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SCI & TECHSep 1Congress advances new bill to give US edge in open-source AI race with ChinaThe US Congress on Tuesday advanced a new bill that seeks to establish American global leadership in open-source artificial intelligence, an area where China currently dominates, by promoting adoption of US open-source models and publicising risks associated with using their Chinese counterparts. The legislation was one of several proposals marked up in the US House of Representatives targeting China amid escalating tech competition between the two countries. Congressional committees “mark up” a...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 1OpenAI to limit access to Astra's most advanced cybersecurity featuresOpenAI plans to restrict access to the most advanced cybersecurity features developed by Astra. This decision impacts the availability and application of cutting-edge AI in cybersecurity.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 1Two astronauts conclude a spacewalk with mobility problems in a suitDos astronautas completaron una caminata espacial para instalar un reflector y cambiar una cámara, aunque enfrentaron un contratiempo con un traje. La salida, que se extendió por casi siete horas, fue la tercera para Adenot y la séptima para Meir, quien ahora es la tercera astronauta con más caminatas.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 1Brookhaven Lab leads artificial intelligence project for energy grid innovationBrookhaven Lab is leading a project focused on using artificial intelligence to innovate and improve the energy grid. This initiative aims to advance technological solutions for energy infrastructure.newsday.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 1NASA Roman Space Telescope is just one of a few missions named after real - life womenThe NASA Roman Space Telescope is noted as one of several missions named after real-life women. This highlights the recognition of women in significant scientific endeavors.space.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 1Aramco Digital and Avathon Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Industrial AI Across Saudi Arabia and the WorldAramco Digital and Avathon have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the implementation of industrial Artificial Intelligence across Saudi Arabia and globally.prnewswire.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 1The Inline - Six Touring Motor That Pulls Hard From 1 , 500 RPMAn inline-six touring motor is noted for its strong performance from a low RPM. This describes a specific technical characteristic of an engine design.topspeed.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 1Side of slop ? Bizarre AI food images jump from online to IRL menusBizarre artificial intelligence-generated food images are now appearing on real-life menus. This illustrates an unusual application of AI technology in the culinary world.nbcdfw.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 1Destructive book scanning: the cost of training AILa práctica de destruir libros para entrenar a las IAs expone un debate ético sobre la explotación masiva del conocimiento y la cultura. The post Escanear libros de manera destructiva: el costo de entrenar a la IA appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
SCI & TECHSep 1Autonomous Vehicles as the Next General-Purpose TechnologySummary: Autonomous vehicles are following the classic adoption path of a general-purpose technology — the same S-curve that steam, electricity, and the automobile once traced. If current growth rates hold, human driving has one to two decades left as an everyday activity. The payoff: reclaimed time, far fewer road deaths, cities rebuilt around people instead […] The post Autonomous Vehicles as the Next General-Purpose Technology appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHSep 1Google Maps renames Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as MapQuest downloads surgeLake Ontario is now appearing as “Lake America” on Google Maps for US users, following Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the lake. Canadians still see “Lake Ontario”, while users elsewhere see both names. But the change is far from universal: Apple Maps and MapQuest continue to use Lake Ontario. MapQuest has remained defiant against the move and since surged to the top of the US App Store download charts.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHSep 1A Different Way to Kill Bacteria : Experimental Peptide Targets MDR PathogensResearchers are exploring an experimental peptide as a new method to combat bacteria, specifically targeting multi-drug resistant pathogens. This represents an advancement in antimicrobial research.infectioncontroltoday.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 1Meta glasses : They went from being cool to creep glasses Meta's glasses product, once perceived as innovative, are now reportedly seen as 'creep glasses.' This reflects a shift in public perception regarding the technology.brisbanetimes.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHSep 1LiDAR survey to look for Lakkundi’s hidden monumentsMoU was signed on August 27 for use of LiDAR surveys, GIS Mapping, Remote Sensing, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and other technologies to help locate structures that may have been concealed by vegetation overgrowthThe Hindu
SCI & TECHSep 1The new Nokia 1100 costs about US$32: what it offers and what you need to know in ArgentinaIt has a 40-day battery and can also charge other devices. The model brings back the physical keyboard and dispenses with apps and social media.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 1Anthropic changes data retention policy after pushback from customersAnthropic's Enterprise Frontier Safeguards are a response to customer feedback.CNBC
SCI & TECHSep 1AstraZeneca, Hutchmed succeed in late-stage lung cancer trial for Orpathys, Tagrisso comboAstraZeneca and Hutchmed have announced successful late-stage clinical trial results for a combination therapy involving Orpathys and Tagrisso for lung cancer. This marks a significant advancement in cancer treatment research.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 1Musk warns G20 of looming AI power crunchElon Musk has warned the G20 about a potential future power shortage driven by AI development. This highlights a significant infrastructure challenge related to advanced technology.ianslive.in · India
SCI & TECHSep 1Accelerated melting of Arctic ice opens up new commercial shipping routeA Chinese container ship has inaugurated the first regular Asia-Europe shipping line passing through the Arctic Circle. This new route shortens travel times, but it comes with environmental as well as geopolitical risks.Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECHSep 1AIRN Accelerates Global AI Resource Infrastructure Expansion , with India and South Africa Emerging as Key MarketsAIRN is accelerating its global expansion of AI resource infrastructure, with India and South Africa identified as key markets. This development indicates a growing investment in AI capabilities in these regions.nigeriasun.com · Nigeria
SCI & TECHSep 1LAM Research to offer 240-hour training to make people employable in electronics, mechanical assembly jobsLam Research Corporation, a U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing equipment and solutions firm, said that as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility initiative, it would launch Lam Research Skill Development ProgrammeThe Hindu
SCI & TECHSep 1Psychology says that people who have the ability to curl their tongue "like a taco" tend to be more creative, analytical, and adept at solving complex problemsThis ability may be related to mental flexibility and certain cognitive capacities.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 1Designing for Safety and Immunity ( Part 1 ): Safety Isolation Principles in Industrial PC InterfacesThis article, part one, discusses safety isolation principles relevant to industrial PC interfaces. It focuses on technical design considerations for safety and immunity.electronicdesign.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 1Nuclear Power’s Water Challenge Is Manageable and Limited“Heat- and drought-driven limits on once-through cooling are cited as evidence that riverine nuclear power is incompatible with a warming, water-constrained world. We compile the first global event inventory of weather-linked nuclear curtailments (2003–2022) and a cross-jurisdiction chronology of regulatory-flexibility episodes that relaxed thermal-discharge limits during heatwaves (2003–2024). These records are merged with monthly generation […] The post Nuclear Power’s Water Challenge Is Manageable and Limited appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress