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The UK has dramatically increased the use of facial recognition, AI, and internet regulation to combat crime and enhance public safety. While authorities report successes in identifying offenders and preventing crimes, civil liberties groups warn these me...

Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros Discovery have sued Chinese AI startup MiniMax, accusing its Hailuo AI service of copyright infringement. The studios claim MiniMax used their iconic characters without permission to generate images and videos, ignoring...

President Donald Trump announced a deal with China to preserve TikTok's operations in the U.S., ending years of uncertainty around the app's future. The agreement follows significant trade talks and is expected to be discussed further in Trump's upcoming...

Bending Spoons has agreed to acquire video platform Vimeo for $1.38 billion in an all-cash deal, taking Vimeo private after years of public trading. The acquisition aims to unlock Vimeo’s full potential by expanding investments in key markets, enhancing A...

China’s “AI Plus” strategy aims to embed AI across key sectors by 2027 with 70%+ smart device penetration, driving productivity and new industrial models. By 2035 it targets a fully intelligent economy and society, backed by AI innovation, infrastructure,...

Tesla is shifting its focus from electric vehicles to humanoid robots, centering on its Optimus robot project. Optimus, a human-sized AI-powered robot, aims to automate repetitive and dangerous tasks in factories and homes. Tesla plans mass production sta...

President Donald Trump hosted a White House dinner with 33 top Silicon Valley tech CEOs, including Bill Gates, Tim Cook, and Mark Zuckerberg, focusing on AI and U.S. investments. Elon Musk was notably absent due to a public fallout with Trump. The event u...

China is experiencing its largest chikungunya outbreak in Guangdong, especially Foshan, with over 8,000 cases reported since June 2025. The mosquito-borne virus causes fever, rash, and severe joint pain that may last months. Authorities have deployed stri...

Shanghai faces a rare dual threat as Tropical Cyclone Co-May approaches, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, while a tsunami warning follows a massive 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Authorities have evacuated residents, suspended trans...

India is set to launch the Amaravati Quantum Valley by January 2026, featuring IBM’s Quantum System Two with a 156-qubit processor—India’s most powerful quantum computer. This hub will drive innovation, research, and job creation, fostering collaboration...

Samsung has signed a $16.5 billion deal to supply Tesla with custom AI chips, branded "AI6," for autonomous driving and AI platforms from 2025 to 2033. Manufactured in Samsung’s Texas fab, these cutting-edge chips will support Tesla’s future vehicles and...

Chinese luxury car brand Hongqi, known as "China’s Rolls-Royce," will debut in Singapore in early 2026 with three SUV models, including two fully electric vehicles. Owned by FAW Group and designed with a unique “eastern luxury” style, Hongqi aims to compe...

Gupshup has raised over $60 million through a mix of equity and debt to fuel its AI-driven enterprise messaging platform expansion. While the company continues to grow revenue and global reach, its current valuation remains undisclosed, leaving its unicor...

Amazon Web Services has shut down its Shanghai AI research lab, joining other U.S. tech giants like Microsoft and IBM in scaling back China-based R&D amid rising geopolitical tensions. This move highlights a broader trend of American companies realloc...

BrightAI is an Infrastructure AIoT platform that revitalizes legacy critical infrastructure through autonomous monitoring, inspection, and closed-loop control using custom AI-powered sensors and devices. Trusted by major utilities, it deploys hundreds of...

The European Commission has issued clear guidelines to help AI providers comply with the EU’s AI Act, focusing on models with systemic risks. These guidelines clarify obligations like risk assessment, transparency, and cybersecurity, aiming to address ind...