Microsoft is integrating artificial intelligence technology from Anthropic into its Copilot service to meet demand for autonomous agents. The company on Monday unveiled Copilot Cowork, a tool based on Anthropic’s viral Claude Cowork offering, which has captivated Silicon Valley with its ability to handle complex tasks.

Nexperia China has commenced producing its own chips, marking a significant step towards independence from its Dutch parent. The Chinese subsidiary is utilising 12-inch wafers, a size that Nexperia’s European facilities cannot manufacture. Credit: NEXPERIA An ongoing standoff between Nexperia, its owner Wingtech, and the Nexperia China subsidiary underpins this development. The dispute commenced in Oct. 2025 following a Dutch government intervention. The intervention aimed to

Australians are increasingly downloading virtual private networks, known as VPNs, as the country rolled out sweeping online age restrictions. These measures have led one of the world's largest pornography distributors to block users from its platforms. Credit: UNSPLASH Australia previously imposed a nationwide ban on teenagers using social media. A separate law now requires artificial intelligence-powered chatbot services to keep certain content, including pornography, extrem

Consumers across southern China are rapidly adopting OpenClaw, an open-source artificial intelligence agent, for diverse tasks despite intensifying privacy concerns surrounding the technology. The widespread enthusiasm for OpenClaw has prompted a rush by Chinese tech companies to capitalise on its popularity.

Social media platform X is investigating "racist and offensive" posts generated by xAI's chatbot Grok. Sky News reported the investigation.

Amazon's cloud unit, AWS, has launched an artificial intelligence-enabled platform designed to improve patient access to care and reduce administrative tasks for healthcare providers. The new platform, Amazon Connect Health, aims to streamline operations within the healthcare sector.

Xiaomi has unveiled a Vision Gran Turismo concept supercar at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, becoming the first Chinese automaker to join the iconic racing game’s concept car program in its 28-year history. This marks a significant step for the tech company in the high-performance automotive sector.

Google announced major changes to its Android app store, expanding billing options, and reducing developer fees. This move resolved a long-running dispute with Epic Games and led to Fortnite's return to the Google Play Store in the U.S. in December, following the lawsuit settlement. Google also announced policy changes that would enable Fortnite's worldwide return.

Apple has unveiled the MacBook Neo, a new lower-priced laptop starting at USD 599, aiming to broaden its reach in the price-sensitive personal computer market. This launch comes as rival companies face tighter supplies of memory chips.

The Information Technology Industry Council, a technology industry group, has expressed concern over the U.S. Defense Department's decision to declare artificial intelligence company Anthropic a supply-chain risk. The council's members include major Anthropic backers Amazon and Nvidia. Other investors are working to contain the fallout from Anthropic’s ongoing dispute with the U.S. Defense Department, which the Trump administration renamed the Department of War.