Grab and WeRide Launch Southeast Asia's First Driverless Taxi Service
Grab Holdings Ltd. and WeRide Inc. launched Singapore's first driverless taxi service, Ai.R, in the Punggol neighborhood, marking Southeast Asia's inaugural public autonomous passenger service. The service operates with an 11-vehicle fleet along two approved routes, having logged over 30,000 kilometers and carried more than 1,000 passengers since testing began in September 2025. This initiative aims to reduce operational costs and enhance Grab's competitive position in the ride-hailing market.
Nvidia Invests $2 Billion in Marvell for AI Collaboration
Nvidia Corp. has announced a $2 billion investment in Marvell Technology Inc. to enhance collaboration on custom artificial intelligence chips and networking equipment, as well as to develop silicon photonics technology for faster data transmission. This partnership aims to integrate Marvell into Nvidia's AI ecosystem, facilitating improved infrastructure for AI computing. Following the announcement, shares of Marvell surged nearly 13%.
Helium Shortage Threatens Semiconductor Manufacturing Amid Qatar Conflict
The ongoing helium shortage, exacerbated by recent damage to Qatar's liquefied natural gas facility due to conflict in the Middle East, poses significant risks for major chipmakers such as TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix. Qatar, which produces approximately one-third of the world's helium supply, has seen its output severely affected, leading to increased prices and supply chain disruptions. Industry experts warn that without helium, essential processes in semiconductor manufacturing could be compromised, impacting everything from consumer electronics to advanced AI technologies.
Anthropic Leaks Claude AI Source Code in Update
Anthropic PBC accidentally released the source code for its Claude AI agent, exposing nearly 512,000 lines of code and internal features after a debugging file was included in a routine update on the public npm registry. The leak, confirmed by an Anthropic spokesperson, has raised concerns about operational security and provides competitors with detailed insights into the AI's architecture and unreleased capabilities. Despite the setback, which follows a similar incident last year, the company reported an annualized revenue run-rate of $19 billion as of March 2026, with Claude Code alone generating $2.5 billion in annualized recurring revenue.
