Artur Ślesik

Artur Ślesik is a technology and financial markets journalist at Bez-kabli.pl, covering artificial intelligence, semiconductors, technology stocks and emerging innovations. A graduate of Warsaw University of Technology, he combines a technical background with market analysis to explain how new technologies are shaping industries, businesses and investment trends worldwide.

Singapore lifts lid on UNC3886 telecom hack hitting Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba
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Singapore lifts lid on UNC3886 telecom hack hitting Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba

Singapore revealed that a cyber espionage group called UNC3886 targeted the nation’s four major telecommunications operators, infiltrating parts of their networks. The government classified the breach as a critical infrastructure threat. The government confirmed unauthorized access to certain systems but stated telecom services remained unaffected. So far, investigators have found no proof that sensitive or personal customer data was accessed or stolen.
February 10, 2026
Uber taps Baidu’s Apollo Go for a Dubai robotaxi launch next month on its app
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Uber taps Baidu’s Apollo Go for a Dubai robotaxi launch next month on its app

Uber and China’s Baidu announced Tuesday they plan to launch Baidu’s Apollo Go self-driving taxis for ride-hailing in Dubai next month, introducing fully autonomous vehicles on the Uber app within parts of the Jumeirah district. They aim to expand the service citywide as operations mature and receive regulatory approval. https://www.reuters.com/technology/uber-rolls-out-baidus-self-driving-taxis-ride-hailing-dubai-2026-02-10/?utm_source=chatgpt.com This launch is significant because it speeds Baidu’s entry into international markets and provides Uber with another real-world trial of its “robotaxis” — driverless taxis — as ride-hailing companies hunt for advantages beyond human drivers. Dubai’s clear focus on autonomy creates a unique blend of strong demand and supportive regulations.
February 10, 2026
Microsoft’s new AI data-center bet: superconducting cables to squeeze more power in less space
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Microsoft’s new AI data-center bet: superconducting cables to squeeze more power in less space

Microsoft is testing high-temperature superconductor power lines for its data centers, aiming to boost energy efficiency and accelerate the rollout of new U.S. sites limited by current power infrastructure. The timing couldn’t be tougher. As Big Tech races to power massive AI server farms, aging grids and limited electricity supplies are slowing down hookups for these new data centers.
February 10, 2026
EU clears Google’s $32 billion Wiz buyout, lifting a key hurdle in cloud-security race
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EU clears Google’s $32 billion Wiz buyout, lifting a key hurdle in cloud-security race

Brussels, 10 February 2026, 18:23 Alphabet’s Google secured unconditional EU antitrust approval on Tuesday for its $32 billion buyout of cloud security company Wiz, removing a key obstacle for its largest deal so far. The European Commission confirmed the acquisition poses no competition issues. https://www.reuters.com/world/google-secures-eu-antitrust-approval-32-billion-wiz-acquisition-2026-02-10/
February 10, 2026
Hidden tunnel on Venus? Old Magellan radar points to a giant lava tube
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Hidden tunnel on Venus? Old Magellan radar points to a giant lava tube

Scientists reexamining radar data from NASA’s Magellan mission have uncovered what appears to be a massive underground lava tube on Venus. This marks the first time a subsurface formation has been identified on the planet. https://www.reuters.com/science/radar-data-reveals-cavernous-underground-lava-tube-venus-2026-02-09/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Timing is critical since Venus remains mostly a radar-mapped planet. Its dense clouds prevent regular cameras from seeing through, pushing space agencies to gear up for a fresh wave of Venus missions that will rely on advanced radar to chart the planet’s battered surface and surroundings.
February 10, 2026
Google’s AI Overviews draw a fresh EU antitrust complaint from publishers
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Google’s AI Overviews draw a fresh EU antitrust complaint from publishers

