Tech Titans Pump Billions into U.K. AI, Trump-Starmer Deal Imminent
Tech giants pump over $70 billion into the U.K. for AI and quantum computing initiatives as Trump and Starmer near landmark deal on technology collaboration.
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AI Drone Swarms Reshape Battlefield Combat, US Hiring Slows After Tariffs, Ellison Heir Eyes Warner Bros
AI-powered drone swarms revolutionize warfare tactics as the US labor market cools amid Trump's tariffs, while billionaire Larry Ellison's daughter pursues acquisition of Warner Bros to reshape Hollywood.
AI Job Boom Intensifies Geographic Concentration, Calls for Regional Development
As the AI job boom intensifies geographic concentration in major tech hubs like the Bay Area, generative AI drives expansion to emerging metro areas, prompting calls for regional economic development aligned with national AI strategy to harness AI's transformative potential.
Trump Hosts Tech Elite, Billions in U.S. Investments Pledged
Trump hosts 33 tech titans for White House dinner, where attendees pledge billions in U.S. investments, signaling industry's warming ties with administration despite notable absences like Elon Musk and Jensen Huang.
Xi Calls for AI Cooperation, Rejects Cold War Mentality at SCO Summit
At the SCO Summit, China's President Xi Jinping calls for strengthening artificial intelligence cooperation among members, rejects a 'Cold War mentality', proposes a new 'Global Governance Initiative', and urges peaceful coexistence without imposing rules of a few countries on others.
Microsoft Protesters Occupy President's Office, Demand End to Israel Ties
Breaking news: Current and former Microsoft employees occupy President Brad Smith's office, locking down a building, demanding the tech giant sever ties with Israel over human rights concerns in a sit-in protest.
Intel Warns of Backlash Over Trump Administration's 10% Stake, Voting Rights
Intel cautions of potential backlash from stakeholders as the Trump administration secures a 10% stake and voting rights in the tech giant, raising concerns over international sales impact and shareholder governance.
Trump AI Czar Rallies Tech Leaders Against 'AI Doomerism', Advocates Light Regulation
Trump's AI czar David Sacks rallies tech leaders against 'AI doomerism', advocating for light regulation while urging the U.S. to out-innovate competitors and develop the biggest AI ecosystem.
Saudi Arabia unveils HUMAIN for sovereign AI infrastructure, Arabic language models
Saudi Arabia unveils HUMAIN, an initiative to develop sovereign AI infrastructure, Arabic language models, and position the kingdom as a global AI hub, aligning with its Vision 2030 economic diversification and tech investments.
Chinese Cities Target 70% AI Chip Self-Reliance by 2027, Challenging Nvidia Dominance
Major Chinese cities are targeting 70% self-reliance in AI chips by 2027, challenging Nvidia's dominance as Beijing pushes to develop the domestic AI industry and reduce reliance on foreign technology.