Hugging Face launches a $299 desktop robot that challenges an industry where basic systems cost $70,000. The open-source approach could democratize robotics development the same way it transformed software.
Most developers use Claude Code like a basic chatbot. These 10 advanced tricks transform it into a full development environment with IDE integration, custom commands, and automation that actually fits your workflow.
Xi Jinping wants China to beat its rivals in tech - and he won't let mere economic troubles get in the way. At China's annual legislative meeting, he pushed for dominance in AI, biotech, and advanced weapons despite mounting local debt and a sluggish economy.
The National People's Congress has become Xi's personal showcase. Gone are the days when delegates might dare question official policies. Now, 3,000 party loyalists nod along as Xi outlines his vision of China as a scientific powerhouse.
The numbers tell the story: Beijing will boost tech spending by 8.3% this year, while social welfare gets a modest 5% bump. Xi's betting big on innovation over immediate relief for struggling citizens.
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Xi's transforming China's rubber-stamp parliament into a high-tech pep rally - turns out even autocrats need to keep up with the AI revolution
Someone used AI to clone Marco Rubio's voice and contacted foreign ministers, a US governor, and Congress members through Signal. The scammer left convincing voicemails targeting high-level officials. Government security gaps revealed.
Elon Musk spent $290 million helping Trump win, then watched him sign a $3.3 trillion spending bill. Now the world's richest man is starting his own political party to challenge both Republicans and Democrats in 2026.
45 major European companies including ASML, Airbus, and Mercedes-Benz demand EU pause its AI Act for two years. They say unclear rules threaten competitiveness while US rivals pull ahead. Brussels faces revolt from its own industry.
Silicon Valley's biggest tech companies spent months lobbying for a 10-year ban on state AI regulation. The Senate voted 99-1 to kill it. Meta, Microsoft, and venture capital firms learned that money can't buy everything in Washington.
