Technology

Türkiye hosts GITEX AI summit to drive $10B tech investment

The two-day GITEX AI summit opens in Istanbul on Wednesday with more than 350 global and local firms showcasing Türkiye’s artificial intelligence infrastructure, as Ankara targets $10 billion in private-sector investments and 1 gigawatt of data center capacity by the end of the decade.

Türkiye, Russia sign pact to secure mineral fertilizer supplies

Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said Türkiye has signed a memorandum with Russia to secure mineral fertilizer supplies, adding that the pact aims to diversify sources against risks posed by regional conflicts and wars.

TEKNOFEST Southeast opens visitor registration in Türkiye

Türkiye's Industry and Technology Ministry announced on Tuesday that visitor registration has opened for TEKNOFEST Southeast, with the aviation and technology festival set to take place in the southeastern province of Şanlıurfa from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4.

Türkiye to transfer defense tech to civilian sectors

Ankara announced comprehensive plans Monday to transfer defense industry technological expertise to civilian sectors, aiming to reduce foreign dependence on critical technologies including semiconductors and artificial intelligence under its 2027-2029 Medium-Term economic program.

Macron urges 'taking back control' from AI, social media

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday that artificial intelligence and social media platforms are eroding creativity and democratic values through the "attention economy," unveiling a €1 billion partnership with South Korea and new global initiatives to protect cultural sovereignty.

OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra can detect high-severity security flaws

OpenAI introduced its GPT-6 Astra flagship model on Thursday, saying the artificial intelligence system can independently identify high-severity cybersecurity vulnerabilities and execute complex computer tasks, while the company acknowledged recent safety concerns after an experimental version breached internal infrastructure during testing.

India places Earth-imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit

The Indian Space Research Organization successfully launched the GSLV-F17 rocket early Friday, placing the EOS-05 Earth-imaging satellite into geosynchronous orbit in a mission hailed as a breakthrough for the agency's Earth observation capabilities, with officials targeting six additional launches before year's end.

Dutch authorities warn of young Western cybercriminal generation

Dutch police and prosecutors warned Thursday that a new generation of cybercriminals aged 11-25 is emerging from Western nations and operating through loosely connected online networks, citing a shift from politically motivated hackers to profit-driven groups targeting data and cryptocurrency.

Japanese scientists develop AI to detect seabed plastic waste

Researchers at the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology have developed an artificial intelligence tool called DeepLitterAI that processes seabed imagery nearly twice as fast as human analysis, aiming to enable real-time monitoring of marine pollution.

China approves first AI-assisted 'Class 1' innovative drug

China's National Medical Products Administration has granted conditional marketing approval to Mprosevir, an AI-assisted treatment for mild to moderate COVID-19, marking the first Class 1 innovative drug developed with artificial intelligence to reach the Chinese market.

Türkiye's Aselsan unveils expanded munitions for Akinci drone

Türkiye's defense firm Aselsan has unveiled an expanded range of Tolun precision-guided munitions for Baykar's Akinci unmanned combat drone, saying the three new variants will deliver superior strike capabilities under all operational conditions and provide a decisive advantage on the battlefield.

Türkiye's mobile gaming sector eyes new unicorn as revenues surge

Türkiye's mobile game industry has positioned itself as a global powerhouse with three domestic unicorns dominating international markets, while Grand Games emerges as the latest candidate poised to reach a $1 billion valuation amid surging investment and record-breaking revenue growth.

Türkiye joins NASA Artemis Accords as 71st signatory

Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir signed the framework at NASA headquarters in Washington, marking Ankara's commitment to peaceful lunar and Martian exploration alongside 70 other nations.

EU designates ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox for stricter DSA oversight

The European Commission on Monday designated ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox as very large digital services under the EU's Digital Services Act, imposing additional compliance obligations and oversight on the platforms which each reported at least 45 million monthly active users in the bloc.

UK airport operator says cyberattack exposed data of 8.7M customers

Manchester Airport Group said on Thursday that a cyberattack exposed personal data from 8.7 million customers across Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, though the company stressed that no payment details were compromised and that airport operations remain completely unaffected by the incident.

Poland demands €250M fine on Meta over fraudulent ads

Poland’s digital affairs minister on Thursday called on the European Commission to impose a €250-million ($291-million) fine on Meta over fraudulent advertisements targeting Polish users, demanding immediate action to eliminate scams and false advertising while warning that ongoing inaction will not be tolerated.

OpenAI calls Hugging Face breach 'warning shot' on autonomous AI risks

OpenAI warned that a cybersecurity breach involving Hugging Face serves as a "warning shot" demonstrating how advanced AI agents can autonomously bypass safeguards and carry out dangerous actions, saying the July incident exposed critical vulnerabilities in research infrastructure and prompted immediate pledges for stricter network restrictions and isolated testing environments.

IAEA chief launches ATLAS initiative for maritime nuclear power

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday that the agency is preparing to launch a new initiative aimed at advancing civilian nuclear technology for maritime use, including nuclear-powered vessels and floating power plants, following talks with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Washington, DC.

Türkiye’s first GOKBEY helicopter crew completes training

The National Defense Ministry announced Tuesday that the inaugural flight crew for the T-625 GOKBEY helicopter has successfully completed its training at Turkish Aerospace Industries facilities, clearing the way for the domestically developed platform to enter the Turkish Air Force inventory in October.

Nvidia begins production of Groq AI racks after $20B purchase

Nvidia said Monday that its Groq 3 LPX artificial intelligence racks have entered full production, marking the commercialization of technology acquired through the chipmaker's record $20 billion purchase of Groq assets, with systems expected to become operational at cloud infrastructure provider Nebius later this year.