OpenAI Said to Launch Its First AI Chip in 2026 With Broadcom
OpenAI is said to be partnering with Broadcom to create its first artificial intelligence chip, with production expected to begin next year. The company plans to use the new chips internally to support the immense computing power required for its generative AI systems, which produce human-like responses. This move signifies OpenAI’s efforts to manage its own hardware for training and running its AI models.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency Mulls Crypto Regulation Under FIEA
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has proposed transferring cryptocurrency oversight from the Payment Services Act to the stricter Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The move aims to address issues such as unregistered operations, scams, disclosure gaps, and security flaws, while improving investor protection. If approved by the Financial System Council and government, this regulatory shift could bring crypto under securities-style rules and set a new benchmark for digital asset regulation in the region.
WhatsApp for iPhone Testing Implementation of Apple’s iOS 26 Liquid Glass in Beta App
Apple’s upcoming iOS 26 update will introduce a new Liquid Glass design language for iPhone. As per a feature tracker, WhatsApp is testing the implementation of this feature for its iOS app in beta. It may offer a refreshed visual experience with background layers, buttons, and context menus displaying a depth effect and reacting to their surrounding environment.
