Google’s Gemini app has surpassed 1 billion monthly active users, marking a major milestone for the company’s artificial intelligence business and making Gemini the fastest-growing product in Google’s history. Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the achievement on August 11, highlighting the rapid expansion of the company’s generative AI platform. Gemini has now become the 14th…
Microsoft has confirmed that a new AI-powered OneDrive Photos application was accidentally distributed to more Windows 11 computers than originally intended. The company said the beta application was rolled out beyond the specific Windows systems it was designed to target, resulting in the app appearing on PCs that were not supposed to receive it. The…
The European Union has started enforcing major parts of its landmark Artificial Intelligence Act, introducing some of the world’s strictest rules for artificial intelligence companies and developers. The new regulations give authorities greater powers to monitor advanced AI systems, investigate violations, and impose heavy penalties on companies that fail to comply. The EU adopted the…
Microsoft is preparing to transform its Copilot artificial intelligence platform into a comprehensive AI “super app” that will combine multiple advanced features in one place. The upcoming application is expected to bring together AI chat, coding assistance, Cowork capabilities, and autonomous Autopilot features, creating a unified experience for both consumers and businesses. The plan was…
The United States has warned that Chinese artificial intelligence companies could face sanctions over allegations of intellectual property misuse, increasing tensions between Washington and Beijing in the rapidly growing global AI industry. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent renewed his warning on Wednesday, stating that the United States may take action against Chinese AI firms accused…
China’s domestic semiconductor industry is expected to achieve a major milestone in 2026, with local chip shipments projected to reach 5 million units, according to an expert hosted by Deutsche Bank. The growth comes as Beijing continues accelerating efforts to strengthen its domestic chip ecosystem amid ongoing restrictions on advanced artificial intelligence hardware from the…
Chinese artificial intelligence company Moonshot AI has introduced Kimi K3, its most advanced AI model to date, claiming it is the world’s first open 3T-class artificial intelligence model. The launch marks another major development in the rapidly evolving global AI competition as companies continue to build more powerful and capable systems. Kimi K3 comes with…
Meta is introducing a new software update for its smart glasses that will disable the device’s camera if it detects that the built-in privacy indicator has been altered, damaged, or intentionally blocked. The update is designed to prevent unauthorized recordings and strengthen privacy protections for people around users of the wearable technology. The new security…
A major step forward in global wireless charging technology is underway as leading smartphone and consumer electronics companies, including Apple and Xiaomi, back the development of a new 50W Qi wireless charging standard. The initiative is being driven by the Wireless Power Consortium, which recently hosted a key technical conference in Beijing. The conference took…
The United States is moving toward tighter oversight of advanced semiconductor exports, as six companies specializing in tracking international technology shipments have expressed support for a proposed law aimed at preventing high-end AI chips from being diverted to China and other restricted destinations. The legislation, known as the Chip Security Act, seeks to strengthen export-control…