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Rabbit R1 hands-on: Already more fun and accessible than the Humane AI Pin: At the Rabbit R1 pickup party, we were able to check out the adorable AI device that ...
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Quick Glance: Rabbit R1: More Fun and Accessible than Humane AI Pin
- The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI companion with a screen and camera.
- Compared to the Humane AI Pin, the R1 is more affordable and user-friendly.
- R1 offers a range of features like image recognition and a personal touch.
- Rabbit promises continuous improvements and new features for the R1.
Weapons aid: US supplies Ukraine with long-range Atacms missiles: There was a long public debate about this, but now the USA has quietly equipped Ukraine with ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-krieg-usa-liefern-atacms-raketen-und-neues-militaerpaket-a-3abb87bd-6459-4934-9ed1-415d8e3e89fa
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
Apple's AI Will Work Without an Internet Connection: Rumors point to the first iteration of the technology running entirely on the device's hardware.
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Quick Glance: Apple's AI to Function Independently from Internet
- The processing for the AI will happen directly on the iPhone without connecting to a cloud service.
- This ensures enhanced security and privacy for users.
- Apple is developing its own in-house LLM called "Ajax" and has acquired multiple AI companies in recent years.
- The AI technology is expected to be initially implemented in Messages, Safari, Spotlight Search, and Siri.
Mykola Solskyj: Ukrainian agriculture minister apparently involved in corruption: The EU had made the fight against corruption a condition for Ukraine's ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-agrarminister-mykola-solskyj-offenbar-in-korruption-verwickelt-a-ff5652a7-969c-4fbb-a92b-5a22cb518853
Ramzan Kadyrov: Rumors of illness - is Putin losing an ally?: Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is said to be seriously ill. This means Putin is losing an important ...
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Quick Glance: Ramsan Kadyrow: Rumors of Illness and Political Implications
- Speculation around Ramsan Kadyrow's health raises concerns as he is a key ally of Putin in the Ukraine conflict.
- Kadyrow and Putin share a long history dating back to the Second Chechen War.
- Kadyrow faces allegations of corruption and authoritarianism, while playing a crucial role in the Ukraine conflict.
- Kadyrow's health could destabilize the power structure in Chechnya, given his regime's strong reliance on him personally.
Russia breaks through the Donbass front without resistance: What is happening in Ukraine?
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/russland-durchbricht-donbass-front-ohne-gegenwehr-was-passiert-in-der-ukraine-li.2208889
China’s Putin Ties Risk Relations With EU, Top Diplomat Says: China needs to take a stand over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rein in its enormous trade ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/china-s-putin-ties-risk-relations-with-eu-top-diplomat-says
Russians Transform Dubai as They Flee Putin’s War: Photo Essay: Take a look at their culture at cafes, festivals and even a sailing school.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/russians-transform-dubai-as-they-flee-putin-s-war-photo-essay
Stoltenberg calls for more Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine: The NATO Secretary General has defended Kiev's right to use Western arms supplies to attack ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/20/nach-kampfjet-abschuss-stoltenberg-fordert-mehr-patriot-luftabwehrsysteme-fur-die-ukraine
Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.
- He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.
- Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.
- These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
NATO nuclear participation: President Duda open to stationing nuclear weapons in Poland
spiegel.de/ausland/polen-andrzej-duda-offen-fuer-stationierung-von-atomwaffen-in-polen-a-2c44e891-a2bb-4245-9d52-5219b46bbc79
Quick Glance: Poland 'Ready' to Host Nuclear Weapons: President
- Poland is prepared to host nuclear weapons if NATO decides to deploy them due to Russia's militarization in Belarus and Kaliningrad, President Andrzej Duda stated in a recent interview.
- Being a NATO member and a strong supporter of Ukraine, Poland shares a border with both Russia's Kaliningrad exclave and Belarus, Moscow's ally.
- He emphasized that discussions regarding nuclear cooperation between Poland and the United States have been ongoing for a considerable period.
- During the latest NATO summit in Vilnius, the allies committed to taking all necessary measures to ensure the credibility, effectiveness, safety, and security of the nuclear deterrent mission.
AI Scientists Create Humanoid Robot That 'Thinks' Its Way Through Tasks: The MenteeBot prototype responds to voice commands and can pick up and carry a range of ...
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Meta’s New GenAI Is Theatrical. Here’s How To Make It Valuable: Concern about a generative AI bubble is growing. To defend against disillusionment ...
forbes.com/sites/ericsiegel/2024/04/21/metas-new-genai-is-theatrical-heres-how-to-make-it-valuable/
Adobe Photoshop's latest beta makes AI-generated images from simple text prompts: Adobe will now let you use AI to generate images directly within Photoshop ...
