Artur Ślesik

UK FCA launches “Mills Review” on AI — what it could mean for everyday banking by 2030
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UK FCA launches “Mills Review” on AI — what it could mean for everyday banking by 2030

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority has begun a major review of advanced AI in retail finance, led by executive director Sheldon Mills. The FCA is seeking feedback from industry and consumers by Feb. 24, with recommendations expected by summer 2026. UK firms remain cautious about customer-facing AI despite rising interest. Lawmakers are pressing for clearer rules as AI tools proliferate in financial services.
January 27, 2026
Texas bans Temu and Shein on state devices as Abbott expands China tech blacklist to 26 firms
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Texas bans Temu and Shein on state devices as Abbott expands China tech blacklist to 26 firms

Texas has added 26 China-linked companies, including Alibaba, Shein, and Temu’s parent PDD, to its banned technologies list for state devices and networks. The update, led by Texas Cyber Command, covers hardware, software, and AI tools. Governor Greg Abbott cited threats from hostile foreign actors. Companies named did not respond to requests for comment.
January 27, 2026
Nvidia’s AI chip rush puts ASML’s laser ‘printers’ in the spotlight ahead of earnings
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Nvidia’s AI chip rush puts ASML’s laser ‘printers’ in the spotlight ahead of earnings

ASML reports earnings Wednesday as investors watch for a possible upgrade to its 2026 sales forecast. The Dutch firm, sole supplier of EUV lithography tools used in advanced AI chips, has seen its shares double since April. Major customers TSMC and Intel are increasing capital spending, driving demand for ASML systems. Analysts’ estimates for 2026 sales are outpacing the company’s current guidance.
January 27, 2026
Micron’s $24 billion Singapore chip bet: 1,600 jobs and NAND output pencilled in for 2028
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Micron’s $24 billion Singapore chip bet: 1,600 jobs and NAND output pencilled in for 2028

Micron will invest $24 billion to build a new NAND flash memory wafer fab in Singapore, with production set to begin in the second half of 2028 and about 1,600 jobs to be created. The facility will add 700,000 square feet of cleanroom space to Micron’s existing complex. Analysts warn tight memory supply may persist through 2027, despite increased output from Samsung and SK Hynix.
January 27, 2026
Japan-U.S. $550B plan eyes synthetic diamond plant in U.S. as China export curbs bite

Japan-U.S. $550B plan eyes synthetic diamond plant in U.S. as China export curbs bite

Japan and the U.S. are in talks to build a synthetic diamond plant in the U.S., sources say, as part of Japan’s $550 billion investment plan. The move comes as China tightens export controls on artificial diamonds, which are critical for chipmaking and precision tools. No formal agreements have been signed, and discussions involve Element Six, a De Beers division. A Hitachi-linked power project is also in early stages.
January 27, 2026
EU tightens screws on Google: Brussels moves to open Gemini features and Search data to rivals
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EU tightens screws on Google: Brussels moves to open Gemini features and Search data to rivals

The European Commission opened two proceedings against Google on Tuesday to enforce the Digital Markets Act, focusing on Android interoperability for third-party AI and access to Google Search data on FRAND terms. Preliminary findings are expected in three months, with the process set to conclude in six. Google says it already complies, while EU officials stress equal access for rivals.
January 27, 2026
Nike investigates alleged 1.4TB data leak after “World Leaks” hacking claim
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Nike investigates alleged 1.4TB data leak after “World Leaks” hacking claim

Nike is investigating a possible data breach after the group World Leaks claimed to have leaked 1.4 terabytes of company files online. Cybernews and The Register reported the files appear to contain design and manufacturing data, not customer or employee personal information. Nike has not confirmed what was stolen or if a ransom was demanded. Shares of Nike were unchanged late Monday morning.
January 26, 2026
VinFast’s cheap self-driving play: Autobrains deal targets Tesla-style “Robo-Car” tech
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VinFast’s cheap self-driving play: Autobrains deal targets Tesla-style “Robo-Car” tech

VinFast and Autobrains announced a partnership to develop affordable autonomous driving tech using a camera-based “Robo-Car” system, now piloted on VF 8 and VF 9 models in Hanoi. The setup uses seven cameras and a chip, avoiding LiDAR, radar, and high-definition maps. Broader testing is planned for larger cities and international markets. The companies aim to expand beyond current Level 2 driver-assistance features.
January 26, 2026
EU puts WhatsApp Channels under toughest Digital Services Act rules, giving Meta until May
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EU puts WhatsApp Channels under toughest Digital Services Act rules, giving Meta until May

The European Commission has designated WhatsApp’s Channels as a “very large online platform” under the Digital Services Act, citing 51.7 million monthly EU users. Meta must comply with stricter rules targeting illegal and harmful content by mid-May. The new obligations apply only to Channels, not private messaging. Oversight will involve both the Commission and Ireland’s digital regulator.
January 26, 2026
New James Webb dark matter map exposes the universe’s hidden “cosmic web” in record detail
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New James Webb dark matter map exposes the universe’s hidden “cosmic web” in record detail

Scientists using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have produced the most detailed dark matter map of the COSMOS field, covering an area 2.5 times the size of the full Moon. The map, created through weak gravitational lensing, reveals the distribution of unseen mass by analyzing shape distortions in nearly 800,000 galaxies. Researchers say the data is twice as sharp as previous maps.
January 26, 2026
Nvidia’s open-source Earth-2 AI weather models drop as a U.S. winter storm tests forecasts
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Nvidia’s open-source Earth-2 AI weather models drop as a U.S. winter storm tests forecasts

Nvidia unveiled new open AI weather models at a Houston meteorology conference, including Earth-2 Medium Range, which it says outperformed Google DeepMind’s GenCast on over 70 variables. The models run on GPUs for faster, more frequent forecasts and allow users to operate and customize them on their own hardware. Nvidia is releasing the models and tools as open source via Hugging Face.
January 26, 2026
Treasury Drops Booz Allen After Trump Tax Leak, Rattling Federal Contractor Trust
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Treasury Drops Booz Allen After Trump Tax Leak, Rattling Federal Contractor Trust

The U.S. Treasury canceled all contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton, citing failures to protect sensitive IRS data. The department holds 31 contracts with the firm, totaling $4.8 million annually. The move follows the conviction of ex-contractor Charles Littlejohn, who leaked tax records of hundreds of thousands, including Donald Trump, between 2018 and 2020. Booz Allen has not responded to the termination.
January 26, 2026
Microsoft’s Maia 200 AI chip takes a swing at Nvidia’s CUDA lock-in as Azure rollout starts
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Microsoft’s Maia 200 AI chip takes a swing at Nvidia’s CUDA lock-in as Azure rollout starts

Microsoft unveiled its Maia 200 AI inference chip on Monday, built on TSMC’s 3-nanometer process and featuring 216GB HBM3e memory. Initial deployment begins this week in Iowa, followed by Arizona. Microsoft claims Maia 200 outperforms Amazon’s Trainium and Google’s TPU in key benchmarks and will power OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 models on Azure. New software tools for Maia 200 include a development kit compatible with PyTorch.
January 26, 2026
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