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The author announces a book exploring how the race to scale AI is becoming a geopolitical competition.

The article argues that China's inability to produce competitive jet engines stems from the industry's focus on long-term reliability, slow iteration cycles, and stringent regulatory barriers, which neutralize China's usual advantages in scale and speed. It uses this case to highlight Western structural advantages in high-tech manufacturing.

The article discusses how the future of building is changing, likely referring to new technologies or methodologies in construction.

The article argues that human language originates from pre-existing conscious ideas, whereas LLMs generate words without underlying concepts, suggesting a fundamental reversal that has implications for the future of AI.

China has reportedly matched Anthropic's capabilities in cybersecurity, resetting the dynamics of the global AI race according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Visual Addressing is a new method that allows users to connect online simply by seeing someone, eliminating the need for traditional identifiers like usernames or QR codes.

Greg Isenberg states that access to the most powerful artificial intelligence is now the most valuable asset, surpassing oil, land, and money.

A16Z reports surging VC interest in robotics, highlighting a broader market rotation from bits to atoms and capital-heavy sectors.

South Korea announces plans to train all 500,000 military personnel to operate drones as a 'universal combat tool,' inspired by drone warfare in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Space Shuttle Endeavour is being prepared for a permanent vertical display at the California Science Center, standing 20 stories tall.

The Long Wave radio broadcasting era is ending as stations prepare to switch off the service.

Patrick McKenzie comments that a science/tech goal is both audacious and plausible, suggesting much of the science is already in place.

MIT Technology Review's newsletter introduces a new Engineering issue covering ambitious engineering projects, and also reports on Stripe, Anthropic, and OpenAI backing a $500-million nonprofit to prevent respiratory infections.

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office used a drone with a dangling magnet to remove a knife from a motionless suspect, marking what they claim is a nationwide first in drone disarmament. The incident has drawn both praise and skepticism over the suspect's lack of resistance.

Michael Waters explores the concept of the 'information wage' and its implications for workers in the digital economy.

AI-powered virtual staging is being used by real estate brokers to make apartments look far better in photos than in reality, misleading renters and making apartment hunting more difficult.

The article discusses market forces and economic factors that are increasingly favoring open-source AI models over proprietary alternatives.

MIT affiliates are highlighted in the Boston Globe's 2026 Tech Power Players list, with President Kornbluth emphasizing Massachusetts' potential to lead in AI and other tech fields. The article covers MIT's AI initiatives, entrepreneurship support, and role in the region's innovation ecosystem.

A VS Code fork was acquired for an alleged $60 billion, sparking surprise and discussion.

Elon Musk expresses excitement about advancing the partnership with Nvidia, which has a history of collaboration with SpaceX.