Huawei and Zhejiang University have launched DeepSeek-R1-Safe, China’s first 'thousand-card' AI model, at Huawei Connect 2025. The model achieves near-perfect content filtering, outperforms domestic rivals, and signals a new era of safe, compliant AI amid China’s tech self-reliance drive.
On September 24, 2025, the California Energy Commission launched a $55 million initiative to fund public EV fast charging across the state, prioritizing underserved communities and covering up to 100% of installation costs. This statewide effort aims to accelerate EV adoption and support California’s clean energy goals.
HyperPay has signed landmark MoUs with Mastercard and Mozn at Money20/20 Middle East 2025 in Riyadh, aiming to advance fintech innovation, expand digital payments, and strengthen transaction security across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar.
Fintech Revolution Summit 2025 launched in Ho Chi Minh City, uniting over 250 fintech and digital finance leaders to shape the future of Southeast Asia’s financial technology sector. The event spotlights Vietnam’s rapid digital finance growth and regulatory innovation.
India has successfully tested its first indigenous 6-qubit quantum processor, marking a significant leap in the National Quantum Mission and positioning the nation as an emerging force in quantum computing. Developed by DRDO, TIFR, and TCS, this breakthrough sets the stage for scalable quantum technologies and self-reliance.
Setonix-Q is expanding hybrid quantum computing access for Australian researchers through the NCMAS 2025 call, offering advanced resources and fostering regional innovation.
Zerohash, a leading US crypto infrastructure provider, has reached unicorn status after a $104 million Series D-2 funding round led by Interactive Brokers and joined by Morgan Stanley, SoFi, and Jump Crypto. The company plans to accelerate product development and expand its team as demand for enterprise-grade on-chain solutions surges.
FiVerity joins the American Fintech Council and launches a collaborative, AI-powered Anti-fraud Platform, enabling secure, real-time sharing of fraud intelligence to unify industry defenses against financial crime.
IonQ has achieved a quantum internet milestone by converting visible photons to telecom wavelengths, enabling quantum signals to travel over existing fiber networks and paving the way for long-distance quantum networking.
Walmart-backed Flipkart has invested $30 million in its fintech arm Supermoney, accelerating its expansion into digital financial services and strengthening its position in India's booming fintech market.
Oxipital AI has launched the V-CORTX AI Vision Platform at PACK EXPO International 2025 in Las Vegas, introducing a no-code, image-free solution that accelerates machine vision deployment for manufacturers and sets a new benchmark in industrial automation.
SEALSQ Corp has partnered with the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Invest Seoul to launch a Post-Quantum Semiconductor Center, aiming to advance quantum-resistant chip technology and secure South Korea’s leadership in global tech innovation.
Guavapay, a prominent London-based fintech, has temporarily suspended its UK services after reaching an agreement with the Financial Conduct Authority. The action follows a period of rapid growth and earlier fraud incidents, leaving thousands of customers unable to deposit or transfer funds.
Dustin Tran, celebrated for his work on Google’s Gemini and foundational AI infrastructure, has left Google DeepMind to join Elon Musk’s xAI. Tran’s expertise and xAI’s Colossus2 supercomputer are set to accelerate development of the next-generation Grok 5 model, strengthening xAI’s position in the global AI race.
ASML shares soared 7% after Nvidia’s $5 billion investment and partnership with Intel, fueling expectations of a boom in advanced chip manufacturing and lifting ASML’s price target to €941.
Tesla’s UK-focused AI news brief highlights a major strategic pivot toward Optimus humanoid robots and the urgent need for secure robotics protocols, as public and industry attention turns to the risks and opportunities of autonomous machines.
Tesla’s Optimus robot is driving urgent discussion about cybersecurity as advanced robotics enter more workplaces. Experts warn that without robust safeguards, risks of remote hijacking and physical harm will grow—highlighting the need for strong security frameworks as robotics rapidly expand.
Following the Finnovex 2025 summit, Saudi Arabia’s fintech sector is accelerating, with over 100 new partnerships, a projected 13.08% CAGR, and a forecasted $5.28B market by 2030—driven by Vision 2030’s digital-first agenda, regulatory innovation, and strong investment.
Nio, the Chinese EV maker, has expanded its robotics recruitment drive, building teams in Shanghai to develop embodied AI and simulation systems for physical robots, with public interest rising across China.
Nigeria’s federal government, through NITDA, has announced a 2030 target for 95% digital literacy nationwide, unveiling new AI-driven initiatives to transform education and public sector efficiency.