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Italy Extradites Chinese Hacker Accused of COVID-19 Vaccine Espionage to US
Italy extradited a Chinese hacker to the US, accused of spying for Beijing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The suspect allegedly targeted US g
Beijing Blocks Meta's Acquisition of AI Startup Manus, Citing Security Concerns
China's National Development and Reform Commission has blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns. Th
OpenAI Shifts Focus from AGI to Broad AI Rollout in Updated Principles
OpenAI has updated its core principles, moving away from a singular focus on AGI safety toward broader AI deployment. The 2026 document emph
Germany and UK Lead Europe in Data Centre Count, Fueling AI Growth
Germany and the UK lead Europe with 529 and 523 data centres respectively, ranking ahead of China. The US dominates globally with 5,427 cent
German Officials Warn of Russian-Linked Signal Phishing Campaign Targeting Politicians
German security services warn of a phishing campaign targeting lawmakers via Signal, believed to be run by a Russian state-controlled actor.
Norway Tests Hybrid Plane That Takes Off in 50 Meters to Connect Remote Communities
Norway is testing a hybrid aircraft that can take off and land in just 50 meters. The nine-seat plane aims to connect remote communities and
Turin's Palazzo Madama Deploys R1 Robot to Guide Visitors Through Centuries of Art
Italy is trialling the R1 robot guide at Turin's Palazzo Madama to ease crowding and improve access. The robot explains centuries-old artwor
DeepSeek V4: China's AI Challenger Pushes Cost-Effective Models Amid Global Tensions
DeepSeek unveils V4-Pro and V4-Flash models, claiming world-leading long context at lower cost. The release follows OpenAI's GPT-5.5 and ami
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.5: Smarter Model for Coding, Office Work, and Research
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5, its latest AI model, claiming it is smarter and more intuitive than predecessors. It excels at coding, office t
Intel Shares Surge 20% on AI-Driven Earnings Beat, Recovery from 2025 Crisis
Intel shares jumped 20% in after-hours trading after the company reported stronger-than-expected Q1 earnings, driven by its Data Centre and
Elon Musk's xAI Explored Partnership with France's Mistral to Challenge OpenAI
Elon Musk's xAI reportedly discussed a partnership with French AI company Mistral to challenge OpenAI and Anthropic. The deal would have inc
Meta and Microsoft Trim Workforces to Fund AI Infrastructure Race
Meta is laying off roughly 8,000 employees, about 10% of its workforce, to free up cash for AI investments. Microsoft is offering voluntary