AI Unpacked

AI Unpacked Welcome back to AI Unpacked, your weekly briefing on the biggest developments shaping how artificial intelligence is moving from labs into the real world. This week, the spotlight turns from Silicon Valley to Beijing, where China’s military is rapidly expanding its use of AI to power drone swarms, autonomous weapons, and battlefield decision systems. From hawk-inspired combat algorithms to university-built “kill webs,” China’s approach offers a revealing look at h

Jan. 12 – Jan. 16 AI Unpacked Welcome back to AI Unpacked, your weekly briefing on the biggest developments shaping the AI landscape. This week, headlines were dominated by OpenAI’s move toward advertising, China’s rapid AI progress, and the escalating global competition over chips and technological leadership. Here’s what mattered most. OpenAI Plans to Test Advertising on ChatGPT OpenAI has announced plans to begin testing advertisements on ChatGPT, marking a significant shi

Week 8: Jan. 4 – 10 This week’s article looks at the recent tech IPO market, what 2026 may hold, and how those shifts could shape the future of artificial intelligence. After a drought caused by rising interest rates and market volatility, public markets are reopening cautiously. AI sits at the center of that reopening, not just as a buzzword, but as a revenue-generating force investors now expect to perform. Recent Tech IPOs The past year has shown that public markets are wi

Week 6: Dec. 29 – Jan. 2 AI Unpacked Welcome back to AI Unpacked , your weekly briefing on the biggest developments shaping the AI landscape. As 2025 comes to a close and 2026 begins, AI headlines were dominated by Big Tech power plays, from Apple’s growing reliance on OpenAI, to Meta’s latest acquisition spree, to fresh challenges against Nvidia’s dominance, and Wall Street’s enthusiasm for AI-fueled gains. Here’s what mattered most this week. OpenAI Deepens Its Reach Inside

Week 5: Dec. 22 – 26 AI Unpacked Welcome back to AI Unpacked , your weekly dose of AI news. We hope your Christmas was relaxing, festive, and only mildly painful for your wallet. This week, we cover the biggest AI stories from December 22–26, from Nvidia’s move involving Groq to the future of humanoid robots and beyond. Nvidia's Licensing Deal With Groq Nvidia is making another strategic move to strengthen its position at the center of the AI boom. The company has licensed AI

Week 4: Dec. 15 – 19 AI Unpacked Welcome to this week’s edition of AI Unpacked , where we break down the most significant developments in artificial intelligence and what they signal for markets, businesses, and policy. This week’s updates include OpenAI’s massive new fundraising round, Meta’s push into AI-generated video, Anthropic’s project Vend, OpenAI’s expanding role in consumer commerce, and several other key updates shaping the industry. OpenAI’s Fundraising Round Sign