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The OECD's PISA study reveals a global decline in reading and math skills among 15-year-olds. Reading proficiency dropped by 28 points and math by 22 points between 2015 and 2025. Increased digitalization and less leisure reading are cited as primary reasons.
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Amazon has placed an order for AI chips for data centers worth up to $60 billion with Qualcomm. The agreement also includes the joint development of chips for AI inference and optical interconnects.
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Over 400 pages of leaked documents reveal that Google, OpenAI, xAI, and Anthropic are not only supplying software to the US military but also contributing to its global war strategy. Contracts worth up to $200 million each involve developing AI for surveillance and autonomous operations, and sharing information on operational threats.
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In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD secured 43.8% of votes, while the CDU received 17.2%. Political scientist Nicolas Spohn warns that the government's disregard for this outcome could increase voter frustration and benefit the AfD.
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Stuttgart has been named Germany's most digital city in the Smart City Index by the digital association Bitkom, surpassing Munich and Hamburg. The city excels in broad digitalization across all five evaluated categories, including administration, mobility, and education.
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Former CDU leader Angela Merkel called the election result in Saxony-Anhalt "simply shocking" and a "watershed moment in the history of the Federal Republic." She criticized the CDU's "firewall" strategy against the AfD, stating that emotional appeals beyond facts would be a civilizational regression.
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A government under the AfD is possible but not certain in Saxony-Anhalt. CDU, SPD, Greens, and Left parties rule out cooperation with the AfD. Together with the BSW, they hold a majority of seats, leading to a stalemate. An independent Minister-President is an option, with the Greens and SPD showing openness.
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The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt aims to secure a governing majority by recruiting CDU members. An AfD parliamentary manager indicated willingness to negotiate concessions with the Sarah Wagenknecht Alliance to facilitate government formation.