Chinese technology company Huawei is facing a criminal trial in New York following a lengthy investigation. US prosecutors accuse the company of systematically obtaining competitors’ technologies and trade secrets, while Huawei denies the allegations.

Berlin authorities have confirmed that the Rhysida hacking group is demanding around €2 million following a major cyberattack on the city's administration. The attackers claim to have obtained between 5.7 and 5.79 terabytes of data and put it up for sale on the dark web, while Berlin's leadership has said it will not yield to extortion.

An analysis of genetic material from around 2,000 people living in different regions of Uzbekistan has provided new data on the country’s population genetics. According to geneticist and academician Shakhlo Turdikulova, the findings demonstrate a pronounced combination of European and Asian genetic components.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced the start of the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2026), which is being held in Tashkent for the first time this year.

Artificial intelligence could exceed the combined intelligence of humanity within the next five years, according to U.S. entrepreneur Elon Musk. He shared the forecast in an interview with The Economist, outlining his expectations for the future of AI.

Uzbekistan has strengthened its position in the global digital landscape by becoming one of the founding members of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO). Membership in the new international platform is expected to create fresh opportunities for technological development, knowledge exchange, and expanded cooperation in artificial intelligence.

In the boundless depths of deep space, the final act of one of the most astonishing chapters in human history is unfolding. The legendary spacecraft, assembled by engineers of the previous century using what by today's standards are primitive computer systems, is on the verge of crossing an invisible yet monumental technological frontier. We are approaching a moment when communicating with Earth's lone artificial emissary in interstellar space will demand unprecedented latency, turning any radio session into a grueling 24-hour waiting game for scientists back home.

Russian strategic deterrence forces are reaching a new technological frontier. The successful testing of the "Sarmat" complex and the final developmental stages of the "Poseidon" and "Burevestnik" projects are shifting the global balance of power. During a briefing with military officials, Vladimir Putin stated that Russian developments already surpass foreign counterparts, while the capabilities of systems like "Oreshnik" provide a flexible response to any emerging threats.

The race to create superintelligence has moved into the courtroom. Elon Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, has issued a chilling warning: if artificial intelligence is not brought under strict control, humanity faces a grim finale reminiscent of Hollywood dystopias. The billionaire insists that technology must serve humans rather than replace them as an "obsolete form of life."

Uzbekistan is taking a decisive step toward a digital economy: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a landmark decree establishing a special crypto-mining zone in Karakalpakstan—Besqala Mining Valley. Residents of the zone will enjoy unprecedented benefits, including full tax exemption for the next decade.

The new Uzbek satellite, "Samarkand 2028," developed by the Chinese company StarVision, is scheduled to launch in May this year, the press service of the Uzbekcosmos agency reported at the Space Technology Conference 2026 held in Tashkent.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree to improve the system for preventing cybercrime. Specialized cybersecurity units will be established in key ministries and committees, introducing new mechanisms to protect the nation’s information resources.

A major artificial intelligence forum for the Global South has opened in India’s capital, New Delhi. Over five days, participants will discuss how AI technologies can accelerate development across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

China has become the first country in the world to ban the production of cars with hidden door handles. The regulation, issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, will take effect on January 1, 2027, and aims to improve passenger safety.

The story of 25-year-old Samandar Tursunaliev traces a journey from a small border village to building an AI startup that is reshaping Uzbekistan’s digital future.

Uzbekistan is taking another step toward developing its own space infrastructure as work begins on the new hyperspectral satellite “Samarqand-2028”, created in partnership with China.

Next week, a delegation from Bashkortostan will arrive in Uzbekistan to lay the foundation stone for a new technopark in the Bekabad district of Tashkent region — another step in the deepening industrial partnership between the two countries.

OpenAI has released GPT-5, its latest AI model, which the company says is faster, smarter, and more accurate than its predecessors — and is now available to all ChatGPT users.

Elon Musk confirmed the launch of the Grok chatbot, developed by xAI, in the Telegram messenger. Premium users have access to it. The integration was the result of Musk's agreement with Telegram founder Pavel Durov.

29-year-old researcher from Berlin, Rabea Rogge, has become the first German woman to travel to space. She is participating in the private Fram2 mission, launched from Cape Canaveral.