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Predictive Agriculture Is Planting the Seeds for Sustainability

Predictive agriculture is the future of farming, utilizing advanced technologies to streamline crop management and increase yields. By harnessing the power of data analytics, machine learning, and other cutting-edge tools, farmers can now make informed decisions about everything from planting to harvest. They can better understand weather patterns, soil conditions, and plant health indicators with […]

US House Speaker Says Lawmakers to Move Forward with TikTok Bill

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Sunday lawmakers will move forward with legislation to address national security worries about TikTok, alleging China’s government had access to the short video app’s user data. In the United States, there are growing calls to ban TikTok, owned by China-based company ByteDance, or to pass bipartisan […]

US Vice President Harris Promises Greater Investment for Africa

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Sunday that the United States will increase investment in Africa and help spur economic growth as she began a week long tour of the continent aimed at offering a counter to the influence of rival China. China has invested heavily in Africa in recent decades, including in infrastructure […]

Finding the Balance between AI Innovation and Security  

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live and work, from chatbots and self-driving cars to personalized medical treatments and intelligent home assistants. As AI innovations continues to evolve, it’s becoming increasingly urgent to establish a regulatory framework that promotes ethical development and deployment all while ensuring national security.   But as we dive into […]

Deutsche Bank, Ubs Hit as Bank Fears Spark Stress Signals

European banking stocks fell sharply on Friday, with Deutsche Bank and UBS knocked by worries that actions by regulators and central banks have not yet contained the worst problems to face the sector since the 2008 global financial crisis. Financial market stress indicators were also again flashing warning signs more widely, with the euro falling […]

TikTok Attacked for China Ties as Us Lawmakers Push for Ban

U.S. lawmakers on Thursday battered TikTok’s CEO about potential Chinese influence over the platform and said its short videos were damaging children’s mental health, reflecting bipartisan concerns about the app’s power over Americans. CEO Shou Zi Chew’s testimony before Congress did little to assuage U.S. worries over TikTok’s China-based parent company ByteDance and added fresh […]

China’s Catl to Start Mass Output of m3p Batteries This Year

Chinese battery giant CATL plans this year to start mass production and delivery of batteries based on a new materials technology, M3P, which will perform better and cost less than nickel and cobalt-based batteries, its chairman said. M3P batteries will have greater energy density and perform better than lithium-ion phosphate batteries, a market CATL dominates. […]

Biden Administration Adds 14 Chinese Firms to Red Flag List

The Biden administration on Thursday added 14 Chinese companies to a red flag list, forcing U.S. exporters to conduct greater due diligence before shipping goods to them because U.S. officials have been unable to inspect the listed entities. Being added to the list can potentially start a 60-day clock that could trigger much tougher penalties. […]

Factbox - Why a Broad US TikTok Ban Is Unlikely to Take Effect Soon

A recent ban of TikTok use on U.S. government-owned devices, coupled with new legislation in Congress seeking to block the app, have fueled expectations the popular Chinese-owned platform could soon be barred nationwide. Adding to the perception, last week the company said the Biden administration had demanded TikTok’s owners divest their stakes in the popular […]