AI Industry Development & Policy Dynamics

According to the New York Times, Meta has classified its artificial intelligence data centers as experimental to qualify for tax incentives. A recent study shows that these tax breaks have helped Meta save approximately $40

Meta Platforms Inc. (META) gained more than 29% in September, marking the stock's strongest monthly performance since July 2013. The rally made Meta the top performer among the Magnificent Seven stocks and the second-best performer in the Nasdaq-100 this month. The gains were driven by investor

According to Morningstar, META stock surged 29% in September, marking its strongest monthly gain since July 2013, driven by investor enthusiasm around the company's Muse AI agent. The personal AI assistant, launched on September 8, can complete tasks on users' behalf across WhatsApp, AI glasses,

Japanese stocks rallied on September 30, with the Nikkei 225 index climbing 1,272.45 points (1.94%) to close at 66,753.72, marking the first close above 66,000 since September 25. The Topix index advanced 67.52 points (1.67%) to 4,108.65, rebounding after three trading sessions. The gains were

According to Worldcoin project announcement, Peaq has integrated World ID into peaqOS, enabling connected machines to request proof that a person is a real, unique human without receiving identifying information. In a Seoul delivery demonstration, a robot verified a recipient through World ID

According to Yonhap Infomax, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 1,272.45 points (1.94%) to 66,753.72 today (September 30), recovering above 66,000 for the first time since September 25. The Topix index gained 1.67% to 4,108.65. Semiconductor and AI-related stocks led the rally, with SoftBank Group

According to OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar on CNBC, the company's Q3 revenue run rate grew more than 70%, with business revenue more than doubling since July. Friar attributed the growth to improved AI models, a new $100 plan for small businesses, and expansion in coding, cybersecurity, and life sciences a

Samsung Electronics' Device Solutions (DS) division announced preparation of the 'DS AI Frontier Ecosystem' to support organizational AI transformation. Han Jae-joon, Master at Samsung Electronics' AX·PI Center, stated at the Samsung AI Forum 2026 on May 30 that the company is preparing this

According to Samsung Electronics at the Samsung AI Forum 2026 on September 30, the Device Solution (DS) division unveiled the DS AI Frontier Ecosystem to support AI transformation across the organization. Han Jae-jun, master of Samsung's AX·PI Center, highlighted that partial AI adoption yields

OpenAI launched dots, a persistent AI agent designed to work autonomously on behalf of users, at the company's DevDay 2026 developer conference. Built on the GPT-6 version of the Astra model, dots are available through ChatGPT, Slack, and Microsoft Teams and positioned as a direct competitor to

According to OpenAI and Bloomberg, today the company unveiled Dots, an always-on AI agent powered by GPT-6 Astra, designed to work autonomously on behalf of users. The agent operates with its own cloud computer and browser access to over 4,000 applications, handling tasks such as research,

According to Prosus, Arivihan, a Bengaluru-based AI tutoring startup, raised US$10 million on September 30 in a Series A round led by existing investors Accel and Prosus Ventures, plus an additional US$200,000 from GSF angel investors. The company plans to use the funding to expand into more

Joseph Shalom, CEO of Chainlink, stated on May 30 at Korea Blockchain Week 2026 in Seoul that agentic payments will restructure traditional finance. Shalom emphasized the transformation requires stablecoins, clear tokenization, and on-chain platforms, adding that Korea stands at a critical turning p

According to Financial News, Shapfring CEO Joseph Shalom stated today at Korea Blockchain Week 2026 that agentic payments will fundamentally restructure the financial industry. He emphasized the need for stablecoins, clear tokenization, and on-chain exchanges. Shalom highlighted that stablecoins

Bo Hines, CEO of Tether US, stated at Korea Blockchain Week 2026 (KBW2026) on the 30th that AI agents will adopt stablecoins as a primary payment method for microtransactions. Speaking at Walker Hill Hotel & Resort in Seoul, Hines explained that AI agents exchanging information will seek the most co

According to Financial News, Bo Hines, CEO of Tether, stated on September 30 at Korea Blockchain Week 2026 in Seoul that the next major use case for stablecoins will emerge from AI agent trading. Hines noted that AI agents conducting transactions will seek the most cost-efficient settlement

According to ChainCatcher, Star River's two-day AI Summit in Chongqing concluded on September 29, 2026. Founder Jemmy and co-founders River He and Bison Liu attended the event alongside industry guests to discuss cutting-edge AI innovations. The summit focused on AI technology applications and indu

According to Applied Materials today (September 30), flash memory and SSD leader Kioxia Corporation is joining Applied Materials' Silicon Valley-based Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization (EPIC) Center to collaborate on advancing next-generation memory technology. The two

According to a Rest of World report cited by ChainCatcher, Nvidia announced in September the acquisition of Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. The deal comes amid growing tensions over AI model distribution: Chinese regulators blocked Hugging Face in 2023, prompting domestic alternatives to emerge.