Sophia Andreou

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged global collaboration on AI at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, opposing unilateral control. He announced plans to help developing nations build AI capacity, even as U.S. export restrictions continue to limit China's access to advanced chips.

Active managers are cutting semiconductor exposure and buying hyperscaler stocks as UBS forecasts capex growth will decelerate from 76% this year to just 6% in 2028. The shift reflects concerns over valuations and the sustainability of the AI infrastructure boom.

Chinese President Xi Jinping used his WAIC keynote to promote a 'people-centred' AI vision and announced new partnerships to bring AI capacity to developing nations, warning against 'new historical injustices.' The move positions China as a tech alternative to the West.

The EU mandates Google to open Android features and share search data with AI competitors like OpenAI, enforcing the Digital Markets Act to foster choice in AI and search services. The measures, effective by 2027, face pushback from Google over privacy concerns.

The first generation growing up with AI is here, and the race to build safeguards is on. OpenAI’s Pragya Misra lays out a four-part framework for parents, educators, and policymakers to ensure young people benefit safely.

President Trump publicly promoted Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, and other firms on Truth Social after his investment portfolio had already acquired stakes, a CNN investigation found. The White House denies wrongdoing, but the pattern raises fresh questions about conflicts of interest.

Twenty-nine countries signed an agreement in Beijing to establish the World AI Cooperation Organization, a new intergovernmental body focused on international AI governance and cooperation. The initiative, led by China, adds a new dimension to the global race to regulate artificial intelligence.

The European Commission has compelled Meta to restore free access to ChatGPT on WhatsApp for EEA users, reversing a paid model. Users can now message 1-800-CHATGPT to use the AI without installing the app.

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, proposes an independent US regulatory body to set standards for frontier AI labs, warning that AGI could arrive within years and urging pre-release assessments to manage unprecedented risks and benefits.

Caltech spinout Oratomic raised $300M to build a quantum computer with just 20,000 qubits by 2030, using AI-driven design and mobile atoms for efficient error correction. The approach could break RSA encryption far sooner than expected.

Anthony Albanese outlines a vision for AI guardrails at the University of Sydney, drawing on Hawke-Keating era lessons. As public skepticism grows, the government must balance economic opportunity with societal risks amid a contested hype bubble and rising civic demands for accountability.

Governments worldwide are imposing moratoriums and bans on new data centers as the AI boom strains electricity grids, water supplies, and community patience. From New York's first-in-the-nation freeze to Monterey Park's permanent ban, the landscape for AI infrastructure is shifting rapidly.

A new study measures the actual GPU electricity cost of running local LLMs on an RTX 3090, finding that some models are cheaper than cloud APIs while others are surprisingly expensive. The key factor is effective throughput, not model size.

India's Supreme Court has unveiled draft AI regulations that permit assistive use but categorically prohibit algorithmic decision-making. The framework bans risk scoring, bail predictions, and blackbox systems, while mandating human oversight for all judicial outcomes.

Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order pausing permits for large AI datacenters, making New York the first state to enact such a moratorium. The move responds to public fears over rising utility bills and environmental harm.

ZTE Kangxun Telecom, Maginfra, and a Kingsoft unit have secured U.S. licenses to buy advanced AI chips from Nvidia and AMD. But despite Washington's green light, Beijing's import reviews are holding up actual shipments, reflecting the tangled reality of tech export controls.

The U.S. Commerce Department is set to introduce new rules for AI and semiconductors, building on existing export controls. Jeffrey Kessler confirmed the Biden-era AI diffusion rule will stay, but more action is imminent.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will announce a new Office of AI within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, aiming to streamline regulation and attract investment while addressing growing safety and ethical concerns.

Apple has filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing unreleased hardware secrets through former employees. The suit details alleged poaching of confidential information to fast-track OpenAI's consumer devices.

Labor MP Ed Husic warns his party against weakening copyright for AI companies, calling self-regulation a failed path. His remarks come as the PM prepares a major speech on AI policy.

Karnataka is set to build two next-generation green data centres and India’s first public AI university, Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced. The initiatives aim to make the state an AI-native hub while addressing environmental concerns around data infrastructure.

As AI matures, CPUs are emerging as a cost-effective, energy-efficient alternative for inference workloads. This shift could democratize AI deployment across industries.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to deliver a crucial speech on AI policy, tackling the delicate balance between embracing technological innovation and protecting workers from job displacement. The address could reshape the nation's approach to the AI revolution.

An open letter signed by over 200 economists and 16 Nobel Prize winners warns that AI could cause unprecedented job displacement within a decade. They urge governments and institutions to act now to build guardrails and steer AI toward benefiting society.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai for the first time, underscoring AI's strategic importance. His keynote is expected to outline China's vision for global AI governance and domestic innovation.

While U.S. companies boast higher AI adoption rates, Japanese firms are achieving deeper integration and greater efficiency gains, offering contrasting lessons for global business leaders.

China’s leading internet companies have signed a self-regulatory pact to protect personal data processed by AI agents. The agreement, backed by 31 firms, sets standards for transparency and consent as agent-based services surge.

China's pharmaceutical industry is turning to artificial intelligence to drive the next wave of blockbuster drug deals, following a record $110 billion in cross-border transactions. As the nation accounts for 30% of global drug development, AI-powered platforms are attracting major partners like AstraZeneca.

The White House is bringing together utilities and data center developers for a new voluntary pledge to ensure AI's electricity demands don't raise bills for consumers. The initiative expands on earlier commitments by Big Tech to fund their own infrastructure.

South Korea urgently pivots back to nuclear energy to power massive semiconductor clusters and AI data centers, facing a 24.7 GW deficit and water supply bottlenecks that threaten its tech ambitions.