
Lab-Grown Diamonds Shine in Industrial Applications, Fuelled by AI Boom
China, the world's largest producer of lab-grown diamonds, sees 65.3% export growth through Shanghai Diamond Exchange, driven by AI boom and industrial applications.

China, the world's largest producer of lab-grown diamonds, sees 65.3% export growth through Shanghai Diamond Exchange, driven by AI boom and industrial applications.
Researchers at Tulane University have discovered that gold's resistance to tarnishing is due to a self-protection system where surface atoms rearrange to prevent oxygen damage. This atomic shield slows oxidation significantly, explaining gold's enduring shine and potentially impacting industrial catalyst design.
Researchers at Tulane University have discovered that gold's surface atoms rearrange into a protective pattern, preventing oxygen from damaging the metal and causing tarnish. This atomic shield slows oxidation significantly, explaining gold's enduring shine and potentially impacting industrial catalyst design.

A paper co-authored by Li Cheng of the University of Hong Kong suggests China could dismantle US AI dominance within 10-20 years. While the US leads in chips and infrastructure, China excels in energy and AI applications, with the gap in AI models narrowing.

Siemens Chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe's appointment as an EU AI adviser has drawn criticism due to Siemens' recent lobbying efforts to weaken AI regulations, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and industry influence over policy.