Last-minute White House restrictions on Anthropic's AI model Fable have cast doubt on President Trump's 2-week-old AI regulation effort, industry experts say. The move, citing security concerns, led Anthropic to cut off access, contradicting the administration's promise of a light-touch approach and potentially politicizing AI development.
The Trump administration has restricted access to Anthropic's advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, citing national security concerns. This move, which bars non-citizens from using the models, has caused anxiety in the AI sector, with industry advocates fearing it undermines the president's executive order on AI and could lead to an ad hoc licensing regime.
Morgan Stanley is enabling external AI agents to directly access its stock administration platforms, marking a significant step in integrating AI into financial services. This move aims to scale services and improve client interaction.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Stanford commencement speech was disrupted by approximately 200 graduating students who walked out and booed, protesting Google's defense ties, including Project Nimbus with the Israeli military and its relationship with ICE.
Hong Kong stocks face potential price pressure and uncertainty as lock-up periods for IPO shares expire, with historical data suggesting median declines post-expiry. Investors are advised to carefully parse metrics amid limited AI exposure.
UK ministers are lobbying the Trump administration to prevent a backlash over Keir Starmer's announced ban on social media for under-16s. The ban, which restricts platforms like X, Facebook, and TikTok, aims to protect children but risks retaliation from the US, with Elon Musk criticizing it as censorship.
Salesforce announced on Monday its acquisition of AI customer service platform Fin for $3.6 billion. Fin, formerly Intercom, offers an AI agent for customer query resolution across multiple channels. The acquisition aims to enhance Salesforce's Agentforce platform with Fin's technology and team.
Advanced forward-facing sonar is transforming recreational fishing, allowing anglers to pinpoint fish with unprecedented accuracy. While boosting catches, the technology raises concerns about the sport's nature and fish population sustainability, with ongoing debates and studies exploring its impact.
AMD CIO Hasmukh Ranjan estimates employee AI token usage could cost companies up to $900 million annually, a hidden expense many CEOs cutting jobs over AI are overlooking. Companies are cutting staff citing AI, while the AI itself incurs significant token costs, sometimes exceeding the cost of human employees.
India's DRDO is developing an advanced Active Protection System (APS) for T-90 tanks, capable of intercepting threats over 1,500 m/s, including top-attack munitions. This indigenous system aims to enhance tank survivability against modern threats like ATGMs and drones.
China National Nuclear Corporation announced the successful mass production of a high-purity silicon-28 isotope, achieving over 99.99% isotopic abundance. This marks China's first independent large-scale production, addressing a critical gap in its quantum technology supply chain previously dominated by overseas players.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared his "most timeless advice" with Stanford graduates, emphasizing life lessons independent of technology. He urged optimism, tackling hard things, and pursuing excitement, drawing from his own journey from India to leading Google.
A FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Sweden and Tunisia featured ball-contact technology akin to cricket's 'Snicko' to review a controversial offside goal. The technology confirmed a touch by Alexander Isak, leading to the goal being awarded to Mattias Svanberg, contributing to Sweden's 5-1 victory.
UK plans to ban social media for under-16s face criticism from Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat, who argue it will push teens to less safe platforms. Keir Starmer announced the ban, aiming to protect children's mental health and safety, despite tech companies' concerns.
President Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on French wines and champagnes in response to France's 3% digital services tax on tech giants. He urged President Macron to abolish the tax to avoid the tariffs.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps such as TikTok and Snapchat, aiming to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time. The ban, expected early next year, aligns the UK with a global trend of increasing online child safety measures.
A University of Michigan survey reveals over half of parents track their adult children (18-25) using smartphone apps, often with location tracking always on. While cited for safety, it can blur lines between support and surveillance, impacting young adults' autonomy.
A University of Michigan survey reveals over half of parents with 18-25 year olds track their children's location via smartphone apps, often for safety. Experts note this can blur lines between support and surveillance, impacting young adults' autonomy.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie urges Australia to significantly boost AI investment to maintain strategic independence, warning against becoming a 'supplicant state' to the US amid potential conflict with China. He advocates for an AI ambassador and education reform.
Andrew Hastie warns Australia must boost AI investment to maintain strategic independence, fearing it could become a 'supplicant state' to the US amid potential conflict with China. He advocates for Australia to become a southern hemisphere tech hub and overhaul education for AI development.
The SEC's draft 5-year plan (2026-2030) signals a policy shift towards blockchain and digital assets, focusing on regulatory architecture and market modernization rather than enforcement. This change aims to build institutional confidence and facilitate compliant capital formation within a stable legal framework.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu urged India to focus on building "sovereign tech" across the entire technology stack, not just AI, following US restrictions on foreign AI access. He emphasized the need for foundational capabilities beyond AI models.
Canadian PM Mark Carney criticized Washington's restriction on Anthropic's AI models, calling it a "wake-up call" for diversification. The US government banned foreign nationals from accessing Anthropic's advanced Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI systems, citing national security concerns, prompting Carney to emphasize the risks of depending on a few US providers.
Zhipu AI released GLM-5.2 with a 1-million-token context window, significantly undercutting Western AI models on price. The company's Hong Kong-listed stock surged by up to 48% following the announcement.
