Samsung is poised to report an 18-fold profit surge to a record $56.35 billion in Q2, driven by AI memory demand. But a massive employee bonus provision and concerns over AI spending sustainability could cloud the outlook.
Donald Trump shared AI-generated images of Barack and Michelle Obama on a graffiti-covered Air Force One, continuing a pattern of using generative AI for political attacks. The post revives debates on deepfakes, racism, and disinformation in the 2026 election cycle.
Consumer giants L’Oréal and Mondelez are harnessing AI to accelerate product development, repurposing molecules for shampoos and generating novel cookie recipes. The technology is compressing innovation cycles from years to months, executives revealed at a Vienna summit.
Google Maps is testing an AI-powered tool that lets users order food directly through the app. The feature, integrated with Ask Maps, could disrupt the food delivery industry by eliminating third-party apps.
SK Hynix is launching a $28 billion U.S. listing on Nasdaq, one of the largest share sales in history, as it capitalizes on the global AI boom. The South Korean chipmaker aims to expand its high-bandwidth memory production and diversify its investor base.
Sam Pitroda argues that on its 250th independence anniversary, America must lead the AI era with renewed generosity, leveraging technology to uplift humanity rather than merely competing with China.
AI, autonomy, and algorithmic warfare are compressing kill chains to minutes. India must urgently develop sovereign AI platforms, drone swarms, and space-based ISR to achieve combat overmatch with Pakistan and asymmetric deterrence with China.
A CUHK Business School study of 3,137 U.S. firms finds that AI significantly boosts resilience during natural disasters, but its protective effect vanishes in human-caused crises. The research offers a strategic roadmap for deploying AI where it matters most.
ByteDance’s Doubao and Alibaba’s Qwen are disabling humanlike AI agents this month, directly triggered by China’s new Interim Measures on anthropomorphic AI services. The rules target sustained emotional interaction, citing risks of addiction and manipulation.
Jane Fraser, CEO of Citi, outlines two critical AI races in banking: leveraging AI for growth and defending against sophisticated threats. Her insights reveal a sector at a crossroads.