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Open Source news — August 1, 2026

Publications tagged with Open Source published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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Science China Semiconductors Open Source
Aug 1, 2026, 19:14 UTC
China Launches Two New AI Models Challenging U.S. Tech Industry
China has launched two new open-source AI models, Kimi K3 and Qwen 3.8, which are cheaper alternatives to Western AI and could potentially disrupt the global AI economy. The models were released almost simultaneously, raising questions about the future of U.S. tech dominance in AI.
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Culture Software Robotics Open Source
Aug 1, 2026, 14:36 UTC
Tom Waits Releases Spoken Word Track 'The Fly'
Tom Waits has released a new spoken word track titled 'The Fly', inspired by his admiration for the brief life of the insect. The track serves as the B-side to his recent collaboration with Massive Attack, 'Boots on the Ground', marking his first new recording in eight years.
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Politics China United Kingdom Open Source
Aug 1, 2026, 14:06 UTC
PM Modi, UK PM Discuss AI, Strait of Hormuz in First Call
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham held their first phone call, discussing topics such as artificial intelligence, the Strait of Hormuz, and bilateral ties.
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