If the question is “can a country sustain itself with renewable energy alone”, the answer is right here: Portugal

Two years ago, Portugal reached 75% renewable electricity thanks to the expansion of hydroelectric, wind and solar energy. However, this new year seems to be closer to that goal on an annual basis. In short. In a recent report from Ember, Portugal has achieved a milestone by becoming a pioneer in the global energy transition. Before closing this last year, because only 10% of its electricity consumption came from fossil fuels. This represents a record low, with electricity production from gas and other “dirty” sources falling to 5.1 TWh, the lowest figure since 1979. Additionally, locally generated renewables met 71% of the country’s energy needs, while an additional 20% came from mostly low-carbon imports from Spain. Reducing emissions. Spain’s neighbor has shown that it is possible to drastically reduce dependence on fossil fuels without compromising energy supply. This achievement has placed the Portuguese country as a pioneer, aligned with other leading countries like Denmark and Chileand projects a future where more than 90% of its energy will be renewable by 2030. In addition, the definitive closure of its last coal plant in 2021 underlines its commitment to this agenda. Regarding the consumption of gas to generate electricity, it has decreased by almost half from one year to the next, demonstrating the change in the Portuguese energy system. Ultimately, total gas consumption has fallen by 17%, marking its lowest level since 2003. In data. The International Energy Agency has shown that Portugal has achieved this boom in renewables, thanks to public policies, strategic investments and a focus on the development of clean infrastructure. In 2024, Portugal’s electricity mix was made up of 28% hydroelectric, closely followed by 27% wind energy, 10% solar, 6% biomass and 20% imports from Spain, which complement each other. . Imports from Spain. A part of the electricity consumption in Portugal comes from the Spanish electricity networks. This exchange has reinforced the collaboration between both countries in the Iberian Peninsula, where the energy of both nations totals 82% coming from clean sources. By sharing a well-interconnected electricity grid and prioritizing decarbonization, our neighboring country benefits from a mostly low-carbon import, which reinforces its commitment to a sustainable energy matrix. This cooperation model demonstrates how regional alliances can accelerate the energy transition and guarantee supply stability in a context of high renewable penetration. Image | Pexels Xataka | The overtake of renewables is a reality: solar and wind energy are elbowing their way into Europe

transport aid is suspended

He advanced in the last days of December. It was repeated in the first days of the year 2025. They were specified on La Moncloa’s own page last Monday, January 20. And today, January 22, they have fallen. At least for now because the decree that contemplated aid for public transport has not been approved. 177 votes. Those have been the votes that have confirmed the “no” to the omnibus decree that the Government intended to approve in the Congress of Deputies and that has not gone ahead. With the votes against Junts and the Popular Party, the decree that contemplated an increase in pensions, money for those affected by the Valencian DANA and transport aid have not gone ahead. The Bus. The Omnibus Decree is a formula that the Government has already used on other occasions and that became famous in 2022 to extend the use of masks. These types of decrees contemplate various measures of all kinds that have little to do with each other. In this way, the different parliamentary groups are forced to vote in their favor to move forward with the measures proposed by them but, at the same time, others that are complicated in nature are also resolved. What aid has been lost? The transport aid committed for 2025 was the same as that which has been applied throughout 2024, which had been extended until June 30, 2025. However, it will fall from tomorrow as it has not passed the litmus test of the Congress of Deputies. The lost aid They are summarized in: Free quarterly subscriptions for Cercanías, Rodalies and Media Distancia services with predefined origin and destination. Free high-speed service between Alicante and Murcia, Ourense and A Coruña and Segovia and Madrid, as well as the Cercanías and Metric Gauge services of Asturias and Cantabria or the Avant Express service from Barcelona to Tortosa, excluding the origin/destination Barcelona- Tarragona. 50% discounts for recurring users of Avant railway services, declared as a public service obligation, and a 50% discount on all Avant multi-trip tickets (Plus Card Subscription, Plus 10 Card or Plus 10-45 Card). Free multi-trip passes and tickets on state-owned bus lines. The reduction of at least 50% on multi-trip tickets for urban public transport (including public bicycles), dependent on a City Council or an Autonomous Community (30% of the reduction was provided by the State). In the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands, aid for urban public transport was 100% throughout 2025. How much was the aid?. These aids that the Government intended to approve with the Óminbus Decree that has not gone ahead have been estimated at 1.6 billion euros. The money allocated was to cover aid that was already being applied in 2024 and which was extended until June 30, 2025, adding the novelty that it would also cover public bicycle services. What happens now? The problem is that these free or discounted multi-trip tickets or tickets have already been selling during the first days of the year. As stated in The Countryministerial sources have assured that those who have already obtained one will be able to continue using it throughout the entire semester since “they have an acquired right.” However, as of tomorrow these reduced-price or free transport passes or multi-trip tickets should no longer be active. The question remains as to what will happen to the titles issued by the town councils and the autonomous communities since the financing of the aid came partly from the Government and the remaining amount from the regional institutions. Will they return? It is something that is not clear either. At least in the short term. From Junts and from the Popular Partywho with their refusals have prevented the Omnibus Decree that contemplated aid from being carried out, have stressed that they are willing to support transport aid or the increase in pensions but that both measures must be voted on separately from those contemplated in what was voted on today. Photo | Arne Müseler and Xataka In Xataka | Two years after competition entered Renfe, the data indicates something: trains are cheaper than ever

