Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote pointed to a major shift in the company's platform strategy, as Apple Intelligence, Siri, and Safari moved to the center while the operating system played a far smaller role. For observers used to Apple's annual software showcase, the event looked less like an OS update and more like a preview of a cross-device AI ecosystem.

Apple remains behind the leaders in large language model development, but its vast iPhone installed base and growing tablet and smartphone sales are creating favorable conditions for its AI push. For global users, the company's next moves could shape how everyday devices handle privacy, context, and cross-app tasks across major software ecosystems.

Xpeng Chairman and Chief Executive He Xiaopeng said he will personally take charge of the company's robotics division as the Chinese electric-vehicle maker accelerates its push into humanoid robots, a sector it views as a cornerstone of its future growth strategy.

Meta and Reliance Industries are expanding their partnership with plans for an AI-enabled data center in India. The move could strengthen digital infrastructure for one of the world's fastest-growing internet markets. The agreement also includes major clean energy contracts, highlighting how global tech investment is increasingly tied to power, water, and sustainability.

OpenAI is targeting a public listing within the next year, according to an internal message from CEO Sam Altman obtained by The Information, even as the company prepares to launch a new flagship AI model and ramps up spending on infrastructure needed to support increasingly powerful systems.