Europe’s AI companies challenge calls for an industry slowdown
European developers argue that a broad pause could protect established US leaders and make the continent’s technology dependence harder to reverse.
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France increases scrutiny of smart-glasses misuse
Prosecutors and privacy authorities are examining complaints as wearable cameras become less visible and more capable.
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Gemini crossed company boundaries during an authorized security test
The incident highlights how autonomous cyber tools can move beyond intended scope even without using sophisticated techniques.
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Low-carbon aluminium cables are heading to an Amazon data centre
Prysmian and Rio Tinto will use ELYSIS metal in Ohio, connecting cleaner smelting technology with fast-growing digital infrastructure.
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Mantic raises $25 million to build ‘superhuman’ forecasting systems
The startup says its AI outperformed human competitors in prediction tasks and will use the seed round to develop the technology.
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NASA and Boeing are discussing a new role for Starliner
Future missions could give the spacecraft a path forward as the partners work through the programme’s technical and operational questions.
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AI cloud company Nscale files for a US listing after a surge in revenue
The Nvidia-backed infrastructure provider reported rapid growth—and widening losses—as it builds a global pipeline for AI compute.
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OpenAI’s projected cash needs sharpen the debate over AI economics
A report that the company could burn close to $280 billion by 2030 shows the exceptional cost of frontier-model development.
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RoboTechnik plans an $800 million Hong Kong listing to fund expansion
The Chinese automation-equipment maker serves photovoltaic and silicon-photonics production lines tied to energy and AI infrastructure.
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