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• [New] Amazon's launch of its bargain shopping platform Amazon Haul - a direct threat to Chinese rivals - is just one sign that competition is now heating up. Bain & Company
• [New] Experts will analyze U.S. government efforts to promote an American AI stack, the feasibility of sovereign AI in deeply interdependent digital ecosystems, the influence of open-source models, and more. United for Infrastructure
• [New] Recently, more than 1,000 MIT students stepped into the shoes of global decision-makers by trying out En-ROADS, a simulation tool developed to test climate policies, explore solutions, and envision a cleaner and safer environmental future. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] In 2025, TikTok will continue to grow as a platform, influencing where travelers go, where they stay and what they spend. Travel
• [New] Asia's first UNU Hub on HIT, jointly established by the UNU and Lingnan University, will serve as a global platform for research, education and engagement. Asia Research News
• [New] Amazon's projected 2026 breakout signifies a profound evolution from its e-commerce roots into a diversified technology conglomerate, underpinned by its formidable cloud infrastructure, advanced AI capabilities, and a rapidly expanding advertising platform. FinancialContent
• [New] Amazon's advertising arm will expand beyond retail media into areas like Connected TV and video ads, becoming a full-funnel activation platform. FinancialContent
• [New] The OTA platform segment, valued at $22.6 billion in 2020, is expected to reach $132.6 billion by 2030, driven by the ease of comparing and booking personalized travel packages. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Scenario analysis is a useful tool because there is substantial uncertainty around how future technology and climate policy developments will affect the speed and manner in which the global energy transition proceeds and hence the supply and demand for critical minerals. Reserve Bank of Australia
• [New] By platform/deployment type, the UAV / drone-mounted (VTOL / multirotor / fixed-wing drones) segment is projected to experience the highest growth CAGR between 2025 and 2034. Precedence Research
• [New] BTQ plans a Q2 2026 mainnet launch and has established the BTQ Foundation to fund open-source development of quantum-safe blockchain infrastructure. Quantum Computing Report
• [New] Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can forecast whether someone showing early symptoms will go on to develop Alzheimer's disease - and how quickly. Citywealth
• [New] The bulk of Viewture's £80m in funding is understood to be in the form of debt which will provide more capital to fund content creators, principally on the Google-owned YouTube platform. SKY
• [New] The Department of Science and Technology is developing an integrated geospatial and artificial intelligence platform that will consolidate its vast datasets to enhance government decision-making, planning and innovation. philstar.com
• [New] A new platform, Google Skills, that will bring together nearly 3,000 courses and labs in one place, including content from across Google Cloud, Google DeepMind, Grow with Google and Google for Education, is scheduled to launch early 2026. Medium
• [New] As part of Databricks Free Edition, a global data and AI education programme aimed at closing the industry-wide talent gap, more than $10 million will be invested in the UK and Europe to provide free access to the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Blocks and Files
• [New] Google says it will commit $1 billion for AI education and job training programs, including free access to its Gemini for Education platform for U.S. high schools. ABC News

Last updated: 02 November 2025