- Russia has denied plans to test its new hypersonic missiles during naval exercises off the coast of South Africa. The exercises coincide with the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine and involve China's navy. This is happening during a time of tension in relations between Russia and the West, and between China and the United States.
- President Joe Biden has criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for suspending his country's involvement in the last remaining U.S.-Russian nuclear arms control treaty. Biden characterized Putin's decision as a significant mistake.
- Microsoft plans to bring its new AI-powered chatbot to its bank smartphone app and the Edge internet browser app after making major fixes to prevent it from malfunctioning. Although people must sign up for a waitlist before using it, the technology is now considered stable enough for mainstream use.
