Bill Gates, in a recent Journal interview, said Elon Musk's DOGE could be "a valuable thing."Gates said the federal deficit will "create a financial problem" for the US if it isn't reduced.But the Microsoft cofounder also said it was important to retain vital programs.Bill Gates, in a recent Wall Street Journal interview, said theElon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency could be a "valuable" effort, adding that it's important to reduce the size of the federal budget deficit."I think the idea that looking at government expenditures on a sort of zero-based budgeting approach could be a valuable thing," he told the newspaper. "I'm amongst the people who think the deficit needs to be brought down because otherwise, it will create a financial problem for us. That effort could come up with some good things."DOGE, which recently saw the departure of businessman Vivek Ramaswamy as a co-lead, aims to tackle government inefficiencies and reduce the deficit.After DOGE was first proposed, Musk set a goal to cut $2 trillion in spending. However, during a conversation with political strategist Mark Penn earlier in January, Musk said the $2 trillion figure was a "best-case outcome" and that the commission had a "good shot" at saving $1 trillion.DOGE announced on Friday that it had canceled roughly $420 million worth of existing or forthcoming contracts, in addition to two leases. However,according to Business Insider's calculations, the commission would need to be far more aggressive in its spending cuts to meet any of its goals.During Gates' interview, Journal editor in chief Emma Tucker asked the Microsoft cofounder where he'd look to find savings if he was leading DOGE."Well, given the numbers that they've tossed around, they'll have to look at everything, including pension, defense, healthcare," he said.However, Gates said he had concerns about the government shutting down resources that have "long-term benefits" for citizens, specifically citing HIV."I obviously believe in HIV medicines, where the US is keeping tens of millions of people alive," he said. "If you cut those off, not only would they die when we have a cure on its way, but the negative feelings you'd have, say in Africa, would be worse than never having done the thing at all."While rising to prominence in the technology sphere, Gates has also long been known for his philanthropic work through the Gates Foundation, which he cofounded in 2000 with his then-wife Melinda French Gates.During the 2024 presidential race, Gates didn't publicly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. But the New York Times reported in October that he privately donated $50 million to a pro-Harris super PAC. After the story was published, Gates released a statement pointing to his bipartisan background while adding that "this election is different."In December, Gates traveled to Mar-a-Lago to dine with then-President-electDonald Trumpand recently told The Journal he was "impressed" with the president's interest in global health issues.

DeepSeek, an open-source Chinese AI company, has riled Silicon Valley with its rapid rise.Meta's chief AI scientist said DeepSeek has benefited from the open-source community.Meta's AI program has remained open-source, while OpenAI has shifted to closed-source.Silicon Valley was on edge this week after DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, released its R1 model. In third-party benchmarks, it outperformed leading American AI companies like OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic.For Meta's chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun, the biggest takeaway from DeepSeek's success was not the heightened threat posed by Chinese competition but the value of keeping AI models open source so that anyone can benefit.It's not that China's AI is "surpassing the US," but rather that "open source models are surpassing proprietary ones," LeCun said in a post on Threads.DeepSeek's R1 is itself open source, as is Meta's Llama. OpenAI, which was originally founded as an open-source AI company with a mission to create technology that benefits all of humanity, has on the other hand more recently shifted to closed-source.LeCun said DeepSeek has "profited from open research and open source.""They came up with new ideas and built them on top of other people's work. Because their work is published and open source, everyone can profit from it," LeCun said. "That is the power of open research and open source."When DeepSeek unveiled R1 on January 20, which it said "demonstrates remarkable reasoning capabilities," the company said it was "pushing the boundaries" of open-source AI.The announcement took Silicon Valley by surprise and was easily the most talked-about development in the tech industry during a week that included the World Economic Forum, TikTok uncertainty, and President Donald Trump's busy first few days in office.Days after DeepSeek's announcement, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Meta planned to spend over $60 billion in 2025 as it doubles down on AI. Zuckerberg has been an outspoken advocate of open-source models."Part of my goal for the next 10-15 years, the next generation of platforms, is to build the next generation of open platforms and have the open platforms win," he said in September. "I think that's going to lead to a much more vibrant tech industry."Those who support open source say it allows technology to develop rapidly and democratically since anyone can modify and redistribute the code. On the other hand, advocates for closed-source models argue that they are more secure because the code is kept private.OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the closed-source approach offers his company "an easier way to hit the safety threshold" in an AMA on Reddit last November. He added, however, that he "would like us to open source more stuff in the future."

