China's rubber-stamp advances tech independence plan
China's government prioritizes reducing dependence on imported digital technology, emphasizing self-reliance in high-level science, AI development, and semiconductor manufacturing amid escalating trade protectionism.
Sierra, a supercomputer that ran nuclear simulations for seven years at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, was decommissioned after becoming obsolete despite once ranking as the world's second-fastest machine.
$10M gift to Cornell Bowers supports AI advancement | Cornell Chronicle
A $10 million gift to Cornell Bowers College will strengthen foundational AI research, faculty recruitment, and computing infrastructure while supporting ethical AI initiatives.