How Smart is Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial intelligence is often described as “smart”, but that word hides more than it reveals. What we call AI today—whether it’s ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot or any other model—is undeniably clever. It can generate text, analyse patterns, summarise documents, write code and imitate expertise with startling fluency. But cleverness is not the same as intelligence, and …

China’s latest wave of artificial intelligence releases – equal to or better than Anthropic and OpenAI?

MiniMax’s M2.5 model has emerged as the unexpected frontrunner in China’s latest wave of artificial intelligence releases, earning a clear endorsement from analysts. While much of the recent global conversation has fixated on DeepSeek’s rapid evolution, China has quietly produced five new frontier‑level models in recent weeks. Widening choice Among them—Alibaba’s Qwen 3.5, ByteDance’s Seedance …

Artificially Inflated Artificial Intelligence Stocks – The FOMO Effect?

The meteoric rise of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks has captivated investors worldwide, but beneath the headlines lies a growing concern: are these valuations built on genuine fundamentals, or are they the product of collective psychology? Increasingly, analysts point to the possibility that the fear of missing out (FOMO) is a potential driver of this rally, …

China’s position on open-source artificial intelligence (AI) is upending the global AI race

China’s embrace of open-source artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the global AI landscape, challenging traditional notions of innovation and competitiveness in this rapidly evolving field. Traditionally, the AI sector has been dominated by proprietary models and closed-source systems, particularly in the U.S. However, China has made a strategic pivot towards open-source initiatives, driven by trailblazers …

Artificial intelligence capable of matching humans at any task will be available within five ten years

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), a form of AI capable of matching or surpassing human intelligence across all tasks, is expected to emerge within the next five to ten years, according to Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind. Speaking recently, Hassabis highlighted the advancements in AI systems that are paving the way for AGI. While current …

The UK is planning to build a homegrown artificial intelligence rival to OpenAI

In a bold move to establish as a global leader in artificial intelligence, the United Kingdom is undertaking an ambitious initiative to develop a homegrown competitor to OpenAI. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the nation’s computing infrastructure and foster innovation in AI technology. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s administration has committed …

EU gives greenlight to the world’s first significant law on artificial intelligence

On Tuesday 21st May 2024, European Union member states reached a consensus on the world’s first significant law to regulate artificial intelligence, a move echoed by institutions globally to implement controls on the technology. The EU Council announced it has granted final approval for the AI Act, a pioneering regulation designed to establish the first …

AMD enters AI-powered PC race as artificial intelligence demand grows

U.S. microchip giant Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is investing in AI PCs to take on the likes of Nvidia and Intel and Arm as the AI race gains momentum. As the AI market expands so too will AI powered personal computer (PC). These are personal computers embedded with processors specifically designed to perform AI functions such as real-time language translation. Intel …

Meta and Microsoft say they will buy AMD’s new AI chip – Wall Street loves Artificial Intelligence

Meta, OpenAI, and Microsoft said they will use AMD’s newest AI chip, the Instinct MI300X. An indication that tech companies want alternatives to the expensive Nvidia graphics processors that have been essential for artificial intelligence (AI). If the MI300X is good enough and inexpensive enough when it starts shipping early next year, it will likely …

Claude Sonnet 4.5: Anthropic’s Leap Toward Autonomous Intelligence

Anthropic has unveiled Claude Sonnet 4.5, its most advanced AI model to date—described by the company as ‘the best coding model in the world’. Released in September 2025, Sonnet 4.5 marks a significant evolution in agentic capability, safety alignment, and real-world task execution. Designed to power Claude Code and enterprise-grade AI agents, Sonnet 4.5 excels …

Apple launches its Apple Intelligence – ChatGPT integration with Siri

Apple has finally rolled out updates for iPhone on Wednesday 11th December 2024, iPad, and Mac software, featuring the highly anticipated ChatGPT integration with Siri. The integration is activated when Siri is posed with complex questions. If a question is deemed more suitable for ChatGPT by Apple’s software, Siri will request user consent to utilise …

Apple finally now has AI and it’s called: Apple Intelligence (AI)

Apple has entered the artificial intelligence race with the announcement of its version of AI – Apple Intelligence on Monday 10th June 2024, in its attempt to catch up in the AI race. Reportedly to use it on your phone, you’ll need at least the high-end iPhone 15 Pro from this year’s lineup. According to …

The AI Revolution Is Real — But So Is the Bubble Risk

Hermann Hauser has seen technology revolutions come and go. As the co-founder of Arm and a veteran technology investor, his latest warning about artificial intelligence deserves attention — particularly because he is not predicting that the AI boom will collapse. Quite the opposite Hauser believes AI could create more economic value than any previous technology …

Anthropic revenue reportedly jumped to more than $11.5 billion in Q2 – but where is the profit?

