Top Tech News

Top tech news headlines feature significant developments in artificial intelligence, with major players like AMD and OpenAI forging new partnerships. The tech industry also continues to be reshaped by regulatory pressure, ongoing cybersecurity challenges, and a persistent trend of job cuts at major companies. 

Artificial intelligence (AI)

• AMD and OpenAI partner on chip supply: Chipmaker AMD and AI giant OpenAI have entered a massive multi-year deal for AI chip supply, which could give OpenAI a stake in AMD if it meets deployment milestones. The agreement is seen as a challenge to Nvidia’s market dominance.
• OpenAI shifts to enterprise focus: Seeking to build on its consumer success, OpenAI is now focusing heavily on expanding its enterprise business by integrating AI products with other companies.
• Musk’s xAI builds data centers: Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, is investing billions to build data centers in Memphis, joining the race to keep up with the energy demands for AI models.
• DeepSeek AI draws attention: A Chinese startup, DeepSeek, has created a low-cost AI model using less advanced chips, which has surprised the industry and highlighted China’s growing capabilities in AI. 

Big Tech and Regulation

• Apple faces legal and regulatory battles: Apple and Samsung face a potential £480 million collective legal action in the UK over App Store charges. Apple is also in conflict with EU regulators over new regulations like the Digital Markets Act.
• Google layoffs revealed: Accounts show that Google has cut hundreds of jobs at its UK offices, adding to the ongoing trend of tech layoffs in 2025.
• UK tribunal against Qualcomm opens: A competition tribunal is underway in the UK against tech giant Qualcomm.
• UK plans tough new tech regulations: The UK has enacted its Online Safety Act, which holds online providers responsible for user-generated content and safety. 

Market and business trends

• More tech layoffs expected: According to a Crunchbase tally, at least 157,818 tech workers have been laid off across 557 companies in 2025, a trend that is expected to continue.
• JLR cyberattack impacts production: Automaker JLR is resuming production after a weeks-long cyberattack caused significant disruptions.
• European tech startup funding: The European tech startup scene saw a wave of new funding announcements, with large investments in AI and fintech companies. 

Cybersecurity

• NCSC warns of Cisco malware: The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned of a persistent malware campaign targeting Cisco devices.
• Luxury items targeted by hackers: Cybersecurity experts warn that networked luxury assets, such as high-end cars and smart-home systems, are becoming a new target for cyberattacks. 

Consumer electronics

• Smart tech and AI for the home: Consumer trends point towards increased demand for integrated smart home devices and the expansion of 5G capabilities across more devices, enabling higher-bandwidth services like 8K streaming and AR/VR.
• Motorists turn to AI for car shopping: A study by The Motor Ombudsman found that nearly 20% of UK car buyers would use AI to research their next vehicle purchase, citing trust in AI’s unbiased recommendations.