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Cao Liangliang, a former principal engineer at Google DeepMind and architect of foundational AI systems at Google, Apple, and IBM, has returned to Hong Kong after two decades and been appointed as Chair Professor of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His return marks a homecoming for Hong Kong’s AI community.

A large fireworks display in Washington, D.C. caused temporary air pollution, prompting a warning about breathing the air afterward. Additional updates include teens entering an abandoned IBM office, a conversation between Mamdani and AOC, and a new Gucci show.

Gulf states are enhancing operational resilience due to a surge in cyberattacks, physical strikes on cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven threats. The UAE experienced a rise in daily cyberattacks from 200,000 to 700,000, with AI enabling faster, more sophisticated attacks, while cybersecurity spending in the region is projected to reach $4.07 billion in 2026.

The article compares how American brands celebrated the 1976 bicentennial with commercial products to their more restrained approach for the 2026 250th anniversary. Companies like Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and Target are sponsors of America250 but avoid prominent branding, contrasting with the overt patriotism of 1976.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth is visiting Japan to strengthen Illinois' partnerships in quantum technology with Toshiba and IBM, promote agricultural ties, and discuss sustainable air fuel investments. The trip includes meetings to advance the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park and highlight national security concerns in the U.S.-China quantum race.

Ford, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and IBM have reversed AI-driven job cuts after finding the technology could not fully replace human workers. Companies are rehiring workers previously replaced by automation due to its shortcomings.

A GitHub project by 'schlae' is focused on reverse engineering the IBM MCGA Gate Array, with a Hacker News discussion thread showing 10 points and 2 comments.

IBM has introduced a new 0.7 nanometer chip technology that vertically stacks transistors in two layers, achieving nearly double the transistor density of its 2021 design. The technology features approximately 100 billion transistors.

Europe's record-breaking heat wave is straining power grids due to increased cooling demand, while IBM has unveiled a new chip with 100 billion transistors that could extend Moore’s Law. The heat wave is causing power plant shutdowns and shifting seasonal energy demand patterns, and IBM's technology aims to enhance computing efficiency by increasing transistor density.

IBM has introduced semiconductor technology that could deliver computer chips with 50% better performance and significantly lower power consumption.

IBM's latest chip breaks records by incorporating 100 billion transistors, doubling the transistor count of current state-of-the-art chips through the use of a second layer of silicon circuitry.

IBM has developed a 0.7 nm (7 Angstroms) chip technology with a path to 0.1 nm, enabling up to 100 billion transistors on a fingernail-sized die. The technology uses a 3D nanostack architecture with staggered transistors and single dielectric bonding, offering 50% higher performance or 70% greater efficiency than 2 nm chips. Competitors like Intel and Huawei have explored similar 3D stacking concepts.

The White House released executive orders on quantum computing emphasizing coordination over major investments or policy changes. President Donald Trump highlighted goals like strengthening the domestic supply chain and delivering a quantum computer to the Department of Energy by 2028, but quantum companies and researchers note the orders lack substantial new funding or operational shifts. The orders are seen as adding credibility to quantum technology, though it remains unproven at scale.

IBM and OpenAI are collaborating to help businesses identify and validate software vulnerabilities using OpenAI's AI capabilities. The partnership aims to assist enterprise clients in addressing these vulnerabilities.

The Trump administration plans to issue executive orders to accelerate the federal government's transition to post-quantum encryption and increase funding for the domestic quantum computing industry. The orders include a new deadline for adopting quantum-resistant encryption by 2029 or 2030 and exclude military networks. The administration also announced over $2 billion in incentives for nine quantum companies under the CHIPS and Science Act.

PostgreSQL, originally developed by Michael Stonebraker as a successor to Ingres, was abandoned in the 1990s but survived due to a dedicated open-source community. The volunteer team expanded its capabilities with standard SQL while maintaining its extensible architecture, leading to its current role as a foundation for modern cloud infrastructure.

The article discusses quantum computing's potential to solve complex problems in healthcare and finance at the VivaTech 2026 festival. It highlights IBM's Quantum System Two and Jerry Chow's insights on the technology's real-life benefits and challenges.

Amaravati will launch a quantum and AI innovation centre in collaboration with IBM on June 18. The centre will connect 380 quantum innovation cells and over 3,000 students and professors from engineering colleges.

Estonia plans to grant AI agents digital identities to enable verified and auditable actions on behalf of individuals, backed by the Eesti.ai advisory board. The initiative aims to establish authorization frameworks to prevent over-delegation of rights, with similar proposals emerging from academic and corporate sectors, including projects like Agent Name Service and DNS for AI Discovery.

