1. DevAlly Raises €2 Million to Support Europe’s Accessibility Law
DevAlly, a TechCrunch Battlefield alum, has raised €2 million to help companies comply with Europe’s newly enforced Accessibility Act. The startup provides compliance tools and analytics to make digital platforms accessible to users with disabilities, as the EU strengthens digital inclusivity rules ahead of 2026.
📖 Source: TechCrunch
2. OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Go Plan to 16 Asian Countries
OpenAI has officially expanded its affordable ChatGPT Go plan across 16 Asian markets. Priced around $5 per month, this plan provides premium GPT-4 access at a fraction of the cost, aiming to make advanced AI tools more accessible for students and small businesses.
📖 Source: TechCrunch
3. OpenAI’s Sam Altman Confirms More Major Deals Ahead
After sealing partnerships with Oracle, Nvidia, and AMD, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that even more billion-dollar deals are coming soon. This statement follows OpenAI’s record valuation hitting $500 billion, making it one of the most valuable private companies in the world.
📖 Source: The Wall Street Journal
4. Samsung Collaborates with OpenAI on Floating Data Centers
In an unexpected move, Samsung announced a collaboration with OpenAI to develop floating data centers and AI-powered energy plants. This partnership marks a futuristic step toward self-sustaining AI infrastructure to meet soaring global computing demands.
📖 Source: TechRadar
5. Governments Spending Billions on ‘Sovereign AI’ Projects
Across Europe and Asia, governments are collectively investing billions of dollars in sovereign AI systems to reduce dependence on U.S. tech giants. However, experts question whether this spending will lead to real innovation or simply duplicate existing technologies.
📖 Source: The Guardian
6. Anthropic to Open Its First India Office in 2026
AI research firm Anthropic, creator of Claude 3, has announced plans to open its first Indian office by 2026. The move aims to capitalize on India’s booming AI talent market and growing enterprise demand for trustworthy, safe AI tools.
📖 Source: Reuters
7. OpenAI Bans Chinese Accounts Over Social Media Surveillance
OpenAI has reportedly banned accounts linked to the Chinese government after discovering they used ChatGPT to monitor global social media content. This comes amid rising tension over AI ethics, surveillance, and international cybersecurity.
📖 Source: Times of India
8. Square Launches AI Voice Ordering & Bitcoin Payment System
Square has introduced a new AI-powered voice ordering system for restaurants and retail, integrated with Bitcoin payments. This feature allows small businesses to handle voice-based transactions securely while expanding crypto adoption in commerce.
📖 Source: TechCrunch
9. Google Expands ‘AI Mode’ Search and Launches Extensions for Coders
Google has rolled out new extensions for its AI coding tool and expanded Search Live with AI Mode in India. This update supports additional regional languages and makes Google’s AI more interactive and locally relevant for developers.
📖 Source: TechCrunch
10. Discord Confirms Government ID Data Breach Impacting 70,000 Users
Discord has confirmed that 70,000 users’ government IDs were exposed in a data breach following a third-party security vulnerability. The company has launched an internal investigation and is enhancing its compliance and encryption frameworks.
📖 Source: The Verge
🔍 Summary: Global Tech Accelerates, AI Expands, and Data Privacy Tightens
The world of tech and AI is evolving faster than ever — from AI ethics and data protection to massive infrastructure partnerships like Samsung-OpenAI.
India and Asia continue to emerge as global AI growth hubs, while startups like DevAlly show how regulation can spark innovation.
As the AI revolution deepens, the next frontier is clear: responsible, inclusive, and globally connected technology.