China’s Tsinghua University is quietly outpacing Ivy League schools in AI research output. With nearly 5,000 AI patents since 2005 and mandatory AI education starting at age six, the country is building a massive tech workforce that’s already feeding into American companies.
According to Fast Company, AI might drive the biggest productivity boom in modern history. Some economists predict annual growth rates could jump from 2% to over 4% by 2030 and reach 6% by 2040, potentially solving major fiscal challenges.
US construction is pivoting hard toward data centers as AI demand surges. After a 3% decline in 2025, the industry expects 1.8% growth next year driven entirely by data center projects. But massive infrastructure challenges and 40-year high tariffs threaten this recovery.
Meta is preparing to expand its Community Notes fact-checking system beyond the United States. The company has asked its Oversight Board for guidance on which countries to potentially exclude from the international rollout. This comes after a year of limited testing where only 6% of submitted notes
Schneider Electric CEO Olivier Blum says AI is forcing unprecedented energy demands, with 30% of data center capacity dedicated to AI by 2027. The company unveiled a new AI-powered EcoStruxure platform that boosts efficiency by up to 50%. Early adopters get access in Q3 2026.
In the latest AI money-go-round, Microsoft, Anthropic, and Nvidia have announced a $45 billion circular investment deal. Anthropic’s valuation has nearly doubled to $350 billion in just two months. Meanwhile, everyone’s buying everyone else’s chips and services.
Joby is working with UAE regulators on a faster “qualification” program rather than full type certification. The strategy focuses on Dubai-specific operations to accelerate service launch next year while continuing FAA certification in parallel.
Google’s Sundar Pichai admits no company would be immune if the AI bubble bursts, comparing current hype to the dot-com era. Major investors like Michael Burry are already betting against AI giants like NVIDIA as valuations soar into the trillions.
Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai has issued a surprisingly frank warning about “irrationality” in AI growth, suggesting the market could be heading for a dot-com style bubble. The Google CEO cautioned that “no company is going to be immune” if the AI bubble bursts, despite massive investments f
US District Court Judge James Boasberg ruled that Meta does not unfairly dominate the personal social networking market. The decision means Meta won’t immediately face demands to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
