Alpine town and World Economic Forum hub in the Swiss canton of Grisons.
NATO leaders have met in Ankara after months of U.S. threats to scale back forces in Europe and repeated U.S. demands that allies raise defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. Tensions over the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and U.S. troop reviews have strained transatlantic ties, while European governments are increasing procurement and planning to assume more conventional defence responsibilities.
Microsoft has announced 4,800 job cuts, about 2.1% of its workforce, with Xbox accounting for roughly 3,200 reductions across fiscal 2027 and 1,600 roles eliminated immediately. Xbox will spin out or divest five studios, flatten management and refocus on major franchises as the company shifts resources toward AI and margin improvement.
NATO members pledge higher defence spending while President Trump sharpens demands on Greenland and Spain. Mark Rutte labels the alliance stronger, but others warn of lasting tensions as US pressure tests unity.
Apple has filed a federal lawsuit accusing OpenAI, its hardware arm io Products and two former Apple engineers of misappropriating confidential hardware designs, supplier details and manufacturing techniques to speed OpenAI’s push into consumer devices. Apple has asked the court for injunctions, return of materials and unspecified damages.
Frontier AI models are set for stricter pre-release testing under a proposed US-led, industry-funded standards body modeled on FINRA. The plan envisions 30-day pre-release sharing with the body, a majority-independent board, and ongoing testing to curb cyber, bio and nuclear risks as the AI race intensifies.
A wave of updates across Uber, Waymo, Baidu, and others is redefining autonomous-vehicle deployment in major markets. Partnerships are shifting, apps are expanding beyond rides, and regulators are sharpening standards. The evolving ecosystem is accelerating, with major players preparing for broader rollout in 2028 and beyond.
The White House has placed Gabriel Perez, a teleprompter operator who has worked for the president since 2016, on unpaid administrative leave after Kalshi flagged suspicious bets tied to words in presidential speeches. Kalshi has referred trades to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and has frozen more than $90,000 in accounts while regulators investigate.
The White House has announced 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, to take effect in 30 days under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The duties will hit products from wine to cement and hockey sticks, exclude energy and critical minerals, and target goods previously protected by the USMCA; Ottawa has called the move a USMCA violation.
Tesla has reported weak Q2 profits and heavy capital spending on AI, robotaxis and humanoid robots, turning free cash flow negative and sending its shares sharply lower. SpaceX has fallen since its IPO and heavy short interest is piling up. Investors are demanding clearer timelines for robotaxi, Optimus and Tesla–SpaceX collaboration as capital needs rise.
Ruby Rippey has published a Vanity Fair essay detailing an affair with California Gov. Gavin Newsom from 2005-2006, challenging his memoir account and recounting her struggles with alcoholism. The piece arrives as Newsom eyes a potential 2028 presidential bid and amid renewed scrutiny of past relationships that reshaped California politics.
Industry leaders warn that AI infrastructure investments have sparked a ferocious race among hyperscalers. Earnings calls show wide investor scepticism about when returns will materialise, even as compute demand remains strong.
SpaceX shares have fallen about 50% from their June peak as insiders gain new selling rights, ahead of several lockup expirations. Analysts expect a Q2 loss around $1.9 billion as the Starship program, Starlink revenue, and a possible Musk-Tesla tie‑up remain in focus.
Google has reorganised its AI leadership: Demis Hassabis has stepped back from day-to-day running of DeepMind to become its chair and Alphabet chief scientist, and Koray Kavukcuoglu has been promoted to senior vice-president to run Google DeepMind. Several senior engineers, including Jeff Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat, have left to launch a new startup; Alphabet shares have fallen.
The presidency has repeatedly highlighted grass and landscaping in public remarks over the past 18 months, with officials tying green spaces to broader policy themes. Recent events show the administration availing private help to revitalize Washington’s lawns, while ethics concerns are raised about favoritism.
The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20bn of Canadian goods and Canada has announced dollar‑for‑dollar retaliation, naming more than 700 U.S. products for 15%, 25% or 50% duties from Sept. 8. The moves have hit metals, autos, food and household goods and are pushing costs for manufacturers and consumers on both sides of the border.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has met French President Emmanuel Macron on Saint-Pierre and Miquelon and has announced plans to deepen economic and security ties with France and the European Union, including backing for a proposal that Canada become the EU's first "associate member." The leaders have discussed energy, critical minerals, defence and technology as Ottawa shifts away from U.S. dependence.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed making Canada the EU's first "associate member." Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed closer ties that would deepen cooperation on trade, defence, AI, critical minerals and Arctic issues beyond the existing CETA deal. EU member states and diplomats say the proposal is undefined and legal and political obstacles remain.
Leading AI executives and regulators have debated whether to slow development after incidents involving autonomous agents. Anthropic and OpenAI have called for coordinated standards and independent testing, while Meta and Nvidia argue industry incentives and liability will enforce safety. U.S. political leaders have pushed back against formal global controls, complicating plans for international oversight.
The United States, Denmark and Greenland have signed a security agreement that has given Washington permanent control over Greenland’s security and will allow an expanded US military presence. The pact allows the US to modernise Pituffik Space Base, re-establish bases at Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig and bar non‑NATO states from building bases or making sensitive investments without US approval.
The European Commission has proposed opening a new 'associate member' status to deepen ties with Canada. Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has welcomed the idea as a path to reduce dependence on US markets while President Donald Trump has threatened heavy tariffs if he judges the move hostile. Leaders plan a Canada‑EU summit in Montreal on Oct 29–30.
Citadel founder Ken Griffin has pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University: $2 billion to build a 35-acre Wynwood campus in Miami that aims to open for students in 2028, and $1 billion to boost priorities at CMU’s Pittsburgh campus, including renaming its School of Computer Science after Griffin.