Nvidia’s record $100B OpenAI investment, Microsoft’s cooling breakthrough, and Google’s DORA report revealing 90% developer AI adoption mark a turning point. Soaring energy demands, trust gaps, and reliance on AI signal a workforce and infrastructure transformation reshaping global technology.
Perth-based operational technology firm Intellect Systems has been targeted by the Akira ransomware group, which claims to have stolen 10GB of sensitive corporate and personal data. The attack highlights the growing threat to the critical infrastructure sector through vulnerable network devices.
US casino operator Boyd Gaming has confirmed a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of employee data and information from a limited number of other individuals. The company is investigating the incident and has notified relevant authorities.
Instagram has launched an AI-driven age verification tool in Australia ahead of the December 10 ban on under-16s using social media. The move aims to boost child safety but raises major privacy concerns, with experts warning of risks tied to surveillance, data misuse and unreliable accuracy.
AI is no sideshow in markets. It sits on the trading desk and eyes the corner office. Funds and banks are hiring engineers, building agents, and shrinking research cycles. From BlackRock’s Asimov to TikTok traders, money meets code. Next comes AI to AI trading at machine speed. Shift is real.
Singulr AI has launched its unified control plane to tackle enterprise AI governance chaos, securing $10M from Nexus and Dell Technologies Capital while addressing the shadow AI crisis plaguing 75% of enterprise employees.
Deeto has raised $12.5M to scale its AI-powered platform that turns customer stories into targeted proof across sales and marketing channels. As traditional tactics lose impact, Deeto helps teams earn trust earlier, influence decisions, and speed up the sales cycle.
Confident Security emerges with $4.2M funding and CONFSEC technology that guarantees provably private AI interactions for enterprises, addressing the critical barrier preventing AI adoption in healthcare, finance, government, and legal sectors.
Parspec has secured $20 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-powered platform that automates quoting, submittals, and product selection for construction distributors. Already adopted by industry giants, Parspec is transforming one of the sector’s most outdated workflows.
Campfire has raised $35 million to disrupt traditional ERP systems with its AI-first platform. Promising smarter automation, real-time insights, and easier integrations, the startup aims to replace outdated enterprise tools and redefine how businesses manage operations.
China just hosted its first fully autonomous robot soccer match — no remotes, no commands, just AI making every decision on the field. The 3-on-3 game revealed major strides in real-time coordination, strategy, and machine independence.
Axelera AI is redefining edge computing with affordable, high-performance AI chips. From retail loss prevention to robotics, its Metis platform delivers real-time inference at low cost and energy. With major EU backing, Axelera is accelerating Europe’s push for AI hardware sovereignty.
AndrenaM is transforming submarine detection with AI-powered sonar networks. Founded by ex-SpaceX and robotics engineers, the startup raised $10 million in just 36 hours to build real-time ocean surveillance tools for defense and commercial use.
Sam Altman says humanity has crossed the AI event horizon. As artificial intelligence grows into a cognitive force, tasks once seen as miraculous are becoming routine. The world must now navigate ethical risks, job disruption, and a future shaped by superintelligence.
At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced its biggest design overhaul in a decade with Liquid Glass, but failed to deliver major AI breakthroughs. Combined with a critical research paper and growing industry pressure, the event left many questioning Apple’s pace in the AI race.
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