The Frontier
Science & tech breakthroughs in AI models, hardware, and computing that define what's possible
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China leads research in 90% of crucial technologies — a dramatic shift this century. The ASPI tracker reveals that China now leads research in 66 of 74 crucial technologies, a stark reversal from the U.S.'s dominance at the start of the century. This development underscores a strategic pivot in global technology leadership and highlights the dramatic shift in research investment priorities.
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BBVA and OpenAI collaborate to transform global banking. BBVA's multi-year partnership with OpenAI to expand ChatGPT Enterprise to 120,000 global employees signals a significant transformation in AI adoption within banking. The collaboration aims to improve customer service, streamline internal operations, and enhance risk analysis, indicating a major shift towards AI-native financial services.
Capital & Control
Tracking the flow of capital and influence that shapes the tech landscape
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Disney to invest $1bn in OpenAI, allowing characters in Sora video tool. Disney announced a $1bn equity investment in OpenAI, enabling its Sora video tool to use over 200 characters from franchises such as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, under a three-year licensing agreement amid Hollywood's AI concerns.
Infrastructure & Power
The physical backbone of AI: compute, data centers, supply chains, and the geopolitics of energy
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Canada needs a national semiconductor strategy, industry groups argue. A coalition of Canadian semiconductor and technology associations has urged the federal government to develop a national semiconductor strategy. The report argues that Canada, as the only G7 country without such a strategy, faces risks in global competitiveness and supply chain security.
The Performance Edge
Peak performance science for sustained execution in high-stakes environments
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Does Red-Light Therapy Work? (2025). The Wired article on red‐light therapy reviews its rising popularity as a longevity and recovery tool, noting claims of improved skin, hair, and cellular vitality alongside limited supporting studies. The report outlines various protocols and access options, adding clarity to an increasingly adopted treatment in high‐performance circles.
Digital Defense
Threats and defenses shaping the global security landscape
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New cybersecurity guidance paves the way for AI in critical infrastructure . Global cybersecurity agencies have collectively issued unified guidance outlining principles for the secure integration of AI into critical infrastructure. The document provides actionable risks mitigation measures particularly for operational technology systems, marking a significant shift from theoretical debates to practical defense measures.
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