Oracle's total workforce decreased by 13%, or approximately 21,000 employees, in fiscal 2026. This reduction occurred as the cloud computing giant continued restructuring its business, partly driven by the adoption of artificial intelligence across its operations.

A Chinese start-up is addressing a fusion energy software bottleneck with artificial intelligence. Its simulator, FusionAlpha, helps developers test reactor designs on computers. This occurs prior to committing to expensive physical experiments.

Zhipu AI's GLM 5.2 model has claimed the top position on the Design Arena single-round HTML web design (non-agent) leaderboard. It surpassed Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, Opus 4.6, and Opus 4.7, achieving first place.

AI industry token subsidies are collapsing as Google threatens an 80% price cut. This development reveals a structural asymmetry between AI startups and larger technology organisations. The industry's massive token subsidy war appears structurally unsustainable.

The Norwegian government has established new regulations concerning the application of generative artificial intelligence technologies within its education system. A near prohibition is now in effect for elementary school pupils across the country. Meanwhile, older students face substantial restrictions on their use of such digital tools, according to Reuters.

Engineer Nathaniel Nifong has developed Stringman, an open-source, ceiling-mounted robotic claw designed to tackle one of family life's constant challenges, household clutter. The system uses cables suspended from a room's four corners to move a robotic gripper, locating and collecting items such as toys, clothing, and other household mess.

AI expert Andrew Ng delivered a reality check on the AI industry, stating that while hype has exceeded expectations, the true transformation lies in how small, empowered teams utilise AI agents to rebuild enterprise data architecture. Ng stated he is forming teams of one to ten engineers—generalists with high context who use AI not just for coding but also for drafting marketing copy, terms of service, and product definitions, within the broader context of rebuilding enterpri

The United Arab Emirates has established a minimum age of 15 for social media use. This makes it the first Arab country to introduce such a restriction, addressing growing global concerns about online platforms' impact on children. Credit: UNSPLASH Under the approved resolution, children younger than 15 are prohibited from creating, using, or operating personal social media accounts. They will also be unable to post content, comment, share, or join public groups. Teenagers ag

Alibaba Cloud has launched its first data centres in France, expanding its European footprint amidst increasing calls for data sovereignty across the continent. The cloud computing services unit of Alibaba Group Holding stated this expansion responds to increasing customer demand in the region.

Chinese authorities have introduced draft regulations to curb the misuse of subsidies by food-delivery platforms, aiming to address intense competition within the sector. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) identified several banned practices in a recent statement. Credit: UNSPLASH The proposed rules prohibit platforms from using subsidies to disrupt the market or selling goods at a loss. They also ban "long-term, large-scale" subsidies that hamper market co

Scientists in South Korea have developed experimental contact lenses that appeared to improve depression-like behaviour in mice. The lenses are designed to send electrical signals through the retina into brain regions linked to mood.

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are developing their own smart-driving chips, making custom silicon a key element in the country's competitive automotive market. This strategy aims to give carmakers more control over computing hardware while reducing dependence on external suppliers.