In African tech hubs, developers are picking China’s cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over more powerful U.S. ones.
Category: Politics and Government
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How China’s A.I. Is Surging Across Africa
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Trump Administration Revokes Visa of Brazil’s Ambassador in the U.S.
The New York Times – On the Runway:The State Department has canceled the visa of the Brazilian ambassador in Washington, deepening a diplomatic crisis between the two countries.
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Sailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War
The New York Times – Business:Thousands of civilian workers remain stranded on ships at risk of attack by Iran. On one vessel, sailors have been held by the Iranian navy for more than three months.
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A Currency Trader at Heart, Bessent Bets on Japan’s Yen
The New York Times – Business:Coordinated intervention allowed Japan to support its currency without selling off its U.S. debt holdings.
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Michigan Looks Left
The New York Times – On the Runway:We’re sizing up tomorrow’s primary contest.
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Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal
The New York Times – On the Runway:Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.
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Mamdani May Need to Find $5 Billion More a Year for Free Child Care
The New York Times – On the Runway:A new report by the Center for New York City Affairs projected that a child care system for all children under 5 could cost the city about $9 billion a year.
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How China Keeps Tabs on Foreigners
The New York Times – On the Runway:An unsecured police dashboard was a rare window into how the authorities track foreigners by collecting and aggregating vast amounts of private data.
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The German Auto Industry, a Pillar of the National Psyche, Is Trembling
The New York Times – Business:The country’s iconic carmakers are struggling with tariffs, the growth of electric vehicles and intense competition from Chinese companies.
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China, Its Economy Stumbling, Signals Only Cautious Support
The New York Times – Business:The ruling Politburo called for “more proactive” tax and spending policies but did not endorse broad action to address weak consumer spending.
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The Chinese Company That Could Start a Trade War With Europe
The New York Times – Business:Nuctech’s rise from a Chinese state-backed start-up to a global border-security supplier has made it a lightning rod in trade and subsidy disputes.