The UN says it is working with Google on the UN System Data Commons
The UN says it is working with Google on the UN System Data Commons, which lets users search for statistics from across UN agencies via natural-language queries
TL;DRUN and Google built a searchable database of UN statistics accessible to AI systems.
Why it matters: Makes global development data more accessible to researchers, policymakers, and developers building AI tools.
Anthropic says Claude "leads" 26% of its AI R&D work, up from 1%
TL;DRClaude now leads a quarter of Anthropic's AI research, up from 1% three months ago.
IQM Expands to South America with On-Premises QPU Sale to Brazil’s
TL;DRIQM sells quantum computer to Brazilian research institute, entering South American market.
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Anthropic redesigns Claude projects, letting users describe work in one
Claude can now manage multiple related tasks in parallel within a single project conversation.
IonQ and Synopsys Accelerate CAE Computer-Aided Engineering Workloads
IonQ's quantum hardware sped up engineering simulations by 14.6% in real CAE workflows.
What was Hard Fork?
Hard Fork podcast ending; hosts moving to AI-focused show.
Ex-Google DeepMind Researcher Also Warns AI Could 'Kill All Humans'.
Former DeepMind researcher warns AI could be existential threat; Zuckerberg says companies should self-regulate.
OpenAI’s Next Round
OpenAI exploring funding round valuing company at $1.2 trillion or higher.
Traders Eye Xi-Trump Meet for Clues on AI Rivalry, Yuan Outlook
Xi and Trump meeting to discuss AI competition, trade tensions, and Chinese currency.
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Khosla-backed Mazama Energy just raised $135M
Geothermal startup Mazama raised $135M to drill ultra-deep wells for reliable renewable power.
AI Executives Fret About Existential Threat AI Poses—to Publishers
News publishers suing AI companies for using their content without permission or payment.