Global powers are increasingly viewing AI as a strategic asset, leading to intense geopolitical competition, trade restrictions, and national initiatives to secure supply chains and develop indigenous AI capabilities. This includes efforts to control critical technologies, influence international standards, and manage the impact of AI on national security and human rights.
Intelic has launched Intelic BASE, a procurement platform for European unmanned systems. The initiative aims to strengthen European defence sovereignty by reducing acquisition and deployment times for mission-ready drones. Inspired by Ukrainian model...
An offshore wind project in Taiwan has seen a US$20 million cost increase due to geopolitical tensions, as reported by DIGITIMES. This event highlights the growing vulnerability of global supply chains and its repercussions on infrastructure developm...
Skydio, the leading American drone manufacturer, has announced a $3.5 billion investment over five years. The plan aims to expand US production, including a new factory five times larger and the creation of 5,000 jobs. This initiative seeks to build ...
On May 1st, DJI removed all its drones, including the Neo, Mavic, and Mini models, from its flagship store in Beijing's Guomao business district. This move, which saw the removal of all the brand's top products, is not related to the store's closure ...
Jensen Huang, Nvidia's CEO, stated that the company holds a "zero percent" market share in China. This situation is attributed to US export policies, which Huang believes have "largely backfired." This dynamic highlights the challenges for hardware p...
AWS data centers in the Middle East have suffered significant damage following drone and missile attacks, with service disruptions expected for several months. The incident raises crucial questions about cloud infrastructure resilience and deployment...
The US electric vehicle market is witnessing the suspension or cancellation of numerous models, including prominent names like Tesla and BMW, due to the impact of tariffs. While this scenario concerns the automotive sector, it offers a crucial perspe...
Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is experiencing a sustained DDoS attack coinciding with the release of Ubuntu 26. The Iranian group "313 Team" has claimed responsibility for the action, raising questions about the resilience of critical infrast...
RightsCon, the world's largest digital human rights conference, was canceled at the last minute in Zambia due to pressure from the Chinese government. Beijing objected to the inclusion of Taiwanese civil society figures among the speakers. Access Now...
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on energy prices highlighted the vulnerability of global supply chains. This event underscores the importance of strategic sovereignty and resilience, principles equally fundamental for AI infrastruc...
Huawei could seize leadership in China's AI chip market by 2026, amidst stalled Nvidia H200 shipments due to regulatory constraints. Beijing is pushing for domestic AI hardware dominance in a market projected to hit $67 billion by 2030. This dynamic ...
China has unveiled an ambitious plan to develop an exascale supercomputer capable of 2 ExaFLOPS, notably distinguished by its exclusive reliance on CPUs. Lu Yutong, director of the Shenzhen supercomputing center and chief designer, leads this initiat...
Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjirō Koizumi unveiled the AirKamuy 150, a pre-fabricated cardboard drone designed for battlefield use and training. Already deployed by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force as a target, this inexpensive, disposable d...
A crucial submarine internet cable for Taiwan was severed by an old shipwreck. To ensure continuous connectivity for the population, backup communications based on microwave technology were activated. The incident highlights the vulnerability of crit...
Chinese GPU maker Cambricon reported Q1 revenues of $423 million, highlighting the rapid acceleration of the domestic AI chip market. This scenario suggests increasing competition for Nvidia, with Chinese manufacturers gaining ground in the artificia...
Despite US restrictions limiting its access to advanced technology, Chinese AI firm SenseTime has launched a new image model. The model is designed for speed and optimized to run on Chinese-made chips, highlighting a strategic pivot towards Open Sour...
Pure Data Centres Group has suspended Middle East investments after one of its facilities was damaged by an Iranian attack. This decision reflects a broader reconsideration by investors and tech companies of a trillion-dollar plan to expand AI and cl...
RightsCon 2026, one of the most significant global events on digital human rights, has been abruptly postponed by the Zambian government just days before its scheduled start in Lusaka. The announcement, which surprised thousands of researchers and pa...
Startup Firestorm Labs has secured $82 million in funding to develop mobile drone factories. The initiative aims to integrate manufacturing directly into shipping containers, enabling the deployment of advanced production capabilities in remote opera...
The United States has imposed an export ban on technological tools destined for Hua Hong and Huali Microelectronics, China's second-largest chip manufacturer. This move comes as the two companies are reportedly on the cusp of starting a 7-nanometer s...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has expanded its ban on the use of networking devices manufactured by non-US entities. This move aims to bolster national security but could create new pressures on global supply chains. The decision raises...
China's push for self-sufficiency in AI chips is creating new economic pressures for Nvidia, a leader in the sector. This strategy highlights growing competition in the global AI hardware market, influencing supply dynamics and costs for companies ev...
Meta is reportedly canceling its acquisition of Manus, a move reflecting China's increasing pressure against 'Singapore washing' in the artificial intelligence sector. This incident highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics influencing M&A strateg...
Taiwan's drone exports surged in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing the volumes projected for the entire year 2025. The Czech Republic emerged as the top buyer, indicating a growing global demand for these technologies. This trend highlights the s...
China has announced the Lingshen project, an exascale supercomputer targeting 2 Exaflops of performance. The machine will feature a CPU-only architecture, eschewing GPUs, and will incorporate 47,000 domestically developed processors. Utilizing Huawei...
The UK government has announced a strategic plan for AI hardware development, just days after OpenAI paused a data center project in the UK. The initiative aims to strengthen the country's technological sovereignty, ensuring local capabilities in chi...
China's high-end AI accelerator market is poised for significant evolution by 2026. Localization trends, a rapidly transforming competitive landscape, and global supply chain constraints are redefining strategies for companies developing and deployin...
Meta is preparing to unwind its approximately $2 billion acquisition of agentic AI startup Manus. The decision follows a formal order of cancellation issued by China’s National Development and Reform Commission. Beijing has given Meta and Manus a pre...
Chinese automakers' strategies to bypass US trade barriers highlight the growing influence of geopolitics on global supply chains. This scenario offers crucial insights for tech decision-makers planning AI infrastructure, emphasizing the importance o...
Chinese authorities have blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, an operation intended to bolster the company's artificial intelligence ambitions. This decision forces Meta to reconsider its growth and development strategy in AI, highlighting...
DeepSeek V4 has not closed the performance gap, highlighting the persistent artificial intelligence divide between the United States and China. This situation is exacerbated by chip constraints, which affect the availability of crucial hardware for t...
