Technology News
Latest technology news and updates
Total: 1451
Stargate Stumbles: Oracle and OpenAI Abandon Texas Expansion as Meta Eyes the Site
Oracle and OpenAI have abandoned a planned expansion of a flagship AI data‑centre near Abilene, Texas — part of the broader Stargate programme — after financing stalled and OpenAI’s capacity needs changed. Meta is exploring leasing the stalled expansion, with Nvidia facilitating talks, highlighting chipmakers’ growing influence over where AI compute is built.
When a Drone Strike Took Down the Cloud: How a Middle East Attack Exposed AI’s Strategic Fragility
A drone strike on an AWS data centre in the UAE triggered a chain of outages that highlighted the strategic fragility of cloud-dependent AI. Cheap Gulf electricity has encouraged large AI data-centre investments, but attacks and geopolitical ties are forcing a re-evaluation of where and how critical compute is hosted.
China Tests 40,740 km Laser Link — A New Edge for Real‑Time Naval Targeting
Chinese researchers report a successful laser communications test linking a ground station to a geostationary satellite 40,740 km away at 1 Gbps with a four‑second acquisition time. If scaled and integrated with reconnaissance satellites and weapons, such links could enable near‑real‑time targeting updates for long‑range anti‑ship strikes while posing new operational and strategic challenges for naval defence and space stability.
Beijing Warns The Hague: If Dutch Moves Trigger a Chip Supply Crisis, Netherlands Will Be Held Accountable
China’s Commerce Ministry warned the Netherlands it will be held fully responsible if Dutch actions again trigger a global semiconductor supply-chain crisis, after reports that the Dutch arm of Nexperia restricted office software access for its Chinese employees. The statement underscores the geopolitical sensitivity of chip supply chains and signals possible regulatory or diplomatic responses from Beijing that could further fragment global technology networks.
China’s Push for a ‘Smart Economy’: Why Robots, Toys and 6G Matter More Than You Think
China has enshrined a “smart economy” in its 2026 policy agenda, signalling a push to industrialise AI across production, services and consumer markets. Li Meng, a former vice minister, argues that specialised embodied agents — notably companionship robots and smart toys — are likeliest to reach commercial scale first, while technical progress hinges on richer physical world models and hardware advances. She warns policymakers to manage distributional risks and ensure inclusive, human‑centric deployment.
China Boosts Its Space Communications Arsenal with ‘Communication Technology Experiment Satellite-23’ Launch
China on March 7, 2026, launched the Communication Technology Experiment Satellite-23, continuing a steady program of experimental communications satellites. The mission underlines Beijing’s push to mature a full commercial-and-strategic space ecosystem, with implications for global telecom markets, military communications, and orbital sustainability.
China’s Zhou Hongyi: Multi‑Agent AI, Not Chatbots, Will Unlock Real‑World Deployment
Zhou Hongyi, founder of 360, warned that large models today are essentially chatbots and argued that industrial deployment of AI requires converting these models into autonomous agents that can coordinate with one another. He urged a focus on multi‑agent systems, infrastructure and integration to unlock real‑world applications across industries.
The ‘Lobster’ That Took Over GitHub: How an Open‑Source AI Agent Spawned a New Ecosystem — and New Risks
An open‑source AI agent called OpenClaw—originally Clawdbot—has exploded in popularity, driving surging GitHub attention, a secondary market for deployment services, and a spike in cloud and model consumption. The agent’s ability to execute tasks autonomously has accelerated experimentation and created business opportunities, but also exposed widespread security, cost and governance risks that could shape the future of SaaS and cloud economics.
China Readies Upgraded Long March 8A at Hainan Pad as Rocket Fleet Gears Up for High‑Cadence Constellation Launches
China has transported an upgraded Long March 8A rocket to the Hainan commercial launch pad ahead of an imminent flight. The 8A boosts payload to about seven tonnes to a 700 km sun‑synchronous orbit and is designed to support high‑cadence deployments for satellite‑internet constellations, as part of a roughly 15‑flight plan for the series this year.
From Campus Side‑hustles to Queues Outside Tencent: How an Open‑Source AI Agent Spawned a New Service Economy — and New Risks
OpenClaw, an open‑source local AI agent, has triggered a boom in paid installation services from student side‑hustles to professional remote deployments, and even free public install events by major tech firms. The phenomenon highlights rapid consumer uptake of autonomous agents and exposes practical and security challenges around local deployment, third‑party installers and accountability.
China Says AI Should Create Jobs, Not Just Replace Them — Ministry to Roll Out Support Measures
China’s human-resources ministry said it is studying measures to use artificial intelligence to create new jobs and enhance traditional ones, positioning AI as a tool for inclusive development. The move signals Beijing’s intent to manage technological disruption through reskilling, new-occupation recognition and incentives for augmentation, but implementation and measurable outcomes remain uncertain.
China’s Labour Ministry Plans to Harness AI to Create Jobs and Boost Traditional Roles
China’s labour ministry is drafting measures to harness artificial intelligence to create new jobs and to augment traditional occupations, emphasising reskilling and the formal development of new professions. The policy reflects Beijing’s dual goal of boosting productivity while protecting employment stability amid rapid AI adoption and a large cohort of new graduates.