Tag #Technology

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Tech Giants Donate Millions to Trump's Inaugural Fund

Amazon, Meta, and OpenAI each donated $1 million to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, signaling a strategic effort to cultivate positive relations with the incoming administration, contrasting with the 2021 Biden inauguration where tech donations were reportedly refused; Jeff Bezos, previously a target...

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Musk Sues OpenAI, Alleging Betrayal of Nonprofit Aims and Unfair Competition

Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, alleging breach of its nonprofit status and unfair competition from its partnership with Microsoft, claiming misuse of his donations to create a for-profit monopoly targeting Musk's xAI company; a hearing is set for January.

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kathimerini.gr
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HNMS Upgrades Weather Forecasting System with New Technology and Funding

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) is upgrading its weather forecasting system with 103 new weather stations, three new weather balloons, and seven new radars, funded by the "Aegis" program and "Greece 2.0", providing hyperlocal real-time alerts down to the municipal level.

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Record November EV Sales Driven by China, While Europe Shows Decline

Global electric vehicle sales reached a record 1.8 million units in November 2024, with China accounting for over 1.3 million sales; however, European sales declined by 3%, highlighting uneven global growth.

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china.org.cn
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New Antiviral Mechanism Discovered in Bacteria

Chinese scientists discovered CRISPR-CAAD, a new bacterial antiviral mechanism that converts ATP into toxic ITP, hindering phage reproduction and allowing bacteria to resist infection by entering a temporary dormancy state; this finding, published in Science, may lead to new anti-infective drugs.

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Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
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Borderlands 4 Goes Open World

Borderlands 4, announced at The Game Awards, will abandon its traditional segmented zones for a fully seamless open world, including previously out-of-reach areas, and will feature a grappling hook for enhanced traversal and combat.

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SEC Demands Settlement from Elon Musk Over Twitter Acquisition

The SEC has demanded a settlement from Elon Musk regarding his acquisition of Twitter, including an undisclosed fine, or face charges. Musk's lawyer called the SEC's motives into question and noted a reopened investigation into Neuralink. The incoming Trump administration's more business-friendly SE...

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lexpress.fr
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France's Nuclear Expertise Exported to Japan Amidst Domestic Policy Inconsistency

Framatome partnered with Japan to develop a sodium-cooled fast neutron reactor demonstrator, reviving a technology abandoned in France due to cost and ideology, highlighting inconsistent French energy policies and the potential for foreign acquisition of French expertise.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
kathimerini.gr
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Greek Startups Thrive: Pandemic Spark Ignites 555 Million Euro Funding Surge

In 2024, over 90 Greek startups raised 555 million euros in funding, with 80% of that capital concentrated in 10 companies. 8 out of 10 of these companies were founded during or shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the pandemic's impact on entrepreneurial activity.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
es.euronews.com
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Record November EV Sales: China Leads, Europe Lags

Global electric vehicle sales reached a record 1.8 million units in November 2024, exceeding October's record; China led with 1.3 million units, while Europe saw a 3% year-to-date decline due to high production costs and competition.

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cnbc.com
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XRP Surges 370% Post-Election on Regulatory Shift

Since the election of President-elect Trump, XRP cryptocurrency has surged 370%, surpassing Solana to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market value, driven by a change in regulatory environment and subsequent ETF applications; however, its long-term prospects remain uncertain.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Metropolitan Museum's $550 Million Modern Art Wing Renovation

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is renovating its modern and contemporary art wing for $550 million, a project designed by Frida Escobedo, the first woman to design a wing in the museum's history; the 126,000 square foot expansion will add 50% more exhibition space and is slated to b...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure