Meta has unveiled plans to invest approximately C$13 billion in the construction of a large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Alberta, marking the company’s first major data center project in Canada. The investment represents one of the largest technology infrastructure commitments in the country’s history and highlights the growing global race to expand AI...
China has issued a cybersecurity warning regarding Claude Code, an artificial intelligence-powered coding assistant, alleging that the software may contain a potential “backdoor” capable of posing security risks to users and organizations. The advisory has sparked fresh debate over the security of AI-assisted programming tools and highlights growing concerns surrounding the use of foreign-developed artificial...
Meta has taken another major step in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape by expanding its portfolio of generative AI tools with the introduction of Muse, a new AI-powered image generation system. The rollout reflects the company’s broader strategy of integrating advanced AI capabilities across its ecosystem while giving users, creators, and businesses more sophisticated...
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is reportedly taking a major step toward strengthening its technological independence by developing its own artificial intelligence (AI) chip. The move reflects China’s broader strategy of reducing reliance on foreign semiconductor suppliers while building a self-sufficient AI ecosystem capable of competing with leading global technology companies. The company’s efforts come...
South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics is expecting a significant rise in operating profit as the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom continues to strengthen demand for advanced semiconductor products. The company is benefiting from increased requirements for high-performance memory chips used in AI servers, data centres, and next-generation computing systems. The rapid expansion of AI...
Microsoft has announced another major round of layoffs, eliminating approximately 4,800 jobs across multiple divisions as the technology giant continues to restructure its business around artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and long-term growth priorities. The workforce reduction is part of the company’s broader strategy to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and reallocate investments toward rapidly expanding AI...
India’s technology industry is witnessing a major shift in hiring priorities, with demand for artificial intelligence (AI) professionals continuing to grow even as overall recruitment across the IT sector slows. The latest employment data indicates that organisations are increasingly investing in AI capabilities, reflecting a broader transformation in business strategies driven by automation, generative AI,...
In one of the largest technology outsourcing agreements announced this year, HCLTech has secured a landmark $1.14 billion strategic partnership with a Europe-based Fortune Global 50 enterprise. The long-term agreement is centered on accelerating artificial intelligence adoption, modernizing digital infrastructure, and building next-generation AI-powered business capabilities. The multi-year engagement marks another significant milestone for the...
The global race for artificial intelligence has entered one of its most critical phases, with the United States and China increasingly competing for technological supremacy through policy decisions, semiconductor innovation, cybersecurity measures, and strategic investments. What began as a commercial contest between technology companies has evolved into a broader geopolitical struggle that is influencing global...
In a significant development for the artificial intelligence industry, the United States government has reportedly eased certain restrictions on the use, testing, and deployment of powerful AI models, according to AI safety company Anthropic. The move is being viewed as a notable shift in regulatory posture toward advanced AI systems, which have been under increasing...