SEATTLE – Amazon is reportedly preparing to launch a marketplace that would allow media publishers to sell and licensed their content directly to artificial intelligence (AI) companies, offering a legally secure source of data for training AI models. Read More: Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs amid AI surge The move comes amid rapid AI growth, which has […]
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Dar’s son appointed Punjab CM’s aide on AI, special initiatives
The provincial government has appointed Ali Mustafa Dar as Adviser to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Artificial Intelligence and Special Initiatives, effectively creating a new department mandated to drive innovation-led policy, technology adoption, and AI-based initiatives across the province. Advisers enjoy the status and powers of a provincial cabinet minister and have the ability […]
AI and Child Abuse
UNICEF’s warning about AI-generated sexualised images of children should have landed in Pakistan like a thunderclap. It did not. The report described a surge in synthetic abuse, where software can fabricate explicit images of minors without physical contact, without witnesses, without immediate evidence. The harm is real. More worryingly, the danger is no longer theoretical. […]
Alphabet surges ahead in AI race, positioning itself against OpenAI
Alphabet is asserting itself as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI), signaling to Wall Street that the Google parent is now ahead of rivals like OpenAI, a marked turnaround from a year ago when investors perceived it as lagging behind. The company’s first post-earnings call since the launch of its Gemini 3 model underscored confidence […]
Adobe to discontinue Animate after 25 years amid AI shift
Adobe has announced that it will officially discontinue its long-running 2D animation software, Adobe Animate, effective March 1, 2026, the company confirmed on Monday via its support site. Read More: Adobe puts artificial intelligence tools into its marketing software The decision is part of Adobe’s broader strategic shift toward artificial intelligence. According to the company’s FAQ, […]
Using AI for emotional advice linked to anxiety, depression: Study
Relying on artificial intelligence (AI) for emotional support may pose risks to mental health, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. The research warns that frequent use of AI for personal advice and emotional guidance can increase the likelihood of anxiety and depression. Read More: Experts warn of rising ‘AI psychosis’ Researchers from […]
Chrome adds option to remove on-device AI security models
Google Chrome is testing a new option that allows users to delete the on-device AI models used for scam and threat detection, giving consumers more granular control over browser security features. Read More: Over 1.7 million users at risk from malicious chrome extensions The change was first spotted in Chrome Canary by browser watcher Leo (@Leopeva64) and […]
Pakistan launches national AI initiative with ‘Indus AI Week 2026’
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has unveiled “Indus AI Week 2026,” a week-long national initiative designed to accelerate artificial intelligence learning, adoption and collaboration across Pakistan. The programme will run from 9 to 15 February 2026. Read More: Pakistan Unlocks AI Potential with Local Data Centre The announcement was made by Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza […]
ChatGPT adds ads to lower-tier plans to boost revenue
OpenAI is introducing advertisements to certain ChatGPT accounts as the company explores new strategies to generate sustainable revenue, the firm announced on Friday. Read More: ChatGPT’s new feature turns AI into social hub – Daily Times In a blog post, OpenAI said it has begun testing ads in the United States for its free tier […]
AI, geopolitics and fraud reshape global cyber risk landscape
Artificial intelligence, geopolitical tensions, and a rise in cyber-enabled fraud are rapidly transforming the global cyber risk landscape, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). The findings, published in the report Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026, highlight how technology is both strengthening defence mechanisms and enabling increasingly sophisticated attacks. Read More: The Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence The report notes […]