The Magnificent Seven faced off in Q1 2025 earnings season, revealing sharp AI-fueled growth for Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Apple. Tesla faltered amid political distractions. With tariff fears looming, all eyes turn to NVIDIA’s May 28 report.
Unitree’s G1 is China’s answer to the humanoid revolution. With AI agility, viral demos, and open-source innovation, it’s winning over crowds at expos and online. From search missions to assembly lines, the G1 is no gimmick—it’s Beijing’s bold play for robotics dominance.
Manus AI landed in Sydney with live demos that stunned the crowd. Its autonomous agent builds real apps, automates workflows, and keeps working in the cloud even after users disconnect. Developers called it a “digital colleague,” not just a tool. Game-changing potential.
Weekend opinion and week in review
As U.S. tariffs reshape global markets, insights from the All-In Podcast reveal a clash between patriotic optimism and economic reality. Tech elites push for Made-in-America revival, but blind spots in their vision risk weakening the very innovation and investment they champion.
The Trump administration’s aggressive new tariffs have redrawn global trade lines overnight, sparking backlash from Europe and shaking the foundation of U.S. tech dominance. With AI ambitions at stake and allies pulling back, global stability now hangs in the balance.
From quiet meetups to packed arenas, AI conferences are lighting up cities worldwide in 2025. With tech leaders, investors and innovators joining forces, these events mark a turning point as the global push toward Industry 5.0 gains speed, creativity and serious attention.
Australia’s AI Capability Plan risks falling behind as global powers race ahead. With the 2025–26 Budget looming and elections on the horizon, experts warn the nation must act fast—or be left reliant on foreign tech giants while allies secure digital dominance.
The Pacific is a battleground of tech-geopolitics. China’s Space race might challenge U.S. dominance, while Trump seeks increase defence budgets from allies. Australia tied to AUKUS, must act—Labor’s caution risks irrelevance; a Liberal shift could align industry and security to counter rivals.
Xi Jinping’s summit signaled a shift, restoring business confidence. Alibaba’s $52B AI investment and ByteDance’s $21B push highlight China’s AI ambitions. With Beijing’s support, the nation is accelerating innovation on the global stage.
2025 sees AI giants and the proliferation of AI labs craft agentic systems, reshaping business and society. Anthropic’s $61.5B valuation fuels the race, while AI-to-AI communication boosts their reach. DeepSeek’s efficiency shows China countering U.S. dominance with affordable AI innovation.
In a new era of presidential power steering the AI economy, February’s briefings highlight OpenAI’s pivot to SoftBank, Apple’s $500B onshore tech push, Google’s antitrust woes, Nvidia’s uncertain record earnings, and Bybit’s $140M crypto bounty.
Xi Jinping signaled a shift in China’s approach to private tech firms, urging fair access and reduced financing hurdles. His remarks boosted confidence in Chinese tech stocks, with Alibaba jumping 3.2%. Analysts say China’s AI ambitions hinge on concrete policy changes rather than symbolic gestures.
Australia is done playing nice. The government has sanctioned Russian hosting provider ZServers and five employees for their role in the 2022 Medibank cyberattack, which exposed 9.7million customer records. This crackdown marks a historic first—engaging with these entities is now a criminal offense.
DeepSeek’s meteoric rise is shaking the global AI landscape. Launched during Lunar New Year this Chinese startup redefines AI with breakthrough efficiency and low-cost innovation. As Trump warns of disruption, investors and governments brace for a seismic tech revolution in 2025.
This week saw AI rivalry intensify and major tech earnings shake up the market. DeepSeek’s breakthrough rattled U.S. tech giants, while Microsoft and Meta’s results underscored the rewards—and risks—of AI investments. Here’s what’s driving Wall Street’s latest moves.
