The AI chip wars are heating up on all fronts. AMD is reportedly scoring a massive order from Alibaba, while US authorities investigate a major Nvidia buyer in Singapore. Meanwhile, memory makers are hiking prices and accelerating next-gen plans.
A new report shows U.S. lawmakers are cautiously starting to use AI tools like ChatGPT for basic tasks. The shift is happening even among the technology’s biggest critics in Congress.
China’s internet regulator has drafted rules for AI systems that simulate human personalities. The proposal requires these AIs to reflect “core socialist values” and includes measures to prevent addiction. Public comments are being solicited until January 25, 2026.
The CEO of the $1.3 billion learning platform Coursera says hiring in 2026 will hinge on “microcredentials.” With Gen Z unemployment high, targeted certificates in AI and soft skills are becoming critical differentiators for young job seekers.
In a guest post for VentureBeat, Workday CIO Rani Johnson makes a compelling case for a new approach to enterprise AI. She argues that IT leaders must shift from being gatekeepers to becoming enablers of experimentation, fostering a culture of learning over rigid governance.
Major investments from Nvidia, Microsoft, and Google signal progress for the UK’s AI strategy. But critics warn that grid bottlenecks and power shortages are slowing the critical infrastructure buildout to a crawl.
The promise of AI coding assistants is hitting a wall of reality. New data shows they generate code with significantly more errors, especially serious logic and security flaws, forcing developers into a new role of AI bug-hunter.
2025 was the year of Larry Ellison. The Oracle co-founder went all-in on AI infrastructure, landed a massive OpenAI deal, and backed his son’s media empire with a staggering personal financial guarantee. His net worth soared past Elon Musk’s, then fell back as the bets got bigger.
Samsung is reportedly set to begin mass production of its sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) chips in February 2026. These chips, which passed Nvidia’s quality tests, are destined for the upcoming Vera Rubin AI accelerator system launching in late 2026. The move is a strategic play to sec
The CEO of AI coding assistant Cursor is drawing a line between professional tools and amateur “vibe coding.” Michael Truell warns that blindly letting AI build code creates “shaky foundations” that eventually crumble. Meanwhile, his company has reached a staggering $29.3 billion valuation.
