Japan's Rapidus and Tenstorrent Partner to Develop 2nm AI Chips

Rapidus Corporation and Tenstorrent Inc. announce a collaboration agreement to jointly develop semiconductor intellectual property for AI edge devices based on 2-nanometer logic semiconductors. Tenstorrent boasts the best RISC-V CPU IP technology and is accelerating the development of cutting-edge devices through its partnership with Rapidus. Rapidus is constructing Japan's first advanced logic semiconductor production facility at 2 nanometers and below, with plans to commence trial production lines in 2025 and begin mass production in 2027. Rapidus will also enhance Japan's industrial strength through partnerships and actively promote collaboration in the field of intellectual property.

Saudi Aramco shells out 17.5 billion yuan to pull a national-level AI company into its oil empire

Saudi Aramco will acquire a 49% stake in PIF's wholly owned AI startup HUMAIN, while PIF retains 51%. The deal will be completed by transferring key AI assets and injecting about 9.9 billion Saudi riyals (approximately 17.55 billion yuan), rather than simply throwing money at it. This means Saudi Arabia's national-level AI flagship has been brought into the oil giant's balance sheet, and the world's largest petrochemical company is formally increasing its AI bets.

Has AI Taken Away Programmers' Jobs? Entry-Level Coders' Employment in the US Dropped 20%, Experts Worry About a Talent Shortage in Ten Years

CNBC reports that since February 2025, when Anthropic's Claude Code was launched, the number of software development job postings in the United States did not decrease but instead increased. Data from Indeed Hiring Lab shows that software job hiring has risen by nearly 15% against the trend, while the overall job market has shrunk by 7%. Kuch, chairman of McKinsey North America, was not surprised: the total volume of code written by companies has reached a new high, and the demand for developers remains strong in the AI era. However, the growth is highly concentrated in senior and AI-related positions, with senior roles absorbing most of the increase.

Trump Strongly Pushes AI to Be Renamed as Super Intelligence, Tech Giants Line Up to Comply

Trump pushed to change the term "artificial intelligence" (AI) that has been used for decades to "super intelligence" (SI). He accused "artificial" of implying falsehood in September, signed an executive order requiring federal agencies to use SI in official communications, and threatened to label those who continue to use AI as enemies. Pressure reached Silicon Valley, with Musk leading to rename SpaceXAI as SpaceXSI, followed closely by Salesforce's Benioff.

U.S. Poll Shows 64% of People Say AI Development Is Too Fast, Nearly 80% Call for Government to Ensure Safety and Control

A recent poll shows that concerns about the rapid development of AI have crossed party lines among U.S. citizens. Most people believe the government should prioritize ensuring AI remains under human control and strengthen protection for workers. 64% of respondents said AI development is too fast, while only a small number felt the pace was appropriate or too slow. Concerns about the risk of AI becoming uncontrollable by humans are driving demands for regulation, making it a central issue in public policy. Several leading tech executives have also called for stronger governance.

Google Tests Gemini's Direct Purchase Function on Flipkart, AI In-App Checkout to Launch Soon

Google has begun early testing in India, letting some users buy Walmart-owned Flipkart products directly via Gemini and AI Mode, covering smartphones, electronics and accessories. This marks its AI services extending from search and recommendations into closed-loop commerce, speeding large-model adoption in e-commerce.....