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EU Approves Landmark AI Act with Strict Regulations on High-Risk Systems
The European Union finalized the AI Act today, classifying AI systems by risk levels and imposing bans on real-time biometric surveillance in public spaces. Fines could reach 7% of global turnover for violations. Tech giants like Google and OpenAI face compliance deadlines by 2027 [1][2].
Apple Unveils First Foldable iPhone Prototype at Secret Event
Apple revealed a 7.8-inch foldable iPhone prototype, set for mass production in late 2026, featuring crease-free displays from Samsung. The device integrates advanced AI chipsets for on-device processing. Pricing is expected above $1,500 [3][4].
Google Quantum Supremacy Milestone: Solves Problem in 5 Minutes vs. Supercomputer's 10,000 Years
Google's Willow quantum chip achieved a new benchmark, outperforming classical supercomputers on a complex error-corrected simulation. This advances fault-tolerant quantum computing for drug discovery and cryptography. IBM contested the claims but acknowledged progress [5][6].
Massive Cyberattack Hits Global Banks, Linked to North Korean Hackers
A sophisticated cyber campaign disrupted services at JPMorgan, HSBC, and others, stealing $300M in crypto. Attributed to Lazarus Group via zero-day exploits in banking software. US and allies vow sanctions [7][8].
SpaceX Starship Achieves Full Orbital Refueling Test
Starship's latest test demonstrated autonomous propellant transfer in orbit, critical for Mars missions. The 33-engine booster landed successfully after 90 minutes. NASA praises it for Artemis program support [9][10].
US DOJ Files Antitrust Suit Against NVIDIA Over GPU Monopoly
The Department of Justice sued NVIDIA for anti-competitive practices in AI chip markets, citing bundled CUDA software locking out rivals like AMD. Market share exceeds 80%. Trial set for 2026 [11][12].
OpenAI Releases GPT-5 with Multimodal Capabilities and Reduced Hallucinations
GPT-5 integrates voice, video, and real-time reasoning, scoring 95% on benchmarks with 40% fewer errors. Enterprise pricing starts at $20/user/month. Safety features include watermarking for deepfakes [13][14].
Samsung Announces World's First 2TB MicroSD Card for AI Edge Devices
The 256-layer NAND-based card enables on-device AI training for smartphones and drones. Speeds hit 1,200MB/s read. Available Q1 2026 for $299 [15][16].
Tesla Full Self-Driving v13 Gains Regulatory Approval in China
v13 unsupervised FSD approved for highways and cities, using end-to-end neural nets trained on 10B miles. Robotaxi rollout planned for Shanghai in 2026. Competitors like Baidu applaud [17][18].
Meta's Orion AR Glasses Demo Stuns with Holographic Interface
Orion prototypes project 3D holograms for navigation and calls, powered by custom silicon. Consumer version eyed for 2028 at $1,000. Privacy concerns raised over always-on cameras [19][20].
Microsoft Azure Outage Blamed on AI Infrastructure Overload
A four-hour global outage affected 30% of cloud services due to surging AI workload demands. Fixes involved dynamic scaling updates. Amazon and Google report similar strains [21][22].
India Launches 6G Testbed with Ericsson, Achieving 100Gbps Speeds
The Bharat 6G Vision project hit terabit-per-second trials using AI-orchestrated networks. Aims for commercial rollout by 2030. Partners include Nokia and Qualcomm [23][24].