You are going to receive One UI 7 sooner than you expected

Today is the big day for Samsung, the moment that all technology and smartphone enthusiasts have been waiting for: the Galaxy Unpacked 2025, with the presentation of the new Galaxy S25the brand’s new leading mobile phones. However, these will not be the only protagonists of the evening, and Samsung is preparing some surprise that has not yet been leaked. The good news is that you won’t need to buy a new product to enjoy some of these surprises. And Galaxy S24 users are finally going to receive the update to Android 15, with the upcoming release of One UI 7 for all devices. Samsung itself has confirmed this, through a moderator in its official forums, as shared Sammy Fans. One UI 7 is the new version of Samsung’s customization layer, now based on Android 15. Although Samsung was one of the first to make the jump to Android 14 two years ago, with this version it has taken a little longer; the consolation is that One UI 7 will bring a good amount of new features and many of them related to Galaxy AI and its Gemini-based AI functions. Now, Samsung has confirmed that One UI 7 will be available to all Galaxy S24 users at the same time. This is an important detail, because it means that Spanish users will not have to wait for the update, as has happened in past versions. In other words, it will be a global launch that will be available on all models in the Galaxy S24 range at the same time. It is somewhat surprising, considering that the One UI 7 beta has only been available in seven countries, including Spain; Only users from China, Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States have been able to participate in the open beta, which It started last December and has already resulted in three major updates so far. Samsung The Free Android In fact, now the question is whether a fourth beta version of One UI 7 will arrive, as users are already asking for, or if Samsung will directly launch the final version of the layer soon. What does seem clear is that One UI 7 will debut first on the new Galaxy S25 that are presented today, which will come with the new version of Android from the factory and without the need to update. Taking into account today’s announcement, it is very possible that One UI 7 will be released for the Galaxy S24 at the same time, or around the same time, as the launch of the Galaxy S25. Therefore, we will not have to wait long to enjoy its new features on our mobile phones.

When Ukraine captured the first North Korean soldier something strange happened: he started running and asked to watch some kind of movie

