Today: 20 May 2026

Internet Access in China

Internet Access in China

China had 1.09 billion internet users by end-2023, with over 99% on mobile. State-owned ISPs—China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile—control regional access and backbone networks. All international traffic passes through three government-run gateways, slowing foreign site access. The Great Firewall blocks major foreign platforms and censors content; VPN use is tightly restricted.
10 February 2025
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Internet Access in Syria

Internet Access in Syria

Syria opened public internet access around 2000, years after establishing its first connection in 1997. By 2010–2011, about 4.5 million Syrians were online, but the government kept strict control over infrastructure and content. As of 2021, internet penetration reached 46–47%, still well below the regional average.
7 February 2025
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Google’s Bard ‘Learnt Bengali’ Claim Has a Data Problem, Former Researcher Says

Google’s Bard ‘Learnt Bengali’ Claim Has a Data Problem, Former Researcher Says

A former Google AI researcher says Google’s claim that its Bard system “learned” Bengali on its own is misleading, citing company data showing Bengali was already in its training mix. The dispute follows a 2023 “60 Minutes” segment where Google executives called Bard’s language abilities a “black box.” Bard has since been rebranded as Gemini and integrated into Google’s core products.
6 July 2024
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Zebra Medical Vision’s AI Reads Medical Images. Now Comes the Hospital Test

Zebra Medical Vision’s AI Reads Medical Images. Now Comes the Hospital Test

Nanox.AI, formerly Zebra Medical Vision, is now the imaging software unit of Nasdaq-listed Nanox, which acquired Zebra for $100 million in 2021. The company reported losses and financing risk in its 2026 filing but said it added Cedars-Sinai as a trial partner and accelerated U.S. deployment of its Nanox.ARC systems. NICE approved Nanox AI tools for NHS use during a three-year evidence period. FDA cleared its HealthFLD liver analysis software in 2024.
2 February 2024
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AI Layoffs in 2023: The Real Number Was 4,247, and the Next Wave Is Harder to Count

AI Layoffs in 2023: The Real Number Was 4,247, and the Next Wave Is Harder to Count

U.S. employers cited artificial intelligence in 4,247 announced job cuts in 2023, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. By March 2026, AI was the top stated reason for U.S. job cuts that month, with 15,341 announced. The broader labor market showed 6.866 million job openings in March 2026, while layoffs remained at 1.2%, according to the Labor Department.
6 March 2023
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Stock Market Today

  • Watches of Switzerland Posts Record £1.83 Billion Revenue as US Becomes Leading Market
    May 20, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT. Watches of Switzerland Group plc reported a record £1.83 billion in full-year revenue for FY26, up 13% at constant currency. Adjusted EBIT is forecast between £152 million and £155 million, surpassing prior guidance and boosting shares over 15% to £609. The US market became the group's largest, with revenue hitting $1.24 billion (£927 million), surpassing the UK and Europe combined at £901 million. CEO Brian Duffy credited ultra-wealthy American consumers and strong luxury watch and jewellery sales, with jewellery growing 18% to £240 million. Pre-owned watches grew 22%, and ecommerce revenue rose 21%. The company invested £67 million in retail expansion, including new showrooms. Net debt declined to £57 million. Geopolitical risks from Swiss import tariffs and Middle East conflicts are monitored but currently have limited impact.

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Grab shares edge lower after Superbank shift

Grab shares edge lower after Superbank shift

20 May 2026
Grab Holdings shares fell 1% to $3.465 on Wednesday, extending a year-to-date drop of over 30%, after announcing it will consolidate Indonesia’s Superbank into its accounts. The move gives Grab majority control of the digital bank, which has over 6 million customers and 24 trillion rupiah in assets. Grab’s Q1 revenue rose 24% to $955 million, but analysts trimmed price targets despite maintaining positive ratings. Competitor GoTo posted its first quarterly net profit in April.
Super Micro Stock Gains Almost 10% With SMCI Up in AI-Server Rally

Super Micro Stock Gains Almost 10% With SMCI Up in AI-Server Rally

20 May 2026
Super Micro Computer shares rose 9.3% to $33.40 midday Wednesday, outpacing Nvidia and other AI hardware stocks ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The company recently reported fiscal Q3 sales of $10.2 billion, missing estimates, but issued a stronger-than-expected Q4 forecast. Senior sales executive Don Clegg retired May 15 and will consult for six months. Wall Street indexes climbed as chip stocks rallied.
OpenAI IPO Filing Could Come Soon as ChatGPT Parent Moves Fast Toward Market Debut

OpenAI IPO Filing Could Come Soon as ChatGPT Parent Moves Fast Toward Market Debut

20 May 2026
OpenAI is preparing to file confidentially for an initial public offering as soon as this week, according to the Wall Street Journal and Reuters. The company is working with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley on a draft prospectus and is targeting a possible public debut as early as September. OpenAI could seek a valuation of up to $1 trillion. The move comes as rivals Anthropic and SpaceX also weigh public listings.
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