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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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TSMC’s 35% Revenue Surge Signals the New Centre of Gravity in Global Tech

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has delivered a striking 35% year‑on‑year jump in first‑quarter revenue, reaching a record NT$1.13 trillion. The result underscores just how dramatically the centre of gravity in global technology has shifted towards advanced semiconductor manufacturing, with artificial intelligence now the defining force behind industry growth. Relentless AI demand TSMC’s performance is …

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Meta unveils new AI model in AI catchup

Meta has unveiled Muse Spark, its first major artificial intelligence model since the company overhauled its AI strategy in response to the underwhelming reception of its previous Llama 4 models. Developed by the newly formed Meta Superintelligence Labs under the leadership of Alexandr Wang, Muse Spark represents a deliberate shift towards smaller, faster, and more …

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OpenClaw: The Fastest‑Growing AI Agent Is Reshaping Tech, Security, and Global Adoption

OpenClaw has rapidly become one of the most influential developments in artificial intelligence, evolving from a small open‑source experiment into a global phenomenon reshaping how people interact with computers. Launched in January 2026, the platform allows users to run autonomous AI agents locally on their own machines, giving them the power to organise files, write …

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Pentagon CTO warns Claude could ‘pollute’ defence supply chain

The Pentagon’s Chief Technology Officer, Emil Michael, has apparently ignited a fresh debate over the role of commercial artificial intelligence in national security, arguing that Anthropic’s Claude models could “pollute” the U.S. defence supply chain. I notice his comments came in an interview with CNBC, offer the clearest rationale yet for the Department of Defense’s …

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Qualcomm Sets Its Sights on a New Frontier: AI‑Powered Robotics

Qualcomm is accelerating its push into artificial intelligence and robotics, signalling a strategic shift that could redefine the company’s future beyond smartphones. Executives now describe robotics as a core growth pillar, with chief executive Cristiano Amon reportedly forecasting that intelligent machines will become a “larger opportunity” for the business within the next two years. Expanding …

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Could China Win the AI Race?

The question of whether China can overtake the United States in artificial intelligence has shifted from speculative debate to a central geopolitical storyline. What once looked like a distant rivalry is now a tightly contested race, shaped by compute constraints, divergent industrial strategies, and the growing importance of AI deployment rather than pure research supremacy. …

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IBM Shares Slide as AI Threatens Its Legacy Stronghold

When artificial intelligence first ignited investor enthusiasm, it lifted almost every major technology stock. The narrative was simple: AI would transform industries, boost productivity and unlock vast new revenue streams. Yet as the cycle matures, markets are becoming more selective. In recent weeks, shares of IBM have drifted lower, illustrating how the ‘AI effect’ can …

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Blue Owl’s Redemption Freeze Sends Shockwaves Through Private Credit

Blue Owl’s decision to halt investor withdrawals at one of its flagship retail‑focused private credit vehicles has sent a jolt through a market long celebrated for its resilience. The move, centred on Blue Owl Capital Corporation II (OBDC II), marks one of the most significant stress signals yet in the rapidly expanding private credit sector. …

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Alphabet’s 100‑Year Bond: Ambition, Appetite and Anxiety in the AI Debt Boom

Alphabet’s decision to issue a 100-year sterling bond has captured the attention of global markets, not only because of its rarity but also because of what it signals about the escalating competition in artificial intelligence. 100 year sterling bond A century-long bond denominated in pounds is an extraordinary financing move, particularly for a technology company. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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