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Marton Eder / Bloomberg: Letter: Austria is pushing the EU to consider hosting Anthropic within its borders, highlighting EU efforts to boost bloc independence from US and Chinese tech  —  Austria is pushing the European Union to consider hosting Anthropic PBC within its borders to counter US efforts to block foreigners …

The author (not pictured) took her four teens on a vacation. Courtesy of the author I took a family vacation, knowing my sons are getting closer to adulthood Watching them grow more independent made the trip feel especially meaningful I'm learning that family connection changes shape as children get older I had no idea that the last bedtime story I read my kids would be the last ever. Or that the last time I held them — or kissed a scraped knee or sang them a silly song — would be the last time I'd do any of those things. That's a good thing, of course. It saved me, at least in the moment, from the pain of knowing those sweet little rituals were coming to an end. But realizing it later opens the door to a new awareness of just how quickly it all goes. And, for me anyway, a new dread that it will be over far faster than I'm comfortable with. Parenting teens has a weird finality to it Unlike when your kids are little, and their needy period seems to drag infinitely (and exhaustingly) on, there's this weird sense of finality when you're parenting teens and young adults. Because one of the things that happens as your kids get older is that you realize just how painfully true that adage is — you know, the one you rolled your eyes at as the weary parent of a toddler — "The days are long, but the years are short." The author says time does fly when raising kids. Courtesy of the author Unfortunately, another thing that happens when they get older is that they pull away. One minute, you can't even make a solo trip to the bathroom, and the next, between friends and extracurriculars and part-time jobs, you're practically begging them to hang out with you. So, like any mom who's secretly feeling desperate to grasp any moment of connection she can, I made my four boys, ranging in age from 13 to 20, an offer they couldn't refuse: a family vacation. To them, it was a trip to Beaches Turks and Caicos. To their dad and me, it was a precious chance to soak up these last few opportunities for complete togetherness. We can see the empty nest coming They're all still living at home, but our oldest will soon turn 21, our second is graduating in a couple of weeks, our third graduates next year, and the "baby" is entering high school — so we're all too aware that we're hurtling toward an empty nest at breakneck speed. Even though we won't be there for a few years yet, our time as a family of six is dwindling fast; this vacation was the perfect way to create those last few memories while we're still all together. And what better place to do it than in a literal paradise, where even the moodiest teenager can't help but be a little less surly? The author reflects on how quickly her kids turned into teens. Courtesy of the author At home, I'd have been in my PJs by 7 p.m., but bolstered by the warm Caribbean breeze, we ventured out for the Friday night street party, led by a vibrant parade of dancers and musicians with an intoxicating beat. I can't recall the last time my kids and I smiled and danced to the same music, but miraculously, here we were. Watching my boys become men happened gradually — and all at once I couldn't help watch the parents with their toddlers in tow, wishing I could magically compel them to really savor this time with their littles, like some harbinger from the future. But that's one of the things you only truly realize once those days are behind you, so I just looked at my own kids and reflected. Their rounded faces have sharpened into jawlines, their voices have deepened into those of men, and I couldn't pick any of them up if I tried. It happened so fast. And it makes me realize the importance of taking these moments when I can, even if they look a little different than they used to. Because at this age, "together" doesn't necessarily mean always doing everything as an entire family unit. I don't know if this was our last family vacation Hopefully, that's a metaphor for how life will go. They'll venture out, they'll experience things on their own, but they'll always come back to loop us in on how things are going. And maybe, hopefully, they'll experience some of those things together, even if it doesn't involve their parents. Someday we'll take our last-ever vacation as a family before everyone heads in different directions; whether it was this one, I don't know. But I do know that I'm eternally grateful we took the opportunity to squeeze it in before the window closes. And I'm pretty sure our kids know that no matter where life takes them, we're always here when they want to come back, eager to hear every last detail of their adventures. Read the original article on Business Insider

Zvi Mowshowitz / Don't Worry About the Vase: GPT-5.6 system card indicates Sol is well below the level of most worrisome Mythos use cases, suggesting all GPT-5.6 versions could be released without delay  —  While we wait for a general release, the system card is the best hint as to what is going on with the new candidate for America's Next Top Model, GPT-5.6.

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.hackyoursummer.org/">Hack Your Summer</a></strong></p> I learned about this initiative from DJ Patil this morning:</p> <blockquote> <p>It’s a 4-week, high-velocity production sprint for undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates who want to build something real this summer.</p> <p>You’ll learn how to identify a project, make steady progress, get support from mentors and peers, and create tangible, public-facing work you can actually show future employers.</p> </blockquote> <p>Hack Your Summer is partly a reaction to the internship crisis facing US college students this year. There are way fewer available internships than usual, as companies have reduced their hiring ambitions and teams have less capacity to coach interns.</p> <p>Hack Your Summer provides an alternative path for the many students who didn't catch one of those rare internships.</p> <p>A second (free) cohort starts on July 13th, and the deadline for students to apply is July 8th. They're also accepting volunteers to help mentor the students. <p>Tags: <a href="https://simonwillison.net/tags/careers">careers</a></p>

"Mistakenly we thought that by just introducing artificial intelligence ... that would produce a high-quality product.”

