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The book is described as a roadmap for navigating economic downturns, adapting to artificial intelligence, and building resilience in an uncertain world.
Read the original →Paschal Donohoe, the managing director and chief knowledge officer at the World Bank, said so-called "small AI" could make developments achievable that would otherwise have taken centuries.
Read the original →Chatbot startup Character.AI filed for bankruptcy earlier this week. Many of its employees will have the opportunity to take jobs at Disney.
Read the original →The department is recruiting talent to help "advance its homeland security mission".
Read the original →CyberSN's jobs report shows US cybersecurity job postings fell 26% in January–September 2026. AI Security Engineer postings rose 268% over the same period.
Read the original →The Electricity Authority is preparing new rules for connecting energy-intensive facilities, as data centers could account for 20% of national electricity consumption by 2030. Industry figures say transmission bottlenecks, gas dependence and national security concerns make local computing infrastructure both a challenge and a strategic necessity.
Read the original →Brian Bengs is a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy. He used to live in Aberdeen and teach at Northern State University.
Read the original →Malaysia's 2026 growth forecast was lifted to 5.1% and the 2027 forecast raised to 4.8%. AI exports and investment are driving momentum. The report calls for using the budget to broaden benefits and target support.
Read the original →The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% from 3.0% as AI investment offsets the Middle East energy shock. It warned that risks are tilted to the downside.
Read the original →The article compares Big Tech's capex plans, second-half targets and cash costs for 2026. It looks at what the investment race requires.
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