Anthropic’s extraordinary growth is beginning to answer one of the biggest questions hanging over the artificial intelligence boom: can the companies building expensive AI models actually make money? The Claude developer reportedly generated more than $11.5 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2026, up more than 14-fold from the $787 million recorded in …

AI’s Energy Crisis: The Power Problem Behind the Tech Boom

Artificial intelligence is facing a problem that cannot be solved by buying more chips: there may not be enough electricity to power the machines. AI data centres are expanding rapidly. Training and running models requires enormous computing power, while the facilities themselves need electricity for cooling. IEA The International Energy Agency estimates data-centre electricity consumption …

The Warning Bells Grow Louder: Will the Market Finally Listen?

From Wall Street boardrooms to hedge fund offices, a growing chorus of respected investors is expressing concern that today’s stock market may be approaching a dangerous turning point. While predicting the exact timing of a correction is impossible, many believe the combination of lofty valuations, excessive leverage and relentless enthusiasm for artificial intelligence has created …

SpaceX Stumbles as AI Spending Clouds the IPO Glow

In June 2026 – SpaceX seemed unstoppable. Its long-awaited stock market debut was hailed as one of the biggest public offerings in years, helping lift investor confidence and fuelling another wave of enthusiasm for technology shares. The company’s arrival on public markets was viewed as confirmation that the AI revolution, combined with space technology, would …

What Michael Burry Has to Say about the AI Fueled Stock Frenzy

Michael Burry, the investor made famous by The Big Short, is once again swimming against the tide. While Wall Street has embraced the latest AI-driven surge, Burry believes investors should be asking whether enthusiasm has once again raced too far ahead of reality. Concern His concern is not that artificial intelligence lacks transformative potential. Rather, …

Wall Street’s Big Three Reach Fresh Record Highs

Wall Street enjoyed another landmark session on 4th August 2026 as all three major U.S. stock indices climbed to new record closing highs, underlining the market’s remarkable resilience despite ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 907.47 points (1.7%) to finish at 54,085.88, comfortably surpassing its previous peak. The broader S&P …

AI Tokenomics: Why Making AI Pay Is Proving Tricky for Business Users

The race to monetise artificial intelligence has entered a new phase, with technology firms increasingly exploring “AI tokenomics” as a way to fund advanced models, reward developers and create sustainable digital ecosystems. However, despite growing enthusiasm, experts warn that turning AI into a token-driven economy is proving far more complicated than many had anticipated. The …

Wall Street’s Relentless Climb

The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached yet another record closing high on 3rd August 2026. This extended one of the strongest rallies in recent years. It reinforced the market’s remarkable resilience. Despite months of uncertainty surrounding inflation, interest rates and global tensions, investors continue to find reasons to buy. Results Much of the latest optimism …

Big Tech’s Fortunes Diverge as Investors Favour AI Winners

Wall Street delivered another reminder last week that the artificial intelligence race is creating clear winners and losers. Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft added almost $1.5 trillion in combined market value as investors applauded strong earnings, cloud growth and convincing evidence that vast AI investments are beginning to translate into commercial success. Meanwhile, Apple and Meta …

Apple Crosses the $5 Trillion Frontier

Apple has once again rewritten corporate history by becoming only the second publicly traded company to cross the remarkable $5 trillion market capitalisation milestone. The achievement underlines not only the enduring strength of the iPhone maker but also investors’ growing confidence that disciplined execution can still triumph over market hype. Questions answered For years, Wall …

China Warns of Retaliation Over U.S. Humanoid Robot Ban

China has reportedly sharply criticised the United States after Washington introduced restrictions on the import of new Chinese-made humanoid robots, warning that it will take retaliatory measures if the ban remains in place. Beijing reportedly described the decision as one that “severely damages” bilateral relations and accused the United States of using national security as …

China’s Chip Breakthrough Sends Shockwaves Through Global Tech Markets

A stunning breakthrough in China’s microchip industry has rattled global technology markets, wiping billions from company valuations and raising fresh questions over who will dominate the next phase of the artificial intelligence revolution. Western control For years, Western export controls were expected to slow China’s progress in developing cutting-edge semiconductors – the tiny but powerful …

Distillation: The Quiet Revolution Powering AI and Technology

Artificial intelligence is advancing at an astonishing pace, but one of its most important developments often goes unnoticed. Known as model distillation, the technique enables powerful AI systems to become smaller, faster and more practical without sacrificing too much performance. It is a legal practice but the U.S. and its tech industry is concerned about …