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Sex offender banned from using AI tools in landmark UK case: The decision could set a precedent for future monitoring of people convicted of indecent image ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/21/sex-offender-banned-from-using-ai-tools-in-landmark-uk-case
Quick Glance: Convicted Offender Banned from Utilizing AI Tools
- A man convicted of producing over 1,000 indecent images of children is prohibited from using any “AI creation tools” for the next five years.
- Authorities caution against the dissemination of AI-generated sexual abuse images, which are increasingly surfacing in prosecutions.
- The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) deems the prosecutions as “groundbreaking” to raise awareness about the production of AI-generated child abuse imagery.
- The exact number of cases involving AI-generated images remains uncertain due to the lack of separate official data and the challenging differentiation between fake and authentic images.
Don’t blame MKBHD for the fate of Humane AI and Fisker: Humane AI raised more than $230 million before it even shipped a product. And when it finally released ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/17/mkbhd-humane-ai-review-fisker/
Quick Glance: MKBHD's Impact on Humane AI and Fisker
- Humane AI raised over $230 million before launching a disappointing product, the Ai Pin. The backlash from tech reviewers was significant.
- Marques Brownlee, known as MKBHD, faced criticism for his review that could impact the fate of Humane AI. The scrutiny shifted towards how he presented his critique of the product.
- Critics view Humane AI as an underdog, despite its substantial funding and backing from notable investors. The scrutiny of MKBHD's review also highlighted issues of bias and criticism in the tech community.
- The critique of MKBHD's review was analyzed through a racial lens by some Black techies, shedding light on disparities in expectations and treatment of prominent figures in the tech industry.
Meta AI's Keystroke Tracking Offers Loophole to Dodge Its Image Censors: Meta's Llama 3 AI won't make an image of a specific person—unless you pause while typing ...
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Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses do the AI thing without a projector or subscription: The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have adopted multimodal AI features ...
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Isaac Herzog: Israel's president warns of Iranian "evil empire": Iran's pursuit of the atomic bomb is the "greatest threat to stability in the world ...
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“Nobody knows what Putin will do tomorrow” - Navalny's widow does not rule out nuclear strike
fr.de/politik/ukraine-russland-krieg-konflikt-atomwaffen-nuklear-waffen-putin-kreml-moskau-nawalny-nawalnaja-93024144.html
Quick Glance: The Unpredictability of Putin: Nawalnaja Warns of Nuclear Weapons
- Julia Nawalnja, the widow of Russian opposition leader Navalny, considers Russia's leader Putin unpredictable and warns that he may resort to using nuclear weapons.
- She compares Putin's actions to the attack on Ukraine, emphasizing the unpredictability of his decisions.
- Nawalnaja views the arrest of suspected Russian spies as evidence that Putin is using all means to pursue his agenda in Europe.
- She criticizes Europe for not addressing the dangers posed by Russia earlier, which could have prevented conflicts and murders.
Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will hurt: An ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Tuesday that Russia has ...
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Coca-Cola signs $1.1 bln deal to use Microsoft cloud, AI services
reuters.com/technology/coca-cola-signs-11-bln-deal-use-microsoft-cloud-ai-services-2024-04-23/
US seeks alliance with Abu Dhabi on artificial intelligence: Biden administration brokers talks between Microsoft, OpenAI Google and the UAE ...
ft.com/content/843796a6-191c-4828-8bc9-d6648e4b460e
Quick Glance: US Seeks Alliance with Abu Dhabi on Artificial Intelligence
- The Biden administration actively encourages US tech companies to seek artificial intelligence deals and partnerships in the United Arab Emirates to gain an edge over China.
- Microsoft announced a $1.5 billion investment in G42, an Abu Dhabi-based AI group, as part of the US efforts to dominate in artificial intelligence development.
- The discussions between the US and the UAE highlight how the competition for emerging technologies has become geopolitical, intertwining commercial decisions with national strategic and security interests.
- The Microsoft-G42 deal signifies the initiation of a broader alliance between the US and UAE in the field of artificial intelligence.
