Reading Time : 2 minutesCrypto markets have plunged dramatically, with some tokens losing most of their value. Speculation, low liquidity, leverage, and macroeconomic pressures combine to create cascading declines. Many cryptocurrencies lack sustainable use, leaving only a small fraction with lasting relevance. The collapse highlights the fragile nature of assets built on sentiment rather than fundamentals.
Reading Time : 3 minutesDeepRare’s AI cracks rare disease codes faster than experts, but governance voids spark alarms. From diagnostic triumphs to oversight pitfalls, is healthcare’s AI dawn a cure or a covert crisis?
Reading Time : 2 minutesBattery storage hits record lows at $78/MWh amid manufacturing overcapacity and surging deployments from Australia to Texas. Costs plummet 27% yearly, outpacing solar and wind, as China’s EV glut floods grids with cheap power. Hybrids deliver $57/MWh—question is, can this revolution endure?
Reading Time : 2 minutesThis episode leaves critical questions hanging over the future of AI adoption in high-stakes environments. If even the most privacy-focused legislative body in Europe cannot confidently secure its own use of mainstream AI tools, what does this indicate about the broader readiness of such systems? The temporary blackout may be just the beginning of a much-needed reckoning with how governments balance digital progress against the imperative of safeguarding confidential information.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s clean energy milestone masks surging coal builds driven by blackout fears. Solar and wind shatter records, yet 291 GW of coal looms—exposing a high-stakes gamble between green ambition and grid reliability.
Reading Time : 2 minutesKohli reveals AI’s power to democratize genome research, empowering 3.3M scientists via AlphaFold. India leads with local AI for farms and health—true science for all approaches.
Reading Time : 2 minutesByteDance and Alibaba unleash AI image models rivaling Google, with web search and top benchmarks igniting a fierce global contest. Efficiency gains and real-time smarts challenge Western leads— is China’s tech surge unstoppable?
Reading Time : 2 minutesStandard Chartered’s AI Bubble Meter debuts amid frothy valuations, flashing modest upside signals. But is it a genuine risk gauge or a wealth management lure targeting Asia’s elite? Probe the fine print as AI frenzy meets market jitters.
Reading Time : 2 minutesYouTube’s $60B 2025 revenue tops Netflix, fueled by subs hitting 325M users. But ad growth slows, capex doubles—sustainable or shaky? AI and Shorts power ahead amid streaming wars.
Reading Time : 2 minutesSam Altman calls Moltbook hype a fad but hails agent AI’s shift to action. Security scares reveal data leaks and exploits in the bot rush.
Reading Time : 2 minutesBYD’s quiet launch of trial production at its new Hungary plant raises sharp questions about the future of Europe’s car industry. By building inside the EU, the Chinese EV giant neatly sidesteps rising tariffs while locking in local jobs and capacity. Is this just smart strategy, or the first step in a deeper realignment of global auto power?
Reading Time : 2 minutesTaiwan’s Central Research Academy debuts 20-qubit quantum computer with 530μs coherence via semi-inspired fabs. Open to researchers; global workshop ahead. Pivotal for quantum supremacy.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAI data centers are driving a surge in electricity demand that is reshaping power grids and consumer bills. As utilities race to expand capacity, households are often left paying higher prices without clear explanations. The debate is intensifying over whether tech giants should absorb more of the costs of their energy-hungry infrastructure.
Reading Time : 2 minutesGoogle DeepMind’s decision to hire a chief economist focused on a post-AGI world reveals more than corporate foresight. It suggests internal expectations that artificial general intelligence may arrive soon enough to disrupt economic fundamentals. By questioning how labor, value, and growth function after AGI, DeepMind hints at systemic shocks that current models are unprepared to absorb.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s Unitree shipped 5,500+ humanoid robots in 2025, crushing US rivals at ~150 units each. With 80% global dominance, Beijing’s factories surge ahead while America lags. Explosive growth looms—will the West wake up before it’s too late?
