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The Elon game: Musk’s vision of the future

Explore episode Jul 24, 2026
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AIs Will Be in Charge by 2036

The Elon game: Musk’s vision of the future · Jul 24, 2026 Technology

Musk told The Economist that AI will exceed the sum of human intelligence in around five years, and by 2036 'the AIs would be in charge.' His prediction: incredible abundance for all — and money won't matter. This is not science fiction to him; it is a construction plan.

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CxMT's Record-Breaking Shanghai Debut

NPR News: 07-27-2026 7AM EDT · Jul 27, 2026 Technology

Chinese chipmaker CxMT became the most valuable company listed on China's stock exchanges after its shares soared on debut in Shanghai. Its chips power AI servers and consumer smartphones — a direct play on China's race to build semiconductor independence amid U.S. export restrictions.

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Anthropic's Open Source Argument Is Self-Serving

Steven Sinofsky: AI Doesn't Need New Rules Yet · Jul 27, 2026 Technology

When Anthropic argues that restricting open source is the best way to hurt China, the actual translation is: restricting open source is the best way to help Anthropic by eliminating a competitor. Sinofsky calls it un-American and un-tech — an industry that was built on open academic research trying to pull up the ladder behind it.