All the major decisions after the Russian invasion of Ukraine seem to be in a kind of “stand by” while the world turns towards the United States. No one knows for sure how it will affect the war in Europe the arrival of Donald Trump to the presidencybut while the daisy is unraveling and both sides wait for the tycoon to turn towards their interests, the Ukrainian navy has revealed an unprecedented episode of the conflict: What was the meeting with the first captured North Korean like?. A “strange” encounter. This was explained by the Ukrainian paratroopers in the Kursk region, who Through a video they reported the capture of the first North Korean soldierthe same one who, in his apparent desire to avoid being captured, is said to have deliberately ran towards a concrete pillar with the intention of becoming unconscious. According to members of the 95th Separate Polissia Air Assault Brigade, the events occurred after an assault in which A Ukrainian drone detected an isolated North Korean soldier on the battlefield. The meeting, as we said, was recounted in a video published on the brigade’s official accounts on YouTubeFacebook and Telegram. In Xataka The investigations into the cut submarine cables in the Baltic have taken a turn: it was not Russia, it was inexperience Grenade, knife and sausage. The Ukrainians apparently managed to surround the North Korean soldier with the help of drone operators. At this point they have pointed out that did not respond to commands in Ukrainian, Russian or English. Finally, they resorted to gestures to communicate with him. At the time of his capture, the prisoner was carrying a grenade, a knife and a sausagein addition to having visible injuries, including a bandaged jaw and an apparently injured hand. Initially, the North Korean soldier seemed calm, but they note that he showed signs of agitation when he saw an evacuation vehicle approaching, a situation after which that strange event occurred: The soldier ran straight and hit that concrete pillar, apparently falling unconscious. A trick. However, one of the paratroopers suggested that the act may have been a hoax, since the soldier fell backwards instead of forwards, which could have been an attempt to bring Ukrainian troops closer to attack them suddenly. Be that as it may, the soldier was finally secured and transported away from the front line, where he received food and, according to the paratroopers, requested a surreal request: to watch “romantic movies.” In Xataka "Souls on board, 283": an Iberia plane had to declare an emergency to land after the Starship explosion North Korean tactics and behaviors. Ukrainian soldiers also noted that North Koreans who have encountered They adopt tactics similar to those of the Soviet eraexecuting frontal assaults in large numbers to attempt to overwhelm enemy forces. In this regard, it is recalled that, while Russian forces usually operate in teams of two or three, the North Koreans advance in groups of at least six combatants. Furthermore, they have observed that Pyongyang soldiers prefer to fight to the death rather than surrenderwith multiple reports of wounded prisoners immolating themselves to avoid capture. {“videoId”:”x8oyhxs”,”autoplay”:false,”title”:”Kim Jong Un in a cinematic video shared by North Korean TV”, “tag”:”North Korea”, “duration”:”713 “} Equipment and found objects. A few days ago, the Washington Post launched an exclusive where they collected all the objects found by the Ukrainian forces of the North Korean troops in the conflict. Among the documents and objects obtained from the battlefield lists of phrases in Korean and Russian were included (possibly designed to urge Ukrainian troops to surrender), letters from leader Kim Jong-un or advanced military equipment, utensils that provided unique insight into the readiness and level of commitment of these troops. In addition, Ukrainian soldiers have collected military IDs, bulletproof vests, first aid kits, Ukrainian-made knives and modern Russian assault rifles, suggesting that Moscow has sought to equip the North Koreans in ways superior to its own forces. In Genbeta 10 years ago, Elon Musk’s ex-wife said that one of the billionaire’s best techniques is knowing how to use a word wisely Propaganda and ideology. Among the objects recovered from fallen soldiers Several New Year’s letters attributed to Kim Jong-un have been recoveredletters that encouraged the troops and highlighted their sacrifice. These messages, along with notebooks with lyrics from North Korean patriotic songs, reveal the strong ideological component of Pyongyang’s forces, in contrast to the Russian soldiers, who They are usually motivated primarily by economic incentives. In this regard, the Post reported that Ukrainians believe that this difference in motivation could explain the tenacity of the North Koreans on the battlefield. Be that as it may, these details highlight a new phase of the war. And, as the war continues, the presence of foreign fighters on the front lines could further prolong the conflict and further complicate international relations. And if that were not enough, that elephant in the room that promises dynamite it all in the person of Donald Trump. It remains to be seen how he will do it. Image | @ZelenskyyUa/X In Xataka | For months the North Koreans were “ghosts” in Ukraine. Now that they are a reality, the dilemma is what to do with them. In Xataka | Ukraine has found a drawing on the battlefield. The sacrifice of North Koreans to evade drones has been revealed (function() { window._JS_MODULES = window._JS_MODULES || {}; var headElement = document.getElementsByTagName(‘head’)(0); if (_JS_MODULES.instagram) { var instagramScript = document.createElement(‘script’) ; instagramScript.src=”https://platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js”; instagramScript.async = true; instagramScript.defer = true; headElement.appendChild(instagramScript); – The news When Ukraine captured the first North Korean soldier something strange happened: he started running and asked to watch some kind of movie was originally published in Xataka by Miguel Jorge .

