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Quarterly Reports from Giants: Betting on AI and Efficiency
Major US companies reported quarterly results: Amazon and Intel strengthen AI, Visa moves to Web3, Robinhood and Rezolve face market caution.
IT · August 9, 2026AI Becomes the New Professional Literacy
Artificial intelligence has moved from experimental technology to a key competitiveness factor, reshaping the labor market faster than previous technological revolutions.
IT · August 9, 2026Apple in Talks to Buy Memory Chips from China's CXMT
Apple is testing memory chips from China's CXMT for iPhone and MacBook, aiming to reduce dependence on market shortages caused by the AI boom.
IT · August 7, 2026DeepSeek Announces Significant Price Increase for AI Services
Chinese AI company DeepSeek has warned users of a significant price increase without disclosing exact figures. Current rates are $0.14 per million input tokens and $0.28 per million output tokens.
IT · August 6, 2026Five More Azerbaijani State Agencies Move to Government Cloud
The executive powers of Sumgayit and four districts have migrated their IT systems to AzInTelecom data centers under the G-cloud project.
IT · August 4, 2026ChatGPT Holds Nearly 80% of Azerbaijan's AI Chatbot Market, but Brands Risk Being Invisible in AI Answers
ChatGPT holds nearly 80% of Azerbaijan's AI chatbot market, but brands increasingly risk being invisible in AI answers.
Economy · August 4, 2026Kazakhstan and Full Vision Capital to Create SAF Ecosystem in Alatau
The government of Kazakhstan and Hong Kong's Full Vision Capital have signed a memorandum to create a sustainable aviation fuel production ecosystem in the city of Alatau.
Crypto · August 3, 2026Bitcoin falls below $64,000 amid Fed rate uncertainty and geopolitical risks
The largest cryptocurrency trades below $64,000 as investors remain cautious due to unclear Fed rate prospects and tensions in the Middle East.
IT · August 3, 2026ADB Develops Digital Corridor Master Plan for Central Asia
The Asian Development Bank has unveiled a master plan for a CAREC digital corridor that will give Central Asian countries access to global submarine cable routes via a southern path.
Economy · August 2, 2026WSJ: AI Investments Could Lead to Market Crash
The Wall Street Journal warns that massive investments in AI could turn out to be a bubble and damage the global economy.
IT · August 2, 2026US AI Investments Could Damage Economy
The US risks a financial bubble due to massive AI investments if they don't lead to productivity growth.
IT · August 2, 2026EU Rules on Labeling AI-Generated Content Take Effect
Starting Sunday, companies in the EU must label AI-generated content, including deepfakes, so users can distinguish it from authentic material.
IT · August 2, 2026Azerbaijani Schoolchildren Win Three Bronze Medals at European Junior Olympiad in Informatics
Azerbaijan's team won three bronze medals at the 10th European Junior Olympiad in Informatics in Kaunas.
Economy · August 1, 2026Global Trade Grows 3.2% in Q1 2026 Despite Middle East Conflict
Global merchandise trade volume rose 3.2% year-on-year in Q1 2026, beating WTO expectations, driven by demand for AI-related electronics.
IT · August 1, 2026CBA Discusses AI Adoption and Digital Transformation with Banks
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan held a roundtable on digital transformation of the banking sector and AI adoption.
IT · July 29, 2026Azerbaijan Considers AI Use in Migration Services
The State Migration Service of Azerbaijan is exploring the use of artificial intelligence in e-services and migration risk assessment.
IT · July 23, 2026Azercell Expands Cooperation with Global Tech Companies
Azercell has partnered with Starburst, a leading provider of enterprise data and AI platforms.
IT · July 23, 2026European Commission Rejects Google's Allegations, Says EU Digital Law Not Up for Negotiation with US
The European Commission stated that EU digital legislation is not subject to negotiations with the US, rejecting Google's accusations of restricting business.
Crypto · July 23, 2026Beijing Accelerates Development of Intelligent Agents and Token Economy
Beijing's Municipal Commission of Development and Reform has issued measures to boost innovation in AI agents and tokens, including support for chips and new business models.
IT · July 23, 2026K25.ai Raises $200M in Series A Round with Amber Group Participation
AI-driven prediction market K25.ai completed a Series A funding round, doubling its valuation to $200 million. Strategic investor Amber Group will help improve infrastructure and liquidity.
