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Rise and shine, tech-fan! Yeah, it's Monday, but let’s ditch the snooze: I’ve got news fresher than your coffee and as surprising as a cat walking on a Roomba. Today has got mushrooms subbing chicken, Google in court, robots tying knots in surgeries, and countries calling time-out for AI rulebooks. Pack your curiosity—this lineup is too good to scroll by!
China powers up: gene-edited fungi now out-proteins chicken for eco-friendly meals.
UK politicians demand strict AI regulations to keep superintelligent tech in check.
Japan launches AI to battle anime piracy, aiming to save billions for creators.
X (ex-Twitter) blocks European Commission ad account after a legal spat.
China creates cheap desalination tech—now with bonus green hydrogen!
Major flaws found in popular AI developer tools: update your security ASAP.
Chinese robots can tie surgical knots with surgeon-level precision—no sensors needed!
Western universities on high alert as spy threats for tech theft rise.
Move over, chicken: Chinese researchers genetically supercharged the fungus Fusarium venenatum to produce a protein-packed, sustainable chicken substitute. With CRISPR gene editing (no cross-DNA), this ‘shroom-based protein slashes emissions even lower than the real deal. If this scales up, future burgers could be totally fungus—and way greener.
View articleA bipartisan group of 100+ UK lawmakers is pressing the government to put the brakes on advanced AI. They’re worried these superintelligent systems could threaten national and global security. The call: set up strict laws before tech runs wild—potentially setting a blueprint for others to follow. Will 2025 be the year of global AI rules?
View articleTo stop billions in copyright losses, Japan is unleashing AI to sniff out illegal manga and anime distribution. Piracy has drained publishers of ¥46 billion per year (!), tanking not just profits but also creative energy. If the strategy works, the sector could bounce back and creators worldwide might see payback for their art.
View articleAfter a massive fine, X (formerly Twitter) booted the European Commission off its ads platform, blaming them for hacking the algorithm to boost controversial posts. The EU says X lacks transparency. Elon Musk fired back (strongly). This digital showdown could set huge precedents for ads and accountability on social media in Europe.
View articleA game-changer in Rizhao: China’s new plant transforms seawater into drinkable water for just $0.28/m³—plus churns out green hydrogen as a bonus! Powered by leftover industry heat, this innovation could bring sustainable water and energy to drought-prone coasts everywhere. Keep an eye: more plants like this could be on the way.
View articleA six-month investigation uncovered 30+ vulnerabilities in AI-based coding tools. These bugs mean attackers could snatch sensitive data or even hijack development processes. Developers: now’s the time for a security audit and those overdue updates. Trust but verify—especially with automated tools writing your code!
View articleChinese scientists created surgery robots that can tie complex knots with surgeon-level skill—all with a simple trick, no fancy sensors needed! Using smart learning algorithms, these bots might soon handle delicate procedures solo, cutting recovery times and boosting success. Imagine your surgeon was a robot—would you trust it?
View articleCanada’s ex-intel chief sounded the alarm: foreign spies are targeting universities and tech companies to snag valuable inventions. With cross-border competition heating up, keeping cutting-edge research safe might be as crucial as making it in the first place. Heads up, student researchers—beef up your cybersecurity habits!
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