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Analysis: despite investing $150B+ in 10+ years, China is expected to produce 2% of global AI chips in 2026 and 70x less memory storage than foreign chipmakers (Meaghan Tobin/New York Times)
Meaghan Tobin / New York Times:
Analysis: despite investing $150B+ in 10+ years, China is expected to produce 2% of global AI chips in 2026 and 70x less memory storage than foreign chipmakers — More than a decade into Beijing's push for self sufficiency, Chinese firms are producing fewer, lower-performing chips than their foreign competitors.
10 of the best anti-Valentine's Day movies to stream now
In a "down with love" mood? Here are the best anti-romance movies streaming free or available for rental now, from drama to horror to comedy.
A deep dive into a global money-laundering ecosystem powered by crypto and messaging apps like WeChat and Telegram, used by drug cartels and criminal groups (Jessica Brice/Bloomberg)
Jessica Brice / Bloomberg:
A deep dive into a global money-laundering ecosystem powered by crypto and messaging apps like WeChat and Telegram, used by drug cartels and criminal groups — A vast ecosystem supported by the gig economy has sprung up to clean all that cash. — The pitch was simple: Crypto for “cold hard cash.”
The best and worst Star Wars couples, ranked
One of Star Wars' key themes is romantic tragedy and connection. What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than by ranking Star Wars romances?
The best local co-op games to play in 2026
Two-player games like Split Fiction and Lego Voyagers are the perfect fit for a cozy weekend