Researchers at the University of Surrey developed a method called Topographical Sparse Mapping that connects artificial neurons in a way similar to the human brain, improving AI performance and reducing energy consumption. The team published findings in Neurocomputing and introduced an enhanced version that uses a biologically inspired pruning process during training. This approach aims to make AI systems more efficient and sustainable, with potential applications in generative AI models and neuromorphic computing.

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Dürr sold its Clean Technology Systems Environmental division to Stellex Capital Management, retaining a 25 percent stake and expecting gross proceeds between 290 and 310 million euros. The division, which generated over 400 million euros in 2024 sales and employs about 1,300 people, specializes in exhaust-air purification systems. This transaction is part of Dürr's strategy to simplify its corporate structure, reduce its divisions from five to three, and focus on core automation and robotics. Stellex plans to expand the environmental technology business globally, leveraging its resources and partnership with Dürr.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to integrate additional third-party AI tools into the company’s operating systems, including ChatGPT and potentially Google Gemini, Anthropic, and Perplexity. Apple aims to release an AI-upgraded Siri next year and is open to mergers and acquisitions to advance its AI strategy. The company reported record fourth-quarter earnings of $102.5 billion, with strong performance from the iPhone 17 lineup, Mac, iPad, and services division. Apple recently launched updated iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro devices and is rumored to be preparing a budget-friendly iPhone 17e for release next year.

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Apple is investing in artificial intelligence by combining its own chip-powered servers with external computing resources, supporting its Private Cloud Compute service. The company spent $12.72 billion on capital expenditures in fiscal 2025, a 35 percent increase from the previous year, but significantly less than Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon. Apple projects further capex increases to $14.3 billion, while continuing to classify some AI-related spending as operating expenses, which rose 11 percent due to research and development. Apple Intelligence, its AI suite, integrates features such as notification summaries and image generation, with some capabilities delayed until 2026. Consumer demand for iPhone 17 remains strong, and Apple expects AI features to play a growing role in future hardware sales.

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Microsoft reported an 18 percent year-over-year increase in overall revenue and a 12 percent rise in net income for Q1 2026, while Xbox hardware sales fell 29 percent and overall gaming revenue declined 2 percent. Xbox content and services revenue grew by 1 percent, driven by increased Xbox Game Pass engagement and strong third-party game performance. Microsoft raised prices for consoles, Game Pass, and development kits in response to market changes. The company projects continued overall revenue growth but expects a slight decline in Xbox content and services revenue due to fewer first-party releases. Next-generation Xbox hardware is in development in partnership with AMD.

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AI-generated videos created with tools like OpenAI's Sora are increasingly difficult to distinguish from real footage, posing risks of misinformation and reputational harm for businesses. Sora enables users to insert real people's likenesses into any scene, and its videos often include a moving watermark and metadata confirming AI origins, though these can sometimes be removed. Social media platforms have begun labeling AI-generated content, and creators can voluntarily disclose AI use. Business leaders are advised to train teams to spot deepfakes, verify video authenticity using available tools, and remain vigilant for visual anomalies and suspicious content.

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Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft significantly increased their capital expenditures on artificial intelligence, with Meta projecting up to $72 billion in 2025 and higher spending in 2026, Alphabet raising its forecast to $93 billion, and Microsoft reporting $34.9 billion for the recent quarter. Meta aims to accelerate AI development for new products and advertising, Alphabet expands AI infrastructure, and Microsoft invests in AI infrastructure and talent. Investor interest in AI spending has helped these companies outperform the S&P 500 index, while analysts monitor when these investments will yield financial returns. Meta's quarterly revenue rose but profits fell due to a tax charge, Microsoft’s profits increased by 12 percent, and Alphabet’s profits rose by 33 percent. AI-related business investment is cited as a key factor supporting recent U.S. economic growth.

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Samsung introduced a prototype tri-fold smartphone at the APEC CEO Summit in South Korea, with plans to launch in late 2025. The device folds in two places, offering a 6.5-inch outer screen and a 10-inch display when unfolded. This design differs from Huawei's Z-shaped Mate XT, as Samsung's model folds inward in a G-shape. The tri-fold is expected to be priced higher than the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which starts at $2,000. Samsung has not released full specifications or demonstrated the folding mechanism, and the official release date remains unconfirmed.

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