More than a dozen U.S.-based employees of TSMC have filed a class action lawsuit, alleging that the chipmaking giant discriminates against non-Asian staff in hiring, firing, and work standards. The plaintiffs claim non-Asian workers face isolation, verbal abuse, and exclusion from business discussions often conducted in Mandarin.

OpenAI is set to launch AI agents that automate complex tasks from simple user instructions, signaling a major leap in AI technology. Expected to transform industries with capabilities like data entry and form completion, these agents could drive significant productivity gains despite projected development costs surpassing $10 billion by 2026.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has notified Chinese chip design companies that it is suspending production of their most advanced AI chips from Monday, the Financial Times reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.

A painting by the humanoid Ai-Da Robot, depicting WWII codebreaker Alan Turing, has sold at Sotheby’s for over $1 million, surpassing estimates and marking a historic moment in AI art. The work, titled ‘AI God,’ prompts reflection on the implications of emerging AI technologies.

Siemens has acquired Altair Engineering in a $10 billion deal to bolster its capabilities in AI and industrial software. This acquisition strengthens Siemens’ focus on digital technology and factory automation.

Chinese researchers at PUMCH have developed a smartphone-based AI infrared thermography system, enabling at-home breast cancer risk assessment. This innovative approach could make screenings more accessible and affordable for women in China.

A decade after Superintelligence warned of AI risks, researchers now estimate superintelligent AI may be just a decade away. Although achieving this remains complex, the rise of advanced AI poses ethical and social questions about the future.

The 7th World Voice Expo in Hefei demonstrated AI's rapid advancements, from smart humanoid robots to AI-enhanced tools that are transforming industries like automotive and manufacturing.