Samsung Electronics and its labour union have extended negotiations in an effort to prevent the largest strike in the tech giant's history. Concerns persist that a walkout by more than 45,000 workers could significantly impact South Korea's economy and disrupt global supply chains. Credit: SAMSUNG An 18-day strike is threatened to commence, coinciding with an acute global shortage of memory chips. These chips are vital components for AI data centres, smartphones, and laptops,

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has commenced mass production of its inaugural robotaxi model at its Guangzhou headquarters. The organisation aims for fully driverless operations by early 2027. Credit: XPENG The new robotaxi is built on Xpeng’s GX platform. It represents China’s first “production-ready, pre-assembled robotaxi model developed entirely with in-house technologies,” the company stated. Credit: XPENG Xpeng plans to begin pilot robotaxi operations in the secon

Meta detailed global layoff plans and organisational changes aimed at improving its artificial intelligence workflows. These changes are part of a far-reaching overhaul, with deep cuts to the workforce planned. Credit: UNSPLASH The Facebook owner plans to lay off 10% of its employees, with additional cuts expected later this year. Chief People Officer Janelle Gale stated Meta intends to move 7,000 employees to new AI-related initiatives and eliminate managerial roles. This re

Engineering student Kayden Knapik has constructed a Star Wars BD-X-inspired droid using consumer-grade hardware and open-source software, aiming to replicate the lifelike movements of robots seen at Disney parks. The project was completed for under USD 3,000, significantly less than proprietary robotics systems.

China is stepping up construction of a national computing network, aiming to turn artificial intelligence infrastructure into a public utility. This initiative responds to surging AI token usage and telecoms operators' search for new growth avenues beyond mobile data and phone bills.

The South Korean government is pursuing all options, including emergency arbitration, to prevent a labour strike at Samsung Electronics, the nation’s largest employer. Prime Minister Kim Min-seok stated the goal is to minimise any damage should a strike occur.

OpenAI is exploring legal options against Apple due to a strained two-year partnership, according to a person familiar with the matter. The artificial intelligence startup reportedly has not seen the expected benefits from its deal with the iPhone maker.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently told a Senate committee that China had purchased no H200 chips from American suppliers. He testified that the US president was maintaining a "delicate balance" concerning technology transfers to China, given the leaders' personal relationship. Lutnick's statements aimed to alleviate congressional apprehension that US technology could be strengthening China's military capabilities. But, his assertions were met with scepticism from

According to AP News, an artificial intelligence agent, not a human manager, is directing operations at an experimental cafe in Stockholm. This establishment, named Andon Cafe, employs human baristas to prepare and serve beverages. However, its daily functions are overseen by the AI agent, referred to as "Mona." The San Francisco based startup Andon Labs implemented this system.

A new government body, the Online Safety Commission, is scheduled to commence operations on June 29. This agency aims to assist individuals affected by online harms. Veteran civil servant Francis Ng, 50, will lead the new commission as its inaugural Commissioner.

ByteDance's cloud unit, Volcano Engine, is transforming the artificial intelligence (AI) agent ecosystem into a profitable business through its OpenClaw-based cloud agent tool, ArkClaw. This strategy relies on a subscription model and increasing token demand. Credit: OPENAI HUB Volcano Engine is betting on the next phase of AI hinging on cheaper tokens, higher inference efficiency, and longer context windows. Li Guodong, chief architect of ArkClaw, stated that agent-related t

Shutterstock will pay USD 35 million to resolve charges from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The online provider of stock photography, graphics, and videos was accused of misleading consumers about its subscription plans and making cancellations difficult. This settlement aims to provide "full relief" to consumers harmed by the New York-based company's billing and cancellation practices. Credit: Al Drago/Bloomberg The FTC alleged Shutterstock failed to disclose that it