Technology
Technology and artificial intelligence — breakthroughs, trends and their impact, synthesised from many sources.
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SpaceX Shown AI Handset Prototype to Investors, Musk Denies
WSJ reports SpaceX showed investors an xAI-powered handset prototype before its IPO. Musk denies the claim. Here is what is confirmed.
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PlayStation to End Physical Disc Production in 2028
Sony says new PlayStation games will be sold only digitally after January 2028, citing consumer demand and rising costs.
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Chinese AI from Z.ai narrows gap with US frontier models
Z.ai's GLM-5.2 lands on a top-10 leaderboard as a two-week US restriction on Anthropic's Fable and Mythos models ends.
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AI labs grapple with unexplainable behavior in frontier models
Anthropic, Google and Meta are studying whether chatbots have inner states, as researchers warn of an ethical crisis if advanced AI develops forms of feeling.
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Chinese Chipmakers Bet on SiC as AI Strains Data Centres
As AI drives data centre power demands, Chinese firms like Basic Semiconductor are investing in efficient silicon carbide chips to capture the growing market.
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US Government to Vet Users for OpenAI's Latest AI Model
OpenAI announced the US government will approve access to its new GPT-5.6 model, marking a shift in Trump administration AI policy.
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Apple Raises Mac and iPad Prices Amid Soaring AI Chip Costs
Apple increased prices for MacBooks, iPads, and other devices citing rising memory and storage costs driven by AI data center demand.
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Raimondo Launches RAISE US AI Workforce Initiative
Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo launches a $500 million bipartisan initiative, RAISE US, to address AI's impact on jobs.
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IBM Unveils 0.7-Nanometer Chip Tech for AI
IBM revealed new semiconductor technology allowing chips smaller than one nanometer, aiming for 50% better performance and lower power use within five years.
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IBM Prototype Chip Packs 100 Billion Transistors via Vertical Stacking
IBM has unveiled a prototype chip utilizing vertical stacking to house 100 billion transistors, targeting 50% higher performance and 70% greater energy efficiency.
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Micron Earnings Quiet AI Market Doubts, Boost Asian Stocks
Micron Technology's blockbuster earnings report eased fears about the AI boom, lifting Asian markets and sending Nasdaq futures higher.
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Chicago Advances Quantum Computing Hub with PsiQuantum Facility
Chicago is constructing a facility to house a major quantum computer by PsiQuantum, while industry developments focus on accuracy.
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Google DeepMind Loses Top Researchers in Intensified AI Talent War
Noam Shazeer and Nobel laureate John Jumper leave Google DeepMind for OpenAI and Anthropic as competition for elite AI talent escalates.
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US Presses Meta to Agree to AI Security Reviews
The Trump administration is pressing Meta to submit AI models for voluntary government review, as security concerns rise and competitors sign agreements.
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Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs Globally to Embrace AI
Oracle reduced its workforce by 13% over the past year, incurring $1.8bn in costs to pivot toward artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure.
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Five Eyes Warn AI Cyberattacks Months Away
A global intelligence alliance warns advanced AI could breach government and corporate cyber defenses within months.
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Tata Electronics confirms data breach exposing Apple, Tesla files
Tata Electronics confirmed a cybersecurity incident after hackers claimed to post 200,000 files, including data linked to Apple and Tesla.
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Trump Signs Executive Orders to Advance US Quantum Computing
President Trump signed two orders directing quantum computer development and federal migration to post-quantum cryptography by 2031.
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ASML Rejects US Blame Over China Chip Tech Access
ASML denies shipping EUV machines to China after US concerns. Dutch firm cites strict adherence to export controls amid diplomatic tensions.
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Nobel Winner John Jumper to Leave Google DeepMind for Anthropic
Nobel laureate John Jumper departs Google DeepMind to join AI startup Anthropic amid intensifying competition for top research talent.
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