Neuralink Achieves Same-Day Dual Brain-Computer Interface Surgeries

Neuralink has successfully performed dual brain-computer interface (BCI) implant surgeries within a single day, marking a pivotal shift from experimental procedures to industrial-scale operations. This advancement signals a future where millions of patients with neurological disorders could benefit from streamlined, scalable BCI solutions.

OpenAI Math Reasoning Model Reaches IMO Gold Medal Level

An unreleased OpenAI model scored 35 out of 42 points on the International Mathematical Olympiad, surpassing the gold medal threshold. The model utilises a hierarchical reasoning architecture, enabling sustained logical deduction. However, mathematician Terence Tao has raised concerns regarding the evaluation methodology.

Meta Launches Superintelligence Lab (MSL) Targeting AGI Breakthrough

Meta has established the Meta Superintelligence Lab, recruiting top talent from OpenAI, Google, and Tsinghua AI Institute. The lab focuses on multi-modal intelligent agents, aiming to overcome core AGI bottlenecks by 2026. The first batch of open-source 3D physics engine toolchains is scheduled for release soon.

Tokyo University AI Accurately Predicts Ovarian Function

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed an AI system that predicts ovarian follicle quantity and quality using only a questionnaire and a 5ml blood sample. Achieving an accuracy rate of 89.7%, this non-invasive approach outperforms traditional ultrasound methods and offers new hope for infertility diagnosis.

xAI Unveils Child-Friendly AI App 'Baby Grok'

Elon Musk's xAI introduces 'Baby Grok', a secure AI assistant tailored for children, emphasising safe and friendly interactions. However, the app faces regulatory scrutiny in the EU over content compliance for minors.

Tesla Expands Supercharger Diner Concept Globally

Tesla is rolling out its retro-futuristic Supercharger diner concept worldwide, with the first location opening in Los Angeles. The venue combines 1950s aesthetics with cutting-edge technology, enhancing user engagement and expanding Tesla's ecosystem.

Microsoft Backs Minority Language AI Development in Europe

Microsoft is building a multilingual dataset in Strasbourg, France, focusing on 10 endangered European languages. This effort aims to prevent cultural marginalisation in the AI era by supporting language diversity in future AI systems.

Perplexity AI Browser Challenges Chrome with AI-First Experience

Perplexity AI is making a major push into the mobile market by pre-installing its browser, which prioritises efficient AI-driven interactions. The company targets exponential user growth, aiming for hundreds of millions by 2026.

OpenAI and UK Forge Strategic AI Safety Partnership

OpenAI has expanded its London R&D team and deepened investments in AI safety and infrastructure. The collaboration will offer European sovereign cloud clients non-US compute options, strengthening regional AI autonomy.

EU AI Act Enforces Strict Regulation on High-Risk Systems

The European Union's AI Act has officially come into effect, imposing tiered regulations on high-risk AI systems and prohibiting real-time biometric identification. Violators face fines of up to 6% of global revenue. Meta has refused to sign, criticising the regulatory approach.

ChatGPT Daily Queries Reach 2.5 Billion

ChatGPT's daily query volume has doubled to 2.5 billion in just eight months, narrowing the gap with traditional search engines. US users contribute 330 million queries, highlighting shifting user habits in information retrieval.

YouTube Cracks Down on Low-Quality AI-Generated Videos

YouTube has updated its Partner Program policy, banning deepfake news and spliced content from ad revenue sharing. This move aims to improve content quality and maintain a healthy ecosystem.

Japan Rapidus Unveils 2nm Chip Prototype

Rapidus has produced Japan's first 2nm chip prototype using gate-all-around technology, with mass production slated for 2027. This milestone is a key component of Japan's semiconductor self-reliance strategy.

NVIDIA AI PC Processor Delayed to 2026

NVIDIA's Arm-based AI PC processor, developed in partnership with MediaTek, has been delayed to 2026 due to design changes, Windows ecosystem lags, and weak market demand. The chip targets a performance range of 180-200 TOPS.

