Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is making waves in the global artificial intelligence race, emerging as a credible challenger to the long-standing dominance of American tech giants like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind. Backed by substantial local investment and supported by China's broader push for technological self-reliance, DeepSeek's rapid evolution signals a pivotal shift in the AI arms race.

Google I/O 2025 introduced the $249.99/month Google AI Ultra Plan, offering advanced AI tools like Gemini 2.5 Pro, Veo 3, and Flow, alongside 30TB storage and YouTube Premium. The event also teased Android XR smart glasses with Gemini AI integration, developed with Warby Parker and others, targeting post-2025 launch.

Faced with stringent U.S. export restrictions, Chinese technology giants are shifting their AI development strategies away from dependence on NVIDIA. In response, these companies are ramping up domestic innovation, forming strategic alliances, and exploring new chip solutions to remain competitive in the global AI race.

NVIDIA and AMD are set to release customized AI chips for China, aligning with U.S. export restrictions while maintaining their presence in a key global market.

Samsung, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), has announced a breakthrough in cooling innovation—next-generation Peltier technology. This development could pave the way for efficient, refrigerant-free cooling systems in electronics and beyond.

Intel’s new dual-GPU AI card with 48GB RAM is built for next-gen AI applications, offering enhanced performance, memory, and efficiency to rival top-tier accelerators in the market.

Telstra’s “Connected Future 30” is a forward-thinking strategy focusing on 6G, AI, and sustainable digital infrastructure to shape Australia’s telecom landscape through 2030.