Apple unveils its fully custom chip suite for the new iPhone Air, including the AI-focused A19 Pro chip, N1 wireless chip, and C1X modem chip, while planning US production of some custom chips at TSMC's Arizona facilities.
Major tech giants rush towards superintelligent AI within years, sparking warnings over potential catastrophic risks due to AI systems' unpredictable behaviors and lack of control mechanisms.
In a concerning move, Kim Jong Un prioritizes the rapid development of AI technology and serial production of military drones for North Korea's unmanned weapons systems, signaling an escalation in the country's military capabilities.
Amid the rubble of war-torn Syria, a tech renaissance emerges as resilient entrepreneurs rebuild businesses, driving digital transformation with government support and returning diaspora expertise, fueling hopes for an economic revival.
The UK and US forge a groundbreaking tech alliance, accelerating AI research for healthcare breakthroughs, unlocking clean energy through nuclear technology, and establishing the North East as an AI Growth Zone, attracting billions in investment and creating thousands of high-paying jobs.
Google opens a new UK data center and pledges £5 billion over two years to power the UK's AI economy, advance AI breakthroughs, support thousands of jobs, and partner with Shell on clean energy initiatives.
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.
Baidu unveils X1.1 AI model matching OpenAI's GPT-5 and Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro, boasting 34.8% knowledge accuracy boost, enhanced instruction compliance, and availability through Baidu cloud and Ernie Bot.
France makes history, naming Clara Chappaz as the world's first AI minister, underscoring its determination to lead the global AI revolution and harness this transformative technology.
Disruptive AI defence tech startups Anduril and Helsing ignite an arms race, attracting $7bn in venture capital as global military spending skyrockets, challenging traditional prime contractors with cutting-edge autonomous systems and rapidly rising valuations.