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BYD produced its first solid-state battery cells on a pilot production line, Bybit lost $1.5 billion in Ethereum to North Korean hackers, and researchers created the largest AI model for biology

Watch All-In E216 Read our Deep Dive: The Current State of AI and Follow-Up Conversation with Sina Sojoodi Caught My Eye… Chinese automaker BYD has produced its first solid-state battery cells on a pilot production line. Unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries that use liquid electrolytes, solid-state batteries use solid materials to transport ions between electrodes, eliminating flammable components. This improves safety while enabling tighter component packaging, which increases energy density for longer vehicle range. The solid electrolytes also resist degradation during repeated…

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