Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI has launched Grok 4.5, positioning the new model as a faster, lower-cost rival to OpenAI and Anthropic as competition in the AI race intensifies.
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Skyroot’s Vikram-1 aims to become India’s first privately built orbital rocket, validating key technologies for commercial launches.
The United States has cleared OpenAI’s most advanced AI model for public release after delaying its launch over fears the technology could pose national security risks.
Japan’s ispace is teaming up with SpaceX to launch a lower-cost lunar cargo service, aiming to deliver payloads to the Moon aboard Starship as early as 2030.
China’s slowing economy is pushing millions—from software engineers to university graduates—into ride-hailing and food delivery, turning the gig economy into the country’s biggest employment safety net as stable jobs become increasingly scarce.
Australia’s world-first ban on social media accounts for under-16s is facing fresh scrutiny after researchers found major platforms failed to verify the age of test users, raising questions over whether the landmark law is being effectively enforced.
Alibaba has reportedly banned employees from using Anthropic’s Claude Code, escalating an AI rivalry that now spans security concerns, model theft allegations and the broader US-China race for artificial intelligence leadership.
The FIFA World Cup witnessed a historic first as Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot Atlas stepped onto the pitch to deliver the match ball, showcasing how artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of global sporting events.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that artificial intelligence is advancing faster than governments can regulate, urging countries to develop globally harmonised rules to manage its growing risks.
India had directed the WhatsApp’s parent company Meta to pause the rollout, warning that the username feature may increase the risk of online fraud and scams. The tech firm is yet to respond.