Technology

14TH WCI Forum concludes today in Istanbul after strengthening Türkiye-Africa ties

On the closing day, participants reflected on key outcomes, including a surge in bilateral trade, new defense industry agreements, and a shared commitment to sustainable cooperation beyond traditional aid models.

Turkish AI sector urged to pivot to niche models amid global memory crunch

Soaring memory prices driven by AI giants' hardware demands have created a global supply bottleneck, presenting a strategic opening for Türkiye's tech sector. Industry representative Cihan Sarı urges developers to abandon resource-heavy general AI models and focus on efficient, domain-specific solutions for law, healthcare, and manufacturing.

Alibaba unveils open-source AI model to power robots

China’s Alibaba has introduced an open-source artificial intelligence model designed to serve as a cognitive engine for robots, marking a step forward in embodied AI. The development comes as South Korea announced a $692 million national initiative to produce AI semiconductors, underscoring intensifying regional competition in advanced robotics and chip technology.

Safer Internet Day focuses on AI risks and safeguards for young users

Safer Internet Day 2026 highlights the urgent need to address artificial intelligence risks for children and teenagers. With research showing young people use AI despite distrust and lax online safeguards, the global campaign calls for responsible development and stronger protective measures.

Samsung to launch world’s first 6th-gen HBM4 memory for Nvidia AI chips

Samsung Electronics is set to begin mass production of its sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory, HBM4, next week. The advanced chips, which have passed Nvidia’s certification, will be used in upcoming AI accelerators, reinforcing Samsung’s role in the high-stakes semiconductor market.

SpaceX delays Mars mission to focus on NASA lunar landing, WSJ reports

Elon Musk's SpaceX has reportedly postponed its planned Mars mission to prioritize developing a lunar lander for NASA, targeting an uncrewed moon landing by March 2027. The strategic shift coincides with SpaceX's acquisition of Musk's xAI to develop orbiting data centers.

Nvidia partners with Dassault Systèmes to build industrial AI platform for virtual twins, physics-based simulation

Nvidia and Dassault Systèmes announced a long-term partnership to develop a shared industrial AI platform that combines virtual twin technology with accelerated AI infrastructure, aiming to create "Industry World Models" for complex design and manufacturing.

New Earth-sized planet found 146 light-years away, near habitable zone

Astronomers have discovered an Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting a Sun-like star approximately 146 light-years from our solar system. The planet, HD 137010 b, has a 50% probability of residing in its star's habitable zone, making it a promising candidate for future observation.

The imperative of a 'digital conscience' in the age of AI and social media

As digital communication transforms human interaction, the concept of 'digital conscience' has emerged as a vital ethical framework. It urges individuals and institutions to weigh the moral consequences of their online actions, balancing freedom of expression with profound responsibility in the face of disinformation and algorithmic influence.

James Webb telescope maps dark matter 'scaffolding' in unprecedented detail

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has produced its largest and sharpest map of dark matter, the invisible cosmic substance. The detailed visualization, revealing nearly 800,000 galaxies, shows how dark matter's gravity shaped the universe and was crucial in creating the conditions for life on Earth and elsewhere.

Roketsan showcases advanced missile systems and UAV munitions at DIMDEX 2026

Turkish defense giant Roketsan is exhibiting a comprehensive array of indigenous missile systems and UAV munitions at the DIMDEX 2026 exhibition in Doha. The event serves as a key platform to strengthen defense partnerships in the Gulf region, highlighting Türkiye's growing defense export capabilities.

South Korea, Italy agree to boost cooperation in AI, chips, and critical minerals

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pledged to strengthen bilateral ties in high-tech sectors, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and critical raw materials, during a summit in Seoul.

NASA's mega-rocket rolls out for first crewed moon mission in over 50 years

NASA is preparing its most powerful rocket, the Space Launch System, for the Artemis II mission that will send four astronauts on a lunar flyby—the first crewed journey around the Moon in over 50 years. The rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building marks a critical step toward a planned February launch, testing systems for future Moon landings.

Global regulators crack down on Musk’s AI chatbot Grok over non‑consensual deepfakes

Countries worldwide are imposing restrictions and launching investigations into xAI’s Grok chatbot, citing its ability to generate sexually explicit deepfake images without consent, sparking urgent regulatory and legal responses.

ChatGPT adoption ranking surprises, Türkiye outpaces US and Europe

The AI ​​storm is affecting the entire world, and the latest report on adoption rates has shattered expectations. Countries known as the birthplace of the technology have been left behind, while European giants are nowhere to be seen. The top spot on this global list, where Türkiye finds its rightful place, reveals a very different picture in terms of user habits. Here are the countries that have embraced AI the most, and the surprising results...

Baykar plans major output boost for Italian aviation firm Piaggio

Under Turkish drone maker Baykar's ownership, Italian aviation firm Piaggio Aerospace plans a five to sixfold increase in aircraft production. The company will modernize its P180 turboprop with new avionics and branding.

Meta deactivates over 500,000 accounts of under-16s under Australia’s social media ban

Meta has disabled more than half a million Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts in Australia believed to belong to users under 16, following the country’s groundbreaking social media ban for minors.

China's Tianma-1000 unmanned cargo aircraft completes inaugural flight

China's domestically developed Tianma-1000 unmanned transport aircraft has successfully conducted its first flight. The drone is designed for logistics and emergency supply missions in high-altitude, complex terrain.

Massive Instagram data breach leaks info of over 17 million users

A significant data breach at Instagram has reportedly exposed the personal information of at least 17.5 million users, according to cybersecurity reports. The leaked dataset, shared on the dark web, includes email addresses, phone numbers, and partial physical addresses, raising serious privacy concerns and increasing risks of phishing and identity theft.

NASA postpones spacewalk due to medical issue on space station

NASA has delayed a planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station due to a medical concern involving a crew member. The agency is evaluating all options, including a potential early return for the affected astronaut.