OpenAI has taken a significant step toward expanding its global infrastructure footprint by striking an agreement with Australian data centre operator NextDC to develop a large-scale artificial intelligence facility in western Sydney. The Brisbane-headquartered firm confirmed it has signed a memorandum of understanding with OpenAI to jointly create an advanced AI campus featuring a high-density…
Chinese tech companies are accelerating efforts to expand into global markets as demand for smart glasses surges, fuelled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence and growing interest in wearable technology. Once a niche product with limited mainstream appeal, smart eyewear is now experiencing renewed momentum, with China emerging as one of the most competitive battlegrounds.…
Google has quietly tightened access to its newly launched Gemini 3 Pro model, leaving many users unclear about what remains available for free. Initially introduced alongside the Nano Banana Pro model, Gemini 3 Pro was positioned as a major advancement in Google’s AI lineup, offering powerful capabilities even to users on the free tier—though only…
A Chinese humanoid robot has made global headlines after completing a remarkable three-day walk spanning more than 100 kilometres, earning a Guinness World Record for the longest distance ever covered by a humanoid machine. The AgiBot A2, standing 169 centimetres tall, began its journey from Suzhou on November 10 and arrived in Shanghai on November…
Google has unveiled a sweeping $40 billion investment plan for Texas, marking one of the largest technology infrastructure commitments in the state’s history. The investment, which runs through 2027, underscores Google’s ambition to scale its cloud computing and artificial intelligence capabilities across the United States. In its blog post, Google confirmed that the funds will…
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), the philanthropic organization founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan, has announced a major strategic shift — placing artificial intelligence (AI) at the center of its mission to cure, prevent, and manage diseases. Launched in 2015, the initiative began with an ambitious goal: to help cure all diseases within…
OpenAI restructures as a public-benefit corporation valued at $500 billion Microsoft’s massive $13.8 billion investment in OpenAI is finally yielding major returns as the artificial intelligence firm restructures itself into a public-benefit corporation (PBC) — a move that both expands its fundraising potential and reshapes control within the world’s most influential AI partnership. The new…
Music to your ears! Spotify is experimenting with AI-powered playlists, promising a revolutionary way to discover tunes based on your unique desires. Spotted by a keen user on TikTok, this feature could be a game-changer for music lovers. Imagine saying “AI, build me a focus playlist for crushing my workday” or “Transport me to the…