Google is officially moving toward the end of an era as it prepares to shut down Google Assistant on Android and Wear OS devices, completing the company’s transition toward its next-generation artificial intelligence platform, Gemini. The shutdown process will begin on September 4, 2026, as Google phases out Assistant support across supported devices. The change…
Google has decided to cancel the launch of its highly anticipated AI Studio mobile app, despite receiving nearly 800,000 preorders from Android and iOS users ahead of its official release. The decision comes just months after the company first introduced the app as part of its artificial intelligence development strategy. Google announced the cancellation on…
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…
Huawei is reportedly backing a major memory chip manufacturing initiative in China as the company looks to reduce reliance on overseas suppliers amid growing global memory shortages and continued technology restrictions. The reported project involves SwaySure Technology, a Shenzhen-based state-backed memory company that is believed to have close ties with Huawei. The planned facility is…
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…
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…