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The use of AI is never a purely technical matter: when it enters processes that affect people’s lives, it touches on rights, opportunities, status and freedom"

—Pope Leo XIV

Gemini Robotics 2 can Control Full Humanoids, from Feet to Fingertips: Google DeepMind

Google DeepMind showcases Gemini Robotics 2 controlling humanoid and robotic systems across a range of tasks, including object manipulation, multi-robot collaboration and human-computer interaction.

The launch comes two days after the US FCC announced restrictions on new foreign-made humanoid robots, citing “unacceptable risks” to US national security. Google DeepMind said Gemini Robotics 2 includes new safety features for real-world operation and human collaboration.

EU Aims to Build Seven AI Gigafactories with €10 Billion in Global AI Race

A panoramic view of an agricultural landscape with greenhouse complexes and surrounding farmland in Europe. The EU plans to establish AI Gigafactories as part of a €10 billion initiative to expand AI computing capacity and strengthen technological sovereignty.

The European Union has launched a call for proposals to establish seven AI Gigafactories across Europe as it seeks to narrow the gap with the United States and China in the global AI race by expanding computing capacity and strengthening technological sovereignty. The new facilities will complement Europe’s existing network of 19 AI Factories, providing… Continue reading EU Aims to Build Seven AI Gigafactories with €10 Billion in Global AI Race

India’s SC Calls for Standalone Offence for Digital Arrests, AI-Generated Deepfakes; Centre Working on Bill

Handcuffs placed on a laptop keyboard illustrate cybercrime enforcement and legal action amid growing concerns over digital arrest scams, AI-generated deepfakes and other cyber-enabled crimes.

The Supreme Court urged the Centre to define digital arrest as a standalone offence as the government said it is preparing a Bill covering digital arrest scams, AI-generated deepfakes and related cyber-enabled crimes.

Over 1,200 Employees at Frontier AI Companies Urge US Government Support for AI Pacing Effort

Illustration of artificial intelligence research, showing professionals analyzing AI systems with code and neural network visualizations as discussions around frontier AI governance, safety, and development continue.

Researchers and executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta,, and other frontier AI companies are urging US government support for AI pacing tools, arguing competition makes it hard for individual companies to slow down.

Bombay High Court Defers Hearing in Nitin Gadkari’s AI Deepfake Suit Against X, Meta, Google

The Bombay High Court has deferred the hearing in Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's suit seeking the removal of alleged AI-generated and deepfake content and ₹11 crore in damages until August 5.

A lawsuit over fabricated content highlights mounting concerns over AI-powered deepfakes and manipulated digital content, as synthetic media increasingly fuels misinformation, identity misuse and reputational harm affecting organizations, institutions and public figures.

AI Demand Drives Hong Kong’s Fastest June Export Growth Since 1984; Shipments to US Jump 114.3%

Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department reported record merchandise exports in June 2026, citing strong global demand for AI-related electronic products as a key driver of trade growth.

Hong Kong’s exports rose 53.4% in June, marking their fastest growth in 42 years, as strong AI-related electronics demand and a rush to ship goods ahead of U.S. tariff changes boosted trade.

OpenAI to Create 250 Additional Jobs with New EU Headquarters in Ireland

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, Emma Redmond, Associate General Counsel and Head of OpenAI Ireland, and other officials during the announcement of OpenAI's new European Union headquarters in Dublin and plans to create 250 additional jobs in Ireland.

The move marks another step in OpenAI’s European expansion, with a new 88,000-square-foot headquarters in Dublin and 250 new jobs reinforcing its long-term investment in infrastructure, talent and the AI ecosystem across the region.

NVIDIA, SK Group Ink $500B-Plus AI Deal Under South Korea’s $950B AI Bet

Executives from SK Group and NVIDIA gather after announcing a strategic partnership spanning AI factories and next-generation AI memory, including plans for a 2-gigawatt AI Cloud in South Korea and a long-term HBM memory collaboration.

As the AI chip race intensifies, the collaboration spans AI factory construction, AI memory supply and AI cloud infrastructure, combining SK Telecom’s AI infrastructure with SK hynix’s advanced HBM technology to support sovereign, enterprise and physical AI expansion.

US Tech Giants Turn to South Korea to Lock in Chip Supply for AI Buildout

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung with global tech and business leaders at the San Francisco AI Summit, July 24, 2026.

Samsung and SK Hynix emerged as key players at the San Francisco AI Summit, with NVIDIA, Anthropic, and Broadcom deepening America’s reliance on South Korea’s HBM and semiconductor supply to fuel its AI buildout.

UK Shake-Up: Hands AI a Direct Line to PM After Scrapping Tech Department

The Cabinet Office at 70 Whitehall, where the UK's new AI Taskforce will be based under the Office for the Prime Minister and the Cabinet (OPMC).

Days after abolishing DSIT, created by former PM Rishi Sunak, and giving AI its first-ever seat at the Cabinet table, the UK has launched a new AI Taskforce, with Patrick Vallance as Chair reporting directly to current PM Andy Burnham, and AI Minister Kanishka Narayan leading it from Cabinet.