Baidu's Profit Soars as AI Buoyancy Offset Advertising Weakness

Baidu, China's leading search engine, reported a significant jump in profit for the fourth quarter despite a slight revenue dip, a positive development attributed to its growing AI business. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, the Beijing-based internet company’s AI cloud business is thriving, offsetting the

Microsoft to Invest $700 Million in Polish Cybersecurity

Microsoft is further bolstering Poland's cyber defenses with a $700 million investment, as reported by Reuters. The investment is intended to enhance the country's cybersecurity capabilities in cooperation with the Polish Armed Forces. The investment will be allocated towards the second phase of the previously announced

South Korea Aims to Secure 10,000 GPUs for National AI Push

South Korea plans to acquire 10,000 high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs) this year to bolster its artificial intelligence capabilities, Reuters reports. The move comes as global competition in AI intensifies, prompting countries to invest heavily in developing their national AI infrastructure. Acting President Choi Sang-mok, in a statement, called

Tesla's China Self-Driving License in Limbo Amidst US-China Trade Tensions

Tesla is facing a potential delay in securing Chinese approval for its autonomous driving technology, a setback attributed to the escalating US-China trade war, the Financial Times reports. The company had anticipated receiving the license, a crucial step toward offering semi-autonomous features in China, by the second quarter of 2025.

Spotify to Launch Super Premium Tier with AI-Powered Features and Concert Ticket Access

Spotify is reportedly working on a new super-premium tier called "Music Pro," offering enhanced features and experiences for its most dedicated fans, Bloomberg reports. This move, expected to launch later this year, marks Spotify's first major price differentiation strategy, offering a range of packages and plans

China's Merchants on Temu, Shein Face Tariff Turmoil

China's cross-border merchants and logistics providers are navigating the choppy waters of US President Donald Trump's fluctuating tariff policies, a situation exacerbated by an already challenging retail market, the South China Morning Post reports. The latest source of uncertainty stems from Trump's decision to

Amazon Wins Big in North Carolina Union Vote

Amazon workers in North Carolina have voted against joining a union, delivering a significant victory to the retail giant in its ongoing battle against organized labor. Reuters reports that roughly three-quarters of voters rejected unionization at the company's large warehouse in Garner, a substantial setback for union officials.

Tech Weekly: Musk’s OpenAI Bid Is a Trolling Masterclass

As widely expected, OpenAI's board of directors unanimously rejected Elon Musk's unsolicited $97 billion bid for the assets of its controlling nonprofit entity. But the rejection doesn't negate Musk's opening gambit. Musk's bid is best understood as a masterclass in
Tech Weekly: Musk’s OpenAI Bid Is a Trolling Masterclass

TikTok Returns to App Stores Following Trump Ban Delay

TikTok is back on Apple and Google app stores in the US, as reported by Reuters. The popular short-video app, used by 170 million American users, had been removed for several weeks following President Trump's initial ban. However, Trump's executive order last month delayed the ban

UK Government to Explore Anthropic's AI Chatbot Claude for Public Services

The UK government has announced a collaboration with AI startup Anthropic, backed by Google and Amazon, to explore the use of its chatbot Claude for public services, Reuters reports. The partnership aims to improve public interaction with information and services, aligning with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's goal of