China’s Z.ai Claims It Can Match Mythos on Cybersecurity⭐8

Chinese AI firm Z.ai claims its GLM-5.2 model now rivals Mythos in cybersecurity vulnerability detection at 94% accuracy, narrowing the gap despite lagging in g...

The Download: Introducing the Engineering Issue⭐8

Introducing the Engineering Issue: from seafloor tunnels to nanoscale chipmaking and geoengineering, explore ambitious solutions for global challenges.

Operating a Humanoid With Your Body Is a Hot Job in China’s Hardware Capital⭐7

In Shenzhen, operators use full-body VR rigs to control humanoid robots for tasks like assembly, a hot job in China’s robotics boom.

Skydio CEO Adam Bry on Why Silicon Valley Shouldn’t Draw Red Lines for Drone Use⭐7

Skydio CEO Adam Bry argues Silicon Valley must avoid rigid ethical red lines on drones, prioritizing nuanced regulation to compete with China while addressing s...

China May Have Accessed Mythos⭐8

White House suspects China-linked group accessed Anthropic’s advanced AI Mythos, sparking debate on AI security and U.S.-China tech tensions in 2026.

The Download: Soccer’s Data Renaissance and China’s Big Nuclear Plans⭐10

Soccer's data revolution and China's ambitious nuclear expansion, plus first potential autonomous drone combat deaths.