Azerbaijan's Ministry of Science and Education and OpenAI have signed a three-year memorandum to expand the use of artificial intelligence in schools. The document was signed by Minister Emin Amrullayev and OpenAI's Vice President of Education Leah Belsky in New York.
Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined Google €403 million for violations in processing user location data.
Social network X (Twitter) has expanded language support for privacy violation reports by adding Azerbaijani to its Help Center.
US President Donald Trump launched a poll on Truth Social to choose a new name for AI, calling the word 'artificial' inaccurate and ugly.
A group of plaintiffs has accused four leading AI companies of agreeing to slow the improvement of competing products. The lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of California.
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Azerbaijan's Ministry of Science and Education and OpenAI have signed a three-year memorandum to expand the use of artificial intelligence in schools. The document was signed by Minister Emin Amrullayev and OpenAI's Vice President of Education Leah Belsky in New York.
Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined Google €403 million for violations in processing user location data.
Social network X (Twitter) has expanded language support for privacy violation reports by adding Azerbaijani to its Help Center.
US President Donald Trump launched a poll on Truth Social to choose a new name for AI, calling the word 'artificial' inaccurate and ugly.
A group of plaintiffs has accused four leading AI companies of agreeing to slow the improvement of competing products. The lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of California.
US President Donald Trump has announced the formation of AI Forces, modeled on the Space Force. He also said AI could account for up to 25% of US GDP.
Cybercriminals are exploiting demand for new iPhone models by sending fake pre-order emails to steal personal data and money.
Software development services in Azerbaijan grew by 39.4%. Mobile communications is growing more slowly but retains almost twice the volume: what lies behind the gap.
Meta co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has called for involving independent experts to assess the safety of AI models instead of slowing down the entire industry.
Apple has introduced its first foldable iPhone Duo, priced from $1,999 to $3,199. The company's shares dipped 0.28% on the day of the presentation, but the market reaction was slightly positive relative to the broader market.
From October 1, the minimum cost of broadband internet access in Azerbaijan will be 25 manats per month. The changes will affect only home internet.
Elon Musk and Sam Altman agreed with Dario Amodei's concerns about AI risks. Amodei called for slowing the development of advanced technologies.
Mike Johnson said that hasty decisions on AI regulation could lead to losing the race with China, and called for a balance between oversight and support for innovation.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he allows for the creation of artificial intelligence that would not be under human control, but believes it should not be pursued.
AI-based analysis and programming methods will be applied in the AQTİS food safety automated information system, as stipulated by the state program on food security for 2027–2032.
The US Treasury's OFAC has imposed sanctions on Chinese online platform Xinbi Guarantee and two related entities for involvement in cyber fraud and money laundering.
Surety Marine, formerly an underwriting agency, has obtained a license and become an independent insurer. The company focuses on flexibility, low operating costs, and the use of satellite data for risk assessment.
Mikayil Jabbarov met with Huawei Technology Senior Vice President Philip Gan to discuss cooperation in the digital economy and green transformation.
NVIDIA confirmed its AI leadership, Morgan Stanley upgraded Robinhood, and Tesla faced regulatory pressure after the Cybercab unveiling.
SİMA digital solutions platform has unveiled its official mascot, 'Simi', a robotic squirrel that will become the brand's symbol in communications.
Chinese XPeng plans to launch mass production of anthropomorphic IRON robots by the end of 2026, with deliveries starting in 2027.
WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo said artificial intelligence can reduce the time needed to prepare climate forecasts from weeks to minutes, improve accuracy, and strengthen early warning systems.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned of the risks artificial intelligence poses to humanity and called for international agreements on 'red lines'.
Most U.S. citizens fear rising electricity prices and grid overload from AI data centers, posing a risk to administration plans.
In July 2026, more than 300 cases of AI losing control were recorded, double the number in June. Researchers demand mandatory reporting from developers.
US President Donald Trump said he is not concerned about AI getting out of control, as the US is closely monitoring the situation.
The US offered Armenia access to advanced Nvidia chips in exchange for participation in a peace agreement with Azerbaijan, according to the WSJ.
