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China Works to Dominate in AI and EV

Yesterday at 22:07 PM, via NPR

The reality of China’s efforts to lead in two important tech sectors. In artificial intelligence, control of the data needed to train new models could dictate where the industry is able to expand fastest. And a price war in China’s electric vehicle industry.

Education

Congress Passes a National School Voucher Program

Yesterday at 22:03 PM, via New York Times

The plan, part of the Republican domestic policy bill, includes all but the wealthiest families. But states must opt in, which could limit its reach.

Lifestyle

Veteran Kill Bill actor found dead at his home

Yesterday at 23:50 PM, via The South African

American actor Michael Madsen was found dead at his home in Malibu, California. He is best known for his work with Quentin Tarantino.

Science/Tech

Norway Reached 96.9% Market Share For EVs In June

Today at 03:30 AM, via Slashdot

Electric vehicles claimed a dominant 96.9% market share in Norway in June 2025, with the Tesla Model Y alone accounting for over 27% of all new car registrations. Mobility Portal Europe reports: According to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (OFV), 17,799 new electric cars were registered in Norway in June out of a total of 18,376 new registrations. In this context, electric vehicles...

Science/Tech

Ripple Applies For US Banking License

Today at 02:50 AM, via Slashdot

Ripple Labs is applying for a U.S. national bank charter and a Federal Reserve master account, “following a similar move by stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group as crypto firms look to be regulated to deepen ties with traditional finance,” reports CoinTelegraph. From the report: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed on X on Wednesday that the company is applying for a license with the US...

Science/Tech

Samsung Delays $44 Billion Texas Chip Fab Because ‘There Are No Customers’

Today at 02:10 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Tom’s Hardware: Samsung is reportedly delaying the launch of its Taylor, Texas, fab, citing difficulties in securing customers for its output. Sources told Nikkei Asia that even if the South Korean chipmaker brings in the necessary equipment to produce chips at the new plant, the company cannot do anything with them due to the lack of demand. Aside from...

Science/Tech

Microsoft Copilot Joins ChatGPT At the Feet of the Mighty Atari 2600 Video Chess

Today at 01:30 AM, via Slashdot

Robert Caruso once again pitted an AI chatbot against Atari 2600 Video Chess — this time using Microsoft’s Copilot instead of ChatGPT. Despite confident claims of chess mastery, Copilot fell just as hard. The Register reports: By now, anybody with experience of today’s generative AI systems will know what happened. Copilot’s hubris was misplaced. Its moves were… interesting, and it managed to...