OpenAI’s Sora, a new product aimed to be “AI TikTok”, has sparked concerns that the company is drifting from its original mission to benefit humanity. However, CEO Sam Altman insists that Sora helps fund the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and does not conflict with OpenAI’s nonprofit goals.
As the US scrambles to rebuild its domestic semiconductor industry, a key Taiwanese supply chain firm, Topco Scientific (TSC), is making a major push into Arizona to bridge the gap for Asian suppliers eager to capitalize on the boom.
According to the latest data from China’s General Administration of Customs, China’s rare earth exports dropped sharply by 30.9% month-over-month to 4,000.3 tons in September 2025, down from 5,791.8 tons in August 2025. The export value was approximately CNY430 million (US$60.4 million).