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China é o maior obstáculo para desacelerar IA, diz CEO da Anthropic
CEO da Anthropic afirma que coordenar um acordo global para desacelerar a IA é extremamente difícil devido aos incentivos militares e comerciais, com a China representando o maior desafio.
Gravitational lensing may explain 'impossible' black hole merger
Researchers propose gravitational lensing as explanation for an unusually massive black hole merger detected through gravitational waves, suggesting it may be a cosmic optical illusion rather than a true collision.
Level-5 CEO confirms AI use in Professor Layton and Yo-Kai Watch development
Level 5 CEO Akihiro Hino acknowledged using generative AI in recent presentations for Professor Layton and Yo-Kai Watch franchises, prompting both apologies and reaffirmations of the company's AI commitment.
Suzy Cato's Auckland: Black sand beaches, gluten-free eats and jazz nights
Children's entertainer Suzy Cato shares her favorite Auckland restaurants, beaches, cafes, and venues, highlighting local gems from Parnell to the North Shore.
Orlando Bloom shares family holiday photos amid new romance with Luisa Laemmel
Orlando Bloom posted family holiday photos featuring his children and an unidentified woman, amid reports of a relationship with Luisa Laemmel following his July 2025 separation from Katy Perry.
Realty Income's Asset Management Fund Emerges as Fast-Growing Revenue Driver
Realty Income launched an asset management fund in 2025 that has grown to $2.6B in fee-earning equity, generating $3.2M quarterly in management fees and enabling investment in lower-yielding properties with long-term potential.
Ellison cancels $7.5B Oracle stock sale plan after one day
Oracle Executive Chairman Larry Ellison reversed course on a planned sale of 50 million shares worth $7.5 billion, with the company confirming no stock was sold and no future sales are planned.
Apple's 17B-Gallon Water Claim Masks Three Incomparable Metrics
Apple's April 2026 environmental report presents three non-comparable water figures—17 billion gallons saved with suppliers, eight certified data centers, and one product's 70% reuse rate—without breakdowns or targets that would allow meaningful assessment.
Apple Claims 30% Recycled Content Across 2025 Shipments, Highest Ever
Apple announced 30% recycled material across all products shipped in 2025, its highest company-wide figure, alongside commitments to 100% recycled cobalt, rare earth elements, gold, and tin.
Apple's Renewable Energy Claims: Operations and Manufacturing Are Separate Numbers
Apple reports 1.8 gigawatts for its own operations and over 20 gigawatts for supplier manufacturing, two distinct renewable-energy figures that should not be combined despite both appearing in corporate sustainability claims.
VW apunta a SUV y camionetas robustas para recuperarse en el mercado estadounidense
El CEO de Volkswagen, Oliver Blume, señala que los SUV y camionetas con bastidor de escalera son clave para revitalizar el negocio estadounidense de la marca, que enfrenta caída de ventas y competencia feroz.
John Ternus Takes Apple CEO Helm; Tim Cook Becomes Executive Chairman
Apple announced a leadership transition effective September 1, 2026, with John Ternus becoming CEO and Tim Cook moving to Executive Chairman after leading the company for over a decade.
Apple's Saudi Arabia Store Promise Remains Unfulfilled as 2026 Deadline Looms
Apple promised to open flagship stores in Saudi Arabia starting in 2026, but as September 2026 nears its end, no physical locations have opened despite the specific announcement.
Apple's Retail Expansion Stalls: No New Store Openings Since Montreal in January
Apple's most recent store opening was Montreal's Sainte-Catherine location in January 2026, with no subsequent openings announced. The company opened three stores in 2025 but has published only one confirmed opening in 2026, marking a significant slowdown in retail expansion.
Hong Kong's wealthy shift from property to liquid investments, prioritizing returns over real estate
Affluent Hong Kong families are abandoning property ownership for rental arrangements, redirecting capital toward higher-yielding investments like deposits and hedge funds for better returns and succession planning.
China Deploys Wearable Cooling Vests to Protect Workers During Extreme Heat
Chinese sanitation workers in Nanjing are using innovative cooling vests with built-in fans to combat heat-related illness during the country's hottest season, with potential for nationwide expansion.
BYD-MMC's Pakistan NEV plant nears completion, set for H2 launch
BYD-Mega Motor Company's electric vehicle assembly factory in Gharo, Pakistan is in final construction stages and scheduled to begin operations in H2 2026, representing rapid automotive manufacturing development.
Dublin Airport: $580K Cocaine Seized Hidden in Lollipop Bags
Irish authorities seized 11 lbs of cocaine worth $580,000 hidden in lollipop bags at Dublin Airport. A man in his 60s was arrested after a flight from Brazil.
Impossible Objects Raises $40M Series B to Scale Industrial 3D Printing
Impossible Objects raised $40M in Series B funding to scale its composite-based additive manufacturing technology, which enables industrial-scale 3D printing 15 times faster than competitors for aerospace and defense applications.
Mati Staniszewski: "Este año veremos a la IA casi al mismo nivel que el humano"
Mati Staniszewski, CEO de ElevenLabs, visitó Chile por primera vez para expandir operaciones de su empresa de síntesis de voz con IA valorizada en US$11 mil millones. Predice que este año la IA alcanzará nivel humano en interacciones conversacionales.
Amodei defende desaceleração da IA com avaliadores externos e coordenação global
CEO da Anthropic propõe reduzir o ritmo de desenvolvimento de modelos de IA para permitir que medidas de segurança acompanhem a tecnologia, com avaliadores externos, coordenação entre democracias e possíveis acordos globais.
Dario Amodei pede pausa global no desenvolvimento de IA em carta histórica
Dario Amodei, fundador da Anthropic, divulgou carta histórica propondo desaceleração no avanço da inteligência artificial, posição apoiada por líderes como Altman e Musk.
Solo dining surges 22% as Americans embrace eating alone, reshaping restaurants
Solo restaurant reservations jumped 22% year-over-year in Q3 2025, signaling a cultural shift as dining alone loses its stigma and becomes increasingly normalized.