Qianer Liu / The Information: Sources: Baidu's chip unit Kunlunxin Technology plans a Hong Kong IPO at a $50B target valuation, asking investors to buy chips worth 3-7x their IPO investment  —  In China, chip companies may have found a new clientele for their semiconductors: IPO investors.

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Jackson Chen / Engadget: Australian government says it plans to double the maximum penalty for any social media company breaking its minimum age law and grant more powers to enforcers  —  The fine can now potentially hit 99 million AUD, or $68 million.  —  After becoming the first in the world to implement …

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Has Silicon Valley been building the wrong things?

HP Inc. scales its OpenAI Frontier partnership to deploy AI across customer experiences, software development, and enterprise operations.

Bloomberg: Australia-based Firmus partners with Nvidia to build its first data center in Batam, Indonesia; the 360 MW Nvidia DSX AI factory campus is developed with DayOne  —  Firmus Technologies Pty Ltd. will build its first data center project in Indonesia as part of a partnership with US chip giant Nvidia Corp. …

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Hvar is one of my favorite summer travel destinations. Anton Petrus/Getty Images After traveling across Europe, I have a few favorite destinations for summer travel. Gozo, an island near Malta, had delicious food, cool hikes, and a stunning beach. My other top recommendations are Hvar, Croatia, and Comporta, Portugal. At 21, I planned a girls' trip to Iceland and fell in love with the art of crafting the perfect itinerary. I've been traveling internationally ever since. Now, years later, I've been all over Europe, from Spain to Germany to Slovakia. I work in the industry as a travel consultant, and I love nothing more than discovering new places that I'm excited not only to share with clients, but also to return to again and again. If you also have the travel bug this summer, there are three European spots that I'd recommend for an incredible time. I can't stop thinking about Comporta, a laid-back beach town in Portugal Comporta has unforgettable beaches. Sara Sturek Seventy-five miles south of Lisbon — or about an hour-and-a-half drive away — is Comporta, a dreamy village with white-sand beaches, pine forests, and clear blue water. During my time there, I soaked in the sun at Praia da Comporta and Praia do Pego, where the ocean was the main attraction and superb beach clubs were never too far away. I loved Comporta Café Beach Club, which was nestled in the dunes of Praia da Comporta and offered plenty of delicious, traditional Portuguese seafood. One of the highlights of my visit was horseback riding right on the beach. I visited a local equestrian school that offered scenic trail rides — and, while riding, I learned that Madonna was a frequent visitor. If you're looking for a true gem that offers serenity, great food, and a bit of adventure, I'd plan a trip to Comporta. Gozo, an island located in the Maltese archipelago, is relaxing and unique Mixta Cave was a highlight of my Gozo trip. Sara Sturek Malta had been on my list for a long time, but I had no idea that its sister island, Gozo, would leave such a lasting impression. I first learned about this island from the owners of a local Maltese restaurant, who recommended that my partner and I visit. Getting there was straightforward: We took a quick ferry ride from Malta, and within 40 minutes, we were instantly awestruck by the island's dramatic coastline. Once we arrived, we chatted with some locals and learned about the famous Maxokk Bakery. We were told that the ftira — a flattened Maltese bread often used for sandwiches — would be well worth the hourslong wait times. After trying a tuna ftira and anchovy pizza ourselves, we agreed. Soon, we took a quick ride-share to Ramla Bay, a gorgeous red-sand beach. After some relaxing, we hiked up to Mixta Cave, a natural cave overlooking Ramla Bay. It turned out to be the highlight of our trip. Next time, I want to stay for even longer, and explore towns and villages like Xlendi and Marsalforn — not only for some seaside dining, but to check out the diving scene and more natural wonders. After exploring Croatia, Hvar was my favorite spot The views in Hvar were incredible. Sara Sturek Split and Dubrovnik were both highlights of my trip to Croatia, but the true standout was Hvar, a stunning island in the Adriatic Sea. It's easy to get there — just fly into Split, then take a 90-minute ferry ride. There are tons of cool places to stay here. We found a gorgeous Airbnb located right in Hvar Town, about 90 steps from the water. The seafood here was also delicious. Two memorable spots were Mamato Bar, which offered a laid-back lunch with great ocean views, and Laganini Lounge Bar and Fish House, a slightly fancier spot that we reached by boat. There, we enjoyed Dalmatian cuisine and a live DJ music set. Speaking of music, Hvar has a great nightlife scene. Specifically, Carpe Diem Beach Hvar and Hula-Hula Beach Bar provided some legendary sunsets, dancing, and drinks. For a lively place where you can relax and dance the night away, I'd recommend Hvar. Read the original article on Business Insider

Eager to find more public AI-related companies that may do as well as Nvidia, Wall Street investors think they've found a winner with Micron.

Behind a customer's API, a high-quality answer isn't enough. It has to be usable, which means on time. Delivering that consistently is a problem about variance, not speed, and the fixes are counterintuitive. The post Tail Control: The Counterintuitive Engineering of Reliable Agentic Workflows appeared first on Towards Data Science.