Over the past few years, the tech industry has become synonymous with rapid growth, innovation, and change. However, since mid-2022, the once-booming sector has faced an uncomfortable reckoning in the form of widespread layoffs. Giants like Meta, Google, and Microsoft, alongside startups and mid-sized companies, have trimmed their workforces significantly—a move unexpected in an industry…

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), 2023 has introduced yet another disruptive force to the industry: DeepSeek. This groundbreaking AI model is drawing attention from global tech leaders, research institutions, and investors alike. Hailed as a significant milestone in AI research, DeepSeek’s capabilities and implications stretch far beyond the innovations we’ve seen…

The tech world thrives on innovation, rivalry, and the indomitable personalities that propel ideas forward. Among the most captivating rivalries in artificial intelligence (AI) today is the growing public tension between Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Elon Musk, the outspoken billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. What began as a cooperative vision…

China’s rapid ascent in artificial intelligence (AI) development continues to capture global attention. Its unwavering focus on AI as a national priority has significantly narrowed the performance gap with the United States, long regarded as the global leader in technological innovation. Meanwhile, Australia’s stalled approach to AI development raises questions about its readiness to compete…

The Trump administration brought a distinctive approach to U.S. intellectual property (IP) policy and its intersection with small businesses. The focus on strengthening IP protections, combined with policies aimed at fostering economic growth, has left an enduring impact on the business and innovation ecosystem. While debates about the efficacy of these policies persist, their implications…

China’s rapid ascendancy in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly disrupted both the global tech landscape and economic paradigms. With advanced open-source AI models such as Baidu’s Ernie Bot and Huawei’s MindSpore, China’s AI development efforts aim not only at technological leadership but also at reshaping the competitive global AI marketplace. Once considered…