Europe Pushes Google to Open Android—And Reshapes AI Competition
LSEC Bromley European regulators are pressing Google to loosen its grip on Android, demanding that rival AI services gain equal…
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Google’s Pentagon Partnership Forces a Reckoning on AI Ethics
Google’s reported agreement to supply artificial intelligence to the U.S. Pentagon places the company at the centre of…
China Blocks Meta’s AI Deal, Redrawing the Global Tech Power Map
China’s decision to halt Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI firm Manus signals more than a cancelled deal,…
Big Tech AI Spending Set To Top $700 Billion In 2026
Combined spending by Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta is expected to exceed $700 billion in 2026, with funds…
Europe Targets Cloud And AI Giants With Tougher Regulation
European regulators signalled that Digital Markets Act scrutiny may extend further into cloud services and AI platforms, placing…
China Pushes AI Firms Away From Nvidia Dependence
Chinese AI groups are shifting more attention towards domestic chip suppliers, with DeepSeek reportedly backing Huawei hardware as…
Meta Shares Fall As Investors Demand Returns On AI Spending
Meta’s shares fell after the company lifted its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $125 billion to $145 billion,…
OpenAI Could Replace Apps With AI in New Smartphone Plan
OpenAI is reportedly exploring the development of a smartphone that replaces traditional apps with AI-powered agents, signalling a…
$1.1 Billion Invested in Self-Learning AI Breakthrough
A leading artificial intelligence researcher from Google DeepMind has secured $1.1bn (£870m) to develop a new type of…
Smart-Home Technology Gains Ground as Britain’s Population Ages
Smart-home technology aimed at older residents is becoming a larger commercial opportunity, with systems focused on safety monitoring,…