The Doomsday Clock has been set to 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been, signaling an urgent need for action against escalating nuclear threats, climate change, and the rapid advancement of disruptive technologies like AI.
Global tech stocks, including Nvidia, Microsoft, and Alphabet, faced a significant selloff due to the emergence of DeepSeek, a cost-efficient Chinese AI model, raising concerns over U.S. AI dominance and future demand for high-cost AI infrastructure.
Nvidia faced its worst single-day stock performance, losing nearly $600 billion in market value due to competition from Chinese AI company DeepSeek, raising concerns over Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market.
Nvidia faced its worst trading day since March 2020, with shares dropping nearly 17% following the release of DeepSeek's R1, a cost-effective AI model from China. This event has sparked a debate on the future of AI infrastructure and spending.
Alphabet Inc., parent of Google, is advancing in AI and quantum computing, making it a top investment choice for 2025. With strong advertising revenue and technological innovations, Alphabet is undervalued and poised for growth.
Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the Silk Road online marketplace, was granted clemency by President Donald Trump after serving nearly 12 years of a life sentence plus 40 years in prison. His case has sparked debates over criminal justice reform, with arguments on both sides regarding the severity of his punishment and the integrity of the case.
Global tech stocks, including Nvidia, experienced significant declines following the release of DeepSeek's cost-efficient AI model, R1, challenging Western AI dominance and raising concerns over future hardware investments.
Michelle Yeoh reprises her role as Philippa Georgiou in *Star Trek: Section 31*, a feature-length film exploring her recruitment into Starfleet's covert black ops division. The movie, premiering on Paramount Plus, marks a new storytelling direction for the Star Trek franchise.
YouTube TV introduces a feature to reduce broadcast delay, significantly enhancing live sports viewing during the 2025 NFL playoffs. This development is part of YouTube's broader efforts to improve live streaming latency and quality, making it a strong competitor in the live TV streaming market.
Robert De Niro takes on the role of former U.S. President George Mullen in Netflix's upcoming limited series 'Zero Day', a political thriller about a catastrophic cyberattack. The series, set to premiere on February 20, 2025, features a star-studded cast and explores themes of disinformation, power struggles, and civil liberties.