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EU Tightens ChatGPT Rules

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.

Ipek Tuncer · August 31, 2026

Nvidia Deepens MediaTek Deal

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.

Ipek Tuncer · August 31, 2026

China’s AI Chip Boom

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.

Ipek Tuncer · August 31, 2026

Who Speaks for the Embassy? Digital Protocols for Diplomatic Authenticity in the Age of AI

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.

Maral Rahymova · August 28, 2026

The Cyber Arms Race

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.

Ahmet Balakan · August 23, 2026

Weapons of the Next War

From AI-powered decision-making to drone swarms and hypersonic weapons, the next world war could be defined by speed, autonomy, and electronic dominance.

Ahmet Balakan · August 23, 2026

War Goes Digital

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.

Ahmet Balakan · August 23, 2026

Emerging Markets Go Digital

India has announced over $160 billion in data-center investments and is backing domestic AI models to reduce reliance on foreign technology.

Ahmet Balakan · August 23, 2026

China’s Tech Power Reshapes Asia

Open AI models from Chinese labs could accelerate adoption across Asia, offering low-cost, customizable alternatives to Western systems.

Ahmet Balakan · August 23, 2026

AI Enters the Battlefield

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.

Ahmet Balakan · August 23, 2026

Hangzhou: China’s $86 Billion AI Hub

Hangzhou's patient approach includes allocating 15% of annual fiscal revenue to tech and reserving buildings for startups like Game Science.

Zhansaya Nurlanovna · August 16, 2026

China's National Computing Grid Builds the Infrastructure of the AI Age

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.

Botakoz Unbayeva · August 16, 2026

China Accelerates AI Push Across the Economy Under “AI Plus” Initiative

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.

Alvara Merrick · August 16, 2026

France and Germany's Joint Push: Europe's Quest for AI Sovereignty

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.

Zhansaya Nurlanovna · August 10, 2026

The AI Race: Where the US and China Draw Their Strength

China's DeepSeek built a competitive model with a team of about 200 engineers, while Moonshot's Kimi K3 launch rattled Silicon Valley.

Alvara Merrick · August 10, 2026

The EU AI Act Enters Its Main Phase: What Changes From 2 August

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.

Oğuzhan Kuri · August 3, 2026

Global South’s AI Choice

The Shanghai conference highlighted AI governance gaps, with China pledging training and cooperation with ASEAN, African Union, and other regional blocs.

Muhammad Asif Noor · July 26, 2026

Shusha Media Forum: Aliyev’s AI Trust Vision

Muhammad Ali Pasha · July 14, 2026

Powerful AI Model Released

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.

Botakoz Unbayeva · June 10, 2026

WhatsApp Must Allow Rival AI

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.

Botakoz Unbayeva · June 10, 2026

America’s Growing AI Backlash

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly unpopular among Americans despite its growing use in everyday life and business. Concerns over jobs, privacy, misinformation, and ethics continue to rise, yet massive investments and economic incentives suggest AI’s rapid expansion is unlikely to slow.

Alvara Merrick · June 7, 2026

China’s Energy Supremacy: The Hidden Weapon in the AI Race

In the AI race between the US and China, the decisive factor is no longer only chip technology but also energy capacity. China gains an advantage through cheap and large-scale electricity production, while the US faces energy infrastructure bottlenecks. However, China also struggles with chip and infrastructure integration challenges.

Zhansaya Nurlanovna · May 29, 2026