The Switch 2 has finally been revealed, but now a new leak from a retailer has seemingly shown some of the new titles coming to the console and there are some big names among themTech18:54, 25 Jan 2025Joy-Con will be magnetic nowNintendo finally revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 this month, and while we've heard reports about what some of the games will be that we can play on it at launch, the company has only focused on hardware for now.There's a new Nintendo Direct coming on April 2 that's expected to reveal fresh information, but one retailer may have spilled the beans on what we can expect from Nintendo's handheld's first few months on the market.With suggestions the first Switch 2 exclusives could be a new 3D Mario and a Zelda remake, here's all we know so far.As spotted by Insider Gaming, Newegg has seemingly revealed a few 2025 releases for the Switch 2.We already saw a fresh Mario Kart game coming to Switch 2, but on the retailer's page for an eShop gift card, it lays out a series of "2025 games".Metroid Prime 4: Beyond already looked likely to be a Switch 2 game after its reveal last year, and Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition and Pokemon Legends: Z-A were already announced.Most interesting, then, is "New 3D Mario" and "A Legend of Zelda Remake/Remaster". The wording of the latter is particularly vague, but a 3D Mario title would be the first fully new 3D game starring the iconic character since 2017's Super Mario Odyssey.We've since got a port of Super Mario 3D World which came packed with Bowser's Fury, a great proof-of-concept for what the next Mario game in 3D could look like.As for Zelda, the Switch launched with one of the greatest games of all time in Breath of the Wild, and between that and Tears of the Kingdom, we've seen remakes and remasters for Link's Awakening and Skyward Sword, while last year saw Echoes of Wisdom release.Article continues belowIs this confirmation of a Wind Waker remake that fans have been asking for, or another game in the beloved series? We'll hopefully find out soon enough or the listing could be completely inaccurate.Either way, expect Nintendo to say more about the Switch 2 on April 2.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.RECOMMENDED

The casting ball has been slowly rolling for DCs Lanternsseries. After snagging Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre to play respective leads Hal Jordan and Jon Stewart, more actors have been picked up to play supporting roles in the show. This new addition is a sizable one: Thaal Sinestro, Jordans primary nemesis in the comics. Per Deadline, the DC villain will be played by Danish actor Ulrich Thomson, recently of NBCsThe Blacklistand the upcoming Uwe Boll film,Run. WhileLanternsis primarily set on Earth as Hal and John investigate a murder in the American heartland, Thomsons set for a recurring role throughout the eight-episode season. Thomson joins a cast which presently includes Kelly Macdonald, Garrett Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan. In the comics, Sinestro is a Green Lantern during Hals early days and one of its best members who takes Hal under his ring. Eventually, hes revealed to be abusing his power to rule over his homeworld Korugar, and becomes obsessed with taking down his former Corps and mentee. He later gains access to the Yellow Lantern power of Fear and leads what comes to be known as the Sinestro Corps, frequently getting into battles with the Greens and other Lanterns of the emotional color spectrum. Sinestros popped up throughout DCs animated shows over the years, and his big live-action appearance of note was when Mark Strong played him in the 2011 Green Lanternmovie, which set up his turn as a Yellow Lantern in the final moments and never got to follow through on it. Expect Sinestro and theLanternsshow to hit HBO and Max in 2026. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