This is the new design that eliminates distractions

It’s only been a few months since Android 15 was officially released, but Google is already preparing for the next launch of Android 16. And the company has decided to change the development cycle of the system, bringing forward the publication of the system to coincide with the launch of the Pixel mobiles. As a result, the development of Android 16 is already very advanced, despite the fact that the first month of the year has not yet ended; At this point, normally the new version of Android is still in an early state, with little news to report. This year is going to be different, and some rumors even suggest that the first public beta could be launched this month of January. That also means that the new features being prepared for Android 16 are already in advanced development, and that is what has allowed Mishaal Rahman discover one of these innovations. This time, the novelty is in the notifications, specifically in the way they appear on the lock screen. With Android 16, users will be able to activate a new minimalist lock screenwhich will mainly display the wallpaper and widgets like the clock. This mode also affects notifications, which will no longer be displayed in a container in the middle of the screen, but will instead appear as a small pill-shaped notice. In this ‘pill’, only the app icon will appear that you have activated the notification. So if, for example, they send us a WhatsApp message, only the WhatsApp icon will be displayed on this pill; The content of the message sent to us or the name of the app in question will not be shown. Just by touching the icon, the notification will expand and show its content, such as the message they have sent us. To activate this new minimalist look, the user will be able to find a new option in settings of the lock screen, specifically in the section dedicated to notifications. New Android 16 notification style Android Authority The Free Android Here you will find two options: “Full List” shows all the content of the notifications as before, while “Compact” (Compact) will show only the app icon. Although it may seem somewhat extreme, this new design may be liked by many people. For example, it is a more private option, since by showing only the app icon It is not possible for someone to read the messages that have been sent to us. However, it must be remembered that Android notification settings already allow you to hide sensitive conversations and notifications. This new option would be more of an aesthetic change than anything else, to prevent our lock screen from filling up with notifications after a while. Icons take up less space and are more aesthetically pleasing, and They don’t cover the wallpaper so much that we have chosen.

In the midst of the countdown to its disappearance, a buyer has become interested in TikTok: MrBeast

The youtuber MrBeastthe YouTuber with the most subscribers in the world and whose figure has completely transcended the figure of the traditional YouTuber, has presented a formal offer to buy TikTok together with a group of institutional investors. He has told it himself. On TikTokclear. Why is it important. TikTok must find a non-Chinese buyer in 75 days, or it will be permanently banned in the United States, where it has 170 million users. The context. The social network was briefly turned off on Saturday in the United States following a court order, but was back up and running when President Trump signed a decree giving 75 days of margin for its sale. The investment group that is trying to take over the social network, according to Guardian, is led by Jesse Tinsley, CEO of Employer.com. It also has the support of Brad Bondi, brother of Pam Bondi, the next US attorney general. In figures. The estimated value of TikTok in the US is between 40,000 and 50,000 million dollars. However, the real assessment is quite complex, since the recommendation algorithm It is considered the heart and most valuable asset of the platform. Trump has publicly valued TikTok at “between zero and one trillion dollars” if it obtains permission to operate in the US under 50% US ownership. A potential figure that multiplies by twenty the estimates of market analysts. The competition. Other potential buyers mentioned cnn are: Elon Muskwhich is holding talks with Chinese officials. A consortium led by Kevin O’Leary from “Shark Tank.” The billionaire Frank McCourt. Technology giants like Amazon and Oracle. Go deeper. The Chinese government has expressed its refusal to sell the TikTok algorithm, considered the platform’s main asset. This greatly complicates any purchase operation. The MrBeast group’s offer promises to maintain TikTok’s current operations and guarantee the continuity of the service for its American users, which overcomes the great obstacle of the algorithm and leaves it in a good position compared to the rest. Featured image | MrBeast In Xataka | I have tried RedNote: this is the “Chinese Instagram” to which exiles are leaving after the closure of TikTok

