Sweden’s AI ecosystem is exploding with funding, more than tripling to €454 million across 28 deals so far this year. The surge is driven by multiple massive rounds from companies like Lovable and Legora, showing Europe can compete in the global AI race.
Volkswagen is taking control of its tech destiny in China by developing custom AI chips. The German automaker is investing heavily to compete in a market where Chinese EV makers now dominate. This $200 million chip development signals a major strategic shift.
OpenAI has removed the invite requirement for its Sora video app and expanded availability to Android users. The app uses the new Sora 2 AI engine and features social media-style discovery. For now, anyone can try it without restrictions.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon isn’t buying the AI jobs apocalypse narrative. He says while there will be disruption, the economy is nimble and humans will adapt by creating new businesses and jobs, just like they have for centuries.
Nestlé is upgrading its aging SAP ERP system to set the stage for AI and automation capabilities. The move comes as the company plans to eliminate 16,000 jobs over the next two years, with most cuts hitting corporate roles.
Public CEO feuds were once considered corporate suicide. Now, research suggests they might actually boost leaders’ appeal in competitive environments. But the strategy comes with billion-dollar risks, as Musk’s $138 billion Tesla valuation drop shows.
Tesla’s Master Plan 4 has been criticized for its lack of specifics since its August release. Despite this, Tesla is using it as a key argument for approving Elon Musk’s massive $1 trillion pay package. The vote happens Thursday amid concerns about transparency.
Apple has pushed out another round of beta updates across its platforms just one day after the previous versions. The rapid release cycle suggests aggressive development timelines as we approach the holiday season. Public betas for most platforms should arrive later this week.
Researchers in China have created one of the most advanced quantum networks to date, connecting 18 users through quantum entanglement. While technically impressive, experts question whether this complex approach can realistically scale to a global quantum internet given current limitations.
Security researchers discovered attackers weaponizing OpenAI’s Assistants API to create a sophisticated backdoor called SesameOp. The malware uses legitimate AI infrastructure for stealthy communications while avoiding traditional detection methods. Microsoft’s DART team found the threat during a Ju
