How A Fresh AI Venture Surpassed Western Industry Giants

A Chinese AI startup’s model outperformed Western leaders in running a real business during a live experiment, challenging assumptions about AI capabilities.

Inside The AI Series: Twelve Rooms At The Observatory On Future Possibilities

An in-depth look at The Observatory’s new interactive series exploring AI’s future impact through twelve themed rooms, revealing key insights and ongoing debates.

OpenAI vs Anthropic, Apple vs Microsoft and a Sea Monster: Meet Pixel Rivals

Pixel Rivals is a free gallery of eleven living pixel-art dioramas: OpenAI vs Anthropic, Apple vs Microsoft, a neon megacity, a kaiju harbour and more. Every scene is drawn in code, and every gossip gag comes with a source.

The AI Agent Hiring Bet Just Got Harder to Call

Kimi K3 nearly topped Firmulate’s live company simulation, exposing why businesses should test AI agents on follow-through, judgment and trust before hiring.

Six Major AI Trends Driving 2026 Forward

An in-depth analysis of six key AI trends driving innovation and industry shifts in 2026, based on expert insights and recent developments.

I Asked an AI to Make Its Own Stickman Game. By Evening It Had Built an Arcade.

It started with one loose prompt and a rhythm stick-fighter. One day later there were nine games, seven venues, a VERSUS mode and an animator, all free in the browser and all made of code.

The Top 5 Features Of An Effective Offer Builder For Fractional Executives

Discover the key features that make an offer builder successful for executives transitioning to fractional roles, based on recent developments in the market.

EBA E-mail Alert 24 September, 2026

European Banking Authority issues an email alert on September 24, 2026, prompting increased attention from financial institutions amid rising compliance concerns.

2026 LSI Stress Test: Banks’ And Savings Banks’ Capital Buffers Robust

Preliminary results of the 2026 LSI stress test indicate that banks and savings banks in Germany have maintained robust capital buffers amid economic uncertainties.

2026-09-24 – Data Portal – Annual Banking Statistics, Revision Of Data For 2025

The Swiss National Bank has published revised annual banking statistics for 2025, reflecting updated data and analysis, with further details forthcoming.