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Jeonnam Pavilion Opens at CES 2026 Showcasing 12 Innovative Technologies
The Jeonnam Pavilion launched at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, highlighting key technologies in AI and Energy. Four companies received CES Innovation Awards for their contributions. This event underscores regional advancements in cutting-edge tech.
Google Rolls Out Gemini 3 Flash Globally in Search and Mobile
Google announced the global rollout of Gemini 3 Flash, a speed-first model combining rapid processing and reasoning for instant answers to complex queries. It integrates into Google Search's AI Mode and developer APIs, revolutionizing real-time responses. This marks a push toward frontier intelligence in mobile ecosystems.
China's DeepSeek R1 Model Tops Global Rankings with Low-Cost Development
DeepSeek's R1 AI model, built with a fraction of Western investment, quickly rose to the top of world rankings, shaking the AI dominance landscape. It highlights China's rapid AI progress amid regional competition. The model gained massive popularity in the recent week.
Rise of Agentic AI: From Chatbots to Autonomous Co-Workers
The shift to agentic AI, capable of independent actions, planning, and self-verification, emerged as a key 2026 theme from major industry leaders. Systems now move beyond tasks to auto-judging reliability. Deloitte predicts the autonomous AI agent market will hit $8.5 billion by 2026.
Elon Musk Reveals Shocking AI Master Plan for 2026 Across Tesla, xAI, and SpaceX
Elon Musk's coordinated AI strategy integrates Tesla's Optimus Gen 3 robots, xAI's Grok, SpaceX satellites, and Starlink for robotics, automation, and global connectivity. It features predictive perception models transferable to warehouses and factories. The plan accelerates toward intelligent machines with real-time data networks.
Deloitte Predicts $50 Billion Market for Inference-Optimized AI Chips in 2026
The market for inference-optimized chips is forecasted to exceed $50 billion in 2026, with focus on compact models running on CPUs and ASICs to cut costs and latency. Most inference will still occur in data centers using power-intensive chips. AI-native platforms will aid SMBs in gen AI development.
China Surpasses 700 Approved Large Language Models Milestone
China's CAC confirmed over 700 generative AI models have cleared official filing, demonstrating massive scale in AI integration. This regulatory milestone reflects unprecedented domestic AI growth. It intensifies global competition in the sector.
AI Agents Set to Dominate 2026 Discussions: Ambitious Yet Overhyped
Following 2025's AI ubiquity, 2026 will focus on AI agents that understand, plan, and execute tasks autonomously, though many remain in training. The hype builds around their potential despite current limitations. Experts anticipate serious industry conversations ahead.
Quantum-as-a-Service Expands for Drug Discovery and Weather Modeling
Cloud providers are incorporating quantum processors, with quantum-as-a-service growing to support research in drug discovery and weather modeling. This trend enhances global research capabilities. Custom AI chips enable edge AI on devices.
Amazon Ring Deploys AI Facial Recognition for Familiar Faces
Amazon's Ring rolled out 'Familiar Faces' using AI to identify specific people beyond motion detection, igniting privacy debates on biometrics. The feature marks a shift in consumer tech surveillance. It sparked major year-end discussions.
Global Industrial Robots to Surpass 5.5 Million Installed Base by 2026
Deloitte forecasts the cumulative installed base of industrial robots will exceed 5.5 million by 2026, boosted by advanced sensors, edge AI, and extensive robot training. Drones will also gain real-time risk perception. This drives automation in manufacturing.
AI in Search to Triple Standalone Tools by 2026
By 2026, AI usage within search engines will be three times greater than standalone AI tools, per Deloitte. Applications in protein structures, climate, and drug discovery will rise. CXOs must strengthen governance frameworks.