Latest updates in technology
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider build introduces Model Context Protocol support, enabling universal communication between AI agents and services. This open standard allows different AI systems to collaborate, advancing integrated desktop AI experiences.
Samsung has launched the Exynos 2600, the world's first 2nm smartphone processor. It will power the Galaxy S26 Ultra, offering major performance and efficiency gains. The device is slated for an early 2026 launch.
Leading Hollywood creators have launched a coalition focused on AI ethics. The group will push for protections against unauthorized digital likeness use and advocate for legislation requiring consent for AI recreations.
A Zety study shows 43% of Gen Z workers have changed career plans due to AI fears, with many shifting to hands-on roles. Simultaneously, 40% are upskilling to remain competitive.
JP Morgan has launched a blockchain-based tokenized money market fund for institutional investors, enabling trading of tokenized shares in Treasury and money market instruments. This step highlights growing institutional trust in blockchain for core finance.
Norwegian robotics company 1X Technologies has signed a historic $1 billion+ agreement with Saudi Aramco to supply 10,000 humanoid robots for industrial tasks. This marks one of the largest commercial deployments of humanoid robots globally.
China is accelerating development of its own EUV lithography machines to lessen dependence on ASML. While progress has been made on key components, a fully functional domestic system remains years away due to technical challenges and export restrictions.
The US is reviewing Nvidia's AI chip sales to China to determine if export controls are being circumvented. The Commerce Department is examining whether modified H20 chips provide too much computing power, impacting US-China tech rivalry.
MIT researchers unveiled an AI algorithm that solves complex mathematical problems in seconds. The system handles multiple advanced math domains and shows 98% accuracy on graduate-level challenges.
OpenAI has launched its O3 artificial intelligence model, featuring groundbreaking reasoning abilities that outperform previous systems by 25% on complex tasks. CEO Sam Altman presented the technology as a step toward artificial general intelligence.