By Global Technology Desk Additional reporting by Michael Peel in London © 2026 The Financial Times Ltd. All rights reserved. Executive Overview The artificial intelligence industry stands at a perilous crossroads, torn between the breathtaking economic promises of frontier models and a creeping, existential dread harbored by some of its own chief architects. This week,…
Executive Overview In an era where the boundary between living room convenience and digital surveillance continues to dissolve, a new controversy has erupted around one of the world’s leading consumer electronics manufacturers. Popular smart televisions manufactured by LG Electronics are facing intense public and technical scrutiny following the release of an investigative report that reveals…
Executive Overview The rapid, tech-driven expansion of data centers is fundamentally reshaping electricity demand across North America, ending more than a decade of flat load growth. At the center of this transformation is PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission organization (RTO) managing the bulk power grid for all or parts of 13 states and the District…
Executive Overview In a significant push to reshape digital advertising, TikTok has announced the integration of ByteDance’s advanced Dreamina Seedance 2.5 artificial intelligence video generation model into its commercial toolkit. Rolled out to select paid advertisers in key markets, this cutting-edge upgrade marks a major leap forward in AI-driven marketing technology. By doubling the maximum…
