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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

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...

Science/Tech

‘Stop Killing Games’ Consumer Movement Hits Major Milestones

Today at 00:50 AM, via Slashdot

The “Stop Killing Games” movement, led by YouTuber Accursed Farms, has gained serious momentum as it pushes back against the practice of game publishers shutting down access to titles consumers have paid for. Recent milestones include a UK petition surpassing 100K signatures and an EU initiative nearing its 1 million goal. GamingOnLinux reports: In the UK, the newer petition has flown past the...

Science/Tech

Nearly 1,000 Britons Will Keep Four-Day Work Week After Trial

Today at 00:10 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Nearly 1,000 British workers will keep a shorter working week after the latest trial of a four-day week and similar changes to traditional working patterns. All 17 British businesses in a six-month trial of the four-day week said they would continue with an arrangement consisting of either four days a week or nine days a fortnight. All the...