Artificial intelligence
China pushes AI chip self-reliance as U.S. curbs weigh on Nvidia
By Axel Miller | 01 Apr 2026
China is boosting domestic AI chip development as U.S. export curbs limit Nvidia’s reach, reshaping the global semiconductor landscape.
Nebius expands in Europe with $10 billion AI data centre project in Finland
By Axel Miller | 31 Mar 2026
Nebius plans a $10B AI data centre in Finland, boosting Europe’s computing capacity amid rising demand for AI infrastructure.
Synthetic diplomacy: The $50 billion mirage and the new era of market-moving deepfakes
By Cygnus | 30 Mar 2026
Synthetic diplomacy shows how deepfakes could trigger market volatility, highlighting the growing need for verification in global financial systems.
Mistral raises $830 million for AI data centres as DeepSeek outage highlights infrastructure risks
By Cygnus | 30 Mar 2026
Mistral raises $830M to expand AI data centres in Europe, while DeepSeek faces a major outage, highlighting growth and reliability challenges.
AI war shifts gears: chips, drones reshape global power
By Cygnus | 27 Mar 2026
AI competition is shifting as chips, drones and supply chains reshape global power, impacting tech, defense and business strategies.
Huawei AI chips gain traction as China navigates US export controls and tech tensions
By Cygnus | 27 Mar 2026
Huawei AI chips gain traction as Chinese firms adapt to U.S. export controls, while tensions grow in global AI supply chains and research.
Reflection AI targets $25 billion valuation as JPMorgan explores investment
By Cygnus | 26 Mar 2026
Reflection AI seeks $2.5B funding at a $25B valuation as JPMorgan explores investment, highlighting rising demand for AI infrastructure.
China restricts Manus co-founders’ travel amid Meta deal review
By Cygnus | 25 Mar 2026
China bars Manus co-founders from leaving during review of Meta’s $2–3 billion AI deal, highlighting tighter tech investment scrutiny.
Meta boosts executive pay with stock options as AI talent race intensifies
By Axel Miller | 25 Mar 2026
Meta boosts executive pay with stock options tied to ambitious targets, aiming to retain talent and strengthen its AI strategy.
Alibaba launches new AI tools to support global e-commerce businesses
By Axel Miller | 23 Mar 2026
Alibaba introduces AI-powered tools to help small businesses manage sourcing, marketing and logistics in global e-commerce.
Musk confirms Tesla and SpaceX will continue ordering Nvidia chips at scale
By Cygnus | 19 Mar 2026
Elon Musk confirms Tesla and SpaceX will keep ordering Nvidia chips at scale as AI compute demand continues to rise.
Samsung, AMD deepen collaboration amid rising demand for AI memory
By Cygnus | 18 Mar 2026
Samsung and AMD expand collaboration in memory and AI chips as demand for high-bandwidth memory rises globally.
Tencent signals higher AI investment as gaming and advertising support growth
By Axel Miller | 18 Mar 2026
Tencent plans to boost AI investment as strong gaming and advertising revenue supports growth, while chip restrictions reshape its technology strategy.
Alibaba shakeup signals shift toward token-based AI business model
By Axel Miller | 17 Mar 2026
Alibaba pivots to a token-based AI model as autonomous agents drive record usage. New “Wukong” platform signals a shift in China’s AI economy.
Musk unveils Tesla-xAI project ‘Macrohard,’ targets enterprise software
By Axel Miller | 12 Mar 2026
Elon Musk unveils Macrohard, a Tesla-xAI AI platform designed to automate enterprise workflows and challenge traditional software models.
Nissan, Uber and Wayve partner for Tokyo robotaxi pilot
By Cygnus | 12 Mar 2026
Nissan, Uber and Wayve will launch a robotaxi pilot in Tokyo by late 2026 using Leaf EVs and AI driving systems.
The GitHub insurgency: Open-source AI vs. the state
By Cygnus | 11 Mar 2026
How OpenClaw is reshaping debates around AI governance, decentralization and state oversight in 2026.
Beijing curbs OpenClaw AI use in state firms amid data security fears
By Cygnus | 11 Mar 2026
Beijing warns state firms against OpenClaw AI deployment over cybersecurity risks, highlighting tensions between innovation goals and data security.
The silicon boardroom: Why 2026 is the year of the agentic reality check
By Cygnus | 10 Mar 2026
Companies in 2026 are redesigning workflows around autonomous AI agents. Explore the governance risks, workforce shift and future of enterprise automation.
Anthropic sues to block Pentagon blacklist, warns of multibillion-dollar revenue collapse
By Axel Miller | 10 Mar 2026
Anthropic sues to block a Pentagon blacklist, warning the move could cost billions and disrupt enterprise partnerships.
Ex-Meta AI chief Yann LeCun’s AMI raises $1.03 billion for alternative AI approach
By Cygnus | 10 Mar 2026
Ex-Meta AI chief Yann LeCun raises $1.03B for AMI, betting on world models and reasoning-driven AI beyond LLMs.
Nvidia-backed Nscale valued at $14.6 billion in fresh $2 billion funding round
By Cygnus | 09 Mar 2026
UK AI infrastructure firm Nscale raises $2 billion from Aker, Nvidia and Dell, reaching a $14.6B valuation as it prepares for a potential IPO.
China’s Neolix halts autonomous delivery operations in Abu Dhabi amid regional tensions
By Axel Miller | 05 Mar 2026
China’s Neolix halted driverless delivery operations in Abu Dhabi amid regional tensions, joining other AV firms pausing Gulf deployments.
Alibaba forms task force to boost AI development after Qwen chief's exit
By Cygnus | 05 Mar 2026
Alibaba has created a new AI task force led by CEO Eddie Wu following the departure of Qwen division head Lin Junyang.
OpenAI tops $25 billion in annualized revenue as enterprise demand surges
By Cygnus | 05 Mar 2026
OpenAI’s annualized revenue has jumped to $25 billion, a 17% increase in two months. Learn about the $600 billion compute plan and upcoming $1 trillion IPO.