3.7 billion years ago it still had lakes

The evidence that Mars once had rivers and seas that covered much of its surface with water continues to accumulate. These tests serve, however, more than just to demonstrate what we already know with some certainty, they also help us to know what these seas were like and, perhaps one day, they will tell us the story of their disappearance. New tests. The images captured by the rover Curiosity have made it possible to identify in the Martian rock some geological structures undulating waves similar to those that can be found in the sandy beds of lakes and on beaches on our planet. These structures not only denote the presence of water, they also imply that it was on the surface, at the mercy of the winds of Mars. The ripples. These geological marks were found in two places and, according to estimates, they were formed about 3.7 billion years ago. This detail is important since, as the team responsible for its discovery emphasizes, it implies that the surface water of the red planet lasted longer than some estimates calculate. That is, they extend the period in which Mars was partially covered by water. The ripples observed by Curiosity are tiny: about six millimeters high, and separated by intervals of between four and five centimeters. From these data, the team estimates that these were formed on the floor of a shallow lake, about two meters deep. Uncovered. Another important detail that these marks reveal to us is that the water in these lakes was liquid on the surface, that is, it was not covered by a layer of ice, since it would be the result of the action of the wind. This also contradicts some of the climate models applied to the Martian climate of the time. “The shape of the waves could only have been formed under water open to the atmosphere and affected by the wind,” stated in a press release Claire Mondro, co-author of the study. Modeling the undulations. The team analyzed the Curiosity observations and simulated through computer models the conditions that gave rise to these marks on the rock. Thus they were able to estimate an average wavelength of about 4.5 centimeters and the estimated depth of the body of water in which they formed. Details of the analysis were published in an article in the magazine Science Advances. Curiosity. He rover Curiosity has been 12 years of activity on the surface of Mars, where it has already traveled tens of kilometers. Perseverance’s older brother arrived in Gale Crater in mid-2012 as the spearhead of the Mars Science Laboratory mission. In Xataka | The space dream was to spend billions of euros to go to Mars to end up eating crickets Image | NASA/JPL-Caltech

Xiaomi makes history and overtakes the Tesla Model 3 in sales

When Xiaomi officially announced its first electric car, the Xiaomi SU7more than a year ago, many thought that it was going to be an absolute failure, a multimillion-dollar investment that was going to end up in the trash. And when Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, announced that the goal of the SU7 was to surpass manufacturers already established in the sector such as Tesla or Porsche, some even doubted its leadership capacity. Far from being intimidated, Lei Jun bet even harder on this project, and the results are visible. The Xiaomi car is an absolute success, to the point that one of Lei Jun’s prophecies has already been fulfilled: The Xiaomi SU7 has sold more than the Tesla Model 3one of the most popular electric cars in the sector. There is some fine print, of course. The data, shared by Lei Jun himself on his official account on the Weibo social network, refers only to the units sold throughout the month of December 2024, and only in China; Obviously, if you look at annual sales and on a global scale, Tesla is still the undisputed leader in the sector, and that probably won’t change in the near future. Even so, this is still a surprising achievement, and something that the vast majority probably did not imagine could happen. The reception of the Xiaomi SU7 was very good, with long lines just to see the car in person, and a waiting list of several months to receive the vehicle. In fact, the reception was better than the company’s own executives expected, and the company had to correct its forecast of 100,000 units sold per year. Finally, The SU7 exceeded 130,000 units delivereddespite having been released in March. In this way, Xiaomi has not only managed to surpass Tesla in the last month of 2024, it also surpassed one of the largest manufacturers in the world, Toyotaalthough only with regard to electric cars. Again, it is about an achievement that not many expectedand that has been obtained thanks to a product that offers an experience similar to the best, but with a much more affordable price. The success of the Xiaomi SU7 has allowed Xiaomi to continue investing in its automotive project. At the end of last year, the company made two important announcements: a new model, the Xiaomi YU7, and a new smart chassis which will be used in their future cars. It is the demonstration that Xiaomi is here to stay.

