Semafor • Oct 1, 2025
New AI research claims to be getting closer to modeling human brain
A new paper published by startup Pathway says it can more closely replicate connections between neurons than current LLMs.
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Semafor • Oct 1, 2025
Bollywood actors raise legal concerns with YouTube's AI training policy
Power couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan want to block the creation of AI videos that violate their image, and prevent their likeness from being used to train AI models.
Semafor • Oct 1, 2025
The more realistic AI gets, the more likely we'll use it
As the physics of AI improves, they will become more applicable to the everyday needs of humans.
Semafor • Oct 1, 2025
OpenAI's shift to consumer products signals new era for AI
The ChatGPT maker is rolling out a standard to allow consumers to make purchases directly from the app, and also launched a video generator tool.
Semafor • Oct 1, 2025
South Korea gets a boost in AI race with Stargate deal
Samsung and SK Hynix will supply OpenAI’s Stargate project, while the ChatGPT maker will help develop the AI ecosystem in South Korea.
Semafor • Oct 1, 2025
China woos top foreign talent as US closes the door
China’s new ‘K visa’ is at odds with the US’ recent decision to hike the price of visas for talented workers by as much as 50-fold.
Semafor • Oct 1, 2025
AI data centers drive surge in US electricity costs
A Bloomberg review found that some areas close to data centers faced power costs as much as 267% higher than five years.
Semafor • Sep 30, 2025
Silver Lake mounts comeback with TikTok, EA deals
The private-equity firm has recaptured its knack for popping up in interesting times.
Semafor • Sep 30, 2025
Lucid Motors’ Marc Winterhoff on tariffs, H-1Bs, and staying out of China
The interim CEO says the international auto manufacturer was able to work around tariffs, “but it cost us a lot of effort.”
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Reclaiming water from contaminated brine can increase water supply and reduce environmental harm
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Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand
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NASA’s Artemis II plans to send a crew around the Moon to test equipment and lay the groundwork for a future landing
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Building with air – how nature’s hole-filled blueprints shape manufacturing
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Whether it’s Valentine’s Day notes or emails to loved ones, using AI to write leaves people feeling crummy about themselves
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From ski jumping to speedskating, winter sports represent physics in action
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Is the whole universe just a simulation?
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Trump’s IRS Leak Suit Pulls Back the Curtain on a Government That Can’t Protect Its Own Data
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Short on resources, special educators are using AI – with little knowledge of the effects
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