AMD Acquires Silicon Photonics Startup Enosemi

AMD has acquired Enosemi to accelerate the development of co-packaged optical devices, enhancing its AI stack capabilities and addressing high-bandwidth data center demands.

OpenAI-SoftBank 'Stargate' Project Stalls Over Data Center Dispute

The ambitious 'Stargate' project between OpenAI and SoftBank has stalled due to disagreements over data center locations. The partners have shifted to sourcing compute from Oracle, revealing the fragility of mega-infrastructure collaborations.

JPMorgan Quantum Computing Team Restructures

JPMorgan has appointed new leadership for its quantum computing division, moving towards a 'quantum+classical' hybrid approach and abandoning pure hardware breakthroughs.

ByteDance Open Sources VINCIE-3B Video Editing Framework

ByteDance has released VINCIE-3B, a context-aware video editing framework that enables single-sample video editing and boosts ad creative generation efficiency by 90%. The tool is now integrated into CapCut Pro workflows.

Israel's Decart Unveils Infinite-Length Video Generation Model

Decart has launched the MirageLSD engine, capable of generating smooth 24FPS videos with 40ms latency and dynamic content adjustment. The project has attracted investment from Tesla's former AI chief.

India to Launch First Indigenous Semiconductor Chip by Year-End

India is accelerating domestic semiconductor production with six new factories and the 'AI Mission' talent initiative, aiming to strengthen technological self-sufficiency.

World's First Transcontinental Robotic Liver Surgery Succeeds

Teams from France and North America have performed the first successful transcontinental robotic liver surgery using 5G technology, achieving millisecond-level synchronisation and setting a new milestone for remote surgery.

UN Integrates Open-Source Models to Advance Education in Africa

The United Nations has incorporated models like DeepSeek and Gemini into African education networks, reducing Swahili textbook generation costs by 95% and promoting educational equity.

McDonald's AI Recruitment System Breach Exposes 64 Million Records

A data breach at Paradox.ai, McDonald's AI hiring platform, exposed social security numbers of job applicants due to weak passwords. The incident has triggered compliance reviews in multiple countries.

Tesla Optimus Factory Yields Exceed 92%

Tesla's Optimus robot factory has achieved over 92% yield rates, with hot-swappable batteries enabling 24/7 operation. This breakthrough reduces automation costs by 30% and accelerates mass production.

Anthropic Copyright Ruling Sets Fair Use Precedent

A landmark court decision has ruled that training AI on lawfully purchased books does not constitute copyright infringement, potentially reshaping industry data governance frameworks.

Quantum-Encrypted SCADA System Adopted by 200 North American Counties

A new quantum-encrypted SCADA system has been deployed in 200 counties, reducing ransomware insurance costs for water utilities by 80% and enhancing government cybersecurity.

Synthetic Data Breaks ALS Research Bottleneck

Algorithms generating synthetic patient data are helping ALS research overcome privacy barriers, expediting the development of new treatment protocols.

MIT Study Warns of AI Overreliance Among Teens

MIT research reveals that excessive dependence on AI-assisted learning can lead to cognitive laziness in teenagers, prompting calls for human-AI collaborative cognitive training frameworks.

Netflix Uses AI for Building Collapse VFX in 'El Atonata'

Netflix disclosed the use of AI-generated building collapse effects in 'El Atonata', reducing production time by 90% and costs by 75%. The company plans to expand AI VFX to interactive ads.

Windsurf Reintroduces Claude Sonnet 4 for Pro Users

Windsurf now offers Pro users 250 free monthly calls to Claude Sonnet 4, supporting 200,000-token code completion and cross-file refactoring.

BMW, Mercedes, Audi Bet on Momenta L4 NOA Solution

German automakers are jointly advancing Momenta's L4 NOA solution for high-speed urban navigation, with road testing mileage surpassing 100 million kilometres and mass production scheduled for 2026.

ARC-AGI Benchmark Reveals Top Models' Reasoning Limitations

Neither OpenAI's O3 nor xAI's Grok-4 scored on the ARC-AGI benchmark, exposing persistent challenges in achieving generalised AI reasoning capabilities.