Despite predictions a decade ago that radiologists would be automated by now, humans still outperform AI in messy real-world environments. The gap between current AI and true superintelligence involves fundamental differences in how humans and machines think, learn, and interact with the world.
European countries are discovering their vulnerability to Chinese tech interference, particularly with electric buses that can be remotely controlled. Meanwhile, the EU faces pressure from US tech giants on AI regulation and struggles to secure critical raw materials. The gap between Brussels’ ambit
Power companies face unprecedented pressure from data center growth and electrification trends. Accenture’s “Powered for Change 2025” report argues AI and multigenerational approaches could revolutionize project delivery. The key is treating projects as connected portfolios rather than isolated effo
Microsoft is building multi-datacenter superclusters to train next-gen AI models with hundreds of trillions of parameters. The first connection between Wisconsin and Atlanta went live in October, using specialized “Fairwater” facilities with liquid cooling and near-zero water consumption. This distr
Australia’s corporate regulator is preparing more aggressive enforcement against private credit funds that fail to protect investors. The A$200 billion industry faces heightened scrutiny as ASIC announces its 2026 priorities.
Oxford-based Scripta Therapeutics has raised €10.3 million in seed funding to revolutionize drug discovery by targeting transcription factors. The company is initially focusing on Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. The round was co-led by Oxford Science Enterprises and Apollo Health V
Apple has seeded the second beta of macOS Tahoe 26.2 to developers. The update brings alarm notifications to the Reminders app and design changes to News. Full release expected around mid-December.
China’s technological progress under political authority is challenging the long-held belief that freedom fuels innovation. This “smart authoritarianism” model is gaining global appeal by delivering modernization while maintaining control. For Western democracies, it represents a fundamental challen
Amazon is launching Project Cremini to absorb Whole Foods’ entire 100,000-plus workforce into Amazon’s corporate structure. The three-year integration will move all employees to Amazon’s pay, performance, and workplace systems. This marks the deepest integration yet since the 2017 acquisition.
New leaks suggest Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series will feature faster 12GB LPDDR5X RAM across all models. The 16GB upgrade appears to be exclusive to the Ultra variant, continuing a pattern that might frustrate budget-conscious buyers.
