The Frontier
Science & tech breakthroughs in AI models, hardware, and computing that define what's possible
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OpenAI Signs $38 Billion Cloud Computing Deal With Amazon. OpenAI has signed a $38 billion cloud computing deal with Amazon, granting access to computing resources from Nvidia, AMD, and Oracle. This development highlights a significant consolidation in the AI infrastructure market, with potential implications for global cloud computing strategies.
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Microsoft inks $9.7B deal with Australia’s IREN for AI cloud capacity. Microsoft signed a $9.7B five‐year contract with Australia’s IREN to secure AI cloud capacity using Nvidia’s GB300 GPUs, marking a significant step in global AI compute acquisition.
Capital & Control
Tracking the flow of capital and influence that shapes the tech landscape
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Control of Tesla Is at Stake in Vote on Elon Musk’s Pay Plan. Tesla is set for a pivotal shareholder vote on Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar pay package that could redefine its control dynamics. The debate over such an unprecedented compensation plan highlights intense internal conflicts over executive power and governance models in high-profile tech companies.
The Performance Edge
Peak performance science for sustained execution in high-stakes environments
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A gene from 100-year-olds could help kids who age too fast. Scientists at the University of Bristol have identified a longevity gene from centenarians that, when introduced into models of Progeria, reverses heart aging, reduces tissue damage, and improves heart function. This development suggests potential therapies for rapid aging disorders and may inform broader anti-aging research.
Digital Defense
Threats and defenses shaping the global security landscape
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Ukrainian computer game-style drone attack system goes ‘viral’. Ukrainian military units have adopted a computer game-style drone attack system, where strike teams earn points for successful missions—reportedly causing 18,000 Russian casualties in September. This unconventional, gamified approach to drone warfare marks a significant evolution in asymmetric digital defense tactics.
Vancouver Sports
Strategic intelligence for builders and operators
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GAME DAY: Canucks vs Nashville TONIGHT at 5:30 PM. Vancouver Canucks face the Nashville Predators tonight at 5:30 PM. Road game at Bridgestone Arena.
Canada Today
Canadian national news — politics, economy, justice, and environment
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Dismantling of US federal agencies will ‘destroy science’. The dismantling of US federal agency support, particularly affecting EPA-backed air-pollution research at the University of North Carolina, signals a potential collapse of long-standing environmental science programs. This reduction in federally supported research could undermine data-driven regulatory policies.
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What the AWS outage reveals about Canada’s digital sovereignty. This Betakit article examines an AWS outage that disrupted several services and highlighted vulnerabilities in relying on US-based cloud infrastructure. It underscores the urgent need for Canada to develop its own digital infrastructure to ensure greater digital sovereignty.
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