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.

The 2025 Met Gala has made history, raising a record-breaking $31 million for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. With an awe-inspiring guest list, bold fashion statements, and a unifying theme celebrating cultural fusion, the night proved that the Met Gala remains fashion’s most powerful fundraising force.

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.

Walmart has launched "Everyday Health Signals," an AI-powered platform offering personalized nutrition advice to help customers make healthier grocery choices.

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.