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The Download: our bodies’ memories, and Traton’s electric trucks
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How do our bodies remember? “Like riding a bike” is shorthand for the remarkable way that our bodies…
How do our bodies remember?
MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. “Like riding a bike” is shorthand for the remarkable way that our bodies…
This test could reveal the health of your immune system
Attentive readers might have noticed my absence over the last couple of weeks. I’ve been trying to recover from a bout of illness. It got me thinking about the immune system, and how little I know about my own immune…
TCS’s $7 billion India data centre bet raises questions over returns, fit
Tata Consultancy Services plans a significant $7 billion investment in a 1GW data center unit in India, a strategic shift from its capex-light model. Analysts express caution, citing limited overlap with core IT services and potential pressure on high return…
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ask families to join fight against predatory social media policies
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle called on parents to oppose social media firms that exploit children through harmful algorithms. They highlighted the risks of unregulated AI, citing research showing children frequently face damaging interactions with chatbots. Their foundation will partner…
SoftBank in talks for $5 billion margin loan backed by Arm stock: Bloomberg
SoftBank Group is discussing a $5 billion loan from global banks, using shares of its chip business Arm Holdings as security. The funds will support more investment in OpenAI this year, Bloomberg News reported.
WeWork India shares make a weak debut, list flat at Rs 650 on NSE
WeWork India shares: WeWork India Management shares experienced a subdued listing on stock exchanges Friday, opening with a marginal premium on the NSE and a slight dip on the BSE. The company’s Rs 3,000-crore IPO, a pure offer-for-sale, saw strong…
China steps up customs crackdown on Nvidia AI chips: Financial Times
China is increasing its enforcement of chip import restrictions, aiming to move its tech firms away from relying on US products. According to the Financial Times, this includes reducing dependence on Nvidia’s AI chips, as Beijing pushes for more control…
Ray Kurzweil ’70 reinforces his optimism in tech progress
Innovator, futurist, and author Ray Kurzweil ’70 emphasized his optimism about artificial intelligence, and technological progress generally, in a lecture on Wednesday while accepting MIT’s Robert A. Muh Alumni Award from the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS). Kurzweil…