IBM agreed to pay $17 million to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve False Claims Act allegations related to nondiscrimination obligations in federal contracts under the DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative. IBM denied liability, and the case highlights concerns about HR practices such as compensation, hiring, and promotions, which SHRM research identifies as critical areas for assessing organizational civility.

Gary Cohn, IBM vice chairman and former director of the National Economic Council during President Trump's first term, was interviewed on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on June 14, 2026. The transcript details his participation in the discussion.

Gary Cohn, IBM vice chairman and former director of the National Economic Council during President Trump's first term, participated in an interview on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on June 14, 2026. The transcript details his roles in business and government but does not include specific statements or discussions from the interview.

The second half of Face the Nation featured Senators Mark Kelly and Mark Warner, along with IBM vice chairman Gary Cohn. The segment covered their participation in the show's discussion.

Gary Cohn, IBM vice chairman and head of the National Economic Council in President Trump's first term, stated prices are 'not going to fall like a rock overnight' if a U.S.-Iran truce is signed due to uncertainty about the Strait of Hormuz.

Google declined funding from the Trump administration for quantum computing due to restrictive conditions, according to Google Quantum AI’s COO. The US government has allocated $2 billion to support quantum companies like IBM and PsiQuantum. Google advocates for increased government investment in basic quantum research and faces recruitment challenges amid tightened immigration policies.

The article discusses powering up a module from the IBM 604, an electronic calculator developed in 1948. It references the technical restoration of this historical computing device.

Anthropic and OpenAI are preparing high-valuation IPOs, targeting the top 15% of the AI market focused on enterprises with resources for advanced AI adoption. However, corporate buyers struggle to find ROI due to high costs and viable open-source alternatives, with potential revenue opportunities instead lying in modernizing legacy systems and expanding credit access in developing economies.

A former cybersecurity executive accuses IBM of failing to disclose and covering up data breaches at IBM and two subsidiary companies during the mid-2010s. The allegations are detailed in a lawsuit filed by the executive.

Business leaders at New York Tech Week discussed challenges in measuring AI's return on investment, with some citing 'massive over-investment' and others attributing spending cuts to difficulty quantifying results. Software engineering workflows, particularly in coding capabilities, are driving costs, while AI companies focusing on measurable tasks like sales and customer experience may see near-term benefits.

The UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) accepted Capita's £370 million bid to manage its Oracle-based HR and finance system, 42% below its own £642 million cost model. Rival bidder Sopra Steria is challenging the decision, alleging Capita's bid was abnormally low, while the DWP defends the contract as part of its shared services strategy. IBM and Big Red were separately awarded a £711 million Oracle-based SaaS contract in 2024.

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna endorsed the Trump administration's narrowed AI executive order, advocating for light government regulation to avoid stifling innovation. The order focuses on strengthening cybersecurity without mandating AI companies to share model details, while IBM has invested in AI-driven safeguards for open source software.

IBM experienced strong stock momentum Monday as the software sector continues its comeback. The article questions whether Trump influenced IBM's stock rally but does not confirm a direct link.

IBM shares increased following the recirculation of a video clip showing President Donald Trump praising the company. The clip originates from a 2025 White House roundtable discussion between Trump and IBM CEO Arvind Krishna.

Shares in Arm, IBM, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise surged ahead of Monday's market open, driven by Nvidia's chip 'reinvention' extending a software rally. The rise in software company stocks was evident before trading began.

Magyar is advocating for a breakthrough to secure frozen EU funds. US tech group IBM has increased its lobbying efforts.

IBM has partnered with Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, and Bank of America on its open-source cybersecurity project called Project Lightwell. Mythos was identified as the critical trigger for this initiative, according to Krishna.

Kyndryl, an infrastructure tech services company spun off from IBM, sent a pulse survey to employees on the same day it announced potential job cuts, sparking backlash. The company cited efforts to address labor costs amid declining profits, with severance charges projected at $200 million. A brief town hall meeting provided minimal details, further fueling employee dissatisfaction.

The US government announced $2 billion in investments in quantum computing startups, including $100 million equity deals, but a Congress member argues the funding violates laws meant to support semiconductor research. A key recipient, Anderon, will receive $1 billion from IBM and the government to build a quantum processing unit foundry, raising legal concerns.

IBM is spinning off its first pure-play quantum chip foundry, leveraging 300mm superconducting silicon technology. The move is part of a $2 billion investment under the Chips Act, positioning IBM as a key player in quantum computing advancements.

IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP are collaborating to use AI technology to enhance the Formula 1 fan experience. The partnership aims to create 'superfans' through innovative digital engagement strategies.