The Frontier
Science & tech breakthroughs in AI models, hardware, and computing that define what's possible
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SoftBank is buying DigitalBridge for $4 billion to accelerate its AI ambitions. SoftBank Group said it will acquire digital-infrastructure investor DigitalBridge for about US$4 billion. Chief executive Masayoshi Son stated the purchase will expand SoftBank’s ownership of data-center, connectivity and power assets needed for large-scale artificial-intelligence computing.
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Microsoft Copilot is rolling out GPT 5.2 as "Smart Plus" mode. Microsoft has begun rolling out OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 model inside Copilot as a new “Smart Plus” mode across web, Windows and mobile clients. The upgrade, delivered to free users, is positioned as a faster, higher-accuracy alternative to the existing GPT-5.1 Smart mode and is described by Microsoft as handling complex knowledge-work tasks more effectively.
Capital & Control
Tracking the flow of capital and influence that shapes the tech landscape
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Verisk Ends Effort to Acquire AccuLynx. Verisk terminated its definitive agreement to purchase roofing-software firm AccuLynx after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission failed to complete its review before the deal’s contractual deadline, and will redeem acquisition-related debt.
Infrastructure & Power
The physical backbone of AI: compute, data centers, supply chains, and the geopolitics of energy
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Meet a U.S. Start-Up Trying to Break China’s Rare-Earth Monopoly. Phoenix Tailings, a Massachusetts-based start-up, began commercial production of rare-earth metals at a plant in New Hampshire using waste-free processing techniques. The company says its method can produce neodymium and other strategic elements domestically, challenging China’s near-total dominance of the supply chain. Initial output is targeted at magnets for electric vehicles and electronics.
The Performance Edge
Peak performance science for sustained execution in high-stakes environments
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ADHD drugs don’t work the way we thought. Washington University researchers report brain-imaging data showing that methylphenidate and similar ADHD stimulants primarily activate reward and arousal circuits rather than improving attention itself. The study suggests medication effects mimic sleep-restoration patterns and may confound ADHD diagnosis when sleep deprivation is the underlying issue.
Digital Defense
Threats and defenses shaping the global security landscape
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Fortinet warns of 5-year-old FortiOS 2FA bypass still exploited in attacks. Fortinet alerted customers that CVE-2020-12812, a critical FortiOS SSL-VPN flaw patched in 2020, is still being actively exploited to bypass two-factor authentication on FortiGate firewalls. The company urged immediate updates and credential resets.
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