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A highly precise form of CRISPR gene editing technology that can change a single letter (base) of the genetic code. This technology was successfully used in vivo to correct a specific point mutation in a human patient.

Gene-editing technology that Anthropic is attempting to augment using its AI models.

Geopolitical region heavily discussed regarding energy markets and foreign entanglements.

Government regulations managed by the US Commerce Department that restrict the sale of advanced technology, like high-end semiconductors, to certain countries, particularly China. These controls are a key tactic in the broader US-China Chip War.

A new US foreign policy framework championed by the Trump administration. It involves partnering with resource-rich nations, especially in the Middle East, on AI development to secure investment in US infrastructure and ensure alignment with the American tech stack over China's.

A new premium subscription service from Google, priced at $250 per month. It bundles access to advanced AI models (like Flow and Gemini), large cloud storage, and other premium services, representing a potential new revenue stream for the company beyond advertising.

CEO of Alphabet/Google who participated in the superintelligence summit at the White House.

The design firm founded by Jony Ive. It was acquired by OpenAI for over $6 billion to design and develop new AI-powered hardware products.

Famed designer working on a secretive new consumer hardware device with OpenAI.

A major foreign holder of US debt. A recent, sharp increase in Japanese government bond yields is a warning sign of a potential global credit selloff, which could force Japan to sell its US Treasury holdings, further driving up US interest rates.

The upper chamber of Congress, currently reviewing the supersonic legalization bill.

The lower chamber of Congress that unanimously passed the supersonic flight bill.