The Frontier
Science & tech breakthroughs in AI models, hardware, and computing that define what's possible
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OpenAI built an AI coding agent and uses it to improve the agent itself. OpenAI is leveraging its own AI coding agent, Codex, to improve Codex itself, demonstrating an iterative self-improvement cycle in AI tool development. This self-enhancement process underpins a next-generation approach to software engineering using AI.
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Ai2's new Olmo 3.1 extends reinforcement learning training for stronger reasoning benchmarks. The Allen Institute for AI extended reinforcement learning (RL) training on its Olmo 3.1 models, aiming to boost advanced reasoning and instruction-following capabilities. The upgrade focuses on efficiency, transparency, and control for enterprise applications.
Capital & Control
Tracking the flow of capital and influence that shapes the tech landscape
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Canadian M&A activity hits $138.8 billion in the third quarter. A PwC report shows that Canadian M&A activity hit 642 deals valued at $138.8 billion in the third quarter, reflecting strong domestic capital flows amid global uncertainty. This surge, driven partly by government-led opportunities in the federal budget, highlights robust investment in the Canadian market.
Infrastructure & Power
The physical backbone of AI: compute, data centers, supply chains, and the geopolitics of energy
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Ukrainians sue US chip firms for powering Russian drones, missiles. Ukrainian civilians have filed lawsuits in Texas accusing major US chip firms like TI, AMD, and Intel of failing to monitor chips that eventually powered Russian and Iranian weapon systems. The legal action highlights vulnerabilities in semiconductor supply chain tracking and export control amid geopolitical conflict.
The Performance Edge
Peak performance science for sustained execution in high-stakes environments
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Scientists find dark chocolate ingredient that slows aging. Scientists at King's College London have reported that higher levels of the cocoa compound theobromine, found in dark chocolate, are correlated with slower biological aging. The study provides evidence for a nutritional component that may contribute to longevity and improved health performance.
Digital Defense
Threats and defenses shaping the global security landscape
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Apple fixes two zero-day flaws exploited in 'sophisticated' attacks. Apple released emergency updates to fix two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-43529 and CVE-2025-14174) in its WebKit engine affecting iOS versions before iOS 26. The vulnerabilities were exploited in highly sophisticated attacks, underscoring acute challenges in securing widely used mobile platforms.
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