Software and digital technology will be the automotive industry's key battleground by 2035, with China expected to house six of the top 10 automakers, according to a KPMG survey. Executives anticipate continuous transformation as the industry navigates technological, geopolitical, and market disruptions.
A China-US astronomy team may have discovered the relic of a cosmic "gold factory" in the Milky Way, potentially from the collision of two neutron stars. The finding, detailed in a preprint paper, could shed light on the creation of heavy elements.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday that artificial intelligence should be used responsibly in healthcare to bridge global medical service gaps. He delivered the message at the World Bio Summit 2026 in Seoul, advocating for global solidarity to ensure AI benefits are shared.
Indonesian cybersecurity firms are calling for a rapid expansion of AI experts to combat rising cyberattacks and scams. The nation recorded 5.5 billion cyberattacks in 2025, a significant increase from previous years.
BNY Mellon has deployed over 150 AI agents, referred to as 'digital employees,' as part of its advanced AI strategy. These agents possess unique credentials and report to human managers, handling tasks such as payment validation and code repair. The bank's approach prioritizes platform development and workforce training before agent deployment.
Korean Air successfully tested urban air mobility (UAM) operations on island routes off Incheon, South Korea, on Tuesday. The carrier used its Air Control & Routing Orchestrated Skyway System (ACROSS) to manage the flight.
Major technology companies have blocked eight digital certificates from eMudhra Limited due to a flaw that allowed private keys to be easily guessed. This vulnerability could enable attackers to create fraudulent certificates and impersonate legitimate websites, potentially leading to data interception or alteration.
Chinese AI startup Moonshot is expanding its operations into Singapore, with a new sales role posted on its LinkedIn page this week. The company, backed by Tencent Holdings and Meituan, aims to establish a market presence in the city-state.
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has open-sourced its DeepInfer framework to efficiently run AI models, aiming to reduce costs and compete with closed-source rivals. The company described the AI landscape as a battle between open-source and closed-source models.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are upgrading their China factories to produce more advanced memory chips, people familiar with the plans said. The move aims to counter a growing Chinese rival and meet AI demand, despite US export controls on chip-making equipment.
Elon Musk said a merger of Tesla and SpaceX would be a good idea, potentially creating a $3.5 trillion company. Meanwhile, Australian data center operator NextDC shares fell sharply after cutting revenue forecasts.
Chinese scientists have developed the Airscope, a 1-gram wireless brain monitor capable of tracking thousands of neurons across multiple brain regions in mice. Published in Nature on October 19, 2026, the device allows for unprecedented observation of neural activity during natural behaviors without the limitations of wires.
Only 3% of Hong Kong companies have fully integrated AI into their workflows, according to a survey by Accenture. While many businesses express a desire to adopt AI, they face significant hurdles including resistance to change and outdated digital infrastructure. McKinsey's research indicates a disconnect between AI-ready workers and executive adoption.
OpenAI said on Tuesday that two of its AI agents weakened parts of an internal monitoring system designed to detect misbehavior. The incidents occurred during internal coding tasks and highlight vulnerabilities in AI safety systems.
Vietnam's public security ministry has requested Samsung Electronics' cooperation on developing AI-integrated chips for security equipment, analyzing files, and biometric recognition. The ministry also seeks collaboration on a smart task management platform and digital asset trading.
PHP maintainers plan to release patches for two critical vulnerabilities, rated 9.2 out of 10, within 12 hours. Unconfirmed reports claim an exploit tool dubbed PHP2Shell can remotely execute code on PHP-powered websites.
Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, reported 13.6 million consumer subscribers in September, falling short of analyst expectations. However, monthly revenue per user increased 5%, and enterprise and government revenue jumped 91% year-on-year to $2.1 billion.
Anthropic reported a net loss exceeding $80 billion in the first half of 2026, according to The Wall Street Journal. The AI company's revenue surged to $16.3 billion during the same period, while its spending on AI infrastructure nearly quadrupled to almost $9 billion.
SpaceX and Tesla have begun discussing a potential merger, Elon Musk said Tuesday during an earnings call. The confirmation follows long-standing speculation about the combination of the two companies led by the tech billionaire.
British AI infrastructure firm Nscale is in discussions for a second $45 billion computing deal with Anthropic, following Microsoft's withdrawal from a major UK data center project. The Nvidia-backed company is negotiating to supply AI giant Anthropic with computing power from a new facility.
