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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…
Families of victims of a 2026 mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, are suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company failed to act on warning signs from the attacker’s ChatGPT use. The lawsuit claims negligence, while OpenAI has apologised and pledged to strengthen AI safety measures.
To mark World IP Day 2026, PitchMark launched Ideas.Exchange, a new platform aimed at helping creators protect, manage and license their ideas in the AI era. The initiative seeks to simplify intellectual property processes, enabling innovators to securely share concepts while retaining control and monetization rights.