features, price and technical sheet

One of BYD’s most anticipated electric cars is already among us. After months of rumors and being presented at the Brussels Motor Show, the BYD Atto 2 can now be reserved for pre-sale in Spain. The electric city car arrives with a battery that limits it to the city and its surroundings or very small weekend getaways but with the promise of expanding equipment and battery size in the coming months. Why does an electric car have less autonomy than advertised? BYD Atto 2 technical sheet byd atto 2 BODY TYPE. Five-seater urban SUV MEASUREMENTS AND WEIGHT. 4,310 meters long, 1,830 meters wide and 1,675 meters high. Wheelbase of 2,620 meters TRUNK. 400 liters. MAXIMUM POWER. 130 kW (177 hp) WLTP CONSUMPTION. Consumption 14.45 kWh/100 km according to WLTP cycle 312 kilometers of autonomy ENVIRONMENTAL DISTINCTIVE. Zero emissions DRIVING AIDS (ADAS). Mandatory by the European Union Parking Blind Spot Assist OTHERS. 10.1-inch rotating central screen ELECTRIC HYBRID. No. Plug-in HYBRID. No. electric Yes. 130 kW (177 HP) front motor and 45.1 kWh capacity battery. price and launch Now available from 26,780 euros before aid from the MOVES III Plan Space or autonomy, that is the question The BYD Atto 2 arrives with BYD’s own peculiarities. LFP battery, a very high technological load and a car that, in short, is above rivals in price. But, also, an adjusted autonomy compared to other options of its size. During its presentation at the Brussels Motor Show, it was announced that, over the next few weeks, we would know the exact equipment that would arrive in each market. Now we know which one will arrive in Spain in its Urban X Edition, the launch version that It is now available on the BYD website for pre-sale. Thus, we know that the cabin will be dominated by the classic rotating screen which in this case is in 10.1 inches. We do not know, however, if it brings the new infotainment system that we have already seen in models like the BYD Sealion 7. Likewise, its website informs us that it has proximity and blind spot sensors, with technology to alert the driver in a parking lot before opening the door. This type of aid will be added, at least, to the mandatory by the European Unionsuch as emergency braking or rear camera. These are, for now, the confirmations we have for Spain but in the coming days we should know more confirmed details about the equipment of the company’s urban electric car. During its presentation at the Brussels Motor Show it was confirmed that the car measures 4,310 meters long1,830 meters wide and 1,675 meters high. Despite its long wheelbase of 2,620 meters, it is positioned below the BYD Atto 3, being 145 mm shorter and 45 mm narrower. The car is built on the Cell to Body architecture and the e-Platform 3.0 with the Blade Battery. All this translates into a construction that makes better use of the vehicle’s interior space, integrating the battery into the vehicle’s chassis and taking advantage of it as the floor of the vehicle. The battery, to begin with, is 45.1 kWh capacity and is combined with a 130 kW (177 HP) electric motor. On paper it will deliver 312 kilometers of electric autonomy, according to the WLTP cycle. BYD has announced that a higher capacity battery will arrive in the coming months to expand the capabilities of the vehicle. At its launch, the BYD Atto 2 is sold with a starting price of 19,780 euros with the MOVES III Plan aid included. The company advances the 7,000 euros of aid with an interest-free loan to be repaid within nine months after the purchase. Without these aids, the car starts at 26,780 euros. With that price, those looking for a car to be used in the city get much more space than with a Renault 5which starts from exactly that same money, with a 40 kWh battery and without fast charging. However, when compared to rivals by size, a Kia EV3 It offers much more autonomy (436 kilometers with a 58.3 kWh battery) in exchange, of course, for being significantly more expensive since it starts at above 33,000 euros. Whoever approaches, therefore, the BYD Atto 2 must assess whether you do it by price or by size and autonomy. With the current configuration, the interior is expected to be more comfortable and spacious than electric cars that compete with this model in price. However, due to size, its rivals offer more autonomy in exchange for, yes, a higher price. Photos | BYD In Xataka | “The rest of the cars are like phones with 2G and at BYD we are already going for 5G”, Stella Li, global VP of BYD