IT · July 23, 2026AI Will Not Replace Journalists, Says Azerbaijan’s Digital Ministry Advisor
Rashad Bayramov, advisor to Azerbaijan’s Minister of Digital Development and Transport, stated that artificial intelligence can speed up journalists' work but cannot fully replace the human factor.
Crypto · July 22, 2026Stablecoin Balance Coin Crashes 99% After Oracle Exploit
Algorithmic stablecoin Balance Coin lost its dollar peg after a $1 million oracle exploit, crashing its value to $0.0014.
IT · July 22, 2026Shanghai Unveils AI Standardization Plan for 2026-2028
Shanghai has released an AI standardization roadmap aiming for leadership in international and national standards by 2028.
Blogs · July 22, 2026Azerbaijani Presidential Aide: Media to Expand Positions in Global Space
Hikmat Hajiyev stated that Azerbaijani media will continue to strengthen patriotism and protect national interests.
IT · July 21, 2026Kasperskaya: AI Will Not Lead to Mass Layoffs of Programmers
InfoWatch president Natalya Kasperskaya says AI will not replace programmers but change their roles, contrasting with US data showing record AI-driven layoffs.
Economy · July 21, 2026US and Jordan Sign Trade Agreement
The United States and Jordan have concluded a mutual trade agreement that removes barriers and expands access for American exporters.
Economy · July 21, 2026Kazakhstan Aims to Reduce Shadow Economy to 13.8% of GDP by 2028
The Kazakh government approved a plan to cut the shadow economy from 16.7% in 2025 to 13.8% by 2028 through digitalization and AI.
IT · July 18, 2026Elon Musk Announces New AI Model
Elon Musk said xAI is finishing training a new language model with 2 trillion parameters, surpassing Grok 4.5 in all respects.
Gadgets · July 18, 2026Honor Opens Pre-Orders for Robot Phone
Honor has started accepting pre-orders for the Robot Phone, one of its most unusual smartphones. Sales begin in August, and those who pre-order in China will receive a range of bonuses, including a lifetime subscription to the personal assistant Yoyo (only available in China), extended service, accessory kit, interest-free installment plan, and a trade-in discount.
IT · July 18, 2026For Now, They Only Hit Each Other
The first full-size humanoid robot fighting tournament, Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend (URKL), took place in Shenzhen with 32 teams using the EngineAI T800 platform.
Economy · July 18, 2026Euromoney Names ABB Bank 'Best Bank of the Year'
Global financial magazine Euromoney has named ABB Bank 'Best Bank of the Year' in Azerbaijan. The decision was announced on July 16, 2026 in London at the Awards for Excellence ceremony.
IT · July 18, 2026Artificial Intelligence Is Changing the Labor Market
Over the past two years, AI has become a daily work tool, but mass adoption means proficiency alone is no longer a competitive advantage.
IT · July 17, 2026Google Overhauls Image Search with AI-Powered Features for 25th Anniversary
Google celebrates 25 years of Google Images with a redesigned homepage and integrated AI image generation.
IT · July 17, 2026Second Stage of Azercell Cup 2026 Programming Competition Completed
The second stage of the Azercell Cup 2026 programming competition, aimed at developing school students' interest in digital technologies and improving their programming skills, has been completed.
IT · July 17, 2026Cyber Police Detain Individuals Who Blackmailed Women Using AI
Azerbaijan's cyber police arrested two suspects who used AI to deface women's photos and demanded money for their removal.
IT · July 17, 2026All Banking Issues Can Be Solved with Birbank AI Assistant
Birbank's AI assistant now handles 70% of customer inquiries, with satisfaction reaching 75%.
IT · July 15, 2026Azerbaijan to Create Unified State Data Database
Azerbaijan has begun work to consolidate information data from government agencies on a single platform.
IT · July 15, 2026Apple Products to Become Even More Expensive for Kazakhstanis
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company plans to raise prices on its products due to a sharp increase in costs for memory and storage chips.
IT · July 11, 2026Apple Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI
American tech giant Apple has initiated legal proceedings against OpenAI, the creator of the ChatGPT chatbot.
