🇭🇹 Intervene in Haiti?

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It’s Monday, April 29 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

  • Intel’s new neuromorphic computer

  • The debate over US intervention in Haiti

  • 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

- Jeff (co-founder of Shades)

🧠 Intel’s neuromorphic computer

🧠 Intel's new Hala Point neuromorphic computer is designed to mimic the human brain — it uses “spike inputs” (sets of discrete electrical signals) instead of binary, allowing for parallel processing. LiveScience says it's a gamechanger.

🧠 Here's a more in-depth explanation from Intel.

🧠 Hpcwire.com is hyped. It could solve bottlenecking issues with current computing.

🧠 But a LinkedIn blogger worries about bias and safety — the computers adapt and learn, which means they can pick up biases from creators.

🧠 Eetimes.com adds that there are some big hurdles left, especially scalability. Also, the programming gets way more complex.

🇭🇹 Intervene in Haiti?

🇭🇹 Haiti's ongoing crisis involves brutal violence and humanitarian strife. The WSJ insists that the US must intervene.

🇭🇹 The Hill agrees — and says it should be a swift, strategic military intervention without long-term entanglement.

🇭🇹 But Al Jazeera disagrees: Foreign intervention won't fix Haiti. We need to respect its sovereignty.

🇭🇹 Fox News reports that Haitian journalist Michèle Montas agrees: Haitians need to drive their own peace process.

🇭🇹 The Conversation: If there is foreign intervention, we need to avoid past mistakes. There's a terrible history here.

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4️⃣ Quick hits

⚖️ Israeli officials fear ICC arrest warrants over actions in Gaza, amid claims of potential war crimes.

🏈 The 2024 NFL Draft made history with quarterback selections and attendance records in Detroit.

🏫 Columbia University's president announces no divestment from Israel, amid stalled negotiations with protesters.

🤝 DeSantis and Trump meet in Miami, aiming to reconcile after their GOP primary rivalry, with plans for fundraising.