Nittobo, an obscure Japanese textile company, has become an unexpected kingmaker in the artificial intelligence revolution. The Japanese glassmaker controls virtually all global production of a hair-thin glass material that advanced semiconductors…
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China’s young adults opt out of marriage, babies for AI pets
A soft, cuddly companion called Shan Shan gazes at her caretaker with an unexpected question: “Are you feeling okay? Can I get you some water?” When her owner coughs and asks for…
Study raises alarm over risks of artificial intelligence in U.S. classrooms
Fresh research warns of risks of artificial intelligence in classrooms. It may create more problems than it solves for young learners, igniting heated discussions among families, school staff, and tech specialists nationwide….
AI worries shake up Wall Street sentiment on software stocks
Investor confidence in software stocks is undergoing a significant shift as Wall Street grapples with questions about the AI impact on traditional technology business models. A notable sell-off in enterprise software, legal…
China buys 200M NVIDIA H200 chips as domestic capability in shadows
Beijing has given the green signal to import Nvidia’s cutting-edge H200 chips, marking a pivotal move in China’s technology strategy as the nation balances urgent computing demands against its push for semiconductor…
IMF boss sends chilling AI warning to US job seekers
Artificial intelligence took center stage at this year’s World Economic Forum, competing for attention alongside geopolitical tensions and President Donald Trump’s presence in the Swiss Alps. While tech executives celebrated AI’s potential,…
Is OpenAI heading to bankruptcy? Experts flag warning signs
The most popular company in the artificial intelligence industry may be heading for financial trouble. OpenAI, the organization behind ChatGPT, could encounter severe cash flow problems by 2027 if current expenditure patterns…
YouTube prepares to let creators use AI versions of themselves in Shorts
YouTube is rolling out technology that will transform how its most popular content is created. The platform’s creators will soon produce Shorts using artificial intelligence-powered digital versions of themselves, eliminating the need…
AI can’t eat some jobs, says Palantir chief
Artificial intelligence continues to transform workplaces worldwide, yet Alex Karp delivered a measured perspective on employment futures that defies simplistic narratives. During this week’s World Economic Forum appearance, the Palantir chief executive…
Where Chinese AI scene stands a year after the DeepSeek storm
Twelve months have passed since an obscure Chinese AI technology firm disrupted the global artificial intelligence market, and its AI industry now operates with unprecedented energy, scale, and confidence. DeepSeek’s emergence in…