IT · July 9, 2026Important Step Taken to Protect Children from Harmful Effects of Social Media - MP
By adopting amendments to the law 'On Protection of Children from Harmful Information', the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan has taken an important step toward limiting children's exposure to negative impacts of social media platforms and fostering a healthy future generation.
IT · July 9, 2026Cyberbullying Causes Depression and Psychological Problems in Children
Insults, humiliating comments, threats and targeted psychological pressure on social media negatively affect children's emotional health.
IT · July 9, 2026Cybersecurity Has Become a National Security Issue
Cybersecurity, amid deepening digitalization and shifting geopolitics, is no longer a technical matter but directly a national security issue.
IT · July 9, 2026Public Hearings on AI and Cybersecurity Reforms Held in Baku
The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport organized public hearings on reforms in digital development, innovation, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
IT · July 9, 2026Move Your Business to the Cloud with AZINCLOUD
AZINCLOUD, a cloud service by AzInTelecom LLC, offers businesses fast and secure hosting solutions on local servers.
IT · July 9, 2026Azercell Develops AI Competencies Together with AWS
Azercell Telecom organized a series of training seminars together with Amazon Web Services (AWS), a global leader in cloud technologies and artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to develop the company's potential in AI, as well as practical knowledge and skills of employees in applying AI technologies.
Economy · July 8, 2026State Tax Service Presents Innovative Approaches to Combating Tax Crimes
Azerbaijan's State Tax Service presented national experience in applying innovative technologies to combat tax crimes and stimulate technological development at a symposium in St. Petersburg.
IT · July 6, 2026Azerbaijan's Ministry of Labor Digitizes Over 90% of Services
Over 90% of 150 services of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Labor and Social Protection have been digitized, with 1.5 million proactive pension, benefit, and scholarship assignments provided in recent years.
IT · July 4, 2026AI Investments vs. Human Investments: The New Big Tech Economy
Meta spends billions on AI, reshaping the logic of capitalism itself.
IT · June 29, 2026First Meeting of the Digital Development Council Held
On June 29, chaired by First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva, the first meeting of the Digital Development Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan took place.
IT · June 29, 2026South Korea to Invest Over $1.1 Trillion in AI Data Centers
South Korea plans to invest $650 billion in building AI data centers by 2035, aiming to lead the global physical AI race.
IT · June 29, 2026Apple to Release Over 15 New Gadgets
Apple is preparing one of its most packed release seasons ever: this fall, the Cupertino company plans to unveil over 15 new products, including its first foldable iPhone and a MacBook with a touchscreen.
Crypto · June 29, 2026Azerbaijan's Central Bank Hopes for Crypto Law by Year-End
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan expects the adoption of a law on cryptocurrencies in the republic by the end of the year.
IT · June 24, 2026NEQSOL Academy Launches New SkillHub Platform
NEQSOL Academy has announced the launch of SkillHub, a new digital education platform open to all, designed to support people at every stage of their professional and personal development.
Economy · June 24, 2026Elon Musk's Net Worth Drops Below $1 Trillion
The American entrepreneur's fortune has shrunk to $957 billion, losing $118 billion in recent changes.
IT · June 24, 2026AI May Learn to Crack Any Defense
New neural network models could become capable of 'cracking any defense' in the coming months, warns the Five Eyes intelligence alliance.
Transport · June 24, 2026Traffic Jams Observed in Baku
Traffic congestion reported on several roads in Baku.
IT · June 23, 2026AI Assistance in Daily Scenarios Seems an Obvious Use Case
Kommersant FM columnist Alexander Levy discusses how AI integrated into smartphones is reducing the use of traditional mobile apps.
IT · June 23, 2026Shavkat Mirziyoyev Launches Another IT Park
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during a visit to Namangan region, reviewed work in the field of artificial intelligence and laid the foundation stone for an IT park in the town of Yangi Namangan, Davlatabad district.
IT · June 23, 2026Microsoft Expands Windows 11 25H2 Intelligent Deployment Program
Microsoft quietly expanded the Windows 11 25H2 intelligent deployment program to include all compatible devices running Windows 11 Home and Pro editions not managed by IT departments.
IT · June 23, 2026Meta chatbots hijack Instagram accounts
Meta said that after identifying the vulnerability, the issue was fixed and work began to restore affected accounts.