DeepSeek releases a prototype of a more autonomous coding agent to challenge Anthropic's Claude Code
DeepSeek has released a prototype of a more autonomous coding agent. The move is aimed at competing with Anthropic's popular Claude Code tool.
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Tech News for Sunday, November 1, 2026
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China's upgraded free-trade agreement with Peru takes effect, expanding rules on e-commerce and supply chains
China's upgraded free-trade agreement with Peru took effect on Sunday. The expanded rules cover e-commerce, global supply chains, competition policy and the environment, according to China's Ministry of Commerce in Beijing.
#Data centers and AI have become a midterm election issue in Brooklyn, dominating conversations at a local party
At a Brooklyn midterm party five days before Election Day, attendees repeatedly raised AI and data centers in conversations ranging from a council member's fireside chat to Democratic Party debates. The report describes data centers as a growing local political issue ahead of the 2026 midterms.
#Asia's AI-heavy stock markets face a US midterm election policy wildcard that could reshape the tech trade
The outcome of the US midterm elections could reshape the tech trade and sectors ranging from clean energy to defense in Asian markets. Asia's stock markets have a heavy AI exposure that makes them sensitive to new US policy.
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