Ateli de Cermica Gallery / MOBIO ArquiteturaSave this picture! ReverboBelo Horizonte, BrazilArchitects: MOBIO ArquiteturaAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:4166 ftYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 PhotographsPhotographs:ReverboManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: ALMAD, Cinex, San Marcenaria, Thor Iluminao Lead Architect: Gabriel Castro More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!O Ateli de Cermica is a gallery located in the heart of Belo Horizonte, near Praa da Liberdade, in a 1950s house. The restoration and interior design project was carried out by the firm MOBIO Arquitetura, led by architect Gabriel Castro, with contributions from ceramic artists Flvia Soares, Daniel Romeiro, and Luiza Soares, who were responsible for the landscaping.Save this picture!Aiming to re-signify the historical heritage by reintegrating the building into the city and updating its spaces for contemporary use, the project highlights the collectives original work, which includes utilitarian ceramic objects, original furniture pieces, and artistic projects. The site also houses a caf and MOBIO Arquiteturas headquarters.Save this picture!The building is listed and was designed in 1950 by the trio of architects from Minas GeraisWalter Machado, Jeferson Lodi, and Suzy de Meloas the residence of Gilda Falci and Milton Mouro.Save this picture!Its original design echoes the vocabulary of the first phase of Brazilian Modernism and explores the plastic potential of reinforced concrete through the curves of the wavy canopy that marks the facade and the vaulted slab ceiling of the main hall.Save this picture!The buildings restoration involved recovering the peroba-do-campo hardwood, terrazzo, and glass-tile flooring, rehabilitating the iron frames, restoring the original woodwork, and restoring and complementing the original lighting fixtures. Several interventions were also approved by the Belo Horizonte Heritage Directorate, including the demolition of the wall that once concealed the house, replaced by a lightweight metal fence that allows for a generous opening and ensures visual permeability when closed.Save this picture!The internal courtyard, a strategic space with lush landscaping, integrates with the gallery and caf through its many window openings, allowing for circulation and ventilation. A metal pergola was installed to support climbing plants that form a trellis for protecting the northwestern facade.Save this picture!In the amoeboid-shaped pool, the deepest level was evened out with the addition of a wooden deck installed over the original tiles, transforming the basin into informal seating used for small events hosted by O Ateli de Cermica.Save this picture!For the Gallery, neutral modular furniture was designed with strategic dimensions to serve as multi-purpose, complementary pieces. A rectangular module, for example, can accommodate three exhibition heights: a medium platform, a table, or a totem. Meanwhile, the round modules expand the possibilities of composition that arise with each setup.Save this picture!Additionally, there is a modular shelving system made of aluminum and glass with built-in lighting, and a collection of Brazilian designer furniture by figures such as Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues and Jorge Jabour Mau. These pieces complement the exhibition surfaces and shape the spaces enjoyed by visitors.Save this picture!The new landscaping includes tropical species such as heliconias, monsteras, philodendrons, and purple yam, strategically planted according to the sunlight conditions in each area of the house to create green masses both for sun protection and ornamentation.Save this picture!Taking on a listed building, restoring it, and occupying it commercially updates and imbues new meaning to the spaces. This initiative demonstrates the potential for repurposing historically private properties. Through a respectful revitalization that both modernizes and enhances, the building is reintegrated into the city and made available for public enjoyment.Save this picture!In this new scenario, O Ateli de Cermica also positions itself as a cultural space in Belo Horizonte by promoting events such as Conversation with the Author with Francesco Perrotta on Lina Bo Bardis biography. By merging historical heritage with exhibitions and cultural events focused on design and ceramics, the collective invites visitors to immerse themselves in the themes of traditional craft and contemporary art.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Belo Horizonte, MG, BrazilLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeMOBIO ArquiteturaOfficeMaterialsMaterials and TagsPublished on January 25, 2025Cite: "Ateli de Cermica Gallery / MOBIO Arquitetura" [Galeria O Ateli de Cermica / MOBIO Arquitetura] 25 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026073/atelie-de-ceramica-gallery-mobio-arquitetura&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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