OpenAI has sought to dispel growing speculation that its relationship with Microsoft is weakening, announcing that its newly launched GPT-5.6 model will serve as the “preferred model” for Microsoft 365 Copilot, the AI assistant embedded across Microsoft’s productivity software. The announcement came during OpenAI’s launch event for GPT-5.6 on Thursday and follows recent reports suggesting […] The post OpenAI Names GPT-5.6 Preferred Model for Microsoft 365 Copilot, Signaling Partnership Remains Intact appeared first on Tekedia.

A growing dispute has emerged between European and U.S. financial regulators over access to data on the rapidly expanding private credit market, exposing a widening transatlantic divide over how to monitor risks in one of the fastest-growing corners of global finance. European supervisors are seeking more detailed information about banks’ exposure to private credit investments, […] The post Europe Pushes for Greater Transparency on Private Credit as U.S. Resists Data Sharing appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple has launched a high-stakes legal battle against OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of systematically stealing confidential technology and trade secrets to accelerate its ambitions in consumer hardware, marking a dramatic collapse in what was once one of Silicon Valley’s most closely watched AI partnerships. The lawsuit, filed on Friday in the U.S. District […] The post Apple Sues OpenAI, Accusing AI Firm of Stealing Trade Secrets to Build Consumer Hardware appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI on Thursday unveiled ChatGPT Work, a new AI-powered productivity agent designed to help professionals create documents, presentations, websites and other work products using advanced coding capabilities without requiring programming expertise. The launch marks OpenAI’s latest push into the fast-growing enterprise AI market, where technology companies are increasingly competing to build autonomous software agents capable […] The post OpenAI Launches Chatgpt Work To Bring AI Coding Capabilities To Business Users At Lower Cost appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta has taken another major step in the artificial intelligence race with the unveiling of Muse Spark 1.1, a new agentic and coding-focused AI model, alongside the announcement of its in-house AI accelerator chip, codenamed Iris, which is expected to launch in September. The dual announcement signals Meta’s growing ambition to compete directly with leading […] The post Meta’s AI Hardware Strategy and the Rise of Proprietary Silicon appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon has agreed to settle a proposed class action lawsuit that could allow U.S. consumers to pursue more than $200 million in damages from third-party developers of social casino applications, marking another significant legal development in the growing scrutiny of the online social gaming industry. The proposed settlement, filed on Thursday in the U.S. District […] The post Amazon Reaches Class Action Settlement Allowing Consumers to Pursue More Than $200m From Social Casino App Developers appeared first on Tekedia.

Japan’s wholesale inflation accelerated to its fastest pace in more than three years in June, bolstering expectations that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates again later this year even as the government sought to reassure investors that it would not interfere with monetary policy. Data released on Friday showed Japan’s Producer Price Index […] The post Japan’s Wholesale Inflation Hits Three-Year High, Strengthening Case for More BOJ Rate Hikes appeared first on Tekedia.

Germany’s commercial banks are intensifying their calls for the European Union to accelerate deregulation efforts, arguing that excessive bureaucracy and complex compliance requirements are undermining the competitiveness of Europe’s financial sector. As global banking competition intensifies and economic growth across the eurozone remains fragile, lenders believe that a more streamlined regulatory framework is essential for […] The post Germany’s Banking Industry Calls for Simpler EU Rules to Boost Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

The revelation that Israeli intelligence reportedly shared information regarding an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump has added another layer of tension to the already fragile geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. The reported intelligence exchange underscores the deep and complex security relationship between the United States and Israel while highlighting the […] The post Iran-Trump Tensions Escalate as Israel Shares Intelligence With the U.S. appeared first on Tekedia.

A villa is not a scaled-up apartment. It carries more AC units, more water lines, a larger roof area, irrigation circuits, and plumbing networks that simply do not exist on a typical floor plan. When something fails at villa scale, it tends to fail expensively and across multiple systems at once. European Technical’s published figures […] The post Villa Maintenance in Dubai: Why a Yearly Contract Beats On-Call Repairs appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI has unveiled the GPT-5.6 family of models alongside a new productivity platform called GPT Work, marking another significant step in the evolution of artificial intelligence from conversational assistants into fully integrated digital collaborators. The release reflects a broader industry shift in which AI systems are increasingly expected not only to answer questions but also […] The post OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Family Introduces Smarter AI Agents for the Workplace appeared first on Tekedia.

