United States Department of State
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- 2026-06-17 partnership A senior US State Department official will meet a delegation from the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, signaling a potential warming of relations. source
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GPT2-BASIC brings fixed-point transformer AI to DOS machines
A project called GPT2-BASIC has been released, featuring a fixed-point transformer and assistant runtime implemented in BASIC for DOS-class machines. This system is designed to run language model inference and local ass…
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Trump unveils commemorative passport featuring his own face
Donald Trump has unveiled a new commemorative "Patriot Passport" featuring his own face, intended to mark the United States' 250th anniversary. This limited-edition passport includes Trump's likeness and signature, alon…
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Israel and Lebanon sign US-brokered peace framework agreement
Israel and Lebanon have signed a framework agreement aimed at establishing a future peace treaty, following four days of U.S.-mediated negotiations. The agreement outlines immediate steps, including pilot projects where…
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US State Dept. comments on Anthropic restrictions, Pax Silica
A representative from the United States Department of State commented on Anthropic's restrictions, stating that maintaining American technological superiority and safeguarding critical technologies are compatible goals.…
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US snubs Macau Apec meeting over China visa row
The United States has withdrawn high-level officials from an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) tourism ministerial meeting held in Macau. This decision stems from China's alleged "arbitrary and targeted" visa res…
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Trump signs quantum computing executive orders, boosting sector stocks
President Trump signed two executive orders aimed at advancing U.S. dominance in quantum computing, leading to a surge in the stock prices of several quantum computing companies. The orders set deadlines for developing …
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Elon Musk clarifies DOGE's role in funding, criticizes USAID
Elon Musk clarified that Dogecoin (DOGE) was not involved in stopping legitimate medical funding, stating that only recipient contact information was needed to verify the funding's authenticity. He asserted that any fun…
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US revokes visas over Chile's China undersea cable plan
The U.S. State Department revoked diplomatic visas for three Chilean officials in February 2026, citing concerns over critical telecommunications infrastructure and regional security. This action was in response to Chil…
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US delays DeepSeek blacklist over China military concerns
The U.S. reportedly considered adding the AI firm DeepSeek and other Chinese companies to its Entity List due to concerns about their support for China's military and intelligence operations. However, the White House de…
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US Signals Warming Relations with Hong Kong via High-Level Meeting
A senior US State Department official is scheduled to meet with a delegation from the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AmCham HK). This meeting is notable as it involves the highest-ranking State Department of…
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US Halts Anthropic Model Releases Amidst National Security Concerns · 6 sources tracked
Multiple sources report on the US government's actions regarding Anthropic's latest AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. The Trump administration has reportedly halted their release due to national security concerns, leadin…
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US Government AI Use Surges Amid Transparency Concerns
The US government's use of artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding, with a recent disclosure revealing over 3,600 active or planned AI use cases. This represents a 70% increase from the previous administration, and…
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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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UFC and Trump Forge Alliance, Securing White House Event
The UFC and Donald Trump have developed a strong political and cultural alliance, with the MMA organization leveraging Trump's image and the former president benefiting from the UFC's young, male audience. This partners…
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US diplomat found dead in Myanmar; Thai woman detained
An American diplomat was discovered deceased in a hotel in Yangon, Myanmar, approximately two weeks ago. The US State Department confirmed the death of one of its employees but offered no further details out of respect …
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UN Condemns US Sanctions on Cuba for Causing Child Deaths
The UN has strongly criticized US sanctions against Cuba, stating they are unacceptable and directly harm the Cuban population, particularly children. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk highlighted that thes…
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White House Blames Europe for Ebola Spread Ahead of World Cup
The Trump administration is pressuring European countries to implement stricter travel restrictions from Central Africa due to an Ebola outbreak, fearing it could spread during the upcoming World Cup. Officials are frus…
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AI firms adopt serif fonts to signal humanity, sparking 'tasteslop' debate
AI companies are increasingly adopting serif fonts in their branding and user interfaces, a trend dubbed the "serif renaissance." This shift is seen as an attempt to project personality, warmth, and humanity, counteract…
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Kenya protests US Ebola center, 2 dead; court blocks facility
Protests erupted in Kenya against a proposed US-backed Ebola quarantine facility, resulting in two deaths due to police gunfire. A Kenyan court has temporarily blocked the facility's construction for three weeks, orderi…
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AI-powered travel risk alerts launched for 136 countries
Viajeinteligencia.com offers real-time travel risk alerts for 136 countries, integrating data from sources like the US State Department and USGS. The platform provides information on geopolitical analysis powered by AI,…