It's a messy time again. Messy, Messi, Messy. And I mean “Messy”. It’s crazy how AI has become a joke.

Will China move up the ranks and become the latest AI superpower given Z.ai’s recent release of GLM-5.2, a worthy competitor to Mythos 5?

With the constant lockdowns from the US government on new frontier AI models and the cheap open-source ones from China, will businesses move their tech stacks to Chinese models?

A pre-brief of the latest issues in the US, between the US government and Anthropic, and what this means for the rest of the world.

An analysis of the current state of affairs with increased AI resistance, rejection, encyclicals, and IPOs - which means that funds for AGI may not be easily achieved anymore.

A discussion on the evidence regarding AI consciousness in today’s world.

A look at Global AI updates from around the world, and tips on what the average everyday user needs to do.

A round up of major AI releases across the world.

In 2025, I wanted to dig deeper into the subject of AI and drive further research and impact. I’m pleased to share this was achieved and surpassed expectations.

I consider one of my superpowers to be speaking. Speaking about my work, my past experience at Google, being one of the early ones who recognised AI’s potential long before ChatGPT! Actually before Sundar Pichai even realised AI was a thing. A big thing.

I was recently invited to speak at a conference in Kazakhstan a couple of weeks ago. On the two occasions visiting the beautiful country rich in culture and history this year, I had the privilege of speaking with the two Ministers of Education, offering advice on how to implement safe and responsible AI in the country.

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, AI represents the defining competitive advantage for organisations seeking sustainable growth and market leadership.

AI has split the world - that is the world that has access to AI - into 2 major camps:

1. The optimists

2. The pessimists