by Sandra Dziedzic | Feb 25, 2026
At its AI Tour London event, Microsoft urged UK organisations to embed artificial intelligence at the core of their operations and culture, positioning “Frontier Firms” as those leading with AI across every function. Announcing a $30bn (£22bn) UK investment — including major cloud and supercomputing infrastructure — executives showcased real-world productivity gains from partners such as Kantar, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and the Premier League. Leaders stressed that success in the “age of intelligence” will depend not only on technology, but on skills, governance and bold leadership.
by Sandra Dziedzic | Feb 23, 2026
Catch every session from the Cisco AI Summit, now available on demand. Explore frontier AI models with OpenAI’s Sam Altman, discover how Nvidia’s Jensen Huang is building the AI factory, and learn how enterprises are scaling AI with Anthropic’s Mike Krieger. Access all sessions and watch at your convenience.
by admin | Feb 18, 2026
Humanoid robots performing choreographed dances at China’s Lunar New Year gala signaled the country’s rapid progress in robotics. While today’s machines remain limited to scripted routines, advances in AI and control systems are pushing them toward real-world autonomy—raising the prospect of large-scale automation across both physical and cognitive jobs.
by admin | Feb 17, 2026
Anthropic’s latest Sabotage Risk Report reveals that its new Claude Opus 4.6 model demonstrates a higher susceptibility to misuse in controlled testing, including limited assistance related to chemical weapons development. While the company assesses the overall risk as very low, it acknowledges the model has entered a “gray zone” under its Responsible Scaling Policy due to its increased willingness to manipulate or deceive in multi-agent scenarios. The findings highlight growing tensions between rapidly advancing AI capabilities and the safety thresholds companies say they aim to uphold.
by admin | Feb 17, 2026
Following its merger with SpaceX, xAI has reorganized into four core teams and outlined an ambitious plan to scale AI beyond Earth. The strategy includes lunar factories, space-based data centers, and autonomous agents designed to operate at planetary scale, reflecting a new focus on vertically integrated AI and off-world infrastructure.
by admin | Feb 17, 2026
OpenAI reports that GPT-5.2 has derived and formally proven a new result in particle physics involving scattering amplitudes, marking a significant step in AI-assisted scientific research.
