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Why Does the U.S. Always Run a Trade Deficit?

Thomas Klitgaard addresses the persistent U.S. trade deficit through a macroeconomic lens, linking it to the imbalance between domestic saving and investment spending. The article highlights how the U.S. requires foreign funds to cover this gap, which aligns with trade deficits. It underscores that reducing the trade deficit would necessitate adjustments in savings and investments.

Google Unveils New Generative Media Models

Google announced significant improvements in generative media with models like Veo 3 and Imagen 4, enhancing video and image creation while focusing on responsible AI use. The models offer high-quality creative tools for artists, integrating audio and watermarking features to ensure content authenticity and innovation in storytelling.

Deep Learning is Applied Topology

This article explores the relationship between deep learning and topology, viewing neural networks as mechanisms that transform data into structured forms through topological principles. It discusses how networks process complex data, suggesting they intuitively "reason" within high-dimensional spaces, potentially advancing toward artificial general intelligence.

AI’s Growing Energy Footprint

An MIT Technology Review report examines AI’s massive energy consumption as it integrates into daily life. The article discusses efforts by tech giants like Meta and Microsoft to build new energy infrastructure, warning of AI’s environmental impacts and urging transparency and accountability in managing energy growth.

Revealing the 90s.dev API Platform

90s.dev is introduced as a nostalgic and innovative API platform for game development, inspired by 90s GUI creativity. This open-source project leverages modern web technologies to offer a flexible environment for developers. It supports multi-language modules and streamlines app sharing, encouraging a collaborative developer community.

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