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As artificial intelligence companies compete for increasingly scarce training material, some are reportedly turning to an unexpectedly old-fashioned source: physical books. AI developers and their contractors are purchasing large quantities of secondhand books, removing their bindings and scanning the pages before destroying or recycling the originals, according to a July
Oil Markets on Edge as Analysts Warn of Possible Global ‘Scramble for Crude’
Global energy markets are increasingly bracing for the possibility of a major supply crisis as tensions...
New York Becomes First State to Mandate Gun-Blocking Tech on 3D Printers in FY2027 Budget
On May 7, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an agreement on the state’s FY 2027 budget. Among...
Taiwan Drone Exports Surge 40-Fold To Europe, Much Routed To Ukraine Front Line, Say Media Reports
As the Russia–Ukraine war continues, Taiwan’s drone exports to Europe surged more than 40-fold in 2025...
New York Times Sued Over DEI Hiring Practices Amid Debate Over Media Bias
By Li Ting, Vision Times The New York Times is facing a slew of legal and political challenges after...
AI Could Save America’s Economy—or Deepen Its Debt Crisis, Yale Study Warns
A May 6 report by Fortune noted that tech giants are pouring nearly $1 trillion into artificial intelligence...
Northrop Releases Detailed F/A-XX Concept as Aviation Competition Heats Up
As the U.S. Navy approaches a major decision on its next-generation carrier-based fighter, Northrop Grumman...
Iran Conflict Accelerates Asia’s Shift to Electric Vehicles, Data Suggests
The Iran conflict — which has disrupted global fuel supplies and intensified economic pressure — is accelerating...
Apple’s Success in China Raises New Questions About Long-Term Risks as Cook Exits
Commentary As Tim Cook nears the end of his tenure as CEO of Apple Inc., the architect behind the...
Leaked Evergrande Files Expose Culture of Excess and Absolute Authority Under Xu Jiayin
By Biancheng Hudiemeng, Vision Times Behind the rise of Evergrande Group, once known as one of China...