Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Swiss financial regulators issue a stark warning: AI-powered cyber threats demand an immediate shift to AI-driven oversight. Global watchdogs scramble to close vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them.

Samsung Group plans a $648 billion investment in South Korea over the next decade to harness the AI chip boom for nationwide growth. The move sparks debate over regional development, political motives, and the feasibility of building a new chip hub in the southwest.

Italy will join the U.S.-led Pax Silica AI supply chain initiative, a foreign ministry official confirmed, despite a public rift between Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Donald Trump. The move underscores Rome's strategic bet on AI resilience amid geopolitical headwinds.

Apple has raised prices on several iPad and MacBook models, citing surging memory costs driven by AI data center demand. The increases highlight a broader supply crunch that even Apple's supply chain can't avoid.

Chinese onshore tech IPOs are on track for their strongest year since 2023, fueled by Beijing's push for AI and semiconductor self-reliance. Memory-chip maker CXMT and AI firm Zhipu AI are among those planning massive domestic listings.

Malaysian customs thwarted a $13 million AI chip smuggling attempt at Kuala Lumpur airport, seizing 72 servers falsely declared as computer components. The case reveals mounting pressure on regional hubs to enforce U.S.-led export controls.

Asian stock markets suffered steep losses as Apple's 20% price hike confirmed a worsening AI-driven chip shortage. South Korea's tax proposal added fuel, triggering a massive sell-off in tech and semiconductor stocks.

OpenAI is weighing a delay of its highly anticipated IPO until 2027, according to a New York Times report. The move reflects market pressures and internal strategic recalibration.

The Orissa High Court awarded Rs 20 lakh each to two SBI sweepers retrenched after nearly 30 years, citing their slim chances of finding work in the AI era. The ruling substitutes regularisation with compensation, reflecting judicial unease over automation's impact on vulnerable workers.

Kioxia's 12% plunge on Friday highlights how AI stock fortunes hinge on sentiment after a report that OpenAI may delay its IPO. The Japanese chipmaker's own U.S. listing plans now face a tougher backdrop.

Global markets are reeling as AI investment euphoria meets reality. South Korea's Kospi plunged 10%, leading a sharp sell-off that echoes the dotcom bubble. With inflation rising and monetization in doubt, the AI boom faces its toughest test yet.

Japan’s Nikkei rally pivots to AI data center components, with MLCC makers like Murata and Taiyo Yuden soaring. Concentration risks loom as chip stocks dominate the index.

Chinese AI leader DeepSeek plans to double its workforce, targeting newcomers for core AGI roles. The hiring spree covers 33 positions and rejects the 'genius' myth, promising rapid growth for fresh talent.

The US assured India that AI model access won't be abruptly revoked after the Anthropic ban rattled allies. The pledge came during the Pax Silica summit, but questions remain over its durability.

U.S. lawmakers painted the AI race with China as a battle between superhero and supervillain at a Hudson Institute event. The moral framing comes as export controls tighten and Treasury warns of economic risks.

Micron Technology's valuation eclipsed Meta and briefly Tesla as AI infrastructure spending fuels record demand for memory chips. The company's $22 billion in customer commitments signals a lasting shift in the tech supply chain.

Global stocks rallied after Micron's strong forecast reinforced the AI trade. Franklin Templeton's Michael Browne urged investors not to be underweight, calling the trend 'unique' and a buying opportunity even on pullbacks.

Amazon commits an additional $13 billion to expand AWS AI infrastructure in India, pushing its total cloud and AI outlay past $21 billion. The move heats up a three-way battle with Microsoft and Google for the country’s booming developer market.

Mumbai’s civic body launches an AI pilot to track festival crowds in real time at iconic sites, aiming to prevent infrastructure chaos. A second project turns street signs into digital history lessons via QR codes.

At Summer Davos, Zhao Hai of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences warned that the current U.S.-China stability masks deep structural risks in AI and rare earth supply chains. He argued the relationship is now global, not just bilateral, and remains dangerously fragile.

Spending on AI software and models may reach $680 billion next year, but unpredictable pricing is forcing CFOs to reconsider their strategies. A new podcast debates whether giants like OpenAI will benefit or lose ground to cheaper alternatives.

Micron and Qualcomm's strong forecasts ignited a $400 billion surge in semiconductor stocks, reversing recent AI selloffs. The rally highlights unrelenting demand for memory and data center chips.

Anthropic’s entanglement in its own export controls exposes the folly of techno-nationalism. Hong Kong can seize the moment to become a global AI governance hub.

Asian equities jumped on strong chipmaker earnings, but analysts warn that AI stock valuations remain stretched. Oil's decline and a weak yen add complexity to the outlook.

South Korean semiconductor stocks soared after Micron's upbeat forecast signaled sustained AI-driven memory demand. SK Hynix and Samsung led the rally, with broader implications for the global chip industry.

Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu ordered Delhi Police to adopt AI, drones, and facial recognition for crime prevention. The directive includes traffic crackdowns and community policing to boost public safety.

Microsoft's third annual AI in Education Report reveals 92% of students and leaders use AI, but formal training lags. New tools and a free AI literacy credential aim to close the gap.

Corporate leaders measure AI by speed and cost, but new research shows conversational style is a hidden performance driver. Ignoring persona could undermine adoption, trust, and outcomes.

Superhuman has acquired AI detection startup GPTZero, merging its 19 million-user platform into Superhuman Go. The deal aims to enhance content authenticity tools amid rising AI-generated text.

India places 13th globally in AI-economy readiness, leading South Asia, but a severe skills mismatch endangers its growth. The QS World Future Skills Index 2027 shows perfect economic capacity alongside weak graduate quality, threatening a $500 billion AI opportunity.