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April 17, 2026
Yardeni: 3 Reasons for Tech Equity Optimism
Edward Yardeni of Yardeni Research outlines three reasons for equity optimism. He highlights renewed enthusiasm for the tech sector among investors.
Dropbox Launches 3 Apps in ChatGPT
Dropbox is launching three new apps inside ChatGPT: a file app, Dash enterprise search app, and Reclaim AI calendar app. Users can access, save, and manage work files and schedules without leaving the ChatGPT interface. This positions ChatGPT as a comprehensive productivity operating system.
Indian Fintechs Urge Anthropic for Mythos Access
Major Indian fintech firms are pressing Anthropic for early access to Mythos. The AI model has raised global alarms over potential new cyberattacks.
Deepal L06 EREV Rolls Off Line, Price April 23
Deepal L06 extended-range version, co-made with JD.com, rolls off Changan factory line today. Boasts LiDAR, 3nm cockpit chip, 245km EV/1505km total range, 90 ADAS functions. Price reveal set for April 23.
21% Knowledge Workers Use AI Daily: Notion Survey
Notion surveyed knowledge workers and found 21% use AI nearly every day in their jobs. Challenges include AI outputs lacking originality.
TSMC plans sub-1nm chips by 2029
TSMC is advancing beyond 2nm with sub-1nm chip trial production targeted for 2029. Apple could benefit from these next-gen semiconductors in future devices. This signals continued scaling in chip technology.
Huang Warns Huawei Chips 'Horrible' for US AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned that DeepSeek optimizing its AI models on Huawei chips would be a 'horrible outcome' for the US. He argued that AI models diverging from the American tech stack could enable China to surpass the US as AI spreads globally with Chinese standards.
Robot Learning: Contemporary History
Roboticists once dreamed of human-like robot complexity but focused on refining industrial arms for factories. They aimed for sci-fi icons like C-3PO yet produced practical devices like Roomba. The article outlines this evolution in robot learning.
MSG Surveillance Tracks Vulnerable Groups
Knicks owner Jim Dolan uses surveillance at his arenas to spy on people. The system allegedly tracked a trans woman, lawyers, and protesters. Wired provides a deep investigation into the operation.
EU Awards €180M Cloud Contract to Four Providers
The European Commission awarded a six-year €180M sovereign cloud framework contract to four consortia: Post Telecom with CleverCloud and OVHcloud, StackIT, Scaleway, and Proximus with S3NS (Thales-Google Cloud JV), Clarence, and Mistral. This signals non-European tech can qualify as sovereign under strict EU controls.
AI Builds Animated Ghibli 3D Town in One Prompt
An AI created a fully animated 3D town in Ghibli style using just one sentence prompt. The town features dynamic elements like running and jumping characters. This demo highlights rapid progress in generative 3D AI.
Chen Zhen's Robots Fry Kitchen Chicken
Chen Zhen develops robots for practical kitchen tasks like frying chicken nuggets, skipping flashy demos such as dancing or punching. He sees labor-intensive service industries like catering and hotels as a realistic path for commercializing embodied AI hardware and software, with long-term potential for home use.
AI Revives Digital Val Kilmer on Screen
An AI-generated performance brings Val Kilmer back to the screen in a new film. The actor's quote, 'Don’t fear the dead, and don’t fear me,' addresses concerns about AI. This demonstrates technology reshaping the acting industry.
US Revises China Chip Bill, Retains ASML DUV Ban
The US House revised the MATCH Act on Chinese semiconductors, scaling back some initial restrictions but keeping core controls intact. It continues to ban ASML DUV lithography machines and prohibits their use by firms like SMIC and CXMT. The bill, proposed April 2 by Rep. Baumgartner, has bipartisan support.
AlixLabs Raises €15M for Atomic Etching
AlixLabs closed a €15M Series A funding round with a top-up from Stephen Industries to commercialize Atomic Pitch Splitting (APS™) technology. The Lund-based startup targets beta testing with chipmakers in 2026 and deployment by 2027.
Zhuanzhuan Plans Hong Kong Global HQ
Zhuanzhuan plans to establish its international business headquarters in Hong Kong. The move supports scaling its recommerce business globally as part of Alibaba's ecosystem.
SIGIR-AP: Viable IR conference for newbies?
Undergrad researcher seeks less competitive IR conferences beyond SIGIR and ECIR. Discovered SIGIR-AP, a young event backed by SIGIR entering its 4th edition. Asks for validation and alternative venue suggestions.
China Tops Global Nuclear Capacity at 125GW
China's nuclear installed capacity hits 125 million kW, world No.1, with capacity to build 50 units simultaneously. 60 operating, 36 under construction units; Hualong One leads third-gen deployment. Fusion records broken by EAST and HL-3.
Amazon Launches AI Gadgets Storefront
Amazon has introduced a dedicated storefront for AI-powered gadgets amid rising AI interest. It simplifies discovering effective AI products in a crowded market. This helps users navigate the 'everything is AI' landscape.
Japan Unearths Rare Earths 6000m Deep
Japan is reducing reliance on China for rare earth elements through a massive underwater deposit 6,000 meters deep in the Pacific near a remote island. Tokyo succeeds where global efforts failed. This promises supply independence for critical tech materials.