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Pope Leo XIV was elected at 69 Pope John Paul II was elected at 58 (1978). Pope Benedict XVI was elected at 78 (2005). Pope Francis was elected at 76 (2013). #PopeFrancis #leonxiv #Conclave2025

Cisco unveils its Quantum Network Entanglement chip, capable of generating up to 200 million entangled photon pairs per second. Operating at room temperature and standard telecom wavelengths, it integrates seamlessly with existing fiber optics. Some comparisons to help you understand how quantum entanglement works: - It’s like having 200 million sets of identical twins every second, each pair instantly knowing what the other is thinking — no phone, no message needed. That’s how entangled photons behave — they "communicate" instantly through quantum physics. - Imagine placing 200 million magic mirrors around the globe per second. If you move your hand in front of one, the reflection instantly appears in the other — even if it’s on another continent. That's quantum entanglement in action. #quantum #ai #RevolutionNow source: siliconangle.com

Zalando has slashed image production time from 6–8 weeks to just 3–4 days using AI, cutting costs by 90%. In Q4 2024, 70% of its campaign images were AI-generated. #ai source: reuters.com

Databricks is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire serverless Postgres startup Neon for around $1 billion. Neon's serverless architecture and AI-friendly features could bolster Databricks' data infrastructure. #ai #databricks

At IBM Think 2025, IBM launched watsonx Orchestrate with 150+ agents and 80+ app integrations. A Forrester study cited 176% ROI and 67% time savings from automation. #ai #ibm source: siliconangle.com

OpenAI says it now serves 800M users globally—about 10% of the world. The company will stay under non-profit control amid restructuring. #ai #openai source: reuters, siliconangel

Starbase, Texas, is now officially a city after 97% of local voters—mostly SpaceX employees—approved the measure. The new status gives SpaceX expanded control over local development. #spacex #Starbase source: politico.com

TikTok has been fined €530M by the EU for failing to adequately protect user data from access by Chinese staff. The platform must comply within six months or face suspension of data transfers to China. #BigData #Tech #China #TikTok source: reuters.com

Apple is partnering with Anthropic to bring AI-powered coding to Xcode using the Claude Sonnet model, enhancing developer productivity. #AI #AppleXAnthropic #DevTools source: reuters.com

The Pentagon has handed its AI-driven metals program to the non-profit Critical Minerals Forum to boost transparency and reduce reliance on China. Backed by DARPA, the initiative aims to secure Western supply chains for key resources like rare earths and nickel. #ai #darpa #Trump source: reuters.com

Apple faces $900M tariff hit this quarter, says Tim Cook. Production shifts to India as shares dip 3%. #Apple #Tariffs #GlobalTrade source: cnn.com

At #AutoShanghai2025, over 1,000 vehicles debuted, with 70% being electric. CATL's new battery offers 520km range from a 5-minute charge.​ #China #USA #Trump

Microsoft is preparing to host Elon Musk's Grok AI model, expanding its AI capabilities. #Microsoft #AI #Grok #Musk source: reuters.com

Big Tech diverges: AI drives cloud growth, while tariffs hit electronics. Microsoft (MSFT): Azure up 33%, shares +7%, benefits from cloud, no tariff impact Alphabet (GOOGL): Ad revenue +8.5%, not affected by tariffs, no consumer focus Apple (AAPL): Faces tariff impacts, production mainly in China Amazon (AMZN): Struggling with tariffs, exposed to retail disruptions from Chinese merchants #AI #BigTech #CloudComputing source: reuters.com

Taiwan’s economy showed resilience in Q1 2025, with growth likely driven by strong global demand for advanced technology. This signals continued momentum amid a recovering global tech sector. source: reuters.com Poland could follow Taiwan’s path in tech and manufacturing with strategic investment and long-term vision. Taiwan’s semiconductor success stems from decades of innovation and global partnerships.🇵🇱 🇹🇼 #ai #tech #Taiwan #Poland

Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the need for self-sufficiency in AI development, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign technology. This move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen key sectors, including high-end chips and software, amidst U.S.-China rivalry. #ai #HighTech #TradeWars #Trump source: reuters.com

LabGenius has broken the human cognition barrier—its AI uses machine learning to design, run, and learn from its own experiments. This leap could lead to faster, smarter antibody treatments for diseases like cancer. #ai #CancerTreatment source: cnn.com

Astronomers just found a planet 8.6 times Earth’s size in the habitable zone—Kepler-218b could potentially host life. This giant exoplanet challenges what we know about where life might exist in the universe. #science source: cnn.com

President Trump has announced a major reduction in tariffs on Chinese imports, aiming to ease longstanding trade tensions. Treasury officials called the trade war "unsustainable," signaling a shift toward de-escalation. #tarriffwar source: cnn.com

China aims to embed AI in all education levels by 2035, following the rise of local LLMs like DeepSeek. #China #DeepSeek #AI #ChatGPT source: reuters.com