Anthropic Rebuilds Ties With Trump Administration Ahead of Planned IPO A months-long dispute between artificial intelligence company Anthropic and the Trump administration is showing signs of easing across parts of the U.S. government, as the AI developer prepares for a public listing that could rank among the largest in history. Relations deteriorated earlier this year after Anthropic refused to permit the U.S. military to use its AI models for domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons systems. The disagreement escalated when the Department of Defense designated the company a “supply-chain risk”, a label that effectively bars thousands of defence contractors from…
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Thailand Consumer Watchdog To Sue Meta Over Alleged Facebook Scam Advertisements Thailand’s consumer watchdog has announced plans to file a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that Facebook failed to adequately prevent scammers from using the platform to defraud users through advertisements and other deceptive activities. The Consumer Council said on Thursday that the legal action seeks to hold the social media company accountable for consumer protection failures and to push for stronger safeguards on digital platforms. Meta did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. In previous cases, the company has stated that it invests heavily in systems designed…
SpaceX’s Starlink Expansion Could Reshape US Communications Market, Says Oppenheimer SpaceX is poised to disrupt the $1.6 trillion US communications industry as its satellite broadband division, Starlink, continues to expand, according to a new note from brokerage firm Oppenheimer. The firm believes traditional broadband and telecommunications providers could face increasing pressure as Starlink gains market share and broadens its reach. The assessment comes as investor attention intensifies ahead of SpaceX’s highly anticipated public market debut, with the company reportedly targeting a valuation of $1.75 trillion. Starlink Seen As Growing Threat To Telecom Giants Oppenheimer identified established broadband and wireless providers…
Micron’s AI Pivot Powers Trillion-Dollar Rise Micron Technology has completed one of the most remarkable transformations in the semiconductor industry, with its market value soaring from just over $100 billion a year ago to more than $1 trillion. The dramatic rise reflects a fundamental shift in the company’s role within the global technology sector as artificial intelligence reshapes demand for advanced memory chips. For decades, the Idaho-based chipmaker built its reputation on financial discipline. It focused on cost control, relied on second-hand equipment where possible, and avoided expensive technological risks. That cautious strategy helped Micron survive repeated downturns in the…
Russia Promotes Sovereign AI To Global South As Demand For Local Models Grows Russia is positioning itself as a provider of “sovereign AI” solutions for countries in the Global South, arguing that locally tailored artificial intelligence models can offer greater control over privacy, cultural values and data governance than Western alternatives. The strategy was outlined by Alexander Vedyakhin, First Deputy CEO of Sberbank, Russia’s largest lender and a major AI developer, in an interview ahead of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. According to Vedyakhin, many emerging economies are seeking AI systems that align with local priorities while avoiding the…
China Launches Long March-12B Rocket on Maiden Flight China successfully launched the Long March-12B Y1 carrier rocket on Monday from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, marking the debut mission of the new launch vehicle and another milestone in the country’s expanding commercial space programme. The rocket lifted off at 16:40 Beijing Time (0840 GMT), carrying a group of networking satellites for the Qianfan Constellation. The satellites were successfully placed into their designated orbits, and the mission was declared a complete success. The launch also represented the 647th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket…
Shenzhen Advances AI And Green Power Integration To Build Smarter Energy Networks As artificial intelligence drives demand for computing power, Shenzhen is exploring new ways to balance rising electricity consumption with sustainable energy supplies. By integrating AI development with the power sector, the southern Chinese technology hub is strengthening green energy adoption while creating more intelligent and responsive electricity networks. This two-way relationship between artificial intelligence and electricity infrastructure forms part of 51 future development scenarios identified by China’s National Energy Administration. Across the country, computing centres and power grids are increasingly working together to solve shared challenges. Shenzhen has…
Guangzhou Aerospace Town Breaks Ground To Boost Commercial Space Industry China has taken another step towards expanding its commercial aerospace sector with the official groundbreaking of the Guangzhou Aerospace Town in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. The project marks a significant addition to the industrial landscape of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and reflects the country’s growing focus on large-scale aerospace development. Located in Guangzhou’s Huangpu district, the Aerospace Town is designed to support the advancement of commercial space technologies and strengthen industrial capabilities. The development is expected to play an important role in fostering innovation, manufacturing and collaboration across the…
Huawei’s Tau Scaling Strategy Seeks To Advance Chip Performance Beyond Moore’s Law Huawei has unveiled a new chip design approach that focuses on increasing transmission speed rather than continuing the long-standing industry drive towards ever-smaller semiconductors. The company believes the method could help China develop advanced chips despite restrictions on access to the most sophisticated manufacturing equipment. Since 2019, China has been unable to import the most advanced extreme ultraviolet lithography machines. Those restrictions have limited the ability of domestic chipmakers to keep pace with global leaders that continue to rely on increasingly smaller manufacturing processes to improve performance and…
Mistral CEO Defends Military AI Use Amid Pope Leo Criticism Mistral chief executive Arthur Mensch has defended the use of artificial intelligence in defence technology after Pope Leo called for tighter international regulation of AI systems. The Pope warned earlier this week that artificial intelligence could spread misinformation and intensify global conflict. He also criticised the growing use of AI in military operations, urging stronger global oversight of the technology. However, Mensch argued that Europe cannot afford to ignore the military applications of artificial intelligence while geopolitical rivals continue developing similar capabilities. Mistral Says Europe Needs AI Defence Capability Speaking…