In a span of just 96 hours in early 2025, the artificial intelligence sector experienced a flurry of dealmaking activity that illuminated the breakneck pace at which the AI arms race is unfolding. From multibillion-dollar investments to strategic acquisitions and surprise partnerships, AI took center stage in a convergence of ambition, capital, and code. Fresh…

Over the past decade, South Korea has evolved into one of the most dynamic and robust startup ecosystems in the world. With a potent mix of government backing, technological infrastructure, cultural transformation, and global investment partnerships, Korea is now being recognized not just for its traditional corporate giants like Samsung and Hyundai, but for its…

In the shadow of profound technological advancements, humanity stands at a crossroads, reflecting on what it means to be human. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has reignited fundamental questions surrounding identity, purpose, and meaning. With machine learning models reaching unprecedented cognitive capacities and generative AI blurring the line between synthetic creativity and human intuition,…

In July 2025, Malaysia introduced sweeping new export control rules on shipments of artificial intelligence (AI) chips and components containing U.S.-origin technology, sending ripples through the global semiconductor and AI development industries. While much of the attention has been on China’s chip ambitions and restrictions imposed by the U.S. Department of Commerce in 2022 and…

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, media organizations are standing at a critical crossroads. The explosive rise of generative AI models such as OpenAI’s GPT-4o, Google’s Gemini, Anthropic’s Claude 3.5, and Meta’s LLaMA 3 has not only transformed content creation but is also reshaping how media is consumed, distributed, and — crucially —…

Voice AI technology has made significant strides in recent years, but the pursuit of a truly universal voice artificial intelligence — one that understands and imitates every dialect, accent, and language nuance — remains a challenging frontier. As detailed in VentureBeat’s coverage on advancing voice AI through transfer learning and synthetic speech, recent breakthroughs are…