Australia’s spies and cops want ‘accountable encryption’ - aka backdooring encryption
theregister.com/2024/04/25/asio_afp_accountable_encryption/
A Russian Orthodox priest who took part in services for Navalny is suspended by the patriarch
apnews.com/article/russia-alexei-navalny-priest-funeral-addfb4062cf811c980aacd0221600cdf
Meta proves AI hype has its limits : Artificial intelligence is a multibillion-dollar project with no clear timeline for revenues
ft.com/content/698c79e0-0b0b-401d-8132-99a42f236b92
A National Security Insider Does the Math on the Dangers of AI: Jason Matheny, CEO of the influential think tank Rand Corporation, says advances in AI are making ...
wired.com/story/jason-matheny-national-security-insider-dangers-of-ai/
Huber in the ntv early start: "The AfD is a danger for Germany": The top candidate is no longer sustainable and the AfD is a danger for Germany: clear words from ...
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New biopic: Putin film shows AI-generated dictator: A critical film biography about Vladimir Putin aims to show the Russian ruler as a criminal and a sick man in ...
spiegel.de/kultur/putin-film-zeigt-ki-generierten-diktator-a-a8246b07-c587-463e-b162-a05d45c89bd3
The West Calls Putin’s Bet on Faltering Support for Ukraine: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-22/the-west-calls-putin-s-bet-on-faltering-support-for-ukraine
Google Fires 20 More Over Protests, Former Employees Call It 'Textbook Evil': A handful of the 50 fired employees say Google has a role in 'AI-powered genocide ...
pcmag.com/news/google-fires-20-more-over-protests-former-employees-call-it-textbook-evil
Quick Glance: Innovation and Performance: Overview of Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra
- Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra offers a user-friendly interface, longer queries, and improved coding results.
- As a large language model (LLM), Gemini can handle complex queries and mimic human language.
- The Advanced subscription of Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra costs $19.99 per month, providing access to the most powerful model.
- Gemini also supports coding in at least 20 programming languages and has features for debugging and explaining code.
Russia Raises 2024 Growth Forecast as Economy Weathers Sanctions: Russia’s Economy Ministry raised its 2024 growth forecast despite mounting sanctions over ...
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Paris startup adds 'universal compute' weapon to France's growing AI arsenal: A startup promising “universal AI compute” has joined France’s thriving artificial ...
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The AI revolution is set to change how books are written: The AI revolution doesn't just make literature research obsolete. It is also likely to change the ...
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The world's leading AI companies pledge to protect the safety of children online: Leading artificial intelligence companies including OpenAI, Microsoft, Google ...
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Rabbit's AI Assistant Is Here. And Soon a Camera Wearable Will Be Too: WIRED went along to the company's launch event where customers picked up the very first ...
wired.com/story/rabbit-r1-launch-event-nyc/
Microsoft's AI tool can turn photos into realistic videos of people talking and singing
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Seagate joins the HDD price hike party, blames AI for spike in demand: Expect ongoing supply shortages this year, say storage analysts
theregister.com/2024/04/23/seagate_hdd_prices/
Peter Morgan Turns His Pen From ‘The Crown’ to the Kremlin: His new play “Patriots,” now on Broadway, follows Putin’s rise to power and the Russian oligarchs who ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/theater/peter-morgan-patriots-the-crown.html
Quick Glance: Peter Morgan Unveils the Kremlin in New Play
- Peter Morgan's new play 'Patriots' on Broadway delves into Putin's rise to power and the Russian oligarchs who thought he would be their puppet.
- After shedding light on the British royal family for six seasons, Morgan wanted to explore the oligarchs who propelled Putin to power in the 1990s.
- 'Patriots' by Morgan intricately weaves the stories of four Russian men in the post-Soviet era, showcasing a diverse range of moral values.
- Morgan's shift from writing about the royals to the powerful yet less known oligarchs in 'Patriots' provides him with a fresh perspective on recent history and a new writing challenge.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: With a refined design, tons of power, a built-in stylus, helpful AI tools, and seven years of promised updates ...
pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra
TNW Podcast: Sebastian Aristotelis on thriving in space; the future of ASML and Stability AI
thenextweb.com/news/podcast-sebastian-aristotelis-saga-asml-stability-ai
2D transistors can mimic a locust's brain to avoid collision— super-efficient tech could lower the energy costs of tomorrow's AI
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/2d-transistors-can-mimic-a-locusts-brain-to-avoid-collision-super-efficient-tech-could-lower-the-energy-costs-of-tomorrows-ai
The Taylor Swift Album Leak’s Big AI Problem: When "The Tortured Poets Department" leaked, some Taylor Swift fans swore it must be AI. Expect that to be a common ...
wired.com/story/the-taylor-swift-album-leaks-big-ai-problem/
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Apply for citizen's benefit via app: This Monday, the Federal Ministry will publish a new strategy for digitalization. Among other things, an app ...| is planned
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Global PC shipments grew 3% in Q1 2024 says Counterpoint — with AI expected to continue to drive PC sales this year
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/global-pc-shipments-grew-3-in-q1-2024-says-counterpoint-with-ai-expected-to-continue-to-drive-pc-sales-this-year
Women in AI: Anna Korhonen studies the intersection between linguistics and AI: To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/21/women-in-ai-anna-korhonen-studies-the-intersection-between-linguistics-and-ai/
Russian media state Russian Deputy Defence Minister suspected of high treason: Vazhnye Istorii, a Russian media outlet, has stated that the real reason for the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452740/
Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
- Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.
- Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
- Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.
- Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
Power-hungry AI is putting the hurt on global electricity supply: Data centers are becoming a bottleneck for AI development.
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Quick Glance: Growing Demand for AI Threatens Global Power Supply
- Tech experts concerned about crucial role of energy supply in AI development.
- The increasing need for electricity poses a challenge for advancements in artificial intelligence.
- Global data centers are expected to require more capacity by 2030 than currently available.
- Concerns about environmental impact of technology boom heightened by data centers' energy consumption.
Ukraine War: Why the Istanbul Negotiations Failed: An American political magazine reconstructs the Istanbul meetings just a few weeks after the start of the war ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/ukraine-haetten-die-istanbul-verhandlungen-den-krieg-beenden-koennen-li.2206712
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
Living With the Dell XPS 14: With its sleek new design and the latest generation hardware, Dell packs a lot of power into its flagship consumer 14-inch notebook ...
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UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/uk-freezes-london-property-linked-to-putin-ally-after-icij-report/
Quick Glance: UK Reacts to ICIJ Report on London Property of Putin Ally
- The UK government froze the multimillion-dollar London property roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists unveiled its connection to Igor Komarov and its seemingly untouched status by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official.
- In February, the ongoing relationship between Komarov and the prime central London townhouse on Herbert Crescent, purchased for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company he previously managed, was highlighted.
- An update was made on April 5 regarding the Companies House records for Wastom, aligning with the ROE filings.
US Ukraine Aid: Putin's Biggest Mistake: The US Senate is also waving through the billions in aid for Ukraine, and supplies will begin soon ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ukrainehilfe-der-usa-putins-groesster-denkfehler-a-69cb3aaf-5bbc-4158-899b-c94619cb822f
DARPA’s AI test pilot successfully flew a dogfight against a human: After flying against simulated opponents, the AI agent has taken on humans.
arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/darpas-ai-test-pilot-successfully-flew-a-dogfight-against-a-human/
China acquired recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers, tenders show
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How far are the Russians advancing?: Reisner: "The moment the dam will burst could come"
n-tv.de/politik/Reisner-Es-koennte-der-Moment-des-Dammbruchs-kommen-article24899254.html
AI boom can even work on your taxes: Tax preparer Intuit’s market valuation bigger than Goldman Sachs after becoming unexpected beneficiary of AI enthusiasm
ft.com/content/76fbe701-b6ae-4b97-960b-181576b52728
Exclusive | AI Developers Agree to New Safety Measures to Fight Child Exploitation
wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-developers-agree-to-new-safety-measures-to-fight-child-exploitation-2a58129c
Nvidia AI Chips Are Still Shipping to China Despite US Export Ban: The US doesn't want its most advanced computer chips sent to China, but a new report finds ...
pcmag.com/news/nvidia-ai-chips-are-still-shipping-to-china-despite-us-export-ban
Ukraine reportedly suspending consular, passport services for military-age men abroad
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-suspending-consular-passport-services-for-military-age-men-abroad/
Quick Glance: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Halts Consular Services for Conscripted Men Abroad
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed the suspension of consular services for Ukrainian men abroad who are liable for military service.
- Kuleba emphasized that protecting the rights and interests of Ukrainian citizens abroad remains a priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the current focus is on Ukraine's survival.
- He reminded men liable for military service of the obligation to update their data at military enlistment offices before the new mobilization law was enacted.
- Kuleba announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon provide further guidance on obtaining consular services for men of conscription age at diplomatic missions abroad.
