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The Download: inside the Vitalism movement, and why AI’s “memory” is a privacy problem

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Meet the Vitalists: the hardcore longevity enthusiasts who believe death is “wrong” Last April, an excited crowd gathered at a compound in Berkeley, California, for a three-day event called the Vitalist Bay Summit.…

United States
Geopolitics

No, China doesn't plan 1000 years ahead

The article challenges the notion that China strategically plans for a millennium, arguing instead that its policies are often reactive and focused on immediate challenges rather than long-term foresight.

Global
Geopolitics

What should Lebanon do to support people forced to leave their homes during conflicts?

Over the past week, Israel has issued evacuation warnings before carrying out heavy strikes on southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut. Adéa Guillot, spokesperson for CARE France, says there are no precise figures for the total number of displaced people. Estimates range from 300,000 to 700,000, with women and girls among the most vulnerable. “The priority is to deliver humanitarian aid on the ground and provide financial support through trusted donations,” Guillot adds

France