Alibaba has announced the release of Qwen 2.5-Max, an advanced version of its artificial intelligence model, claiming it surpasses DeepSeek-V3 and even OpenAI’s GPT-4o. This move signals an intensifying AI race in China and globally, with companies competing to push the boundaries of generative AI capabilities. Unusual Timing, Strong Statement The release of Qwen 2.5-Max … Read more
Technofascism is a term used to describe a political system in which technology is used to enforce or promote a fascist ideology. It is characterized by the use of technology to surveil and control citizens, suppress dissent, and spread propaganda. Characteristics of Technofascism Some of the key characteristics of technofascism include: Examples of Technofascism There … Read more
In a significant move towards mineral security and green technology advancement, India’s Union Cabinet has approved the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). This strategic initiative comes at a crucial time when global competition for critical minerals is intensifying. Mission Overview The NCMM comes with a substantial financial commitment of ₹34,300 crore spread over seven years, … Read more
China is making waves across the globe with groundbreaking advancements in technology, energy, and economic strategy. From smashing nuclear fusion records to launching space-based solar farms and unveiling a 504-qubit quantum computer, the nation is cementing its position as a global innovation powerhouse. But what do these breakthroughs mean for the future of energy, computing, … Read more
For years, OpenAI has dominated the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape with its powerful language models like ChatGPT. However, a new contender has emerged from China, shaking up the AI world—DeepSeek. Developed by a Hangzhou-based research lab with significantly lower costs than its Western counterparts, DeepSeek is proving to be a formidable challenger to OpenAI, Google’s … Read more
Imagine a world where your smartphone can store ten times more data, or where computers run faster and more efficiently than ever before. Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, thanks to a groundbreaking discovery in physics, this might soon become a reality. Meet altermagnetism—the third type of magnetism that’s shaking up the scientific world and has … Read more
