Genesis Mission: Why Trump's plan to put AIs in charge of science could backfire

Dell CEO Michael Dell announced a $6.25 billion initiative to provide 25 million American children with $250 each to start investment accounts, building on the earlier 'Trump accounts' initiative linked to President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This announcement was made during an appearance on Bloomberg The Close.

A coalition of tech companies, supported by the White House's AI chief, has failed to convince Congress to include provisions in a critical defense bill that would prevent state-level regulations on artificial intelligence. This setback was indicated by a key congressional Republican, highlighting the challenges faced by the tech industry in influencing legislative outcomes.

A recent study has introduced the concept of approximate domain unlearning, aimed at enhancing the safety and controllability of vision-language models (VLMs), which are pivotal in artificial intelligence for interpreting various forms of visual and textual data.

A team of researchers has developed a comprehensive open map detailing the age and growth trajectory of 23,000 emerging technologies, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing. This mapping initiative aims to provide valuable insights for governments, companies, and investors globally.

Dan Wang, a research fellow at the Hoover Institution, highlighted the ongoing competition between the U.S. and China in trade and technology, suggesting that the global economy is becoming increasingly protectionist and fragmented. He emphasized that China is intensifying its focus on artificial intelligence and other technologies, posing a significant challenge to the West.

The Bank of England has issued a warning regarding the risks associated with a multi-trillion dollar spending boom in artificial intelligence infrastructure that is largely financed through debt. The central bank highlighted that current stock market valuations are 'materially stretched', raising concerns about the sustainability of this growth.