OpenAI and Perplexity Response: Google Introduces AI Tool Disco Based on Gemini 3
Google Labs has introduced the experimental tool Disco for web surfing, powered by the AI model Gemini 3.
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Nvidia has developed technology to track its processors' location amidst concerns of smuggling into China. This optional tool analyzes data exchange delays to monitor chip performance. It aims to combat reports of unauthorized chip transfers while ensuring user privacy, with plans for open-source availability.

Experts predict Bitcoin will grow to $112 000
The first cryptocurrency could rise to $112 000 in the next one to three months. To achieve this, the Federal Reserve must ease its monetary policy, CryptoQuant officials said.
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Research reveals the ability of AI to influence political views
Widely used AI systems can change voter preferences by 15% under controlled conditions. This is stated in a study by Cornell University and the British Institute of Artificial Intelligence Security.
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The American Federation of Teachers criticized the "Responsible Financial Innovation Act," warning it poses risks to pension savings and the economy. They expressed concerns over potential loopholes in securities regulation, which could lead to unregulated assets in retirement plans and contribute to financial instability.

Response to China's expansion: US tech giants have formed an alliance to standardize AI agents
The Linux Foundation has established a new organization — Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF). Its goal is to prevent the fragmentation of the AI agent segment into numerous incompatible, closed products.
The foundation will become a neutral platform

Silicon Tanks: French Theory — How Philosophers Predicted Web3
Post-war French philosophy may seem like an elaborate intellectual game, detached from objective reality. However, in reality, authors such as Gilles Deleuze, Michel Foucault, and Jean Baudrillard aimed to explain

70 Traders vs 30 Bots: Aster Launches AI Effectiveness Experiment
The Aster team has launched a trading competition. It involves 70 real users and 30 specially trained AI agents.
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CARF under the Christmas tree: EU tax authorities will start tracking crypto transactions
Starting January 1, 2026, the DAC8 directive will come into force in the European Union, implementing the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). Crypto exchanges, brokers, and custodial services will begin transmitting user transaction data to tax authorities

Six-armed and four-legged robots unveiled in China
Home appliance manufacturer Midea Group has developed the six-armed industrial robot MIRO U. It is planned to be deployed at the washing machine factory in Wuxi by the end of December, according to SCMP.
The company’s Chief Technology Officer, Wei Chang, stated,

President Trump announced that Nvidia will be allowed to sell its H200 AI chips to approved customers in China, with the condition that the U.S. receives 25% of the profits. This policy aims to enhance U.S. jobs and manufacturing while maintaining leadership in artificial intelligence.

Hinge has launched an AI feature called Convo Starters to help users initiate conversations by providing personalized prompts based on profile images. This aims to alleviate awkward silences and increase interaction, responding to user demand for guidance in online dating.

The AI model Grok 4.2 won the Alpha Arena trading tournament, achieving a 12% average return across all competitions. While competing models faced losses, Grok 4.2 excelled, securing its position as the leading AI trading bot.

Farcaster, the DeSoc project, is shifting its focus to wallet development after a failed social media strategy. Co-founder Dan Romero emphasized the wallet's growth and plans to integrate social features, despite mixed community reactions regarding the project's direction.