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Mark Cuban warns that rising health insurance costs, reaching $30,000 per family annually, could drive more US layoffs and hiring freezes than artificial intelligence.
Read the original →Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, revealed new data on U.S. CPG and life sciences manufacturers. The release was made at PACK EXPO International 2026.
Read the original →A Chinese supercomputer manufacturer has unveiled Sugon 8000, an AI supercluster. It was presented at the China National Annual Conference on High Performance Computing.
Read the original →On October 19, China's Ministry of Commerce and eight other departments issued a joint opinion on accelerating technology-driven commerce.
Read the original →Anudip Foundation, a nonprofit connecting skills education with pathways to employment for underserved youth, brought together friends, supporters and community leaders in Houston, Texas recently.
Read the original →A potential deal worth US$4.5 billion (Rp81.2 trillion) could boost Indonesia’s digital economy. Concerns remain over water, electricity and environmental safeguards.
Read the original →Indonesia must determine its own pace for developing artificial intelligence based on its capacity, according to Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya.
Read the original →Diamond Hill Capital issued its Q3 2026 investor letter for its Large Cap Strategy. The strategy returned 3.18% net of fees in the quarter, compared with 2.61% for the Russell 1000 Value Index.
Read the original →Anthropic has lowered its valuation expectations to $1.5 trillion ahead of its IPO. The AI industry's valuation standard is shifting.
Read the original →Approved and expected data center capacity could require roughly four and a half 670-megawatt power plants, while further allocations could increase demand. The government is still weighing technology investment against environmental and economic costs.
Read the original →AI is shifting Mexican auto dealerships from routine sales to data-driven lead prioritization, inventory, and retention, writes Fernando Enciso.
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