China's race to build advanced AI models faces a critical new threat beyond US chip controls: a severe shortage of high-quality training data that could stall tech ambitions.
Apple et OpenAI s'affrontent devant la justice américaine concernant des accusations de vol de secrets industriels liés au projet d'objets connectés d'OpenAI, sur fond de rivalité dans l'intelligence artificielle et de partenariat technologique.
Vinicius Jr has signed a six-year contract extension with Real Madrid, keeping the Brazilian forward at the club through June 2032 and ending months of transfer speculation.
Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis stepped down as CEO to become chair, amid a leadership shakeup and intense commercialization pressures as Alphabet races rivals in the AI sector.
India finished as the No. 1 boxing nation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with ten medals, sparking discussions among experts on whether the historic success can translate into Olympic and Asian Games dominance.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, allies announced major defense spending increases, projecting European NATO spending to exceed €800 billion annually by 2030. However, industry order books averaging five to nine years highlight critical manufacturing bottlenecks.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces the challenge of extending his devolution agenda beyond English regions to Scotland and Wales, where progressive nationalist parties hold power.
India concluded the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze), ranking 4th behind Australia, England, and Canada. Key performers included Neeraj Chopra (silver in javelin) and Gulveer Singh (first Indian to win two individual track medals in a single CWG). The article highlights the role of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) in funding athletes, with detailed breakdowns of support for medallists, selection criteria, and the scheme's expansion into sports science and mental conditioning.
Ben Stokes aims to coach England after retirement, surprised by Joe Root's Test captaincy appointment over Harry Brook, and denies returning for 2027 Ashes.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is reportedly concerned that new AI researchers are joining the company for high pay and equity rather than its core mission, highlighting a broader industry talent war involving Meta, OpenAI, and Google.
Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy shares his experience living with stage 4 prostate cancer, advocating for better screening and raising funds for research while navigating his own health challenges and family life.
Europe confronts an existential challenge: how to defend itself against Russia with diminishing US support. This realization is accelerating defense budget increases and prompting discussions around 'Nato 3.0' and the potential for European-led security initiatives like 'coalitions of the willing'.
Die Bundeswehr soll bis Mitte der 2030er Jahre auf 260.000 Soldaten aufgebaut werden. Trotz Ambitionen gibt es Herausforderungen bei der Rekrutierung, Infrastruktur und Waffenbeschaffung.
Indian Army Sports Institute athletes won a record haul at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing 11 medals including seven boxing golds and historic track medals, thanks to the institute’s scientific training system.
Marc Skinner has left his role as Manchester United Women's head coach after five years, following a disagreement over transfer market investment. Skinner sought further spending, but the club aims to develop homegrown talent, ending his tenure despite winning their first major trophy.
Josh Kerr reflects on his Commonwealth gold win in Glasgow, his disciplined "monastic" training life in Albuquerque, and his ambitions for the 1500m world record. He discusses balancing public persona with private life, the economics of track and field, and the importance of enjoying success.
India plans a $91,000-crore mega-project on Great Nicobar Island, including an international airport and container terminal, despite the island being in Seismic Zone V. Engineers are developing innovative solutions to mitigate seismic and subsidence risks.
Wild Honey, a seven-piece band featuring grandsons of Yothu Yindi's Dr M Yunupiŋu, is gaining prominence in Australia's music scene, headlining the Garma Festival and aspiring to global success while honoring their Yolŋu heritage.
Aris Marsudiyanto, head of the Agency for Development Control and Special Investigation, stated on July 23 that the nation is technologically behind despite rich natural resources. This comes amidst questions regarding a state-backed institution, URI, and potential resource diversion from existing campuses for its development.
Chinese scholars, including Shanghai Academy of Natural Sciences president Lu Bai, discussed with Wired co-founder Kevin Kelly the challenges hindering China's scientific and tech progress, citing growing external resistance, a narrowing path for replication, and internal institutional rigidities.
Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç's ambitious goal of making the company the London Stock Exchange's most valuable firm appears less fantastical after strong half-year results. Upgraded financial forecasts, growth in defense, AI datacenter power systems, and potential re-entry into narrowbody aircraft engines position Rolls-Royce at the center of major global trends.
X expands its financial service, X Money, beyond top-tier subscribers, allowing users to manage deposits, payments, and bills within the app, with FDIC-insured deposits at Cross River Bank earning up to 6% APY, positioning it against Venmo, Cash App, and SoFi.
India commissions domestically built stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri and submarine hunter INS Malvan, showcasing efforts to scale up its naval fleet and reduce foreign dependence.
Samsung's announcement to support stablecoins in its Wallet app sparks competition among issuers and networks for integration, with the company's control over the interface giving it leverage in determining the distribution impact.
