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Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD Hyundai) announced an investment exceeding 1 trillion won (about $720 million) to build two new production facilities in Ulsan, South Korea. One plant will manufacture the company’s HiMSEN power‑generation engines, targeting a 3‑gigawatt capacity for emergency generators and distributed power systems driven by the rapid expansion of artificial‑intelligence data centers. The second facility will produce core components for small modular reactors (SMRs), positioning Ulsan as a hub for next‑generation nuclear technology. Construction is slated to [...]

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are slated to meet this week amid a fierce rivalry to lead global artificial‑intelligence development. Both sides have voiced worries that unchecked AI could threaten national security, prompting U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to discuss a bilateral “notification mechanism” for AI incidents that might affect either country. The proposed dialogue would cover risks such as AI‑driven cyberattacks, misuse in biotechnology, catastrophic model failures and loss [...]

Wall Street surged on Monday as AI‑related stocks propelled the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to sharp gains, while Treasury yields slipped and oil prices fell. Advanced Micro Devices topped a $1 trillion market value, and Intel and Arm Holdings posted strong advances, reviving optimism about expanding AI spending despite recent safety‑warning‑driven selloffs. The benchmark 10‑year Treasury yield dipped below the psychological 5 % threshold, and Brent crude slipped under $100 a barrel, its lowest level since September 9, amid speculation of [...]

Amazon.com Inc. has barred Meta Platforms Inc.’s Muse AI agent from accessing its marketplace, notifying users of the restriction on Sunday. Muse, released in the U.S. earlier this month, quickly amassed over 730,000 downloads and became the top free app on the App Store, surpassing ChatGPT. Meta offers a free version and two paid tiers with higher usage limits. Amazon’s objection centers on Muse’s failure to identify itself as an agent in purchase requests, violating Amazon’s terms [...]

Meta’s AI assistant Muse was blocked from purchasing items on Amazon after users received an error stating that “continued access by an unauthorized AI agent violates Amazon’s Conditions of Use.” The restriction, identified by GeekWire, prevents Muse from acting as a shopper on the e‑commerce platform. Amazon’s decision reflects its cautious stance on agent‑driven commerce, citing concerns over potential order errors and the need to manage customer and vendor fallout. The move underscores the competitive tension between [...]

A four‑day study tour by Philippine maritime officials to Norway followed the 2025 Norway‑Philippines Electric Ferries Conference, where Norwegian companies and Philippine agencies explored electric and hybrid ferry technology. The delegation visited operating electric ferries, met operators, and examined Norway’s decade‑long experience, which includes 180 vessels on 100 routes. The trip produced a partnership to prototype an electric‑hybrid ferry under the EU‑supported TrAM project, aiming to tailor solutions to the Philippines’ diverse waterway needs.

Apple has requested that the court allow its own forensic experts to examine images used by defendants in its trade‑secret lawsuit against OpenAI and io Products. The suit alleges former Apple employees, including Chang Liu and Tang Tan, misappropriated confidential hardware schematics and guided other employees to bring proprietary components to interviews. Apple claims its experts found critical flaws in the defendants’ analysis and seeks expedited access to documents on OpenAI’s hardware R&D, such as metal finishes [...]

The inaugural Futura Innovation Conference will take place in Limerick City Centre from 19–21 October 2026, drawing over 1,000 participants and more than 200 speakers across 100 sessions. The event spans ten venues, creating a walkable, city‑wide experience that includes keynotes, panels, workshops, start‑up showcases, investor meetings, and partner‑led events. Seven industry tracks—AgTech, Culture, Enterprise, Infrastructure, Innovative Technologies, MedTech, and Transport—will feature policy discussions, university commercialization, and women‑in‑investment sessions. The conference aims to spotlight Limerick’s growing role [...]