OpenAI files for IPO, Pentagon accuses Chinese firms, Apple unveils Siri AI, and Ukraine passes digital tax law

OpenAI has confidentially submitted an application for an initial public offering (IPO) to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, with its valuation estimated at $852 billion. Concurrently, the Pentagon accused major Chinese companies, including Alibaba, Baidu, electric vehicle manufacturer BYD, and robotics firm Unitree, of supporting the Chinese military. Meanwhile, Apple introduced an updated Siri AI during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, though the lack of a specific launch date for the assistant reportedly led to a decline in Apple's stock value. In Ukraine, the parliament adopted a law on taxing digital platforms, a measure identified as a structural requirement for its cooperation with the International Monetary Fund. Additionally, over 43,000 Ukrainian entrepreneurs received more than 438 million UAH in energy assistance, with over half reportedly spent on fuel for generators. Sources: Forbes Ukraine