President Donald Trump has warned against artificial intelligence (AI) overregulation, stating the United States needs one federal standard. Trump asserted that multiple state-level regulations risk undermining growth in the technology sector and hindering America's lead in the AI race.

Alphabet's Google has launched its latest artificial intelligence model, Gemini 3, immediately integrating its new capabilities into several profit-generating products, including its search engine. The new model positions Google at the forefront of the artificial intelligence race. Credit: GOOGLE Executives noted Gemini 3's leading performance across various industry leaderboards that measure AI model capabilities. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer, described the model a

The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has proposed new anti-monopoly guidelines for online platforms, targeting risks from algorithm-driven price manipulation. The draft focuses on sophisticated methods platforms use to exploit technological advantages and harm consumer interests.

London-based startup ManaMind has secured USD 1.1 million in pre-seed funding to launch an artificial intelligence platform. This platform uses autonomous agents to play and test games, aiming to reduce the tedious and costly nature of quality assurance in production studios.

Los Angeles-based studio Native Foreign is bringing its first original series, Beta Earth, to market. This science fiction comedy was created by writer producer Ryan Walls, with director Nik Kleverov's studio, Native Foreign, bringing it to market.

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are rapidly expanding their presence across South America, filling a market gap as Tesla maintains no official presence. This growth is evident in countries such as Peru, Chile, Brazil, and Uruguay, where affordable Chinese models are gaining significant market share.

Chinese merchants selling to overseas markets via popular sites such as Shein and Temu face escalating tax and compliance burdens from both the European Union and China's domestic tax authority. These pressures present significant challenges for cross-border e-commerce operations. Credit: TEMU The European Union agreed to abolish a rule that allowed goods valued below EUR 150 (USD 174) to enter the region without customs duties. This new rule will apply once an EU customs dat

Alibaba Group Holding has revamped its artificial intelligence chatbot, now named Qwen, sparking concern among some observers in Silicon Valley over the Chinese tech giant's rapid AI progress. The updated app, previously known as Tongyi, is available on Android and Apple app stores. Credit: QWEN Alibaba describes Qwen as the “most powerful official AI assistant for its models” and “the primary entry point for experiencing the latest and most powerful Qwen model” in app-store

Google is introducing a new personalised image feed within its app, directly challenging TikTok, and Pinterest. This initiative aims to let users search for, and discover visual content beyond social media platforms. Credit: GOOGLE The feature, which will roll out for Android, and iOS users, includes a new "Images" tab at the bottom of the Google app, positioned next to Search. It provides a daily feed of pictures tailored to individual interests. Credit: GOOGLE While browsin

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the national internet regulator and censor, has rolled out new rules requiring individuals offering professional advice online to prove their credentials. Those who do not meet these requirements risk losing their platform access across China’s major social networks, which serve more than a billion active users.

Tesla is developing support for Apple CarPlay in its electric vehicles, marking a potential shift in the carmaker’s long-standing resistance to third-party software integration. Credit: APPLE The potential adoption of CarPlay would allow users to control iPhone features, including navigation, music, and messaging, directly through a vehicle’s built-in display. This marks a major departure from Tesla’s preference for its own ecosystem to maintain control over the in-car experi

Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek recently made a rare public appearance at a state-backed industry event. There, a senior researcher reaffirmed the AI lab’s commitment to developing artificial general intelligence (AGI), despite its potentially dangerous impacts on society. AGI is a hypothetical AI system designed to match the cognitive capabilities of a well-educated adult, according to one definition.