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Silicon Valley Amusement Park Closures

Six Flags California's Great America, the only amusement park in Silicon Valley, is expected to close next year after its lease expires in 2028. The 50-year-old park has been a staple in Santa Clara County, where author Josh Code grew up…

Data Center Security Risks

Los Angeles-based news outlet The Free Press has reprinted an essay by Erick Erickson that explores the erosion of public trust in institutions. This crisis of trustworthiness is not just limited to government and media, but also affects…

China Robotics and Technology

The second World Humanoid Robot Games took place over the weekend in Beijing, where robots competed in various athletic events. This was an opportunity to showcase China's advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence. The games…

China Robot Manufacturing

28-year-old Chen Tianyu, a teacher at the Hangzhou Technician Institute, spends his free time visiting factories that are adopting automation to stay up-to-date on the latest technology. He's teaching his class about artificial…

Chinese AI Models Surge

On Saturday, 62% of models used on Vercel's US web development platform were open-weight models from China, a record high and a reversal from June when only 28% were open-weight. The surge was driven by DeepSeek's latest lightweight model…

AI's Trustworthiness Issue

The article does not mention any specific crisis or incident related to artificial intelligence (AI). Instead, it discusses a broader issue of "trust" in various institutions, including government, media, education, and medicine. The…

NYT Aims at AI Search Summaries

The New York Times has begun testing a new AI tool that generates search summaries for readers, as part of an effort to improve its search feature. The test is currently limited to a small subset of visitors, who are seeing excerpts…

AI Generated Deepfakes Rise

In 2017, deepfakes began appearing online, with Emanuel Maiberg first encountering one on Twitter while waiting for his train to the Vice office. The deepfake was a short video that manipulated the face of an actress to look like Gal Gadot…

Tesla China Recall Issues

Tesla has recalled nearly 3 million vehicles in China due to hidden door handles that are difficult to locate and operate, particularly in emergency situations. The recall affects 2.98 million Chinese-made Teslas, as well as other brands…

Artificial Intelligence Boom

The article discusses the mixed views on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on jobs. Some people worry that AI will lead to widespread job loss, while others believe it will create new opportunities and drive profits. Ken Fisher…

Concerns About AI Development

Silicon Valley's vision of the future, led by companies like OpenAI, envisions a world where artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed society in profound ways. However, according to author Liz Bucar, this vision should be cause for…

Francis Fukuyama's Latest Book

Francis Fukuyama, a senior fellow at Stanford University, is discussing the importance of building things with one's hands as an antidote to dependence on big tech. He argues that AI will likely have a huge effect on income and wealth, but…