Elon Musk’s long-standing reputation for advancing unconventional technological ideas has taken another ambitious turn, with SpaceX formally proposing to build an orbital network of artificial intelligence data centres powered by solar energy. What initially appeared to be an eccentric concept has quickly moved into the regulatory phase, supported by official filings and public statements that suggest the company is serious about relocating a significant share of AI computing capacity beyon

The artificial intelligence revolution is rapidly transforming the global landscape, reshaping industries, economies, and educational systems at an unprecedented pace. Recognizing the urgency of adapting to this technological shift, the Andhra Pradesh government has taken a decisive step by launching what is set to become India’s first dedicated Artificial Intelligence university. The university is scheduled to begin operations in Amaravati from February 19, marking a significant milestone

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company’s robotaxi service will be “widespread” across the United States by the end of 2026, signaling a major milestone in autonomous vehicle technology. Musk stated that Tesla has begun rolling out its driverless ride-sharing network after launching the first robotaxi service in Austin in 2025. Initially, vehicles operated with human safety supervisors on board, following years of postponed promises regarding fully autonomous cars. The company later

As artificial intelligence continues integrating into everyday life, some AI systems have demonstrated behavior that appears unexpectedly human. These moments, when AI assistants show empathy, reflection, or emotional nuance, illustrate a phenomenon called AI identity drift. While AI is not capable of consciousness or feelings, its ability to replicate human language patterns can make it seem as though it is aware, thoughtful, or emotionally present. AI identity drift often begins sub

Apple is preparing to introduce a major upgrade to its digital assistant through a multiyear partnership with Google that will bring advanced AI capabilities to Siri using Gemini models. This collaboration represents a significant evolution in Apple’s artificial intelligence strategy, enabling more natural conversations, improved contextual understanding, and deeper integration across devices. The enhanced version of Siri is expected to arrive later this year and marks Apple’s most prominent

For nearly a century, humanity has imagined a future where cars drive themselves. From early cinematic visions to ambitious lab experiments, the idea of autonomous vehicles has fascinated engineers, filmmakers, and everyday commuters alike. In 2025, that long-standing dream has finally reached public roads at scale. Driverless robotaxis are no longer experimental concepts hidden behind research labs. They are active, revenue-generating services operating in major global cities, marking a majo

Waymo, the self-driving technology company owned by Alphabet, may soon introduce a new digital co-passenger inside its robotaxis. The company is reportedly experimenting with integrating Google’s Gemini AI chatbot into its autonomous vehicles, allowing riders to converse with an onboard assistant that ca

California regulators have warned Tesla that its license to sell electric vehicles in the state could be temporarily suspended early next year unless the automaker revises how it markets its self-driving technology. The warning follows a legal decision concluding that Tesla misled consumers for years by overstating the capabilities of its driver assistance systems, particularly through the use of the terms Autopilot and Full Self-Driving. In a decision released late Tuesday, an admi

A new data-driven study has offered one of the clearest pictures yet of how artificial intelligence is actually being used around the world in 2025. The analysis, conducted by OpenRouter, examined more than 100 trillion tokens of metadata from billions of interactions with a wide range of large language models. The results challenge widely held assumptions about how AI is contributing to productivity and reveal emerging behaviours that could shape the next era of the technology. Ope

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he expects to sign an executive order this week establishing a single nationwide standard for artificial intelligence, a move he argued is necessary to replace the growing web of state-level AI laws. The announcement marks a significant step in the administration’s effort to shape the national regulatory structure around rapidly advancing AI systems, and it comes amid intensifying debate over who should hold authority to set protections for co

Alibaba’s newly launched Qwen AI application has recorded exceptional early momentum, surpassing 10 million downloads within the first seven days of its public beta release. The rapid acceleration places it ahead of the early adoption trajectories of several high-profile AI platforms and highlights how competitive strategies in the global artificial intelligence sector are shifting. Unlike subscription-driven models popular among Western AI developers, Alibaba’s free-access approach embed

Silicon Valley’s commercial real estate sector is experiencing a period of striking contrasts, according to the latest quarterly analysis from Joint Venture Silicon Valley. The region continues to see both strong demand for leased space and a notable slowdown in new development, creating a complex environment for investors, developers, and employers. Between January and September 2025, developers added approximately 5.6 million square feet of new office and industrial space across

Elon Musk has suggested that traditional employment may become largely optional within the next decade or two, predicting a dramatic shift in how societies function as artificial intelligence and robotics expand across industries. Speaking at an investment forum in Washington, DC, he said the future of work could resemble a hobby rather than an economic necessity, comparing it to the decision to grow vegetables for personal satisfaction even when they can be purchased easily at a store. Musk

Google chief executive Sundar Pichai has urged caution as global enthusiasm for artificial intelligence continues to fuel record valuations and intense competition across the technology sector. In an interview, Pichai described the present moment as remarkable for innovation, yet marked by clear signs that investor expectations may be stretching beyond what the industry can sustain. His comments arrive at a time when comparisons to previous periods of market exuberance, particularly the late

Elon Musk, the founder of xAI and several other major tech ventures, has once again drawn global attention with a social media post that showcased the capabilities of his artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok. In a recent interaction, Musk shared an image of Lord Ganesha—the revered Hindu deity known as the remover of obstacles—and asked Grok a simple question: “What is this?” The AI’s response, detailed and culturally precise, quickly went viral, impressing users with its accuracy

Elon Musk has once again redefined corporate ambition. At Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting in Austin, the company’s investors voted to approve an unprecedented $1 trillion compensation plan for its CEO. The package, designed to stretch over a decade, is tied to a series of extraordinary performance goals that could transform Tesla into one of the most valuable and diversified technology companies in the world. Unlike conventional executive pay structures, Musk’s plan contain

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has appointed long-time executive Vishal Shah to a senior position within the company’s artificial intelligence division, marking another key step in Meta’s strategic reorganization aimed at strengthening its AI capabilities. The decision underscores Zuckerberg’s continued emphasis on reshaping Meta’s leadership structure to accelerate progress in artificial intelligence and integrate it more deeply into the company’s products and services.

Global competition in the satellite internet market is intensifying as Europe and China prepare to launch large-scale projects aimed at rivaling Elon Musk’s Starlink network. The developments mark a significant shift in the global communications landscape, with governments and private aerospace firms seeking to establish independent systems to reduce reliance on the American provider. Europe’s leading aerospace manufacturers have reached an agreement to combine their satellite p

Global funding dynamics are shifting dramatically as artificial-intelligence (AI) startups gobble up a growing share of venture-capital (VC) investments. According to recent data, AI-related companies accounted for over half of all VC funding in early 2025, marking a major turning point in the tech investment landscape. The Numbers Tell the Story

As AI chatbots grow more advanced, a small but growing number of people around the world are forming deep emotional bonds — and even proposing marriage — to their digital companions. From virtual partners offering emotional support to AI “spouses” providing companionship, these relationships are challenging traditional definitions of love and partnership. But one U.S. lawmaker wants to stop it before it goes too far. In Ohio, Representative Thaddeus Claggett has introd