there is no clear or agreed plan to reach the AGI

The call Stargate Project It’s going to be a lot to talk about in the coming years. The colossal bet to make the US a leader in AI will focus on the construction of data centers in that country. And yet the proposal faces enormous challenges. Money galore.The investment of 500,000 million dollars in the next four years It is simply overwhelming. That figure represents approximately 30% of Spain’s GDP in 2023 (1.62 trillion dollars), and it certainly represents spectacular support for the North American country’s ambitions. Objective: achieve an AGI. In the official announcement, project participants explained how “all of us hope to continue the development of AI—and in particular IAG—for the benefit of all humanity.” General artificial intelligence (IAG or AGI for its acronym in English) is the holy grail of the discipline, and OpenAI, which will have operational responsibility for Stargate, has been pursuing it for some time. The diffuse meaning of AGI. The problem with this objective is that it is very diffuse. To clarify the issue a little, OpenAI and Microsoft wanted to define it in economic terms and indicated that an AGI will be when it achieves 100,000 million profits. Theoretically, these systems will equal or surpass human intelligence in all fields, and the social and economic implications could be colossal. But we don’t know if we will achieve it. Much more important than giving a definition is actually achieving that artificial superintelligence, and here there is a critical problem: no one knows how to achieve it. Technology companies and AI startups—such as created by Ilya Sutskever either that of Francois Chollet— are following different paths to reach that goal, but it is not at all clear that any of them has the key to an achievement of this type in their hands. And we don’t know how they want to get to it. None of the companies working on the development of an AGI clarify how they are planning to reach that objective, and the feeling is that they are experimenting without knowing very well whether the chosen path will allow them to achieve that objective. Meta made his intention clear a year ago, OpenAI and especially Altman are especially optimistic about itand the same thing happens with Musk and xAI. Mustafa Suleyman, head of AI at Microsoft, is more cautious and he prefers not to make predictions about when we will reach it, although he sees it as feasible. In AnthropicApple and Google seem equally reserved on this issue, but it is inevitable to think that they are also working to not be left behind. Hyperinvestment for hyperpromises. This gigantic investment is to a certain extent contradictory, especially when several experts warn that there is some AI slowdown and scaling—more power and more data to train models—doesn’t seem to work anymore, or at least it doesn’t seem to work as much. There are certainly promising trends such as AI agents or the models that “reason”but is building beastly data centers what we need? Is brute force enough? This also implies equally enormous energy requirementsand it will be interesting how the US resolves these new needs. But that large investment will allow companies to continue talking about how close AGI is, when we have no idea if it is close or simply is not and will not be. An American AGI with Japanese and Arabic money. Especially curious is that the entire project is dedicated to turning the US into an AI leader and manages to develop an IAG, but the money comes partly from other countries. SoftBank, led by Masayoshi Son (on the right in the image), will be the main initial support and will immediately invest 100,000 million dollars, it is Japanese. And MGX is an investment fund from the United Arab Emirates that participated in the investment round recent from OpenAI (like SoftBank) and which also has an alliance with Microsoft. That means that these companies (and perhaps their countries) certainly have a prominent role in this project and its potential benefits. Image | Wikimedia |Wikimedia In Xataka | OpenAI presents its new lucrative structure. Their mission: raise tons of money to develop the AGI

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