The U.S. has launched the Pax Silica Declaration, a new AI alliance with close allies. Singapore is the only Southeast Asian country to make the cut, thanks to its chip history and infrastructure. This highlights a strategic split in global AI supply chain politics.
In a temporary relief move, the U.S. government has approved Samsung Electronics to bring chip manufacturing tools into its Chinese facilities for 2026. This establishes a new annual license system, replacing broader waivers that expire on December 31.
SoftBank Group is making a massive $4 billion bet on AI infrastructure by acquiring data center investment firm DigitalBridge. The deal, set to close by mid-2026, signals a huge strategic shift. But is it another overpriced gamble from Son?
The CEO of Professor Layton developer Level-5 has entered the AI debate. Akihiro Hino argues that treating AI as inherently bad could seriously hinder technological progress in gaming and beyond.
SoftBank is spending $4 billion to acquire DigitalBridge, aiming to build the physical backbone for its $500 billion AI vision, Project Stargate. This move signals a massive, risky pivot from software bets to owning the hardware that powers AI.
A team in China has developed an artificial skin for robots that mimics some principles of the nervous system. It uses spiking electrical signals to convey pressure and location, can trigger reflex actions, and features modular, magnetically-attached segments for easy repair. The system is designed
TSMC is accelerating its U.S. expansion plans. The chipmaker could begin mass-producing 3nm semiconductors at its Arizona fab in 2027, nearly a year earlier than expected, according to a new report.
The cable TV industry has officially entered its “decline stage,” according to a new S&P report. The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery symbolizes the shift, as companies abandon linear networks for streaming.
This year, reliable government data became harder to find than ever. A long shutdown delayed key reports, and some datasets vanished entirely. When we can’t agree on the facts, making smart policy—or even having a sane conversation—becomes impossible.
An unnamed Apple assembler in China was targeted in a sophisticated cyberattack in mid-December. The attack may have compromised production-line information and raised supply chain stability concerns among the company’s clients.
