The Frontier
Science & tech breakthroughs in AI models, hardware, and computing that define what's possible
📍 The Signal
Nvidia’s record $57B revenue and forecast quiets concerns about an AI bubble. Nvidia posted a record third-quarter revenue of $57B, with its data center business surging 66% year-over-year to $51.2B and a GAAP net income of $32B, demonstrating robust demand for AI compute solutions.
📍 The Signal
How evals are shaping the future of business AI. OpenAI detailed its use of evaluation frameworks ('evals') to boost consistency and reliability across business AI applications, converting abstract goals into measurable improvements that help reduce severe errors in models.
Capital & Control
Tracking the flow of capital and influence that shapes the tech landscape
📍 The Signal
Creator ad spending poised to hit $37B in 2025. Advertiser spending on creators is expected to reach $37 billion this year with a 26% year-over-year increase, growing four times faster than the overall media sector as brands shift away from traditional channels.
Infrastructure & Power
The physical backbone of AI: compute, data centers, supply chains, and the geopolitics of energy
📍 The Signal
Saudi Arabia backs Elon Musk’s xAI with a groundbreaking data center deal. In a strategic move, Saudi Arabia has partnered with local AI firm Humain to build a new data center for Elon Musk’s xAI, reinforcing its drive to diversify the economy and support advanced AI infrastructure.
The Performance Edge
Peak performance science for sustained execution in high-stakes environments
📍 The Signal
Optimizing Ozempic/Wegovy for sustainable weight loss without nausea. Recent GLP-1 research is decoding the brain circuits behind the side effects of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, aiming to reduce nausea while preserving their metabolic benefits for more tolerable obesity treatments.
Digital Defense
Threats and defenses shaping the global security landscape
📍 The Signal
Android malware Sturnus targets encrypted communications. A new multi-threat Android banking trojan named Sturnus has been detected stealing encrypted messages from Signal and WhatsApp, highlighting evolving vulnerabilities in mobile security.
Vancouver Sports
Strategic intelligence for builders and operators
📍 The Signal
GAME DAY: Canucks vs Dallas tonight at 7:00 PM. The Vancouver Canucks take on the Dallas Stars at Rogers Arena this evening, promising an exciting matchup for local hockey fans.
Canada Today
Canadian national news — politics, economy, justice, and environment
📍 The Signal
Canada’s affordability crisis linked to productivity, says Bank of Canada. The Bank of Canada's deputy governor connects the nation’s affordability challenges to stagnant productivity, emphasizing that income growth driven by productivity improvements is essential to ease economic pressures.
📍 The Signal
Prime Minister Carney seals investment pact during UAE visit. On a diplomatic front, Prime Minister Carney signed an investment pact and launched trade talks in the UAE, signaling an effort to secure foreign investment and broaden Canada's international trade relationships.
📍 The Signal
US envoy urges Canada to reconsider anti-tariff advertising. A US envoy has warned Canada about the potential repercussions of anti-tariff ads, suggesting that such messaging might intensify trade tensions and complicate economic communications across the country.
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