Europe Attracts Rising Share of Global AI Talent
Europe is rapidly strengthening its position as a global hub for artificial intelligence talent, with countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and Sweden experiencing strong growth in AI…
China Blocks Meta’s $2bn AI Startup Deal Amid Tech Tensions
Meta Platforms has faced a major setback after Chinese regulators blocked its planned $2bn acquisition of AI startup Manus. The deal, announced in December, was expected to strengthen Meta’s artificial…
Kazakhstan to Train AI Engineers and “White Hat” Hackers for Energy Sector Modernization
Kazakhstan is launching a major initiative to train cybersecurity and artificial intelligence specialists for its energy sector as part of a broader digital transformation strategy. The Ministry of Energy announced…
China and Turkmenistan Expand Strategic Partnership into AI, Energy, and Connectivity
China and Turkmenistan have agreed to deepen their strategic partnership with a stronger focus on energy cooperation, artificial intelligence, and regional connectivity. The discussions took place in Ashgabat between Chinese…
Kyrgyzstan Expands AI-Powered Surveillance to Improve Public Safety
Kyrgyzstan is rolling out an AI-supported smart surveillance system aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic accidents, particularly near schools. The initiative was discussed during a meeting between President…
Southeast Asia Leads in AI Optimism but Lags in Governance Readiness
Southeast Asia shows some of the highest global optimism toward artificial intelligence, but its governance systems are not yet fully prepared to manage the rapid adoption of the technology, according…
South Korea Launches AI Smart City Pilot Projects Across Southeast Asia
South Korea has announced a new initiative to test artificial intelligence-based smart city technologies across five Southeast Asian countries under its 2026 K-City Network programme. The project, led by the…
Asia’s Supply Chain Strengths Could Give It an Edge in the AI Race, Says Granite Asia’s Foo
A veteran venture capitalist from Granite Asia says Asia may gain a strategic advantage over the United States in the next phase of artificial intelligence development due to its strong…
Wipro Acquires Alpha Net Contracts to Strengthen AI Consulting Push
Wipro has announced a $70.8 million acquisition of select customer contracts from California-based Alpha Net Group, in a move aimed at expanding its artificial intelligence consulting capabilities. The deal, disclosed…
UAE Announces AI-Driven Government Plan to Automate 50% of Services by 2028
The UAE has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform government operations using artificial intelligence, with 50% of federal services expected to run on agentic AI systems within the next two…
