But economists say a 'productivity paradox' identified in 1987 could be in effect, with gains still possible, once people learn how to utilise generative AI better

Japan was under pressure to deliver on its pledges - to invest $550 billion in the US - made in 2025 in return for lower US trade tariffs

China hyped up its robotics sector at its annual new year gala, turning the event into a ‘high-stakes product launch’ at a time when the industry is set for IPOs worth billions of dollars

India moves to curb a wave of AI deepfakes and disinformation, but its 3-hour takedown rule spurs fears of censorship. Delhi is also considering a social media ban for children.

The $100 billion investment would catalyse a further $150 billion in spending on "advanced electrical infrastructure, sovereign cloud platforms and supporting industries," the Adani Group said

Videos generated via Seedance 2.0 have been the rage in China as they depicted scenes like rapper Ye singing in Mandarin and actors Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise fighting over Jeffrey Epstein

This is the fourth meet to discuss problems and opportunities posed by AI. Key issues include job loss fears, preventing harm, energy demands, regulations and existential fears

Takaichi is looking to ramp up public spending, as data released on Monday showed Japan's economic growth fell short of expectations in the last quarter of 2025

The success of Seedance — hailed as another ‘breakthrough’ by Chinese media — is in line with Beijing’s lofty ambitions to position itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence

US embassy swiftly congratulated Tarique Rahman and the BNP for their "historic victory", while even neighbouring India praised his "decisive win"

Anti-Money Laundering officials in Thailand move to get courts to allow them to seize hundreds of assets linked to online fraud in Cambodia, where a 'crackdown' is in full swing

Tarique Rahman said he was "confident" his Bangladesh Nationalist Party can regain power, but he faces a stiff challenge from a coalition led by the country's largest Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami.