved #phase-cycling #13C. At around 10 nm, maximally entangled Bell states formed through dipole–dipole coupling enable direct readout of magnetic field covariance rather than reconstructing it from independent measurements of unentangled spins, changing the scaling of sensitivity with readout noise from quadratic to linear #BellStates #dipole-dipole. With conventional off-resonant readout where readout noise dwarfs the quantum limit by about 30 times, this approach yields more than an order of magnitude improvement in sensitivity #readout-noise. The work also shows methods to detect high spatial- and temporal-resolution correlators with strongly interacting NV centres, expanding the toolkit for nanoscale magnetic sensing #covariance-magnetometry.
That’s all for today’s digest for 2025/11/27! We picked, and processed 21 Articles. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s collection of insights and discoveries.
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