Surveys show 96% of IT leaders have embedded AI in core processes and 88% of organisations use it in at least one function. Yet only 7% have scaled it across operations, leaving most gains confined to isolated pilots.
A fresh European Commission Eurobarometer survey shows three in four EU employees face workplace cyber threats, underscoring critical gaps in daily security hygiene.
The 2026–2030 Coalition Agreement prioritizes AI, drones, and robotics, signaling a shift toward knowledge-intensive agriculture.
The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the Digital Services Act, making it subject to stricter EU oversight. Reddit and Roblox have also been placed under the bloc’s highest level of digital platform scrutiny.
Nvidia is investing $3.5 billion in MediaTek while expanding their partnership to develop AI computing platforms. The agreement will allow customers to build custom AI chips compatible with Nvidia-powered systems, strengthening Nvidia’s position across data centers, personal computers and autonomous vehicles.
China’s domestic AI chip industry is experiencing rapid growth as rising demand for computing power combines with Beijing’s push for technological self-reliance. The boom highlights how US export restrictions are reshaping China’s semiconductor sector and intensifying competition in the global AI race.
From drafting contracts to predicting equipment failures, AI is changing daily workflows, yet employees still grapple with trust and the need for human oversight.
AI can now imitate not only people, but the appearance of official authority itself. As synthetic voices, videos, and statements become harder to distinguish from genuine diplomatic communication, international diplomacy may need new mechanisms to verify who is truly speaking on behalf of a state. This article proposes Digital Protocols to the Vienna Conventions as a practical way forward.
As cyberattacks increasingly target critical infrastructure, governments are adopting Zero Trust models and AI-driven defenses to protect not just computers but the physical systems they control.
From AI-powered decision-making to drone swarms and hypersonic weapons, the next world war could be defined by speed, autonomy, and electronic dominance.
Small FPV drones have made armored movement increasingly dangerous on the Ukrainian battlefield, Reuters reported in February, illustrating how cheap unmanned systems are reshaping tactics.
India has announced over $160 billion in data-center investments and is backing domestic AI models to reduce reliance on foreign technology.
Open AI models from Chinese labs could accelerate adoption across Asia, offering low-cost, customizable alternatives to Western systems.
The Pentagon's 2026 AI strategy and Palantir's Maven Smart System signal a shift toward software-defined warfare, with startups like Smack Technologies raising $61 million for AI decision-making tools.
Hangzhou's patient approach includes allocating 15% of annual fiscal revenue to tech and reserving buildings for startups like Game Science.
A key innovation is the direct connection between desert solar and wind farms and data centers, bypassing the grid to cut costs and carbon emissions.
The State Council's August 2025 guideline sets AI integration targets of 70% by 2027 and 90% by 2030 across key sectors, with scientific discovery as the top priority.
The €200 billion InvestAI initiative includes plans for AI gigafactories and exascale supercomputers, with a facility in Grenoble set to house over 100,000 next-gen accelerators.
China's DeepSeek built a competitive model with a team of about 200 engineers, while Moonshot's Kimi K3 launch rattled Silicon Valley.
The EU's AI rulebook reached its main application date on 2 August 2026. Chatbots must now disclose themselves, deepfakes must be labelled - and the rules reach any company selling into Europe, from Istanbul to Tashkent.
The Shanghai conference highlighted AI governance gaps, with China pledging training and cooperation with ASEAN, African Union, and other regional blocs.
Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5, a public version of its highly advanced AI model previously restricted due to safety concerns. The company says the system includes safeguards, but experts continue debating the risks and benefits of increasingly powerful AI technologies.
The European Union has ordered Meta to restore access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbot providers while an antitrust investigation continues. Regulators argue the restrictions harm competition, while Meta calls the decision regulatory overreach and plans to appeal.
