Scott Bessent
PulseAugur coverage of Scott Bessent — every cluster mentioning Scott Bessent across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Trump, Xi to tackle AI rivalry and chip sales at Beijing summit
The upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing is expected to address critical technology issues, including the intense rivalry in artificial intelligence and the tr…
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Blue Origin eyes external funding; banks to use Anthropic AI
Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, is reportedly exploring its first external funding round to support ambitious rocket launch goals. CEO Dave Limp indicated that significant capital is needed to increase launch f…
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China, US officials meet in Seoul for trade talks ahead of leaders' summit
Senior officials from China and the United States met in Seoul for trade talks, with discussions expected to cover trade deals, export controls on critical minerals, and the conflict in Iran. The delegations were led by…
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Trump lands in China with tech titans for summit with Xi
US President Donald Trump has arrived in China for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. His delegation includes prominent tech leaders such as Jensen Huang of Nvidia and Elon Musk, alongside top US of…
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US and China officials meet in Seoul for trade talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng are scheduled to meet in Seoul this week for trade talks. This meeting is intended to finalize agreements ahead of a summit between US President Don…
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Elon Musk backs Warren Buffett's 5-minute plan for national debt
Elon Musk has publicly endorsed Warren Buffett's proposed solution to address the U.S. national debt. Buffett's 2011 plan suggests that if the deficit exceeds 3% of GDP, all current members of Congress should be ineligi…
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Ted Cruz: Trump accounts are a backdoor to privatizing Social Security
Republican Senator Ted Cruz revealed that the recently established "Trump accounts" are intended to serve as personal accounts for Social Security. He explained that this initiative, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill A…
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Ray Dalio: US faces 'great turbulence' from debt, AI, and global rivalry
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, warns that the U.S. is entering a period of "great turbulence" driven by five converging forces. He highlights the nation's significant debt crisis, internal political confl…
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US Treasury to borrow $2 trillion amid soaring deficit and debt concerns
The U.S. Treasury is projected to borrow over $2 trillion by the end of the current fiscal year, with estimates from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) indicating a deficit of $2.06 trillion. This figure surpasse…
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Economists debate Trump tariffs' damage amid rising oil prices
Economists are divided on the impact of recent tariffs, with some arguing they have significantly harmed the U.S. economy by slowing job growth and increasing inflation. Others, like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, be…
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India's financial sector on high alert for AI-driven cyberattacks
India's Securities and Exchange Board has issued a red alert to its financial sector, warning of potential cyberattacks fueled by AI vulnerability identification tools like Anthropic's Mythos. The regulator is urging ma…
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Anthropic's Mythos AI uncovers thousands of cyber vulnerabilities, sparking debate
Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos, has generated significant concern due to its advanced capabilities in discovering software vulnerabilities. While Anthropic suggests Mythos could revolutionize cybersecurity by enabling…
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Jamie Dimon backs trillion-dollar AI boom, discusses Anthropic's Mythos risks
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon publicly endorsed the significant AI capital expenditure, projecting it to exceed $1 trillion next year and stating it's worth the investment. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei discussed their ne…
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US Navy escorts ships through Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats
The U.S. Navy has assisted two U.S.-flagged merchant vessels in transiting the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such passage since the initiation of "Project Freedom." Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) …
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Bernie Sanders calls for global AI treaty to curb runaway technology
Senator Bernie Sanders has called for international cooperation to regulate artificial intelligence, likening its rapid advancement to a "runaway train" without brakes. Speaking at a panel with Chinese scientists, Sande…
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Fed Chair Powell to remain as governor, citing political interference
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced he will remain a governor on the central bank's board for an undetermined period, extending his influence beyond his term as chair which ends May 15. This decision denies Pr…
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Trump discusses energy fallout from Iran conflict with oil execs
President Trump met with oil and gas executives at the White House to discuss the energy market's response to the ongoing conflict in Iran. The meeting addressed the impact of Middle East supply disruptions on commodity…
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Trump taps G. Hunter to lead Treasury's financial markets division
President Trump has announced his intention to nominate G. Hunter Meckle to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets within the Treasury Department. Meckle, who will join the Treasury in 2025, has prior ex…
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Iran's oil blockade resistance may last longer than expected, analysts say
Iran possesses several strategies to circumvent a U.S. blockade aimed at halting its oil exports, according to analysts. The country has significant oil storage capacity and can utilize large crude carriers as floating …
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US Treasury hails Anthropic's Mythos AI model as key to AI race victory
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has praised Anthropic AI's Mythos model, viewing it as a significant advancement that could aid the United States in the global AI competition. However, S. Alex Yang and Angela Zhang …