NVIDIA open-sources first GPU-accelerated framework for medical physics simulation

NVIDIA has announced the Medical Physics Simulation platform, the first open-source, GPU-accelerated framework for modeling the interaction between anatomy and medical devices in robotics. The platform allows developers to generate rare scenarios, test and train robots in simulation before moving to hardware trials.

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Chinese Open-Source AI Models Challenge Silicon Valley Approach

Chinese AI labs are releasing a series of powerful open-source models such as GLM 5.2, Kimi K3, and Qwen 3.8, which are nearly on par with the best Western counterparts. This has raised concerns in Washington, where accusations of technology distillation and threats of sanctions have emerged. China's open-source approach contrasts with the closed strategy of American companies, undermining the established perception of US leadership and changing the global AI landscape.

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