Brussels, 10 February 2026, 15:24 On Tuesday, the European Publishers Council lodged an antitrust complaint with EU regulators targeting Alphabet’s Google and its AI-generated summaries, called AI Overviews. The group alleges Google is exploiting publishers’ content “without authorisation, without effective opt-out mechanisms, and without fair remuneration.”
February 10, 2026
Apple and Google strike UK CMA app-store deal — what changes for developers
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Apple and Google strike UK CMA app-store deal — what changes for developers

Apple and Alphabet’s Google have offered commitments to Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority to make the App Store and Play Store more transparent and predictable for UK app developers. The CMA said the proposals cover app reviews, rankings and use of developer data, alongside new steps aimed at improving access to Apple’s tools on iOS. The package is the first set of changes the regulator has secured since the UK’s digital markets competition regime took effect in January 2025 under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act. Under the regime, the CMA can designate a firm with “strategic market status” — its label for substantial, entrenched market power — and then set tailored rules to curb unfair practices.
February 10, 2026
Cisco’s new Silicon One G300 AI networking chip takes on Broadcom and Nvidia
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Cisco’s new Silicon One G300 AI networking chip takes on Broadcom and Nvidia

On Tuesday, Cisco Systems unveiled its Silicon One G300 networking chip alongside new data center systems designed to accelerate traffic within major AI facilities. The move positions Cisco against Broadcom and Nvidia amid rising investments in AI infrastructure. The timing is straightforward. AI clusters have grown so massive that data transfer between chips can choke the entire process, causing expensive compute resources to sit idle.
February 10, 2026
Cadence’s new ChipStack AI “super agent” claims 10x faster chip design work
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Cadence’s new ChipStack AI “super agent” claims 10x faster chip design work

On Tuesday, Cadence Design Systems rolled out an AI “agent” aimed at accelerating chip design for clients like Nvidia. This move comes as companies push for quicker product cycles while facing a growing shortage of skilled workers. https://www.reuters.com/business/cadence-introduces-an-ai-agent-speed-up-computer-chip-design-2026-02-10/?utm_source=chatgpt.com The pitch is straightforward: modern chips have grown so complex that engineers dedicate a large chunk of their time to writing and testing code-like descriptions that define a circuit before it turns into physical silicon.
February 10, 2026
Apollo nears $3.4 billion loan to fund Nvidia chips for Elon Musk’s xAI
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Apollo nears $3.4 billion loan to fund Nvidia chips for Elon Musk’s xAI

Apollo Global Management is nearing a deal on a $3.4 billion loan to an investment vehicle set to purchase Nvidia chips and lease them to Elon Musk’s xAI, according to The Information’s Monday report. https://www.reuters.com/business/apollo-xai-near-34-billion-deal-fund-ai-chips-information-reports-2026-02-09/ The timing isn’t a coincidence. Nvidia’s graphics processing units, or GPUs, power the training and operation of large AI systems, but their costs often hit the books before the revenue rolls in.
February 9, 2026
EU threatens Meta with quick WhatsApp action over rival AI chatbots
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EU threatens Meta with quick WhatsApp action over rival AI chatbots

On Monday, EU antitrust authorities warned they could act swiftly against Meta Platforms over WhatsApp’s policy that blocks competing AI assistants. The regulators hinted at imposing temporary measures while their competition investigation continues. https://www.reuters.com/world/eu-threatens-meta-with-interim-measure-blocking-ai-rivals-whatsapp-2026-02-09/ The warning emerges just as chatbots are increasingly deployed in customer service and sales—fields where reach is crucial. Without integration into WhatsApp, a service risks losing direct access to consumers and businesses that rely on the app as their main entry point.
February 9, 2026
AI Symptom Checks Get a Reality Check: Study Finds ChatGPT and Rivals No Better Than Web Search
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AI Symptom Checks Get a Reality Check: Study Finds ChatGPT and Rivals No Better Than Web Search

