AI Filmmaking Tools Reshape Cannes Film Festival Debate Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming film production, and the debate at this year’s Cannes Film Festival has shifted from whether AI should be used to how far the industry should embrace it. French director Xavier Gens said AI could have dramatically reduced the production timeline and visual effects costs for his 2024 Netflix thriller “Under Paris”, which centres on a giant shark in the Seine. “I would do it in three months instead of one year,” Gens told Reuters at Cannes. He added that visual effects costs could have fallen from 4…
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India Showcases BIRSA 101 Gene Therapy For Sickle Cell Disease The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), organised a workshop on “BIRSA 101”, India’s first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), in New Delhi on 14 May 2026. The workshop formed part of the ongoing Janjatiya Garima Utsav 2026 celebrations, a month-long programme highlighting the journey towards Viksit Bharat inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision. The first week of the festival focuses on “Technology as a Development Driver”,…
China Clones High-Yield Dairy Goats In Breeding Breakthrough Chinese scientists have successfully cloned six super high-yield dairy goats in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, marking the country’s first successful batch cloning of elite dairy goats and a significant advance in livestock breeding technology. The project was led by researchers from Northwest A&F University, which developed the cloned animals using advanced molecular breeding techniques. The cloned group includes four male goats and two females bred from elite Saanen donor goats. According to the research team, the donor goats produced an average annual milk yield of more than 2,800 kilograms, far exceeding ordinary…
US-China Talks Sidestep Nvidia H200 Chip Export Issue U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said semiconductor export controls were not a major subject during recent discussions between American and Chinese officials in Beijing, signalling that progress on Nvidia’s advanced H200 chip sales to China remains limited. Speaking to Bloomberg TV on Friday, Greer said the issue did not feature prominently during bilateral meetings held alongside U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to China. “This was not a major topic of discussion at the bilateral meeting. We did not talk about chip export controls at the meeting,” Greer said. He added that between…
China Rare Earth Exports To US Show Signs Of Recovery Rare earth exports from China to the United States are improving, although Beijing continues to delay approval for some shipments, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Thursday. Speaking during an interview on Bloomberg Television, Greer said Chinese authorities still move slowly on certain export licences, forcing U.S. officials to intervene on behalf of affected companies. “I would give them a passing grade on this,” Greer said. He added that exports of rare earth materials had increased in recent months, even though delays continue to affect parts of the supply…
North America Auto Trade Groups Back USMCA Extension Major auto trade groups have urged the Trump administration to extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), arguing that the deal remains essential for maintaining North America’s competitiveness in vehicle production. In a letter sent to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, seven organisations representing automakers, car dealers, and parts manufacturers said the trade pact supports the United States at a time of growing global competition. Reuters first reported the letter. The groups stated that extending the agreement “will help ensure that the United States remains a globally competitive production base at a time of…
U.S.-China AI Guardrails Talks Focus On Security Risks U.S. and Chinese delegations are discussing artificial intelligence guardrails during their summit in Beijing. The talks will establish a protocol for best practices aimed at preventing non-state actors from exploiting the most advanced AI models. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a pre-recorded CNBC interview on Thursday that maintaining the United States’ lead over China in artificial intelligence remains a top priority. He added that Beijing’s interest in discussing AI guardrails reflects the importance of the technology race. U.S. Pushes For Innovation And Safety Bessent stressed that Washington does not want…
Antiparallel Quantum States Reveal New Measurement Advantages Scientists have discovered a surprising quantum phenomenon showing that particles prepared in opposite states can sometimes provide more information than identical particles. The finding could improve the development of quantum technologies, including device testing and quantum cryptography. The study, published in Physical Review Letters, explores how quantum systems behave when scientists attempt to measure several properties at the same time. Researchers found that antiparallel quantum states can unlock capabilities that remain impossible when particles are prepared in matching states. Quantum Limits Shape Measurements Quantum physics places strict limits on what scientists can measure…
Nvidia H200 China Sales Remain Stalled Despite US Approval Nvidia has secured approval from the United States to sell its H200 artificial intelligence chips to around 10 Chinese companies. However, no deliveries have taken place so far, leaving major technology deals frozen as chief executive Jensen Huang seeks progress during a visit to Beijing. The stalled sales underline the growing strain created by the technology rivalry between the United States and China. Although Washington approved the transactions, uncertainty on both sides has delayed implementation. Huang Joins Trump Delegation Huang joined a delegation accompanying Donald Trump to talks with Xi Jinping…
Elon Musk Faces Mixed Reception In China Amid Beijing Summit Elon Musk has long attracted admiration and criticism in China. While many view him as a visionary entrepreneur, regulators and consumers have also challenged his companies over customer complaints and growing market pressure. The Tesla chief has received praise for helping accelerate the electric vehicle industry in China. However, Chinese regulators and sections of the public have criticised the company for its handling of customer concerns. At the same time, the influence of SpaceX and its Starlink satellite network has drawn scrutiny from the People’s Liberation Army. Musk Joins US…