The Download: how fertility tech is changing families, and Trump’s latest tariffs
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Summary
This week’s newsletter opens with the story of Thaddeus Pierce, who has become the world’s oldest baby by being born from an embryo frozen 30 years ago.
Also in the news this week is the story of Donald Trump’s new tariffs across the world, affecting every nation and range from 10% to 41%.
Palantir has signed a $10 billion deal with the US Army, reflecting a string of lucrative agreements with federal agencies.
AI is causing a boom in big blimps as an alternative to satellites, as well as a decline in trust in coding.
There are also concerns over non-consensual sharing of explicit photos on online groups in China and Reddit’s new ambition to become a search engine.