22 april 2026 · 14:49

Anthropic, OpenAI scale London offices, China's quantum computer gets AI upgrade

The State of Tech — The European Edition of Wednesday 22 April 2026: Anthropic and OpenAI are massively expanding in London, competing for European AI talent with eye-watering salaries. China's Origin Wukong quantum computer has integrated AI capabilities, signalling a full-stack technology strategy. Alipay launches autonomous AI agent payments across an open ecosystem, raising questions about liability and consumer protection in Europe.