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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the biggest gap in the US-China AI race isn't chips—it's dialogue. Speaking on the Dwarkesh Podcast, Huang argued that American and Chinese AI researchers must talk and agree on what AI should never be used for. He pushed back hard against Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call for chip export controls, warning that ceding China's market risks splitting global AI into two competing tech ecosystems.

Venezuela's crude exports surged 14% to 1.23 million barrels per day in April, reaching their fastest pace in over seven years. This increase, driven by demand from the US, India, and Europe, follows a US agreement that softened sanctions, allowing major trading firms and partners to resume lifting Venezuelan crude.

Maharashtra mandates digital locks with real-time GPS tracking for all liquor and spirit transport vehicles from June 1st. This move aims to curb theft and duty evasion by enhancing surveillance and shifting to tech-driven excise enforcement. The system will monitor vehicle movements, lock openings, and stock deliveries, integrating with the state excise's command control centre.

Despite a positive meeting, China is strategically expanding economic leverage against the US. New regulations target companies shifting supply chains and restrict foreign tech in state data centers. Beijing is building pressure tools, moving beyond trade, as both nations navigate a complex geopolitical landscape and competition for critical resources.

Weeks of conflict have intensified Iran's economic pressures, straining its financial system despite ongoing internal resilience and limited external trade. While facing significant business challenges and rising costs, Iran is leveraging domestic resources and alternative trade routes to sustain itself amidst a Gulf standoff and stalled ceasefire talks.

In Emilia-Romagna, Italy, hundreds of thousands of wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese are stored in climate-controlled warehouses, serving as valuable collateral for loans. This unique financial system allows producers to overcome cash flow challenges caused by the cheese's lengthy aging process, ensuring the industry's continued operation and growth.

Oura's smart ring now tracks hormonal health for women with new features. Hormonal Birth Control support helps monitor effects on sleep and temperature, while Menopause Insights offers personalized symptom assessment. These tools aim to provide women with deeper understanding and data for informed health discussions with clinicians.

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Creative professionals can now directly command tools like Photoshop and Blender using plain language, thanks to Anthropic's new AI integrations. These powerful connectors allow for tasks from retouching portraits to building 3D models and scripting within the software itself. Leading art schools are partnering to test these advancements with students facing real deadlines.

Despite US claims of total control over the Strait of Hormuz and a successful naval blockade, an Iranian oil tanker carrying over 1.9 million barrels of crude has reportedly evaded US forces and reached Asia. This incident, alongside claims of numerous Iranian vessels breaching the blockade, highlights ongoing challenges in enforcing the US-imposed restrictions.

The United States has stepped up efforts to restrict Iranian oil exports, a major source of revenue for Tehran. Late last month, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions on Hengli, targeting one of the most prominent and well-connected companies in China’s large crude-processing sector.

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Meta's $2 billion AI acquisition of Manus AI has been blocked by China, citing national security and technology transfer concerns. Chinese regulators reviewed the deal, restricted Manus founders from leaving the country, and ultimately ordered the companies to cancel the transaction. This move highlights escalating US-China tensions over advanced AI technology and offshore structures.