New Zealand launches a $765,000, six-month AI pilot for small businesses, offering up to $15,000 in co-funding and expert support to boost productivity through responsible AI adoption.

Elon Musk’s Grok AI on X generated thousands of undressed images per hour, sparking concerns over AI misuse and content moderation.

AI cybersecurity market to grow from $26B to $109B by 2032, driven by threats and need for faster defense.

Oneida County formed a 10-member AI Task Force to assess ethical risks and opportunities in government and community AI use.

Trump says tech firms must cover their energy costs to avoid higher bills, citing data center impacts in 13 states.

Prime Minister Modi met with Indian AI startups, pledging government support ahead of the India AI Impact Summit.

Ford launches AI assistant in 2026, expanding to vehicles by 2027 with advanced, personalized features.

Google rolls out AI tools in Gmail to U.S. users, with advanced features for paid subscribers and privacy safeguards.

The UK may ban X app over AI chatbot concerns, pending regulatory review.

SK Hynix to invest $12.9B in new HBM chip facility in South Korea, launching April 2026.