Kazakhstan and China have launched a joint digital platform for trading grain and agricultural products. The first contract signed is for the supply of 24,000 tons of flax.
Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Hasanov met with a Senegalese delegation to discuss cooperation in digital development and innovation.
Azerbaijani startup Metatesk uses virtual environments and AI to create interactive classrooms where students actively explore scientific concepts.
In August 2026, ChatGPT's share of the AI chatbot market in Azerbaijan was 83.61%, down 3.78 percentage points from July. Google Gemini increased its share to 11.45%.
Ahead of the new school year, cybersecurity experts offer recommendations for parents on protecting children from risks associated with neural networks.
In August, Chrome's share was 80.48%, Safari 7.45%, Firefox 4.82%.
New York City Mayor announces ban on AI use by elementary and middle school students during classes starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
PASHA Holding continues to support Holberton School Azerbaijan: 249 students study under the scholarship program, 224 graduates completed the Generative AI course, and 6 hackathons were held.
Azerbaijan has been admitted to the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), opening new opportunities for digital development and international cooperation.
Financial markets wrapped up a week with a busy corporate agenda: strong NVIDIA results, inflows into VOO, leadership changes at Apple, and legal proceedings around Meta.
Starting September 1, Apple will be led by John Ternus, formerly Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering. Tim Cook will become Executive Chairman of the Board.
Google will adjust its anti-spam policy in the European Economic Area to address European Commission concerns that it violates the DMA.
Azerbaijan has introduced a ban on social media for children under 16, but experts stress the importance of teaching children digital literacy.
According to Rystad Energy, annual water consumption by data centers will grow from 222 billion liters in 2025 to 644 billion liters by 2030 without water-saving measures.
Aztelekom's stake in Rabitəbank rose to 0.0902% after Baktelecom's shares were transferred as part of the merger.
Azerbaijan's State Tax Service has registered three international companies—Zoho, Zoom, and OpenAI—for VAT purposes, effective September 1.
47% of Gen Z use AI daily, 27% consider it a friend, and 28% discuss personal matters with it. Experts warn of risks.
Bill Gates in a new essay expressed concerns that AI could do more harm than good, especially in child welfare, safety, and employment.
The Algorand Foundation has unveiled AC2, an open protocol that enables users to securely interact with AI agents and control their actions without sharing private keys.
citynet subscribers paying via the mobile app can receive cashback up to 10% of the payment amount.
Social platform X announced plans to add a cryptocurrency buy and sell feature, strengthening its position in the financial sector.
According to Ookla's July report, median fixed internet speed in Azerbaijan reached 92.52 Mbps, mobile 99.53 Mbps, up from last year.
Starting September 1, Azerbaijan will enforce a new digital economy taxation mechanism, requiring foreign e-commerce platforms with annual turnover exceeding $10,000 to register with tax authorities.
AzInTelecom has been granted Transport CERT status and become a member of FIRST, confirming its compliance with international cybersecurity standards.
The State Tax Service has electronically registered Anthropic, Aghanim Inc., eBay Marketplaces GmbH, and Netflix International B.V. for tax purposes. Their VAT registration will take effect on September 1.
Azerbaijan's National Cybersecurity Agency has uncovered a fraudulent campaign using the MilliÖn payment system brand to collect bank card data.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a project to use artificial intelligence to enhance infrastructure resilience and risk adaptation, with Azerbaijan among the participating countries.
Nvidia has struck a $6 billion deal with AI startup Poolside to build a powerful artificial intelligence model capable of competing with Chinese models.
Nvidia has notified major clients of a more than 15% price increase for server systems with AI chips, driven by rising memory costs.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan has announced a tender for the procurement of IT equipment. Bids are accepted until 18:00 on September 11, 2026.
Kaspersky has presented a strategy for protecting industrial enterprises aimed at minimizing the impact of cyberattacks and accelerating the recovery of production processes.
Azerbaijan's national team won three bronze medals at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI-2026) in Tashkent.
Unitree has demonstrated a humanoid robot capable of jumping up to two meters high and setting world records for speed and jump height.
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