The artificial intelligence-fueled market rally that has propelled global stocks to record highs in 2026 suffered a sharp setback on Tuesday as investors dumped technology shares, sending markets lower from New York to Seoul and raising new questions about the pace, cost, and sustainability of the AI revolution. The sell-off
MONTREAL, Canada — At a time when the world is searching for pathways to turn climate ambition into tangible results, the Climate Solutions Prize (CSP) is proving that one of the greatest opportunities may lie in identifying and scaling the innovators already building solutions. During the 2026 Climate Solutions Prize
As nations race to secure leadership in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, advanced energy systems, and next-generation technologies, few individuals occupy a more consequential position than Dr. Darío Gil. Today, Dr. Darío Gil serves as the Under Secretary of Energy for Science and Innovation at the United States Department of Energy,
The United States and Japan have announced a historic $1 billion partnership to advance quantum computing, artificial intelligence, advanced computing, fusion energy, biotechnology, and next-generation scientific research—one of the most significant technology collaborations between the two allies in decades. The initiative makes Japan the first international partner in the U.S.
TOKYO — The quantum industry has entered a new phase. At Q2B Tokyo 2026, the world’s leading conference focused on the commercialization of quantum technologies, the conversation was no longer centered on whether quantum computing will work. Instead, leaders focused on a more immediate question: how to create value from
The artificial intelligence revolution is entering a new phase. After years of record-breaking private fundraising, the world’s leading AI companies are increasingly turning toward public markets to finance their ambitions. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has reportedly filed confidential paperwork for a U.S. stock market debut, while rival Anthropic is
A New Frontier for AI Infrastructure As artificial intelligence drives a global race to build more computing power, China has unveiled one of the most unconventional solutions yet: the world’s first offshore wind-powered underwater data center. The Shanghai Lingang Undersea Data Center, which entered operation in May, is located more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest executive order on artificial intelligence has reignited a global debate that governments around the world are struggling to answer: How should humanity govern one of the most powerful technologies ever created? The order, signed this week, encourages America’s leading AI companies to
Artificial intelligence is often described as a digital revolution. But a major new report released this week by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) argues that AI is increasingly becoming a physical one—with profound implications for energy systems, water resources, land use, and climate goals
As Alphabet seeks one of the largest capital raises in corporate history, governments face growing pressure to secure the energy, talent, and infrastructure needed to compete in the AI economy. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, announced plans this week to raise $80 billion in new equity capital to finance an unprecedented
