Financing of historic AI buildout raises systemic risks in US
The artificial intelligence buildout is on track to require a larger share of US output than the rollout of electricity, railroads, interstate highways or the internet, with an increasingly complicated financial structure that poses potentially systemic risks. What had been paid for out of the cash stockpiled by companies like Amazon.com, Meta Platforms and Alphabet’s
Globe boosts AI, digital infrastructure to help Philippine businesses
Globe Telecom is expanding its digital and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities as it prepares to support Philippine businesses seeking growth opportunities across Southeast Asia amid the country’s push for deeper digital integration. The telecommunications company said the move comes as negotiations for the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) concluded in May 2026. The proposed
YouTube is jumping into micro dramas
YouTube is getting in on the micro-drama craze, and helping to bring the fast-growing format to TV screens. On Wednesday, it’s releasing a new feature that allows creators to bundle their short videos in a series of episodes or seasons, designed to be viewed sequentially. The tool is available to any Shorts creator, but is
Amazon rolls out new agentic AI for third-party sellers
Amazon on Wednesday introduced a new agentic artificial intelligence service for third-party sellers on its main e-commerce site, expanding automation features for easier listing and inventory management. Agents are fast becoming the hottest area of growth in AI because they can perform multiple actions with little to no human intervention. Known as “workflows,” the service
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update hides some important changes
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 preview update looks routine on paper, but several of its changes point to a broader shift in how Windows handles device reliability, recovery, and moving data between PCs. Windows 11 KB5124010 is an optional non-security update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2. It includes 46 changes, with fixes for Bluetooth problems,
The US Navy has a new system that translates human battle plans into instructions that autonomous aircraft
The system’s purpose is to make mission planning simpler for human operators by allowing them to communicate more easily. It lets operators focus their efforts on objectives instead of translating plans into acceptable formats for specific aircraft. The Navy anticipates it will make autonomous aircraft easier to incorporate into the fleet. The Navy’s Portfolio Acquisition
Xbox layoffs
Microsoft is cutting another 268 jobs from its gaming division as it pushes ahead with a major overhaul of the Xbox business, including changes to the way several of its studios are organised and managed. The latest reduction in headcount comes just months after Microsoft announced a much larger round of Xbox layoffs. The company
China’s Alibaba unveils new powerful chip and ambitious AI model plans
China’s Alibaba unveiled new artificial intelligence (AI) chip technologies and plans for more powerful models on Sept 22, including what it said was China’s most powerful AI chip, days ahead of a meeting between Chinese and US leaders at which competition to lead on AI technology is expected to be a major theme. Chinese leader
AI is the new UI
Speaking at the Snapdragon Summit 2026 in Maui, Hawaii, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon outlined a pivotal shift in the mobile industry: smartphones are evolving from app-driven touchscreens into context-aware, agentic AI hubs. He said that AI has changed so quickly in the last few years and rather than replacing smartphones, AI agents will fundamental change
Meta’s New AI Agent Is an Instant Hit
Meta Platforms META 2.66%increase; green up pointing triangle appears to have a hit AI product on its hands, but the company’s path to ultimate domination in this next chapter of consumer AI use is anything but assured. Two weeks ago, Meta launched a new, easy-to-use personal AI agent called Muse. The app, which is how