Artificial Intelligence

Tesla’s Bitcoin bet continues to pay off. The electric vehicle giant recorded an $80 million gain on its Bitcoin holdings in Q3 2025 — its largest crypto revaluation boost since 2021 — while maintaining its long-held position of 11,509 BTC.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser that lets users browse, search, and automate tasks directly through ChatGPT. The browser aims to challenge Google Chrome’s dominance and integrate AI into everyday online activities, with features like Agent Mode to perform actions on behalf of users.

Laos is preparing to cut off its electricity supply to cryptocurrency mining operations by the first quarter of 2026, as the government looks to focus its resources toward industries that could help the country generate greater economic value, as announced by the Deputy Energy Minister Chanthaboun Soukaloun.

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC has filed a lawsuit in the United States against Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio Inc. and two of its senior executives, accusing them of inflating company revenues through misleading financial statements and undisclosed dealings with an affiliated battery asset firm.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has broken his radio silence on Bitcoin since his last mentioned in 2022, following the collapse of FTX. In a post on X, Musk praised Bitcoin’s energy-based design as a safeguard against the reckless money printing he believes will escalate amid the global artificial intelligence (AI) arms race.

OpenAI is making Singapore a key hub for its Asia-Pacific expansion, aiming to grow its team and work with major clients like Singapore Airlines, Grab, and Sea Group. The company is offering customised AI solutions and investing in partnerships and infrastructure to support the rapidly growing ChatGPT user base.

Spotify has teamed up with ChatGPT to offer music and podcast recommendations through natural conversation, available to users worldwide. The feature aims to make discovery easier while keeping user data private and giving artists’ work protection.

After months of speculation, Elon Musk has officially announced his latest creation — “Grokipedia,” an AI-powered alternative to Wikipedia. Designed to challenge what Musk calls “falsehoods and half-truths” online, the new platform aims to redefine how truth is verified on the internet.

Nintendo has denied claims that it lobbied the Japanese government to restrict generative AI, after a politician admitted spreading false information. The controversy comes as the gaming industry debates AI use, with many developers already experimenting while Nintendo remains cautious about protecting its IP.

Universal Music and Warner Music are in talks with AI companies to license their catalogues for training systems and generating tracks. The deals could set rules for payments and how copyrighted music is used by AI.