China will outline its next phase in the technology race with the West, converting recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, space, and robotics into industrial scale and capital market momentum. The country's leadership will publish its annual government work report and budget plans.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a dispute regarding copyrights for art generated by artificial intelligence, turning away a case involving a computer scientist. This decision upholds lower court rulings that AI-created visual art is ineligible for copyright protection without a human creator.

German defence technology startup SWARM Biotactics has deployed programmable cyborg insect swarms for reconnaissance, providing them to paying NATO customers, including German military forces. This move takes a seemingly fictional concept from experiments to operational field use. Credit: Linkedin/SWARM Biotactics In a statement dated February 25, Chief Executive Officer Stefan Wilhelm confirmed the company’s systems have undergone field-testing and validation in both Europea

Honor, a Chinese smartphone maker, has unveiled an AI robot phone and its first humanoid assistant. These introductions, made ahead of MWC Barcelona, signal an aggressive move into artificial intelligence-powered hardware.

Australia’s internet regulator is considering action against search engines and app stores that provide access to artificial intelligence services failing to verify user ages. This move comes as more than half of surveyed AI services have not publicly outlined compliance steps ahead of an upcoming deadline. Credit: UNSPLASH The warning signals one of the most assertive global efforts to regulate AI companies, which are facing increasing lawsuits for failures to prevent or eve

Mobile phone users in Singapore can now utilise a new tool to verify the number of postpaid SIM cards registered under their personal details. This initiative, named SIMCardHowMany, aims to address the use of "mule" lines by scam syndicates for establishing bank accounts and facilitating illicit fund transfers. The Infocomm Media Development Authority, known as IMDA, and the Government Technology Agency of Singapore collaborated on the development and launch of this system.

Burger King is currently conducting trials of artificial intelligence-powered headsets designed to assist staff and monitor customer service interactions. The system, which can recite recipes and alert managers to low inventory, is undergoing testing in 500 United States restaurants, according to Restaurant Brands International. This organisation oversees the Burger King, Popeyes, and other fast food chains.

China has claimed a breakthrough with the world’s first ducted ton-class electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), dubbed a flying saucer. This innovative aircraft targets urban applications, initially focusing on logistics transport, and aerial rescue missions after certification approval. Its developer is pursuing a dual strategy of direct sales, and a future ride-hailing model.

The Premier League will launch a direct-to-consumer streaming service, Premier League Plus, in Singapore next season. This move marks the first time the league will offer a service that bypasses traditional broadcasters.

Pope Leo XIV banned priests from using artificial intelligence (AI) to write sermons, while also cautioning that smartphones contribute to loneliness among young people. The 70-year-old Pope made these pronouncements during a question-and-answer session with four priests following his address to the clergy of the Diocese of Rome.

Paramount Skydance has emerged as the likely winner in a months-long battle to acquire Warner Bros Discovery. Streaming giant Netflix declined to raise its bid for the Hollywood studio.

Huawei Technologies, a Chinese technology firm, has formally joined an alliance dedicated to developing global open-source standards for agentic artificial intelligence. This move involves collaboration with US-based companies OpenAI and Google, among other industry leaders. The engagement marks a notable instance of partnership between a Chinese entity under US sanctions and its American counterparts in the field of global AI standards.