Google DeepMind will open its first AI‑driven research facility in the United Kingdom, partnering with the British government to accelerate scientific breakthroughs. The lab will give British scientists priority access to DeepMind tools and focus on creating new superconductor and semiconductor materials, with downstream benefits for medical imaging, chip efficiency, clean energy and transport. The partnership also ties into a broader £5 billion plan to modernize outdated government IT, freeing civil servants from repetitive tasks and supporting education. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall hailed the deal as a catalyst for national renewal and global AI leadership. Read more →

China has unveiled a draft five-year plan that emphasizes technological self‑reliance and reduced exposure to foreign pressure. The proposal highlights development in semiconductors, artificial intelligence and renewable energy, while seeking to boost domestic consumption and lessen reliance on exports. It builds on the previous plan launched during the earlier U.S. administration and reflects ongoing trade tensions between Beijing and Washington. Read more →

The Trump administration plans to announce tariffs on semiconductors and chips, which could disrupt U.S. hardware and AI companies. The specifics of these tariffs remain unclear. Read more →