Elon Musk’s X platform has begun rolling out a new “About this account” feature that displays detailed information about user profiles, including account location, the number of username changes, original join date, and how the user downloaded the app. The initiative aims to combat inauthentic engagement, such as bots masquerading as humans, a challenge that […]
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AI chip demand to drive up gadget prices in 2026
Shoppers may face higher prices for smartphones, laptops, and other consumer electronics in 2026 as surging demand from AI data centres tightens the global memory chip supply, manufacturers and industry analysts warn. Tech giants are investing enormous sums to build the hardware that powers AI tools like ChatGPT, creating a bottleneck in the supply of […]
Parag Agrawal’s AI startup raises $100 million
AI startup Parallel Web Systems, founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, has secured $100 million in Series A funding to build web search infrastructure for AI agents and fund partnerships with online content providers. The round values the company at $740 million and was co-led by Kleiner Perkins and Index Ventures, with participation from […]
Margalla dialogue 2025: Pakistan aims for AI leadership and regional unity
ISLAMABAD: The Margalla Dialogue 2025, organized by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI), brought together policymakers and intellectuals to discuss AI, regional integration, and national security. Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said Pakistan is committed to embracing the AI revolution through a national roadmap. The session also examined regional connectivity, Afghanistan’s stability, and Pakistan’s […]
OpenAI urges US to expand tax credit for AI infrastructure
WASHINGTON – OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Friday reiterated the company’s call for the U.S. government to broaden eligibility for a federal tax credit under the Chips Act, aiming to strengthen America’s global leadership in artificial intelligence. Altman’s statement comes after OpenAI’s Chief Global Affairs Officer, Chris Lehane, sent a letter to the White House […]
Elon Musk wins approval for record $1 trillion Tesla pay package
SAN FRANCISCO — Tesla CEO Elon Musk secured shareholder approval on Thursday for what is being called the largest corporate pay package in history, valued at up to $1 trillion in stock over the next decade. The vote, which passed with more than 75% support, took place at the company’s annual meeting in Austin, Texas, […]
AI chatbots fail to tell belief from fact
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are struggling to differentiate between belief and fact, according to a new study by researchers at Stanford University, raising concerns over their reliability in high-stakes fields like law, medicine, and journalism. The study found that all major AI chatbots — including ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, and Gemini — failed to […]
Google Maps adds AI Gemini for smarter driving and navigation
Google has upgraded its Maps app with new AI-powered features using Gemini, allowing drivers to interact with an AI bot for improved navigation and real-time assistance. Users can now ask Gemini questions about points of interest, traffic, news, sports, or even schedule events while driving. The AI can handle multiple queries in a single conversation, […]
Apple to plans smart home upgrades in 2026
Apple is set to launch an updated version of its virtual assistant, Siri, around March next year, coinciding with the release of a new smart home display offering both speaker and wall-mount options. The company is also preparing new iterations of Apple TV and HomePod mini, which will showcase next year’s Siri and Apple Intelligence […]
Global crypto leaders spotlight Pakistan’s Bilal Bin Saqib
Pakistan’s Minister for Crypto and Blockchain, Bilal Bin Saqib, has been named among the world’s most influential crypto leaders. The Wall Street Journal included him in its latest investigative report, highlighting his role in shaping the global crypto landscape. According to media sources, Bilal Bin Saqib is recognized as a bridge between the East and […]