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A mathematical mechanism enables AI models to process language at scale, undergirding the current AI revolution. Our columnist asks: Why is attention the key? Read Later Lisett Ledon for Quanta Magazine
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In its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), China has placed artificial intelligence at the centre of its industrial strategy, but with apparently clashing goals. China wants technological self-reliance and substantial safeguards around its domestic market, but also freely adaptable AI models1, international diffusion of Chinese AI models and greater cooperation in global AI governance2.
Prominent entertainment industry team expands firm’s national platform to deepen artist and creator representation capabilities
DALLAS — Just eight weeks out from the midterm elections, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., gave Republicans a boost Wednesday night.
A South Florida man at the center of a $245 million cryptocurrency theft scheme pleaded guilty after prosecutors said the operation fueled a life of luxury. (U.S. Department of Justice)
Multiple data center projects have been proposed across West Virginia, with a new development announced this week.
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XRP traders are piling into long positions at a historic rate while the biggest holders quietly pull their coins off exchanges, creating a standoff that one senior analyst warns could snap violently in one direction before any sustained rally begins.
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After a 16-year run with the Texas Rangers, Neil Leibmanis stepping down from his position as chairman of Rangers Sports Media and Entertainment effective immediately. The team’s announcement said Leibman will be focusing on other business opportunities. Leibman left his role as team president and COO in January 2025 to lead the Rangers new business…
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Former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon said AI will become ‘superhuman systems’ that can cause human extinction by the end of the decade
Nine Entertainment has announced a six-year extension of its exclusive Premier League rights, locking in coverage through the end of the 2033–34 season.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked an attempt by a Republican state official in Missouri to use a newly drawn GOP congressional map for this year’s elections.
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