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A Finnish battery startup called Donut Lab is facing serious questions tonight after independent testing revealed its so-called miracle solid-state battery actually relies on conventional lithium-ion chemistry. The company raised twenty-five million dollars and reached a valuation of one point two five billion on claims that now appear to be thoroughly debunked.
Closer to home for patients and policymakers, the United Kingdom is taking a hard look at its National Health Service contract with American data firm Palantir, weighing whether to end the partnership early. The review signals growing unease about how sensitive health data is managed and who ultimately controls it.
And on the AI front, the question of openness versus caution is sharpening. Analysts are examining whether Anthropic's more guarded approach to cybersecurity makes it meaningfully safer than OpenAI's comparatively open posture. It is a debate with real stakes as both companies build systems that are increasingly embedded in daily life.
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