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Williams F1 Partners with AI Leader Anthropic, Taps Claude as Official Thinking Partner
Williams F1 Team has signed a multi-year partnership with Anthropic to make Claude their Official Thinking Partner, enhancing strategy and operations. The collaboration, marked by Claude branding on cars and kits, highlights AI's growing role in competitive sports decision-making.
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UK Cracks Down on Social Media Ads Promoting Illegal Channel Crossings in New Border Security Effort
The UK government expands its crackdown on illegal migration by targeting social media ads facilitating crossings, with new powers for the National Crime Agency starting Monday. This effort, part of the Labour-led Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act, has already led to the closure of over 10,000 accounts linked to people smugglers and aims to curb small-boat crossings.
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Singapore to Launch National Space Agency in 2026, Aiming for Regional Leadership in Space Innovation
Singapore is launching the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) in April 2026 to boost its space capabilities and foster international partnerships. Led by Ngiam Le Na, NSAS will focus on climate tech, space research, and positioning Singapore as a regional space hub.
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Supply Chain Woes Threaten Aviation Growth Amid Asia-Pacific Passenger Surge and Geopolitical Tensions
Aviation leaders at the Singapore Airshow warn that ongoing supply chain issues will impede airline growth, with IATA citing post-pandemic bottlenecks and geopolitical tensions as major factors. Despite rising demand, especially in Asia-Pacific, infrastructure constraints and rare earth dependencies add pressure on manufacturing and operations.
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Deni Avdija becomes the first Israeli NBA All-Star, named as a Western Conference reserve for the Portland Trail Blazers. Averaging 25.5 points, Avdija is lauded for his breakout season and impact on Portland's success.
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NVIDIA unveils Earth-12, a groundbreaking AI weather suite offering rapid, high-resolution forecasts via open-access platforms like Earth2Studio and GitHub. By leveraging GPUs, Earth-12 accelerates weather modeling, enabling diverse users from researchers to energy companies to enhance forecasting efficiency and climate resilience strategies.
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The UK government has introduced Fuel Finder, a scheme requiring petrol stations to report fuel prices daily, ensuring consumer access to competitive pricing within 30 minutes. Supported by the CMA, this initiative aims to enhance price transparency and save households about £40 annually, with data available on platforms like Google Maps and Waze.
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Tech giants Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta are transitioning from NVIDIA GPUs to custom accelerators, boosting demand for Broadcom and TSMC's manufacturing capabilities. Broadcom's AI semiconductor revenue surged 74%, and they are expected to lead the market by 2027, capitalizing on these infrastructure investments.
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Vietnam's tourism sector has bounced back robustly post-pandemic, welcoming over 21 million international visitors in 2023 and generating USD 39 billion in receipts. Infrastructure upgrades and diverse offerings, like the Visit Vietnam 2026 initiative, aim to sustain growth, with a focus on expanding beyond traditional hubs to regions like the Central Highlands.
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South Africa's sports ministry states no formal decision has been made to relocate the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, countering Deputy Minister Peace Mabe's comments. Despite this, contingency plans are discussed with SAFA and stakeholders, and South Africa expresses readiness to host if needed, citing infrastructure from past events.
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Gautam Adani's conglomerate and Embraer have inked a deal to build an aircraft assembly plant in India, signaling a bid to make the country a global aviation hub. This strategic partnership includes technology transfer, local manufacturing, and training initiatives, aligning with India's Make in India goals.
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OpenAI and Anthropic are transforming AI infrastructure, positioning Microsoft, Amazon, and Google Cloud as key beneficiaries of the expanding AI ecosystem. This shift is spurring significant investments in AI-related stocks, with these tech giants capitalizing on increased demand for cloud services and specialized hardware.
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The NHS is piloting a program that uses AI and robotic bronchoscopy to expedite lung cancer diagnosis by identifying small nodules and guiding biopsies. This initiative, initially at Guy’s and St Thomas’, plans expansion to other hospitals, aiming for early cancer detection and improved patient outcomes, aligning with the NHS National Cancer Plan.
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India launches SPEEED AI, an advanced Athlete Management and Sports Science platform to enhance personalized training, injury prevention, and anti-doping measures for over 6,000 athletes. Developed by Darwin with IIT Bombay, this system promises robust data security, age verification, and performance optimization across national sports institutions.
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DEWALT's new autonomous drilling robot, tested on 10 hyperscaler data centers, can dig foundations up to ten times faster than human teams, slashing construction timelines by 80 weeks. Combining AI-driven precision and 24/7 operation, it promises enhanced safety and cost efficiency, though labor rights concerns persist.
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