AI Boom Sparks Huge Demand for Skilled Trade Workers

Reading Time : 2 minutesNvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns that AI’s growth is creating huge demand for skilled trade workers like electricians and plumbers. With trillion-dollar investments in data centers, millions of new construction jobs are opening, offering lucrative career paths beyond college. However, labor shortages remain a major challenge to this economic transformation.

China’s K Visa Lures Top US Scientists Amid Policy Shift

Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s new K visa program is reshaping the global science landscape by drawing top US researchers at a time when America tightens its visa rules. With generous support and fewer barriers, China positions itself as a magnet for talent, sparking a potential reverse migration that could alter the future of global innovation.

China unveils breakthrough bone glue for fracture healing

Reading Time : 2 minutesChinese researchers have introduced Bone-02, a new injectable bone glue inspired by oysters’ adhesion abilities. The adhesive bonds bone fragments in just three minutes and is biodegradable, avoiding the need for metal implants. Though still in lab testing, it signals China’s growing role in medical innovation and the development of novel biomaterials.

UAE President and OpenAI CEO Deepen AI Partnership

Reading Time : 2 minutesUAE President Sheikh Mohamed and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met to deepen AI collaboration, accelerating research and real-world applications. Altman received an honorary doctorate for his contributions to AI. The partnership supports the UAE’s AI ecosystem growth, contributing to a knowledge-based economy and national AI strategy goals.

TikTok’s $14B US Deal: Oracle Leads New Ownership

Reading Time : 2 minutes TikTok’s U.S. operations will be led by American investors including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, separating from ByteDance with a $14 billion valuation. Oracle will secure user data and retrain TikTok’s algorithm to ensure autonomy from China. Though experts question the oversight, the deal reflects intense US-China tech tensions and political challenges ahead.

Mercedes-Benz invests in Chinese self-driving tech startup

Reading Time : 2 minutesMercedes-Benz has acquired a 3 percent stake in Chinese autonomous driving firm Chongqing Qianli Technology for 1.34 billion yuan. The move strengthens the automaker’s foothold in self-driving research and highlights China’s influence in mobility innovation. For Qianli, the deal opens doors to global partnerships and faster development of advanced autonomous systems.

Alibaba partners with Nvidia to boost physical AI push

Reading Time : 2 minutesAlibaba is joining forces with Nvidia to integrate physical AI tools into its cloud platform, signaling a bold push into robotics and embodied intelligence. With billions pledged in infrastructure, the partnership merges Nvidia’s software power and Alibaba’s scale. Despite export restrictions and risks, markets reacted strongly, showing confidence in Alibaba’s evolving role in global AI.

Oracle and OpenAI Cloud Deal Rumor Debunked

Reading Time : 2 minutesA recent headline suggested Oracle and OpenAI had signed a record cloud deal, but no such partnership has been confirmed. OpenAI remains tied closely to Microsoft Azure. Oracle has growing AI ambitions with partners like NVIDIA and Cohere, yet no credible evidence supports a deal with OpenAI. Let’s unpack what’s real.

SEC fast-tracks crypto ETFs; DOGE, XRP launch; CME adds options

Reading Time : 2 minutesIt’s been a pivotal week for crypto markets. On September 17, the SEC approved generic listing standards enabling faster exchange listings for commodity-based ETPs, including those holding digital assets. A day later, REX-Osprey launched the first U.S. spot ETFs for Dogecoin (DOJE) and XRP (XRPR). CME Group will add options on Solana and XRP futures on October 13, pending review.

China enters UN innovation top 10 as Germany slips out

Reading Time : 2 minutesChina has entered the UN’s Global Innovation Index top 10 for the first time, pushing Germany out of the ranking. While Switzerland, Sweden, and the US hold the lead, China’s surge in patents and R&D spending signals a major shift in global innovation power. Meanwhile, global research growth has slowed to its weakest pace in years.

Quantum Motion builds quantum computer on standard chips

Reading Time : 2 minutesQuantum Motion has delivered a milestone quantum computer using standard semiconductor chips, breaking away from costly specialized methods. The move could transform scalability and integration with existing electronics. While challenges in error correction and stability remain, this breakthrough signals that practical, scalable quantum computing may be closer to reality than once imagined.

Tesla pivots from EVs to robotics and AI future bets

Reading Time : 2 minutesTesla is moving beyond cars, betting its future on robotics and AI. With EV sales slowing, Elon Musk’s “Master Plan Part 4” puts Optimus humanoid robots and robotaxis at the center of Tesla’s next chapter. The gamble could redefine the company, but challenges in execution and regulation will decide whether the bold vision succeeds.

OpenAI Moves to Cut Microsoft’s Revenue Share to 8%

Reading Time : 2 minutesOpenAI is planning to reduce Microsoft’s share of its revenue from 20% to 8% by the end of the decade, marking a major shift in their partnership. Alongside negotiations on server fees and corporate restructuring, this move could redefine how the two companies share profits and influence the global artificial intelligence market.