VAST, a Beijing-based AI startup, has raised nearly $200 million, achieving unicorn status with a valuation over $1 billion. The company plans to expand its 3D modeling platform, Tripo AI, which converts text and images into 3D objects, and develop Project Eden for creating explorable environments, while maintaining partnerships with major firms like NetEase and Sony.

NVIDIA launches the Alpamayo 2 Super model, a 32-billion-parameter AI designed for Level 4 autonomous driving, offering enhanced environmental understanding and decision-making for robotaxis. Set to be available this summer, the model supports scalable training and open-source deployment, marking a significant leap from its predecessor, Alpamayo 1.

A significant Tube strike is set to disrupt London travel on May 31, 2026, affecting major lines like Circle and Piccadilly with potential follow-up action on Thursday. The strike, over a proposed four-day workweek, may lead to crowded alternatives like buses and Overground.

Tencent Cloud is pushing its global CPaaS expansion into the Middle East and North America, emphasizing low-latency communications for gaming, education, and more. Leveraging AI-powered technologies, the platform aims to enhance user engagement and development capabilities across various sectors, highlighted by successful deployments like PalFish's AI tutor and Ryt Bank's AI-native services.

Belarus strengthens its role as a logistics and defense partner for Russia in the Ukraine conflict, raising concerns among Ukraine and NATO neighbors due to joint military activities. President Lukashenko denies aggressive intentions, while European leaders like Macron engage in diplomacy to address potential escalations and discuss sanctions.

Lt. Gen. Nauman Zakria emphasized the need for robust crisis-management and international tech governance to prevent destabilizing conflicts in South Asia, following recent tensions in Kashmir. At the Shangri-La Dialogue, he underscored the role of nuclear deterrence and multilateral cooperation in maintaining regional stability amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions.

Democrats are planning an aggressive redistricting campaign in blue states to counteract GOP gerrymandering ahead of 2028, focusing on states like New York and Maryland. This strategy aims to maximize Democratic seats and address public opposition to gerrymandering, despite legal and procedural hurdles across various states.

Tempus AI has launched the next-gen Lens platform to revolutionize oncology drug development by streamlining complex data workflows for biopharma companies. Already adopted by 19 of the top 20 largest biopharma firms, Lens offers specialized AI agents and a vast data library, although pricing details remain undisclosed.

Nota AI and NVIDIA are enhancing video monitoring with the integration of NVIDIA's Video Search and Summarization technology into Nota Vision Agent. This partnership aims to elevate AI capabilities in traffic control and industrial safety by enabling real-time decision-making and improving operational efficiency.

Supermicro unveils DCBBS Blueprints for scalable AI factory deployments, integrating Nvidia's Vera Rubin NVL72 architecture. The plan aims to streamline AI centers from 5MW to 1GW with modular, high-performance capabilities, debuting at Computex 2026 in Taipei.