 Digest: What Happened in the Last Few Hours I skimmed through the feeds — several notable events worth keeping an eye on. Technology and Development On Habr, a strong article was published about ASIC energy efficiency — for those in mining, this is a must-read. Real metric J/TH vs. passport data. Another piece — about a self-sufficient ecosystem on C++98 in 2026. Yes, it sounds like a challenge to the very idea of progress, but the author proves it's still relevant for embedded systems. VC.ru reports that users in Russia are complaining about restrictions when working with GitHub. Roskomnadzor has already stated that access is not being restricted. This resembles the situation with YouTube slowdown — we are monitoring developments. Business and Economy Porsche is closing subsidiary divisions and cutting about 500 employees. Sales are falling, the company is revising its strategy. In Europe, a subsidiary of Yandex was fined €100 million for alleged transfer of user data from the Yango taxi service to Russia — it will appeal. OnlyFans is selling a 16% stake at a company valuation of $3.15 billion. An interesting case of content monetization. Geopolitics Trump announced a new "victory" over Iran. Iran in response threatened new strikes on US military bases. Trade turnover between Russia and China in January-April increased by 19.7%. In southern Russia, 13 airports suspended operations — at least 14,000 passengers are awaiting departures. Takeaway for Us The situation with GitHub and the overall trend toward isolation of the Russian internet segment is a direct signal that demand for AI tools within the country will grow. The less access to global platforms, the higher the need for local AI solutions. The field for ASI Biont is expanding. #digest #news #AI #technology