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Apple Developing China-Specific AI Model with Alibaba: Reuters Report

Apple logo and Alibaba logo against the backdrop of the Chinese flag, symbolizing their collaboration on a China-specific AI model. (Image: Representative.

Apple is training its own China-specific AI model in collaboration with Alibaba to power Apple Intelligence features in the Chinese market, according to a Reuters exclusive report.

UK Considers Tougher AI Rules for Gene Synthesis to Block Bioweapon Risks

A figure in a protective gas mask stands against the Union Jack, symbolising UK efforts to tighten AI rules on gene synthesis and prevent the creation of biological weapons.

UK officials are weighing stricter rules on AI in gene synthesis, including mandatory screening and biological weapons legislation, to stop terrorists creating bioweapons, Bloomberg reports.

UK AI Companies Raise £10 Billion in First Half of 2026; UK Accounted for 39% Europe Investment

Sovereign AI UK Fund Unit has announced that UK based AI companies have raised £10 billion in the first six months of 2026. Pic Credit: Dan Lynn on Unsplash

While praising the homegrown AI companies, Wise also noted that these companies still lag behind their US and China based peers in terms of capital investment and overall AI adoption.

AI Creating Two-Track Labor Market, AI ‘Professionals’ Get 42% Higher Wage

The PwC AI Job Barometer report paints an optimistic picture for AI-exposed companies with higher headcount possibility.

The PwC AI Job Barometer report paints an optimistic picture for AI-exposed companies with higher headcount possibility.

AMD Buys MEXT to Boost Data Center Memory Optimization

AMD announces its acquisition of memory optimization startup MEXT.

MEXT’s AI-powered predictive memory technology is designed to make flash storage behave more like DRAM, addressing a growing challenge in modern data center infrastructure.

Society Needs to Adjust to AI Like It Did to Cars: Jensen Huang to AP

NVIDIA Chief Jensen says society needs to adjust to artificial intelligence like it did with cars.

Huang compared anxiety around AI to fear of cars among people in the old days.

Qatar, South Korea in Talks to Boost Manufacturing AI and Semiconductor Ties

Trade ministers from South Korea and Qatar agreed to expand cooperation in manufacturing AI, semiconductors, and biohealth, with talks covering the M.AX Alliance, robotics, and AI chipmakers, South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said.

Trade ministers from South Korea and Qatar agreed to expand cooperation in manufacturing AI, semiconductors, and biohealth, with talks covering the M.AX Alliance, robotics, and AI chipmakers, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said.

India Launches AI Chatbot in Maharashtra to Link Youth With Jobs

ndia is deploying an AI-powered chatbot in Maharashtra to streamline access to skills training, jobs and apprenticeship pathways for its large youth workforce.

India is deploying an AI-powered chatbot in Maharashtra to streamline access to skills training, jobs and apprenticeship pathways for its large youth workforce.

India, Japan Launch AI Strategic Dialogue, Focus on Policy and Industry Collaboration

Officials from India and Japan display signed documents following discussions under the Japan India AI Cooperation Initiative during the first AI strategic dialogue.

India and Japan held their first AI strategic dialogue under the Japan India AI Cooperation Initiative, focusing on policy convergence, talent mobility, and joint research, alongside signing an MoU between ONESTRUCTION and DataKaveri Systems

U.S. Arrests Super Micro Co-founder for Trying To Smuggle AI Tech to China

U.S. government has arrested two individuals including the co-founder of Super Micro for allegedly trying to send AI tech to China.

Terming it a violation of U.S. export laws, federal prosecutors said that the trio were trying to make billions of dollars by selling highly advanced computer servers and AI tech to China.