The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
foreignaffairs.com/russian-federation/five-futures-russia-stephen-kotkin
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Fake news from Russia: Putin's propaganda strategy uncovered | Podcast: Russia is trying to destabilize the West with a massive disinformation campaign ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/id_100384320/fake-news-aus-russland-putins-propaganda-strategie-aufgedeckt-podcast.html
Gen Z Are Losing Jobs They Just Got: 'Easily Replaced': The report found 78 percent of hiring managers said their company will lay off recent graduates due to ...
newsweek.com/gen-z-are-losing-jobs-they-just-got-recent-graduates-1893773
Protest group says Google has fired more staff over sit-ins opposing work for Israel
theregister.com/2024/04/22/google_project_nimbus_firings/
The losers of the day are Putin and Trump: After months of hesitation, the US has managed to persuade itself to continue its massive support for Ukraine ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/usa/us-wahl/id_100390274/der-verlierer-des-tages-heissen-putin-und-trump.html
Russia Detains Deputy Defense Minister Over Corruption Suspicions: Russian law enforcement officers have detained Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov on ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/russia-detains-deputy-defence-minister-over-corruption-suspicions-a84938
Quick Glance: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Detained on Bribery Suspicions
- A Russian deputy defense minister, Timur Ivanov, exposed in an investigation by the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was placed in custody on Wednesday under suspicion of accepting significant bribes.
- Ivanov, 48, a longtime ally of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, was responsible for construction and procurement for the Armed Forces and was associated with the high-profile reconstruction of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol occupied by Moscow's forces.
- Several independent Russian media outlets alleged that Ivanov and his family amassed immense wealth through kick-backs on contracts he approved at the ministry.
- Critics argue that the substantial funds flowing into the Ukraine offensive have provided officials with new avenues to enrich themselves through covert procurement agreements.
Samsung unveils 10.7Gbps LPDDR5X mobile memory optimized for AI applications: Samsung has announced its the next generation of LPDDR5X DRAM, capable of hitting ...
tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/samsung-unveils-107gbps-lpddr5x-mobile-memory-optimized-for-ai-applications
Logitech's new mouse summons AI with a button push: The Logitech Signature AI Edition M750 Mouse includes a dedicated AI key that launches a tool designed ...
pcworld.com/article/2304830/logitechs-new-mouse-summons-ai-with-a-button-push.html
Mike Pence warns Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses: Former U.S. vice president calls on Congress to approve funding for Ukraine aid ...
politico.eu/article/mike-pence-vladimir-putin-russia-united-states-nato-donald-trump-ukraine/
Zelensky urges U.S. to send weapons quickly ahead of Russian offensive: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated that while U.S. lawmakers debated the ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/21/ukraine-aid-zelensky-comments/
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Infrastructure under attack: Kharkiv TV tower collapses - Reception disturbed: The Ukrainian infrastructure is a constant target of attack by the Russians ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Fernsehturm-von-Charkiw-stuerzt-ein-Empfang-gestoert-article24893046.html
Ukraine war: Ukraine reports Russian attack on television tower in Kharkov: Military aid for Ukraine is not coming too late, says the NATO chief. Meanwhile ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100391298/ukraine-krieg-ukraine-meldet-russischen-angriff-auf-fernsehturm-in-charkow.html
Jim Keller on AI: "In 10 years all software will be gone": The well-known chip designer Jim Keller broadly outlined his visions for AI in an interview ...
heise.de/news/Jim-Keller-ueber-KI-In-10-Jahren-ist-alle-Software-weg-9692706.html
TechScape: No WhatsApp in China, no TikTok in the US, and the return of Llama: In this week’s newsletter: While Apple removed the platform from App Stores ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/23/techscape-apple-app-store-china-tiktok-meta-llama
US Imposes Sanctions on Use of Russian Metals on Exchanges: The US and UK imposed new restrictions on trading Russian aluminum, copper and nickel that will ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/us-imposes-sanctions-on-use-of-russian-metals-on-exchanges
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Quick Glance: US Imposes Sanctions on Russian Metals at Exchanges
- The US and UK imposed new restrictions on trading Russian aluminum, copper, and nickel that will impact global metal markets, aiming to limit President Vladimir Putin’s ability to fund his war efforts.
- The rules ban the delivery of new supplies from Russia to the London Metal Exchange and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. While non-US entities can still buy physical Russian metals, the restrictions are expected to influence prices on the LME, a key benchmark in global contracts.
- The sanctions will also affect traders' handling of Russian metal, potentially leading to discounts compared to other sources. The move aims to reduce Russia's earnings while avoiding broad sanctions on crucial metals. Russian metals exports were valued at $25 billion in 2022 and $15 billion in 2023.
- The restrictions aim to prevent market disruptions seen in past sanctions and mark a significant shift in the metal supply chain dynamics. Palladium and titanium, major Russian-supplied metals, are not subject to these restrictions.
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