IndustryTesla's rare-earth-free Cybercab motor could ease Chinese supply pressure on AI hardwareOn September 3 in Austin, Tesla introduced a Cybercab electric motor that uses no rare-earth metals, is 18% smaller and 25% lighter than its predecessor.2 min read
IndustryOpenAI, WAN-IFRA and AIRPPU launch AI training to bolster Ukraine’s independent newsroomsOpenAI, the World Association of News Publishers (WAN‑IFRA) and the Association of Independent Regional Press Publishers of Ukraine (AIRPPU) have launched a joint programme to help Ukrainian independent news organisations adopt and pilot AI tools.2 min read
IndustryFormer Justice Minister Varga Judit Attends Budapest AI Summit; Badge Shows Tigra Zrt.Former justice minister Varga Judit attended the AI Summit at the Magyar Zene Háza in Budapest on Monday, appearing smiling in photos published by the Budapest Eye Instagram account.2 min read
IndustrySam Altman says ChatGPT's water use is much lower than often claimedOpenAI CEO Sam Altman told the Sources Podcast that ChatGPT’s per-query water footprint is negligible compared with agricultural uses such as almond production, and that modern data centers use far less evaporative cooling.3 min read
IndustryArtificial intelligence smooths the interface, but developers' indifference degrades software qualityThe short opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence easily polishes user interfaces, while the overall quality of software is deteriorating because developers are becoming detached from users.1 min read
IndustryAI shifts enterprise software buying toward in-house builds, but profit gains lagMcKinsey's 2026 State of AI survey finds widespread AI adoption across companies and a growing tendency to build software internally using AI coding tools—32% of respondents said their organizations chose not to buy at least one software or feature for that reason.4 min read
IndustryAI's Growing Power Use Spurs New Markets for Compute and Electricity TradingRapid expansion of AI and the rising electricity demand of AI-focused data centres are reshaping global power markets and creating the potential for traded markets in AI compute.4 min read
IndustrySouth Korea to Offer Free, Unlimited Domestic Generative AI Services via State-Supported ConsortiaThe South Korean government will underwrite a nationwide, free and usage-unlimited generative AI service built and operated by three domestic technology consortia: SK Telecom, Kakao and KT.3 min read
IndustryHaier’s Vision 15 lineup applies AI to optimize water, energy and drying performanceHaier unveiled the Vision 15 washing machine and dryer family which uses multiple AI-driven sensor systems to detect load characteristics, learn user preferences and adjust cycles for water, energy and detergent efficiency.3 min read
IndustryIntense work by AI professionals in the artificial intelligence revolutionPeople working in the AI field are currently doing the most intense work of their lives: many are working more as artificial intelligence brings a change of era.1 min read
IndustryMajority of Hungarian Students Lack Reading Skills for Responsible AI Use, Officials SayAt a Republikon Institute conference in Budapest, Science and Technology Minister Tanács Zoltán said the government aims to build a digital state that uses artificial intelligence judiciously and serves citizens while preserving personal data control.3 min read
IndustryBehind the Scenes: How AI Is Quietly Saving Money and Stirring Debate in HollywoodFilmmakers increasingly use AI tools to cut costs and solve production problems, a trend visible at the Reply AI Film Festival held alongside Venice.4 min read