The return of OKX to Nigeria’s crypto landscape is one of the more intriguing developments in Africa’s digital asset industry. After regulatory tensions and increased scrutiny forced several exchanges to scale back operations in the country, seeing a major global exchange quietly re-establish its presence feels almost surreal. Yet, in many ways, it also demonstrates […] The post OKX Re-Enters Nigeria Amid Growing Competition in Crypto On-Ramp Services appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix has raised approximately $26.5 billion through its U.S. American Depositary Receipt (ADR) offering, underscoring strong global investor appetite for one of the semiconductor industry’s biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom. The company priced its ADRs at $149 each, according to a U.S. regulatory filing on Thursday, marking […] The post SK Hynix Raises $26.5bn in Nasdaq Debut, Pricing Its ADRs at $149 Each appeared first on Tekedia.

Tencent Holdings is in discussions to become the largest shareholder in artificial intelligence startup Manus as investors seek a new ownership structure after Chinese authorities ordered Meta Platforms to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of the company, according to sources cited by Reuters. The development marks the latest twist in one of the highest-profile AI […] The post Tencent In Talks To Become Manus’ Largest Shareholder After China Orders Meta To Unwind $2bn Acquisition appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin has once again demonstrated remarkable resilience, maintaining support around the $62,000 level despite renewed selling pressure and growing macroeconomic uncertainty. According to analysts at Bitfinex, the market’s ability to remain stable in the face of significant institutional movements highlights the increasing role of long-term holders and large investors, commonly referred to as whales. Beneath […] The post Bitcoin Holds $62K as Whales Absorb Strategy Sale, But ETF Fragility Looms Ahead of July 14 CPI appeared first on Tekedia.

Businessman and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again captured the world’s attention with one of his most audacious statements yet. In an address to skepticism surrounding a major compute partnership between Anthropic and SpaceX/xAI, Musk declared that his rocket company will eventually be worth more than the rest of Earth if it accomplishes its […] The post Elon Musk Thinks SpaceX Could Become More Valuable Than Earth Itself appeared first on Tekedia.

The political fortunes of Britain’s Nigel Farage and France’s Marine Le Pen have once again highlighted a recurring theme in modern European politics: the ability of populist leaders to transform personal and legal controversies into political opportunities. Both figures are facing serious allegations of financial misconduct that threaten their credibility and ambitions for power. Yet […] The post Farage and Le Pen’s Legal Battles Could Redefine European Politics appeared first on Tekedia.

At this week’s NATO summit, geopolitical tensions once again underscored how deeply intertwined politics, defence, and technology have become. US President Donald Trump surprised many observers by softening his previously harsh rhetoric toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and granting Kyiv a licence to manufacture American weapons domestically. At the same time, Washington and Tehran resumed […] The post Palantir’s $330 Billion Valuation Faces New Political Challenges appeared first on Tekedia.

The rapid emergence of autonomous AI agents is reshaping the digital economy, creating demand for infrastructure specifically designed for machine-to-machine interactions. While much of the recent attention has focused on AI capabilities themselves, an equally important development is occurring beneath the surface: the creation of tools that allow agents to operate independently, transact seamlessly, and […] The post QuickNode and Metaplex Lower the Barriers for Autonomous AI appeared first on Tekedia.

June 2026 may be remembered as a defining moment in the evolution of machine-driven commerce. While much of the technology sector remains focused on consumer-facing artificial intelligence applications, a quieter but potentially more transformative development emerged: the rapid growth of agent-to-agent payments on Solana through the x402 protocol. The rise of autonomous AI agents has […] The post June Marked a Turning Point for Agent-to-Agent Payments on Solana appeared first on Tekedia.

The x402 protocol is rapidly evolving from an experimental concept into a foundational layer for the emerging machine economy. What initially appeared to be a niche solution for enabling AI agents to make internet-native payments has now begun attracting major infrastructure providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS). This transition marks a significant shift in how […] The post Solana’s Role in the Next Internet Economy Driven by AI Agents appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta Platforms plans to begin manufacturing a new in-house artificial intelligence chip in September as it dramatically expands its AI computing infrastructure, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters. The move marks a significant step in Meta’s plan to build more of its own AI hardware, reduce reliance on external chip suppliers and lower […] The post Meta to Begin Manufacturing In-House AI Chip in September, Accelerating Push to Reduce Dependence on Nvidia appeared first on Tekedia.

