Chinese AI has leveled up, and brought renewed focus on the open weight model shift
It’s the latest AI model from China to close the performance gap with leading U.S. AI labs.
Iran says civilian infrastructure hit by latest U.S. strikes, expands attacks to Syria, Bahrain
The escalating standoff comes as the fragile truce signed by the U.S. and Iran last month showed further signs of unravelling
Fighter jet maker Saab smashes expectations as CEO urges procurement rethink
European governments ramp up defense spending and book orders with the region’s companies.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump lashes out at electoral system and China in fiery speech
President Trump is doubling down on his 2020 election rigging claims, alleged Chinese interference, and on access to information via a new API product.
Xi pitches China as AI partner to developing world, warns against risks and security overreach
China will provide developing countries with 5,000 opportunities in AI training and seminar programs, as well as develop AI cooperation with various blocs.
World’s largest olive oil company says market has ‘definitively’ entered new phase
The update comes as analysts raise concerns about the prospect of global olive oil supplies swinging dramatically from one season to the next.
India’s biggest IPO this year rakes in bids worth $31 billion, powered by institutional frenzy
The IPO of India’s largest asset manager closed on Thursday, drawing keen interest from institutional investors.
SoftBank sinks over 9% as Asia chip stocks track Wall Street AI sell-off
The declines followed another weak session for U.S. technology stocks, with the Nasdaq Composite falling 1.47% as semiconductor shares came under renewed pressure.
Oil prices rise after Kuwait says Iran attacked water desalination and power plant
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran escalated.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump takes the stage — without his longtime teleprompter operator
U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to give a primetime speech on Thursday focusing on election security, although with a new teleprompter operator.
