powers

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In short, it is unlikely that the global powers will suspend their rivalries in order to concentrate on the existential risks to mankind.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Some have interpreted that as a snub to the forum, while others see it as China avoiding publicly pitting itself against the US, as the two rival powers jostle for influence in the region.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Berryman answered his own question—“Cal’s number one, isn’t he?”—using the nickname of his friendly rival Robert Lowell, then at the height of his powers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The latest fundraising round confirms Anthropic's place as one of the most significant players in AI, with the startup led by Dario Amodei having drawn fans for its coding powers and state-of-the-art models.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

He felt trapped between powers that he didn't understand.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville