The United States and China are preparing for a new round of trade talks in Stockholm, with the goal of prolonging a temporary pause on further tariff increases. The talks, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, come ahead of an August 12 deadline when the current ceasefire in …
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Matt Lyteson, Chief Information Officer at IBM, has embraced a thoughtful approach to artificial intelligence, balancing enthusiasm for its potential with a careful assessment of its challenges. His AI strategy is shaped not by hype but by a clear-eyed focus on sustainable transformation. While he acknowledges that AI is far from a fleeting trend, Lyteson …
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A recent report by The Information suggests that Microsoft and OpenAI are reviewing specific aspects of their collaboration, with a key focus on a clause related to artificial general intelligence (AGI). Under the existing terms, Microsoft’s access to AGI developed by OpenAI would cease once that level of intelligence is attained. Microsoft is reportedly requesting …
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As economic uncertainty and operational volatility persist into 2025, AI has become a focal point in boardroom discussions. Despite its prominence, the actual impact of AI across enterprises remains limited. Research indicates that only a small fraction of organizations have successfully integrated AI into core business processes, signaling a widespread gap between AI ambition and …
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Amid rising concerns over AI reshaping the job market, Bill Gates has shared a firm stance regarding the future of programming. While acknowledging that AI is poised to displace a range of professions, Gates maintains that software development will continue to be driven entirely by humans, even in the distant future. With the rapid progress …
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Container shipments from China to the United States have experienced a significant increase following the temporary halt in retaliatory tariffs between the two countries. Data from the container-tracking company Vizion revealed that the volume of twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) surged by nearly 300 percent, rising to 21,530 TEUs in the week ending May 12. This …
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US financial regulators are reportedly preparing to ease banking rules established in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, marking what could be the most significant rollback of post-crisis protections in over a decade. The initiative is seen as part of a broader deregulatory agenda under former President Donald Trump’s administration, which has emphasized reducing …
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A renewed military confrontation has erupted between India and Pakistan, highlighting persistent hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbors against a backdrop of shifting international alliances and geopolitical dynamics. Late Tuesday night, India carried out missile strikes on nine locations identified as terrorist camps within Pakistani territory. These actions were described by Indian officials as precise, …
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IBM has unveiled plans to allocate $150 billion towards advancing technological innovation and economic growth in the US over the next half-decade. This ambitious initiative includes a commitment exceeding $30 billion dedicated specifically to research and development, with a particular emphasis on sustaining the domestic production of mainframe and quantum computing systems. The company’s long-standing …
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A new economic partnership between the United States and Ukraine has been formalized through a minerals and rare earth agreement that will fund Ukraine’s reconstruction and help offset billions in US war aid. The pact lays the groundwork for a US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, designed to support post-war rebuilding and future development. Under the deal, …
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