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US Adds 50 Chinese Firms To AI, Chip Blacklist
Dozens of Chinese firms added to US export blacklist, in order to hamper Beijing's AI and computing initiatives
Tesla Europe Sales Plummet, As Owners Return EVs At Record Levels
Chinese rival BYD overtakes global revenues of Elon Musk's Tesla, as record number of Tesla owners return their EVs
OpenAI’s Lightcap To Take On Expanded Role
OpenAI chief operating officer Brad Lightcap to oversee international expansion as company consolidates lead in AI industry
China Unveils Deep-Sea Cable-Cutting Device
Chinese researchers publish details on device that could wreak havoc on undersea communications cables in times of crisis
Pat Gelsinger Joins Faith-Based Tech Company Gloo
Former Intel chief Gelsinger expands role at Gloo, becoming executive chairman and head of technology amidst move into AI
MEPs Ramp Pressure For Second EU Chips Act
MEPs add to Commission pressure for second EU Chips Act amidst industry calls for renewed support for European semiconductor sector
Xiaomi Raises $5.5bn In Expanded Share Sale
Smartphone maker Xiaomi reportedly raises about $5.5bn in Hong Kong share sale as it invests heavily in move to electric vehicles
BYD Launches Rival To Tesla’s Model 3 At Half Price
BYD's Qin L EV sedan starts at about half the price of Tesla's Model 3, offers similar features, as Tesla's China sales struggle
Ex-Cruise Chief Vogt Raises $150m For Robotics Start-Up
Former Cruise chief executive Kyle Vogt reportedly raises $150m for The Bot Company at $2bn valuation, as investors rush to back AI start-ups
Apple Reshuffles Executives As AI Plans Struggle
Apple reportedly reassigns Siri development to executive behind Vision Pro after acknowledging delays to much-hyped AI features
ByteDance Researchers Publish High-Performance AI Training Method
TikTok parent ByteDance, a major AI player in China, releases open technique for training LLMs that it says outperforms DeepSeek
Norwegian Man Files Complaint After ChatGPT Claims He Murdered...
Norwegian man files data-protection complaint after ChatGPT falsely states he murdered two of his sons, was imprisoned for 21 years
Tesla Recalls 46,000 Cybertrucks Over ‘Crash Risk’ Faulty...
All Cybertrucks manufactured between November 2023 and February 2025 recalled over trim that can fall off and increase risk of a crash
Pebble Creator Debuts New Watches As ‘Labour Of Love’
Pebble creator launches two new PebbleOS-based smartwatches with 30-day battery life, e-ink screens after OS goes open source
Nvidia, xAI Join BlackRock AI Infrastructure Project
Nvidia, xAI to participate in project backed by BlackRock, Microsoft to invest $100bn in AI data centres amidst heated competition
Tencent Capex Triples As It Invests In AI
Chinese social media giant Tencent triples capital expenditure on AI data centres and other areas in 2024, sees continued rise this year
EU Hands Apple First Interoperability Requirements
EU gives Apple demands for third-party developer access to iOS features and greater responsiveness in communications
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Adobe Launches AI Agents To Enhance Online Marketing
Adobe announces range of AI-based tools for engaging with users as they navigate websites and improving productivity for marketers
Xiaomi Raises EV Target Amidst Sales Surge
Xiaomi raises full-year EV delivery target to 350,000, says it has delivered more than 135,000 so far, as smartphone sales jump
Mercedes-Benz Trials Humanoid Robots From Apptronik
Mercedes-Benz testing 'Apollo' from Texas start-up Apptronik for potential production-line use, amidst growing interest in humanoid robots
Nvidia Promises Continued AI Chip Demand At Developer Event
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang says 'agents' multiply demand for AI computing power by 100, as investors fear end of extreme growth
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BYD Says Latest EVs Can Charge As Fast As Pumping Petrol
BYD says new electric vehicle platform can charge at 1,000 kW power, giving 400 kilometres of driving range in five minutes
New Intel Chief Lip-Bu Tan ‘Considers’ Job Cuts, Factory...
Incoming Intel chief executive Lip-Bu Tan considering cuts to middle management, revamp of Intel Foundry, report says
OpenAI Argues Case For AI-Friendly US Rules
OpenAI document proposes exemption from state regulations, access to copyrighted materials, promotion of US AI systems abroad
Tesla Developing Cheaper Model Y To Stem China Losses
Tesla reportedly developing cheaper version of popular Model Y EV to stem market-share losses in China as sales sag worldwide
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Explore leadership, AI adoption, and digital transformation in the future of work. Join us as we discuss workforce adaptation and innovation in a digital-first era.
Global Smartwatch Sales Fall For First Time
Worldwide smartwatch sales see first-ever decline as market leader Apple records 19 percent year-over-year drop