Grok admits safeguard failures, faces increased scrutiny for generating sexualised images of women and minors

While Musk presented ‘Grok’ as a no-holds-barred alternative to other AI models…

China’s BYD overtakes Tesla as global EV leader with 2.26Mn sales, while Tesla slips to 1.64Mn

Tesla’s grip on the global EV market is loosened further, show the…

TSMC secures annual US licence to import chipmaking equipment for China operations

The US has quietly extended critical support to TSMC’s China operations, granting…

OpenAI accelerates push into advanced Audio AI as it prepares to launch an audio device next year

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is starting the new year with a renewed focus on…

xAI buys third data center near Memphis to expand Colossus, aiming for 2GW of AI compute power

As the AI infrastructure race intensifies, Elon Musk’s xAI is scaling up…

Nvidia in talks to acquire AI21 Labs in $2-3 Bn talent-focused deal: Report

In a bid to strengthen its AI research capabilities and stay ahead…

SoftBank completes $40bn investment in OpenAI, acquiring 11% stake in the process

SoftBank is ending the year with the completion of its long-anticipated investment…

Tesla could allow iPhone users to use Apple Wallet as a digital car key

Tesla is reportedly preparing to let iPhone users control their vehicles directly…

Warner Bros. set to reject Paramount’s $108Bn hostile takeover bid despite Larry Ellison backing

Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly preparing to shut the door on Paramount’s…

Meta deepens AI Agent play with $2Bn acquisition of Manus

Social media parent Meta has now scooped up Manus, a developer of…

Samsung is bringing ‘Google Photos’ to its smart TVs in 2026 as part of AI push

Samsung is expanding what its TVs can do beyond just streaming shows…

SoftBank backs DigitalBridge with $4Bn to expand its global AI infrastructure network

SoftBank is betting big on strengthening its digital infrastructure by acquiring the…

Nvidia completes $5Bn investment in Intel that will result in co-developed AI chips

Intel has completed the sale of 214.78 million common shares to chipmaking…

Chinese Space startup LandSpace starts testing reusable rockets

China is now making a bid into the reusable rocket sector, and…

Google is testing username change in Gmail

For a long time, once users decided on their Gmail username —…

Beijing shifts state venture capital focus towards semicon and deep tech with large new VC funds

China has launched three state-backed venture capital funds with a combined size…

India’s Coforge is buying US-based Encora in $2.35Bn all-stock deal to expand AI capabilities

As the battle for AI and digital engineering intensifies, Indian IT services…

Microsoft brings Xbox Cloud Gaming to Amazon Fire TV with console-free play

Microsoft is expanding Xbox’s footprint beyond consoles by rolling out Xbox Cloud…

ServiceNow to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities with $7.75Bn Armis acquisition

ServiceNow is making a big, expensive bet on cybersecurity. The enterprise software…

Android users in India get ‘Emergency Location Service’

Google is bringing a critical safety feature to India with the rollout…