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Japan Appoints Former Minister Yamagiwa as Chip Czar Amidst Global Semiconductor Race

1 month ago

In a strategic move to bolster its semiconductor industry, Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has appointed former Minister of State for Science and Technology, Shinjiro Yamagiwa, as the country's new “chip czar.” This appointment comes at a time when Japan seeks to reclaim its status as a global powerhouse in semiconductor manufacturing, poised to compete against dominant players like the United States and China.

Agility Robotics Unveils Cutting-Edge Robofab: A Step Towards the Future of Humanoid Robotics

3 months ago

Agility Robotics, a pioneer in the development of humanoid robots, has made a significant advancement in the field of robotics with the launch of their latest facility, Robofab. The state-of-the-art factory is dedicated to the production of humanoid robots, marking a milestone for the company as it aims to escalate its manufacturing capabilities and meet the growing demand for automation solutions globally.

Telegram CEO Insists Minimal Changes After Terms of Service Update

3 months ago

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov claimed that the recent changes to the messenger service's Terms of Service have brought very few changes for the users. This is after users and advocates of privacy became wary of changes that might affect how the service handles user data and its privacy policies.

As CERN Turns 70, It Looks for New Ways to Finance the Next Big Thing

3 months ago

CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, marks its 70th anniversary with a forward-looking agenda, while avant-garde scientific contributions continue to push the organization to the front burner; the new focus is on finding new methods of financing groundbreaking projects such as the Future Circular Collider.

OpenAI's Altman Addresses Executive Departures, Denies Link to Restructuring

3 months ago

After a spate of executive exits that set tongues wagging, famous artificial intelligence research organization OpenAI finally had something to say. Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman said in a statement that such departures by these executives are not interlinked with internal restructuring processes that may be in full swing within the organization.

Telegram's CEO Durov Announces Enhanced Data Sharing with Governments

3 months ago

It was the most dramatic policy shift yet announced by Telegram's chief executive officer Pavel Durov, which paves the way for the messaging app to disclose more data about users to governments. In so doing, Telegram has ushered in a sea change in its stance on user privacy and data protection, having long been praised for stringent security measures coupled with the least amount of shared data.