Two timely and myth-busting books show that the AI boom is driven by the pursuit of power, wealth and hubris

OpenAI CEO has forecast an end to the era of smartphone dominance

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

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Hackers gained access via third-party supplier to perpetrate attack that put M&S ‘on its backside’

Elon Musk’s satellite system dominates the battle for the future of global connectivity. Amazon and Chinese rivals are working to catch up

Messaging app’s finances are booming even as chief Pavel Durov fights French case over alleged content failings

Investors in Enhanced Games include 1789 Capital and Peter Thiel

Deal will help AI data centre operator raise fresh capital after size of IPO was cut in Wall Street debut in March

UK retailer’s woes highlight the scale — and cost — of the battle

Success rides on how leaders in the region decide to focus their spending

Ex-Apple design chief is working on AI-powered alternatives to smartphones and laptops

Disruption to widely used markets data service affects UK and EU debt auctions

Tech giant offers additional data security protections in EU as local customers express concern over reliance on US tech

UK retailer discloses that breach came via supplier and warns online operations will be disrupted until July

It might not be the Big Tech companies

World’s top AI semiconductor maker says export controls have accelerated Chinese rivals’ advances

We track the roaring trade of mobiles grabbed in London and New York, then sold in a single district in Shenzhen

Attractions for employees include wellbeing support and opportunities to shape products for local markets

Tax and budget bill being debated in Congress includes $25bn for the project