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 …

Alibaba Steps Into ‘Physical AI’ With New Robotics Model

China’s Alibaba has taken a decisive step into the fast‑emerging field of ‘physical AI’ with the launch of a new foundation model designed specifically to power real‑world robots. The model, known as RynnBrain*, marks one of the company’s most ambitious moves since restructuring its cloud and research divisions, and signals China’s intention to compete directly …

China’s Tech Rout: The AI Effect Moves to Centre Stage

China’s Hong Kong‑listed tech stocks have slipped decisively into a bear market, with the Hang Seng Tech Index now more than 20% below its October 2025 peak. The downturn is being driven by a potent mix of tax concerns and global anxiety over the disruptive pace of artificial intelligence. China’s Hong Kong‑listed technology sector has …

The Coming Crunch: Could AI Face a Global Memory Shortage?

The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence has created an unexpected bottleneck that few outside the semiconductor world saw coming. A potential shortage of the high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) that modern AI systems depend upon has become a real issue. As models grow larger and more capable, their appetite for memory grows even faster. The result is …

SpaceX–xAI: A New Age Industrial Giant

Elon Musk’s decision to fold xAI into SpaceX has set the stage for what could become one of the largest and most closely watched IPOs in market history. The move signals a bold attempt to fuse advanced artificial intelligence with orbital infrastructure, satellite communications, and Musk’s wider technological ecosystem. Elon Musk’s merger of SpaceX with …

The Rise of OpenClaw and the New Era of AI Agents

A new generation of artificial intelligence is taking shape, and at its centre sits OpenClaw — a fast‑evolving framework that embodies the shift from monolithic AI models to agile, task‑driven agents. While large language models once dominated the conversation, the momentum has clearly moved toward systems that can reason, plan, and act with far greater …

The Rise of Young Entrepreneurs Fuelled by AI Confidence

A new generation of entrepreneurs is stepping forward with a level of confidence that feels markedly different from previous waves of start‑ups. What sets them apart is not just ambition or access to technology, but a deep, intuitive understanding of artificial intelligence. AI as a tool For many young founders, AI is no longer a …

Cisco chief warns of an AI bubble — but reportedly says the long‑term winners will be huge

Cisco’s chief executive, Chuck Robbins, has issued one of the clearest assessments yet of the frenzy surrounding artificial intelligence, arguing that the sector is ‘probably’ in bubble territory even as it lays the foundations for a technological shift larger than the internet itself. Speaking in a recent interview, Robbins said the scale of investment pouring …

The AI Boom and Its Disruptive Force – according to the IMF

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant technological shift but a present‑day force transforming global employment. According to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, AI represents a ‘tsunami’ hitting labour markets, with advanced economies facing the most dramatic upheaval. The IMF estimates that around 60% of jobs in advanced economies will be enhanced, transformed, or eliminated …

The Billionaire Blueprint: How Ultra Wealth Shapes the World to Its Will

The Power Tower The modern political landscape increasingly resembles a boardroom, where the wealthiest individuals hold the loudest voices and the most decisive influence. Billionaires do not merely participate in politics; they shape it. Their resources allow them to steer governments, policies, and public narratives in directions that often serve their own interests rather than …

Has AI Investment Gone Too Far Too Fast? A Quick Look at Hype Reality and Returns

Few technologies have attracted capital as aggressively as artificial intelligence. In just a few years, AI has shifted from a promising research frontier to the centrepiece of global corporate strategy. Yet as investment has surged, so too has scepticism. Many analysts now argue that the pace of spending has outstripped both practical readiness and measurable …

Are U.S. Markets in an ‘Everything Bubble’?

The phrase ‘everything bubble‘ has gained traction among investors and commentators who fear that multiple asset classes in the United States are simultaneously overvalued. Unlike past episodes where excess was concentrated in one sector—such as technology in the late 1990s or housing in the mid‑2000s—the current concern is that equities, property, and credit markets are …

When Markets Lean Too Heavily on High Flyers

The recent rebound in technology shares, led by Google’s surge in artificial intelligence optimism, offered a welcome lift to investors weary of recent market sluggishness. Yet beneath the headlines lies a more troubling dynamic: the increasing reliance on a handful of mega‑capitalisation firms to sustain broader equity gains. Breadth Markets thrive on breadth. A healthy …

Nvidia’s Latest Financial Results – Q3 2025

Nvidia has once again (unsurprisingly) defied expectations, reporting record-breaking third-quarter results that underscore its dominance in the artificial intelligence chip market. Nvidia’s Latest Financial Results Nvidia announced revenue of $57 billion for the quarter ending 26th October 2025, a 62% increase year-on-year and up 22% from the previous quarter. Net income surged to $31.9 billion, …

Anthropic’s ‘connected’ AI deal and others too

Anthropic has reportedly struck major deals with Microsoft and Nvidia. On Tuesday 18th November 2025, Microsoft announced plans to invest up to $5 billion in the startup, while Nvidia will contribute as much as $10 billion. According to a reports, this brings Anthropic’s valuation to around $350 billion. Wow! Google has unveiled its newest AI …

Pichai Warns of AI Bubble: Google Not Immune to Market Correction

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has warned that no company, including his own, will be immune if the current AI bubble bursts. He described the boom as both extraordinary and irrational, urging caution amid soaring valuations and investment hype In a recent interview, Google’s chief executive Sundar Pichai offered a sobering perspective on the rapid expansion …

Even AI Firms Voice Concern Over Bubble Fears

For some time now, talk of an ‘AI bubble‘ has largely come from investors and financial analysts. Now, strikingly, some of the loudest warnings are coming from inside the industry itself. At the Web Summit in Lisbon, senior executives from companies such as DeepL and Picsart reportedly admitted they were uneasy about the soaring valuations …