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J. Safra Sarasin's Saxo Bank acquisition signals tech investment shift in AI wealth management era

J. Safra Sarasin completed a 1.1 billion euro purchase of a 70% stake in Saxo Bank, prioritizing technology architecture over traditional client base expansion. The deal reflects wealth managers' strategic pivot toward frontier technology investments as AI tools threaten to reshape financial advice delivery and force banks to rethink their acquisition strategies.

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AMD brings Ryzen AI desktop processors with dedicated NPU to business PCs for the first time

AMD has launched its first Ryzen AI desktop processors featuring dedicated neural processing units, but there's a catch. The Ryzen AI 400 series chips pack Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and a 50 TOPS NPU for Microsoft's Copilot+ certification. However, AMD is targeting business desktops exclusively, with no boxed retail units planned. The chips will appear only in OEM systems from partners like Dell, HP, and Lenovo starting Q2 2026.

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite chip targets AI watches, pendants, and smart glasses

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Wear Elite chip at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, designed to power a new wave of AI wearables including smartwatches, AI pins, pendants, and camera-equipped devices. Samsung, Google, and Motorola are already building hardware with the chip, which promises enhanced on-device AI capabilities, 30% improved battery life, and support for up to 2 billion parameter models.

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Airtel and Google Deploy AI-Powered RCS Spam Protection to Combat Digital Fraud in India

Bharti Airtel has partnered with Google to launch AI-powered spam protection on Rich Communications Services messaging in India. The collaboration integrates Airtel's network intelligence with Google's RCS platform to add sender verification, malicious link filtering, and real-time threat detection for Android users via the Google Messages app.

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AI in elections exposes gaps in New Zealand's outdated campaign laws as 2026 vote looms

Political parties in New Zealand are deploying AI-generated content in election campaigns, but existing laws offer no mandatory AI disclosure requirements. With AI slop flooding social media and the National Party already using AI attack ads, experts warn current regulations written in a pre-AI era cannot protect electoral integrity ahead of the closely contested 2026 election.

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Britain Launches Public Consultation on Social Media Ban for Under-16s and AI Chatbot Limits

The British government has launched a three-month public consultation asking parents and children whether social media access should be banned for under-16s. The consultation also examines restrictions on gaming platforms, rules for interacting with AI chatbots, and bans on addictive design features as governments worldwide grapple with the impact on children's mental health.

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Lenovo's AI Workmate brings desk robots with projectors and puppy dog eyes to MWC 2026

Lenovo showcased two AI desktop companions at Mobile World Congress 2026: the AI Workmate, a robotic arm with an expressive LCD face that scans documents and projects presentations, and the AI Work Companion, a clock-like device that manages tasks and monitors burnout. Both concept devices explore how physical AI assistants could reshape future workspaces, though questions remain about their practical value.

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Australia threatens app stores, search engines in AI crackdown over age verification failures

Australia's internet regulator eSafety warns it may target app stores and search engines to block AI services that fail to verify user ages. A Reuters review found over half of the 50 most popular AI platforms had not publicly committed to complying with the March 9 deadline, which requires restricting minors from harmful content or facing fines up to A$49.5 million ($35 million).

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Apple replaces Core ML with Core AI framework for iOS 27, signaling shift in AI strategy

Apple will introduce Core AI at WWDC in June, replacing its existing Core ML framework as part of iOS 27. The rebranding reflects the shift from dated machine learning terminology to modern artificial intelligence, helping developers integrate AI models into applications more effectively across Apple platforms.

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Honor Magic V6 foldable phone debuts with massive battery and ultra-slim design at MWC 2026

Honor unveiled the Magic V6 at Mobile World Congress 2026, positioning it as a direct challenger to Samsung and Google's foldables. The device packs a 6,600mAh silicon-carbon battery into an 8.75mm body, making it one of the slimmest foldables available. It's the first foldable phone to run Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and features IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance—rare for folding devices.

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China's humanoid robot industry outpaces U.S. with 12,000+ units shipped as supply chain battle heats up

China shipped over 12,000 humanoid robots in 2025, led by Agibot and Unitree, while the U.S. scrambles to build domestic supply chains. Chinese companies leverage superior hardware supply chains from the EV sector and the world's strongest manufacturing base to iterate faster and cheaper than Western competitors. Meanwhile, OpenAI is actively seeking U.S.-based suppliers as the humanoid arms race intensifies.

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Nvidia and telecom giants commit to AI-native 6G networks ahead of 2030 commercial rollout

Nvidia has partnered with major telecommunications companies including T-Mobile, Nokia, Deutsche Telekom, and SoftBank to build the next generation of wireless infrastructure on AI-native platforms. Announced at Mobile World Congress, the initiative aims to transform telecom networks into AI infrastructure capable of supporting billions of autonomous devices, with commercial 6G systems expected by 2029-2030.

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Samsung Electronics commits to AI-Driven Factories across global operations by 2030

Samsung Electronics announced plans to transform its entire global manufacturing network into AI-driven factories by 2030. The company will deploy agentic AI across the manufacturing value chain, from inbound logistics to final shipment. Digital twin simulations and specialized AI agents will optimize quality control, production workflows, and logistics while humanoid robots handle precision tasks.

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OpenAI Pentagon deal sparks QuitGPT movement as users cancel ChatGPT subscriptions

OpenAI's agreement to deploy AI models in classified Pentagon networks has triggered a growing QuitGPT movement, with over 1.5 million people reportedly taking action. The backlash intensified after rival Anthropic refused similar terms, citing concerns about mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, drawing a sharp contrast in how AI companies approach military partnerships.

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