84 Gems

82620 Points

Badges: Rookie

AI policy and investment surge: The U.S. launched an aggressive AI Action Plan and major tech firms plan $400B in AI-related investments, while China races ahead with over 1,500 large language models.

Strategic corporate realignments: Microsoft excluded Google, Apple, and Meta from its key partner list, shifted focus toward AWS/Nvidia, and joined Nvidia in surpassing $4T market valuation. Major M&As and layoffs reflect rapid industry transition.

Emerging tech & workforce impact: Breakthroughs in quantum computing, robotics, biotechnology, and 6G signal new capabilities, while AI-driven automation causes record tech layoffs but raises salaries for AI-skilled roles by 28%.