A new study released Monday found that asking an AI chatbot about medical symptoms doesn’t improve patient decision-making compared to using a standard internet search or reputable health websites. https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/ai-no-better-than-other-methods-patients-seeking-medical-advice-study-shows-2026-02-09/ As more consumers turn to chatbots for health advice at home, health systems and developers are testing these tools as a digital “front door” for triage—helping patients figure out whether to manage symptoms themselves, visit a doctor, or head to the emergency room.
February 9, 2026
Takeda’s $1.7 billion AI drug discovery deal with Iambic: what’s inside the pact
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Takeda’s $1.7 billion AI drug discovery deal with Iambic: what’s inside the pact

Takeda Pharmaceutical has inked a multi-year deal with Iambic, a private company, to apply AI in small-molecule drug discovery. The agreement could top $1.7 billion in milestone payments and includes royalties on sales. As part of the partnership, Takeda will also gain access to Iambic’s NeuralPLexer software. Reuters Drugmakers are pouring funds into AI tools designed to accelerate early research and trim expenses. These systems focus on identifying which compounds merit development and testing—a critical phase that often consumes years and significant budgets.
February 9, 2026
Bitcoin hit $55,000 on Bithumb after a $44 billion promo slip-up — and Apple may bring ChatGPT to CarPlay
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Bitcoin hit $55,000 on Bithumb after a $44 billion promo slip-up — and Apple may bring ChatGPT to CarPlay

South Korea’s Bithumb accidentally credited users with over $40 billion in bitcoin during a promotion but managed to recover 99.7% of the 620,000 coins. The mistake sparked a sharp selloff, sending bitcoin prices down 17% briefly on the exchange before bouncing back. Bithumb, ranked just behind Upbit domestically, said the glitch wasn’t due to hacking. Regulators, however, flagged the incident as a clear sign of weaknesses in so-called virtual assets—their term for cryptocurrencies. This slip-up is significant since crypto trades nonstop, and prices can appear “real” even if one venue’s data is off. It comes as Seoul urges exchanges to tighten oversight, following years of rapid growth and occasional crashes.
February 8, 2026
Tesla’s next big bet: Hiring surge for Musk’s 100GW U.S. solar plan
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Tesla’s next big bet: Hiring surge for Musk’s 100GW U.S. solar plan

Tesla is ramping up hiring tied to Elon Musk’s plan to build 100 gigawatts of domestic solar manufacturing by the end of 2028, according to posts by senior executives and a job listing. The push matters now because Tesla is leaning harder on its energy business as its electric-vehicle sales slow, and as electricity demand rises from data centers linked to the expansion of artificial intelligence, Musk has said.
February 8, 2026
Goldman Sachs brings in Anthropic “AI agents” to tackle compliance and accounting grunt work
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Goldman Sachs brings in Anthropic “AI agents” to tackle compliance and accounting grunt work

Goldman Sachs is teaming up with AI startup Anthropic to develop “AI agents” designed to automate internal banking tasks like trade and transaction accounting, along with client due diligence—the process banks use to verify customers, CNBC reported Friday. Goldman Sachs later confirmed the report, Reuters noted. This shift is significant because it moves beyond simple chat assistants to software capable of handling multi-step tasks independently — something banks have long approached cautiously in tightly regulated areas. These AI agents are currently being trialed for transaction reconciliation, trade accounting, client vetting, and onboarding—tasks that, according to PYMNTS, “have resisted automation for decades” due to strict regulatory demands.
February 8, 2026
Anthropic’s $20B-plus funding round could close next week at $350B valuation, report says
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Anthropic’s $20B-plus funding round could close next week at $350B valuation, report says

Anthropic is closing in on a funding round that could bring in over $20 billion, with a potential close as early as next week, Bloomberg News reported Friday. This deal would peg the Claude chatbot developer at around $350 billion. Reuters has yet to confirm the report, and Anthropic didn’t respond to requests for comment. Investor cash is funneling into a tight group of AI model developers that demand massive compute resources. Reuters highlighted OpenAI’s current funding round, pegged at over $800 billion, alongside Elon Musk’s SpaceX-xAI merger as prime examples of how AI ventures are drawing capital. At Cisco’s AI Summit in San Francisco, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said, “You let a thousand flowers bloom,” before expressing concerns about
February 7, 2026
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