Technology
DeepSeek has reportedly raised $15 billion in one of China's largest funding rounds, just days after the US ordered federal agencies to remove its technology over national security concerns.
Business & Economy
A content deal has reportedly been struck that will see the BBC producing original shows for YouTube, giving the UK broadcaster access to younger audiences and advertising revenue overseas — something it desperately needs to bolster ad-free funding at home. The deal could be announced next week. [Link: BBC to show programmes on YouTube in landmark deal | https://www.ft.com/content/cdcfbec7-1472-4161-a29f-71426333bd40 | Financial Times]
Technology
GamesBeat is reporting the timeline, citing “four industry sources familiar with the studio’s plans.” That would be much quicker than the PC launch for GTA V, which came out more than a year and a half after the game’s console release. [Link: Grand Theft Auto VI's PC release is slated for Q1 2027 | https://gamesbeat.com/grand-theft-auto-vis-pc-release-is-slated-for-q1-2027/ | GamesBeat]