The Frontier
Science & tech breakthroughs in AI models, hardware, and computing that define what's possible
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What will be the first AI-designed drug? These disease-fighting antibodies are top contenders. Recent advances in AI-designed antibodies have pushed them closer to becoming viable therapeutic drugs by employing both proprietary and open-source AI tools to craft molecules with drug-like properties.
Capital & Control
Tracking the flow of capital and influence that shapes the tech landscape
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Department of Commerce approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China. The U.S. Department of Commerce has green-lighted the export of Nvidia’s advanced H200 chips to approved commercial customers in China, imposing restrictions such as shipping only chips that are at least 18 months old to balance national security with export support while ensuring a 25% sales margin for the U.S.
Infrastructure & Power
The physical backbone of AI: compute, data centers, supply chains, and the geopolitics of energy
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Microsoft investigates Copilot outage affecting users in Europe. Microsoft has reported a significant outage impacting its AI-powered Copilot service across Europe, attributing the disruption to an unexpected surge in traffic and challenges in scaling capacity, a stark reminder of the operational risks as AI adoption accelerates.
The Performance Edge
Peak performance science for sustained execution in high-stakes environments
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Most of the world isn’t getting enough omega-3. A comprehensive global review reveals that 76% of people lack the recommended omega-3 levels, a deficiency with significant implications for metabolic and cognitive health that may drive future updates to nutritional guidelines.
Digital Defense
Threats and defenses shaping the global security landscape
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Cohere announces partnership with Thales Canada amid defence tech push. Toronto-based AI firm Cohere is joining forces with Thales Canada to integrate its AI technology into defence and maintenance operations for the Royal Canadian Navy, aiming to craft secure, sovereign solutions for real-time naval environment analysis.
Canada Today
Canadian national news — politics, economy, justice, and environment
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Rogers offers first satellite mobile service in Canada. Rogers Communications has unveiled Canada’s inaugural satellite-to-mobile service, delivering voice, video, and app connectivity to remote areas and extending coverage well beyond traditional cell towers for improved rural communications.
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FIRST READING: Federally funded study to probe how to provide ‘culturally preferred food’ to immigrants. A Vancouver-area research initiative, backed by federal funds, is examining innovative ways to deliver culturally preferred African foods to immigrant communities, aiming to boost dietary inclusivity and food accessibility in urban centers.
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Inuit man gets reduced sentence for attempted murder due to his Indigenous status and mental illness. A Nunavut judge has reduced the sentence of an Inuit man convicted of attempted murder, citing his Indigenous status and mental health challenges—a decision that averts his deportation while reflecting local judicial discretion in northern Canada.
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