OpenAI is letting a limited group of users test a new set of search features that will answer questions with more timely information and prominent links to sources, marking its most direct challenge yet to Alphabet Inc.'s Google.

As governments worldwide push for sovereign AI, Taiwan, a key provider of AI hardware, is rapidly expanding its AI ecosystem with the help of both public and private sectors.

International watchdogs are intensifying their scrutiny of leading tech giants, collaborating to examine potential monopolistic behaviors and partnerships that may skew the market.

Nvidia's recent investment in Serve Robotics, involving a minority stake worth US$3.7 million, has captured significant attention.

CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., the cybersecurity company at the center of massive global IT outages, said that a bug in a quality-assurance tool the company uses to check updates for mistakes allowed flawed data to go out to customers, causing last week's meltdown.

Ether, the second-largest token, paced a drop in digital assets following a slump in equities that spread unease in global markets.

Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) is betting big on sports technology as a key driver of economic growth. The council aims to cultivate a robust industry capable of generating NT$1.3 trillion (US$39.65 billion) in annual revenue by 2030.

Promoting the development of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry is one of Taiwan's key priorities, according to Yennun Huang, Minister of Digital Affairs. Relevant measures include integrating large language models (LLMs) from Taiwan and abroad, opening up GPU resources for industry applications, and investing NT$10 billion in startups in the AI ecosystem park in southern Taiwan.

China's tech industry is witnessing a significant rise in locally developed Linux-based servers, driven by growing security concerns and potential supply disruptions of x86 and Arm-based systems. This trend is exemplified by leading cloud computing provider Tencent Cloud's recent unveiling of its enterprise-grade TencentOS Server V3, which supports China's three main independently developed CPU lines: Kunpeng, Hygon, and FeiTeng.

Microsoft faced a significant disruption in its cloud services on July 19, leading to temporary system outages in major organizations around the world. In a statement, the company attributed the incident to a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which affected 8.5 million Windows devices, representing less than 1% of the total.

Xpeng Inc. will deepen its cooperation with Volkswagen AG, with the two pledging to develop a new electrical and electronic solution for all battery-powered cars made in China under the VW brand.

After nearly two years of negotiations, Russian tech giant Yandex, often called the "Google of Russia," finalized an asset split on July 15.

Intel is set to launch a new initiative at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics that will introduce innovative AI applications built on Intel's hardware and software into the two major sporting events. This aims to bring a next-generation interactive experience to event organizers, athletes, spectators, and fans.

Less than five months after the Central Weather Administration (CWA) inaugurated its sixth-generation high-performance computer, its computing power is already falling short. In response, President William Lai stated on July 16, "To achieve great things, one must first sharpen their tools," pledging full government support for the construction of seventh to ninth-generation high-performance computers over the next nine years.

Food and agriculture AI startup Cropin Technology Solutions has unveiled a real-time intelligence solution to forecast future yields for 13 vital crops as artificial intelligence helps overcome bottlenecks in the farming industry.

As Tesla CEO Elon Musk hints at delays in Tesla's Robotaxi plans, Baidu's Apollo Go (known as "Luobo Kuaipao" in Chinese) has already launched paid passenger services in 11 Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chongqing.

Google parent Alphabet Inc. is in talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter.

Amid the rapid growth of AI applications, Andrew Ng, founder of DeepLearning.AI and Managing General Partner at AI Fund, emphasizes that Generative AI (GenAI) encompasses much more than just chatbots, showcasing a diverse array of practical scenarios where the new technology can be applied.

Microsoft has announced its decision to forgo its observer seat on OpenAI's board, with Apple reportedly following suit. Despite these moves, concerns about market monopolization persist, drawing scrutiny from regulatory bodies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), while unresolved AI safety issues remain a focal point.

Google's dominance in the search market has drawn scrutiny from the US Department of Justice (DOJ).

Recent rumors stated that Microsoft mandated its Chinese employees to only use iPhones when logging into the company's systems and performing identity verification.

In May 2024, French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi announced a three-way collaboration with Formation Bio and OpenAI to develop AI software for drug research.

The Goddard Space Flight Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has introduced Augmented Reality (AR) technology into the spacecraft assembly process for the first time. This innovative approach is set to significantly enhance the assembly efficiency of the Roman Space Telescope, setting a new standard for precision and efficiency in space technology development.

Xiaomi has officially opened its "lights-out" smart smartphone factory in Changping, Beijing.

Amid China's skyrocketing demand for computing power and a tight supply of AI chips, an industry leader has proposed a solution to leverage the nation's diverse hardware and software resources.