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The State of the State of AI
Originally published April 17, 2026 for our weekly Issue of Mindful Intelligence Advisor. Subscribe to get weekly issues. Bellwether Deep Dive – Friday, April 17, 2026 By Paul Gordon Collier, Editor, and STAFF “By 2100, our destiny is to become like the gods we once worshipped and feared. But our tools will not be ...
AI Aphorism Check – Objects Are Neurological Networks
“Objects are Neurological Networks” GROK: The phrase “Objects are Neurological Networks” is an intriguing, somewhat poetic or philosophical formulation that doesn’t appear to be a direct quote from any widely established source (no exact matches turned up in searches across web results or X posts). However, it resonates deeply with several intersecting ...
2020 Election “Burn Bags” Found by National Intelligence Director
In a public conversation during a press conference, President Trump revealed that Tulsi Gabbard, his National Intelligence Director, found “burn bags” with evidence that shows the government was working to undermine the President’s 2020 campaign. She said of the find, “… we are finding documents (that reveal) the politicization that ...
MI REPORT – Thursday, February 20, 2025
By Paul Gordon Collier, Editor OVERVIEW Trump continues his offensive even in the face of contentious judicial checks and even threats, leaving the Democrats unable to do little more than create interpretive dance protests that only reinforce how tone deaf the party that celebrates hate speech regulations and misinformation censorship truly is. BATTLING ...

US judge approves Anthropic’s $1.5 billion settlement of copyright lawsuit – South Carolina Lawyers Weekly
US judge approves Anthropic’s $1.5 billion settlement of copyright lawsuit – South Carolina Lawyers Weekly
U.S. pledges $5 billion to boost AI in government-backed scientific research– www.scientificamerican.com
U.S. pledges $5 billion to boost AI in government-backed scientific research– www.scientificamerican.com
US and China to hold AI talks in September led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent – Crypto Briefing
US and China to hold AI talks in September led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent – Crypto Briefing
AI can become more biased than humans while choosing who gets hired; study finds |– timesofindia.indiatimes.com
AI can become more biased than humans while choosing who gets hired; study finds |– timesofindia.indiatimes.com
AI shortens drug discovery to around 1 year in China, Insilico CEO says – Reuters
AI shortens drug discovery to around 1 year in China, Insilico CEO says – Reuters
Trump to steer billions from universities to AI and individual scientists – South China Morning Post
Trump to steer billions from universities to AI and individual scientists – South China Morning Post
The TikTok playbook is now China’s AI strategy – Washington Examiner
The TikTok playbook is now China’s AI strategy – Washington Examiner
China Explores Elevating Cognitive Effects into Its Vision of Warfare– warontherocks.com
China Explores Elevating Cognitive Effects into Its Vision of Warfare– warontherocks.com
China’s New AI Breakthrough Shows Tim Cook’s Risky Final Bet Might Actually Be Genius – Yahoo Finance
China’s New AI Breakthrough Shows Tim Cook’s Risky Final Bet Might Actually Be Genius – Yahoo Finance
Chinese AI agent outperforms Anthropic’s Claude Code in autonomous research – South China Morning Post
Chinese AI agent outperforms Anthropic’s Claude Code in autonomous research – South China Morning Post

Republicans see ‘scary’ lack of enthusiasm among core voters ahead of midterms – The Washington Post– news.google.com
Republicans see ‘scary’ lack of enthusiasm among core voters ahead of midterms – The Washington Post– news.google.com
U.S. appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list – TelegraphHerald.com
U.S. appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list – TelegraphHerald.com
DSA Co-Chair Goes All In on Abolishing ICE, Senate– legalinsurrection.com
DSA Co-Chair Goes All In on Abolishing ICE, Senate– legalinsurrection.com
DNC chair threw phone in frustration as strains for Democrats show ahead of midterms, report says– www.independent.co.uk
DNC chair threw phone in frustration as strains for Democrats show ahead of midterms, report says– www.independent.co.uk
Detroit Jewish Donors Plan GOP Fundraisers if El-Sayed Wins– www.breitbart.com
Detroit Jewish Donors Plan GOP Fundraisers if El-Sayed Wins– www.breitbart.com
Democrat Civil War Erupts as Warren and Schumer Back Rival Michigan Senate Candidates– slaynews.com
Democrat Civil War Erupts as Warren and Schumer Back Rival Michigan Senate Candidates– slaynews.com
Trump administration seizes on New Jersey voting error to demand noncitizen data – The Straits Times– news.google.com
Trump administration seizes on New Jersey voting error to demand noncitizen data – The Straits Times– news.google.com
Socialist Candidate Calls for More Migrants in Government to Combat ‘Exploitive’ Nature of Americans– slaynews.com
Socialist Candidate Calls for More Migrants in Government to Combat ‘Exploitive’ Nature of Americans– slaynews.com
Fox News Star Crushes Lindsey Graham’s Sister, Other Contenders in South Carolina Senate Poll– www.westernjournal.com
Fox News Star Crushes Lindsey Graham’s Sister, Other Contenders in South Carolina Senate Poll– www.westernjournal.com
NYC DSA Co-Chair Called Out For Trying To Release Prisoners– www.louderwithcrowder.com
NYC DSA Co-Chair Called Out For Trying To Release Prisoners– www.louderwithcrowder.com

