Factory Automation Is Now Part Of The Security Debate

ABB says China prohibited SoftBank’s purchase of its robotics business in China. The global deal’s status and Beijing’s reasons remain unclear.

Voters Said No In 46 Data Center Ballot Votes. What Came Next?

An unofficial tracker says restrictions led in 46 of 47 local data center measures on Nov. 3, but the votes covered different policies.

The Arkéa Hack Timeline: What We Know About The €100 Million

Crédit Mutuel Arkéa says attackers used a supplier platform to move money from the bank’s own account. Customer accounts were not used.

Three Financial Signals To Put AI In Context

AMD’s data-center sales surged as Australia’s central bank linked AI investment to technology prices. Hong Kong also passed new crypto tax-reporting rules.

ChatGPT Vs. Google Search: Checking OpenAI’s One-Fifth Claim

OpenAI says ChatGPT handles one-fifth of Google’s query volume, but the comparison is undefined and independent measures show different results.

12 AI Productivity Apps For Tackling Everyday Work Tasks In 2027

A ThorstenMeyerAI.com roundup names 12 AI productivity tools and resources, while stressing that fit depends on the task and workflow.

The Luddites, Their Fears, And The Rise Of AI

A November 5 essay revisits the 1811–13 Luddite protests, their fight over pay and working conditions, and comparisons with workplace AI debates.

13 Best Robotics Kits for Kids for STEM Learning in 2027

Discover the 13 best robotics kits for kids in 2027. Compare Makeblock, LEGO, and ELEGOO to find the right coding, building, and STEM tool for your child.

Progress On Provable Inference For Large Language Models

Anthropic reports FlashProve can prove Llama 4 Maverick inference at about 110 tokens per second on one H100, with important costs and limits.

How To Choose Among The 10 Best 3D Printers For Home Use In 2027

ThorstenMeyerAI.com’s 2027 home 3D printer buyer’s guide identifies the Bambu Lab P1S as a general-purpose starting point and discusses configurations and