The Hill
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Nov. 24 to establish the "Genesis Mission," which aims to develop an integrated AI platform to increase scientific discovery by unifying federal datasets, computing resources, and AI tools. The executive order tasks U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright with building and operating the American Science and Security Platform, which will combine resources from the National Laboratories in "a closed-loop AI experimentation platform."
From "Trump Signs Order Creating Genesis Mission to Boost AI-Driven Research"
The Hill (11/24/25) Julia Shapero
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Reuters
Netherlands-based ASML has opened a U.S. Technical Training Academy in Phoenix to train engineers to service its advanced chipmaking equipment. The facility aims to train over 1,000 engineers annually, eventually expanding to 2,000. The academy addresses rising demand from U.S. chipmakers expanding manufacturing operations. ASML’s complex chipmaking machines require specialized maintenance, with ex-military personnel favored for their experience with advanced technology.
From "ASML Launches Technical Academy in Phoenix to Train Engineers"
Reuters (11/20/25) Max A. Cherney
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The New York Times
A new feature on X shows the country or region an account is based in, when it was created, and how many times the username was changed. The information is displayed at the top of an account under the username and profile picture. Said X's Nikita Bier, “This is an important first step to securing the integrity of the global town square.”
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The New York Times (11/24/25) Yan Zhuang
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The Wall Street Journal
Amazon said it is investing $50 billion to expand AI and high-performance computing infrastructure specifically for U.S. government agencies, adding nearly 1.3 gigawatts of new datacenter capacity tailored to federal needs. The build-out will give government customers access to advanced hardware and a broad suite of AI tools designed to support missions such as cybersecurity, national security, and drug discovery.
From "Amazon to Invest $50 Billion in Datacenters to Support U.S. Government"
The Wall Street Journal (11/24/25) Connor Hart
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CNN
An autonomous diving robot created by researchers at Germany's Technical University of Munich can detect and remove litter from the seabed. The Smart Grapple uses an onboard camera or sonar imaging and AI to locate waste, creates a 3D image to determine how to grasp the item, and brings it to the surface using its four-fingered gripper. The Smart Grapple can handle items up to 3 feet long and wide and weighing up to 550 pounds.
From "Underwater Robot Removes Ocean Trash"
CNN (11/24/25) Jasmin Sykes
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Popular Science
An ultrathin wearable developed by Northwestern University researchers wraps around a finger to deliver realistic touch sensations in digital environments. Using a grid of tiny electrically activated nodes, the VoxeLite device mimics textures and friction more precisely than vibration-based haptics, enabling users to "feel" virtual objects, read textures, or even navigate apps by touch. Early tests show users can identify directions and materials with high accuracy, suggesting applications in virtual reality, gaming, accessibility, and digital communication.
From "Wearable Lets Users Touch Fabric Online, Read Braille"
Popular Science (11/22/25) Mack DeGeurin
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