French telecom billionaire Xavier Niel is set to become the largest shareholder in Vodafone Group after UAE telecom operator e& agreed to sell its entire 16.2% stake in the British mobile operator for approximately £4.4 billion ($5.9 billion). The transaction marks a major shift in Vodafone’s shareholder base and hands significant influence to one of […] The post French Billionaire Xavier Niel to Become Vodafone’s Largest Shareholder in $5.9bn Deal as UAE’s e& Exits appeared first on Tekedia.

As institutional adoption of Bitcoin continues to accelerate, JPMorgan believes the cryptocurrency’s greatest competitive threat is not from corporate Bitcoin holders like Strategy, but from a different direction entirely. The Wall Street banking giant argues that traditional financial institutions’ push into private blockchains pose a greater long-term risk to Bitcoin than MicroStrategy’s large Bitcoin holdings […] The post JPMorgan Says Private Blockchains, Not Strategy, Pose The Greatest Risk to Bitcoin appeared first on Tekedia.

Japan’s government is preparing to explicitly reaffirm the independence of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) in its annual economic policy blueprint after investor concerns over potential political influence on monetary policy helped push government bond yields to their highest levels in three decades. According to a source cited by Reuters, the government will add a […] The post Japan Moves to Reaffirm Bank of Japan Independence After Market Jitters Send Bond Yields to 30-Year High appeared first on Tekedia.

EasyJet shares jumped sharply on Friday after the British low-cost airline disclosed it is considering a higher takeover proposal from Apollo Global Management, setting the stage for a bidding contest with private equity rival Castlelake for control of one of Europe’s largest budget carriers. The competing offers come at a difficult time for the aviation […] The post EasyJet shares surge as Apollo launches $7.7bn takeover bid, challenging Castlelake’s offer appeared first on Tekedia.

The University of Chicago Law School will prohibit incoming first-year students from using laptops and mobile phones in required courses as part of a sweeping new artificial intelligence policy designed to strengthen foundational legal reasoning before students begin using AI tools in their legal education. The policy, unveiled on Thursday, is among the most restrictive […] The post University Of Chicago Law Bans Laptops And Phones In First-Year Classes To Limit AI Reliance appeared first on Tekedia.

Goldman Sachs has prohibited its employees from trading prediction market contracts tied to companies, elections, financial markets and geopolitical events, becoming one of the highest-profile financial institutions to tighten internal rules as regulators increase scrutiny of the rapidly growing industry. According to Bloomberg, the investment bank recently updated its personal trading policy to bar employees […] The post Goldman Sachs Bans Employees From Trading Prediction Markets Over Insider Trading Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

The launch of North Star by Sonic SVM marks another significant step in the evolution of blockchain infrastructure, particularly for decentralized applications and autonomous on-chain agents operating on Solana. As blockchain networks continue to attract increasingly complex applications, scalability and execution efficiency have become critical challenges. North Star seeks to address these issues by introducing […] The post Sonic SVM and the Future of Modular Blockchain Architecture appeared first on Tekedia.

Traders on prediction market platform Kalshi are increasingly betting that the U.S. Federal Reserve could raise interest rates again before the end of the year, underpinning persistent concerns about inflation even as policymakers remain divided over the appropriate path for monetary policy. The latest pricing on Kalshi assigns a 54% probability that the Fed will […] The post Kalshi Traders See Better-Than-Even Odds of Fed Rate Hike as Policymakers Remain Divided appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence companies continue to consume vast amounts of online content while sending relatively little traffic back to the websites that produce it, according to new data from Cloudflare. The development has bolstered growing concerns over the sustainability of the internet’s long-standing economic model. The latest figures, covering the week of July 1 to July […] The post Cloudflare’s Latest Rankings of AI Web Crawlers Show Anthropic Remains The Largest Outlier Among Major AI Developers appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index has tumbled into bear market territory just weeks after becoming the world’s best-performing major equity market, underscoring how quickly investor sentiment has shifted away from artificial intelligence-related stocks and exposing the risks of an index heavily concentrated in a handful of semiconductor companies. The Kospi fell more than 5% on […] The post South Korea’s Kospi Enters Bear Market As AI Stock Sell-Off Exposes Concentration Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

Google is rolling out a new feature that will allow users to see whether advertisements were created or modified using artificial intelligence, marking a broader push to improve transparency as generative AI becomes increasingly integrated into digital advertising. The new disclosure tool expands Google’s efforts to help consumers distinguish between authentic product imagery and AI-generated […] The post Google Introduces AI Labels For Ads To Improve Transparency For Consumers appeared first on Tekedia.