North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to be grooming his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor, while other major developments are unfolding in the realms of energy, technology, and international relations. This is according to reports from Sky News and other sources. Meanwhile, IBM plans to triple its entry-level hiring in the U.S. in 2026, and a fusion energy startup has reached a significant milestone.
Sky News reported that Kim Ju Ae, believed to be around 13 years old, has been increasingly visible at public events with her father since 2022. The South Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS) believes she is already involved in policy matters, suggesting a potential future leadership role.
In the energy sector, the fusion energy startup Helion announced that its Polaris prototype reactor has achieved a temperature of 150 million degrees Celsius, according to TechCrunch. This is a significant step towards commercial fusion power, as the company races toward its 2028 deadline. Helion is also the first fusion company to operate using deuterium-tritium fuel, according to CEO David Kirtley. "We were able to see the fusion power output increase dramatically as expected in the form of heat," he said.
In the tech industry, IBM is bucking the trend of AI potentially replacing entry-level jobs. The company plans to triple its entry-level hiring in the U.S. in 2026, as reported by TechCrunch. Nickle LaMoreaux, IBM's chief human resource officer, explained that the job descriptions have been revised to focus on "people-forward areas" rather than areas that AI can automate.
In international affairs, Germany's defense minister emphasized the need for European nations to take on a greater role within NATO, according to Sky News. This comes as the US Secretary of War was absent from a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels.
Finally, Wired reported on ICE's plans to expand across the U.S. and the ethical concerns of Palantir employees regarding their collaboration with ICE.
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