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Anthropic has disabled access to its most advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after receiving a US government directive restricting their use by foreign nationals over national security concerns. The company said it disagrees with the scope of the order but is complying while seeking clarification. The move…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted the company made mistakes during its AI-driven transformation, which included major layoffs, restructuring and the reassignment of thousands of employees. Despite challenges, Zuckerberg said Meta remains committed to AI investment, while promising greater stability and no further company-wide layoffs this year.
President Donald Trump delayed a proposed executive order requiring voluntary reviews of advanced AI models before release. The White House said strict oversight could hurt US competitiveness against China, while tech leaders argued the measures risk slowing innovation.
Taiwan has entered the global top 20 startup ecosystems, fueled by rapid growth in hardware innovation and healthtech. Strong manufacturing capabilities, expanding biotech investment, and rising global recognition are helping position the country as a key Asian technology and digital health hub.
Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI has secured $2 billion in new funding, lifting its valuation above $20 billion amid China’s intensifying AI race. Its Kimi chatbot and open-source language models are gaining momentum, backed by major investors including Meituan and China Mobile, as competition with domestic and global AI rivals…
