Council on Foreign Relations
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New Hierarchical Deep CFR Algorithm Enhances Imperfect Information Game Learning
Researchers have introduced Hierarchical Deep Counterfactual Regret Minimization (HDCFR), a novel algorithm designed to enhance learning efficiency in imperfect information games with extensive state spaces. This method…
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US confirms China on track to meet agricultural purchase commitments ahead of Xi visit
The United States Department of Agriculture has stated that China is on track to meet its agricultural purchase commitments, with significant progress noted in soybean exports. This development is expected to be a key t…
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China's export surge nears global limit, risking economic crisis · 1 source tracked
China's current export strategy, characterized by overcapacity and heavily subsidized goods, is nearing a global demand limit, according to former trade official Michael Froman. This situation risks triggering another g…
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New CFR framework offers deterministic guarantees for AI game theory
A new research paper introduces a deterministic framework for Counterfactual Regret Minimization (CFR) that aims to improve efficiency and provide stronger guarantees. The proposed method, termed persistent public-chanc…
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Extracting Incoterms from purchase orders requires precise code, revision, and place data
This article details how to accurately extract Incoterms, which are standardized delivery terms used in international trade, from purchase orders. It emphasizes that Incoterms consist of a specific code, a revision year…
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China's industrial race challenges US dominance in future tech · 1 source tracked
China is rapidly advancing in key future industries, potentially surpassing the U.S. due to a combination of sustained state investment and U.S. policy missteps. The country has achieved dominance in sectors like drones…
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US communities accelerate climate adaptation actions amid extreme weather
Communities across the United States are increasingly shifting from climate change adaptation planning to implementing real-world actions in response to escalating extreme weather events. This proactive approach involve…
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AI regulation, Zuckerberg's stance, and EU fines dominate tech policy podcast
The Ctrl-Alt-Speech podcast, hosted by Mike Masnick and Ben Whitelaw, discussed several key AI and tech policy topics. Episodes covered the potential for U.S. AI regulation, Mark Zuckerberg's call for accelerated AI dev…
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US government holds $27B in corporate stakes, lacks transparency
The U.S. government, under the Trump administration, has made significant equity investments totaling approximately $27 billion across 30 deals, including a notable stake in Intel. These investments, aimed at bolstering…
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India's Modi faces farmer backlash over US trade deal amid US-China tensions
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is navigating domestic political risks as a proposed trade deal with the United States faces significant backlash from farmers. Protesters are concerned that the deal could lead to in…
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Ctrl-Alt-Speech podcast covers AI risks, security incidents, and regulation at TrustCon
The Ctrl-Alt-Speech podcast, hosted by Mike Masnick and Ben Whitelaw, recently held live recordings at TrustCon 2026. One episode featured discussions on security incident disclosure, with a specific mention of an OpenA…
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China's dominance in pharmaceutical ingredients sparks Western supply chain concerns · 1 source tracked
China has become a dominant global supplier of pharmaceutical ingredients, raising concerns in Western policy circles about potential leverage. The country supplies 40% of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) worldw…
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Anduril founder: US universities are failing engineers, ceding advantage to China
Anduril founder Palmer Luckey has expressed concern that the U.S. university system is failing to adequately train engineers, potentially ceding a critical advantage to China. He argues that American institutions have s…
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AI algorithms systematically select different Nash equilibria in games
A new research paper explores how different algorithms select Nash equilibria in zero-sum games, finding that the choice is algorithm-dependent rather than random. Regularized methods like R-NaD and magnetic mirror desc…
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ChinaTalk launches $20k AI and nuclear weapons essay contest
ChinaTalk is launching a $20,000 essay contest focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and nuclear weapons. The contest invites submissions exploring how AI might influence various aspects of nuclear tech…
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Indonesia faces MSCI downgrade risk, potentially triggering $13B capital flight
Indonesia faces a critical decision from MSCI on June 23rd regarding its market status, with a potential downgrade from 'emerging market' to 'frontier market' threatening to trigger significant capital outflows. Goldman…
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Jamie Dimon surprised by market optimism amid global risks · 1 source tracked
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed surprise at the stock market's continued optimism despite significant global geopolitical and economic headwinds. He noted that while current economic indicators like AI capital …
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New CF-GRPO framework enhances video reasoning in multimodal LLMs
Researchers have introduced Consensus Frame GRPO (CF-GRPO), a novel reward framework designed to enhance the reasoning capabilities of video multimodal large language models (Video-MLLMs). This framework operates withou…
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US-China AI diplomacy needs regular institutionalized talks: Haass
Richard Haass, a veteran US diplomat and president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, advocates for institutionalized, regular high-level meetings between the United States and China. He believes this approac…
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US EV sales fall as global adoption accelerates
Global electric vehicle sales surged by 20% in 2025, with one in four new cars sold worldwide being electric. However, the U.S. experienced a 2% decline in EV sales during the same period, largely due to a lack of affor…