Chile's Consul General in Chengdu calls for deeper China-Chile cooperation in AI and digital economy – 昆明信息港
Chile's Consul General in Chengdu calls for deeper China-Chile cooperation in AI and digital economy – 昆明信息港
China Explores Elevating Cognitive Effects into Its Vision of Warfare– warontherocks.com
China Explores Elevating Cognitive Effects into Its Vision of Warfare– warontherocks.com
China’s New AI Breakthrough Shows Tim Cook’s Risky Final Bet Might Actually Be Genius – Yahoo Finance
China’s New AI Breakthrough Shows Tim Cook’s Risky Final Bet Might Actually Be Genius – Yahoo Finance
Chinese AI agent outperforms Anthropic’s Claude Code in autonomous research – South China Morning Post
Chinese AI agent outperforms Anthropic’s Claude Code in autonomous research – South China Morning Post
China’s foreign minister discusses trade balance with EU lawmakers – The Mighty 790 KFGO
China’s foreign minister discusses trade balance with EU lawmakers – The Mighty 790 KFGO
China to end key tax break for lithium batteries, solar cells – Renewables Now
China to end key tax break for lithium batteries, solar cells – Renewables Now
Xi’s Purges Continue
Xi’s Purges Continue
FCC votes to bar sales of devices with parts from Chinese firms posing risks – Yahoo News UK
FCC votes to bar sales of devices with parts from Chinese firms posing risks – Yahoo News UK
AI shortens drug discovery to around 1 year in China, Insilico CEO says – Reuters
AI shortens drug discovery to around 1 year in China, Insilico CEO says – Reuters
US and China to hold AI talks in September led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent – Crypto Briefing
US and China to hold AI talks in September led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent – Crypto Briefing

Federal Court Says No to Pritchard’s College-Subsidized Illegals
Federal Court Says No to Pritchard’s College-Subsidized Illegals
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Minnesota’s sanctuary policies – Baltimore Sun
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Minnesota’s sanctuary policies – Baltimore Sun
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Minnesota’s sanctuary policies – Baltimore Sun
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Minnesota’s sanctuary policies – Baltimore Sun
DSA Co-Chair Goes All In on Abolishing ICE, Senate– legalinsurrection.com
DSA Co-Chair Goes All In on Abolishing ICE, Senate– legalinsurrection.com
DNC Judge Overrules Jury to Protect Somali Fraudster
DNC Judge Overrules Jury to Protect Somali Fraudster
U.S. Homeland Security Stripped American Travelers Of Global Entry After Expressing First Amendment Rights, Lawsuit Says – TheTravel
U.S. Homeland Security Stripped American Travelers Of Global Entry After Expressing First Amendment Rights, Lawsuit Says – TheTravel
US Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Proposal – India News Network
US Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Proposal – India News Network
Haitians Are Self-Deporting At Extreme Rates– www.louderwithcrowder.com
Haitians Are Self-Deporting At Extreme Rates– www.louderwithcrowder.com
Trump Admin Looking to Denaturalize Fraud
Trump Admin Looking to Denaturalize Fraud
Bellwether Digest – April 20, 2026
Bellwether Digest – April 20, 2026

Progressives Ran Global Policy Illegally During Trump’s First Term
Progressives Ran Global Policy Illegally During Trump’s First Term
Multiple Jewish Bakeries SHOT AT, Attacked with Gunfire and Vandalism in Antisemitic Attacks– gellerreport.com
Multiple Jewish Bakeries SHOT AT, Attacked with Gunfire and Vandalism in Antisemitic Attacks– gellerreport.com
Wokeness Made People ‘More Respectful And Empathetic,’ Fuentes Says During Hunter Biden Interview– dailycaller.com
Wokeness Made People ‘More Respectful And Empathetic,’ Fuentes Says During Hunter Biden Interview– dailycaller.com
Why conservatives cling to conspiracies long after they’re debunked– www.dailykos.com
Why conservatives cling to conspiracies long after they’re debunked– www.dailykos.com
DSA Co-Chair Goes All In on Abolishing ICE, Senate– legalinsurrection.com
DSA Co-Chair Goes All In on Abolishing ICE, Senate– legalinsurrection.com
DNC chair threw phone in frustration as strains for Democrats show ahead of midterms, report says– www.independent.co.uk
DNC chair threw phone in frustration as strains for Democrats show ahead of midterms, report says– www.independent.co.uk
Democrat Civil War Erupts as Warren and Schumer Back Rival Michigan Senate Candidates– slaynews.com
Democrat Civil War Erupts as Warren and Schumer Back Rival Michigan Senate Candidates– slaynews.com
Trump revives old tropes as he pushes warnings of ‘communist menace’ | Donald Trump– www.theguardian.com
Trump revives old tropes as he pushes warnings of ‘communist menace’ | Donald Trump– www.theguardian.com
Trump DOJ charges ‘woke’ college student for faking racist bomb threats– www.lifesitenews.com
Trump DOJ charges ‘woke’ college student for faking racist bomb threats– www.lifesitenews.com
‘Everybody’s Quiet’: Van Jones Blasts Democrats After Mamdani ‘Stabbed’ Supporter ‘In The Back’– wltreport.com
‘Everybody’s Quiet’: Van Jones Blasts Democrats After Mamdani ‘Stabbed’ Supporter ‘In The Back’– wltreport.com