Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has begun mass production of its cutting-edge 2-nanometre (2nm) chips, marking a major milestone in the global semiconductor industry and reinforcing Taiwan’s dominance in advanced chipmaking. Read More: Taiwan chip giant sees no production hit from China curb In a statement seen by AFP, TSMC confirmed that its 2nm, or N2, […]
Artificial Intelligence
xAI acquires third facility to expand AI computing power
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has acquired a third building as part of its efforts to significantly expand computing infrastructure and accelerate the training of advanced AI models, according to comments made by Musk on Tuesday. Read More: Elon Musk’s xAI Startup In a post on X, Musk said the company had purchased a third facility, […]
Meta buys autonomous AI agent Manus to expand AI capabilities
Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire Manus, an artificial intelligence agent developed by a startup founded in China but now headquartered in Singapore, the companies said on Monday, as the Facebook owner accelerates its push into advanced AI technologies. Read More: Meta, Pakistan launch Urdu version for Meta AI Manus was created by Butterfly Effect, a startup […]
Crisis of Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Everyone in Pakistan tends to place almost all responsibility for learners’ academic, social, and even moral development on the classroom teacher. At times, this responsibility is extended beyond the teacher’s own classroom, holding them accountable for outcomes over which they have little or no control. Universities, for instance, and their administrative structures are often quick […]
Google NotebookLM tests 30-minute lecture mode for deeper learning
Google is testing a new “Lecture” mode for its AI-powered research assistant, NotebookLM, as part of an expansion of its Audio Overviews feature aimed at deeper, long-form learning. According to details spotted by TestingCatalog during an app teardown, the new Lecture format differs markedly from existing Audio Overview styles such as “Deep Dive” and “Debate”. […]
Scientist with record IQ links math to belief in God
A South Korean scientist widely described as the world’s smartest person has sparked debate after claiming that the existence of God can be proven through mathematics. YoungHoon Kim, who reportedly has an IQ of 276, shared his views in recent interviews and online posts that quickly went viral. Read More: Humans beat AI gold-level score […]
Coursera to acquire Udemy in landmark all-stock merger
Coursera has announced plans to acquire rival online learning platform Udemy in a landmark all-stock deal valued at approximately $2.5 billion, marking one of the biggest consolidations in the global education technology sector. The agreement brings together two of the most recognised names in digital learning. Read More: Politics of Platforms in Modern Learning Under […]
Disney OpenAI partnership signals shift in Hollywood’s AI strategy
Disney’s recent partnership with OpenAI marks a notable change in how major Hollywood studios are choosing to engage with artificial intelligence. Instead of pursuing prolonged legal action, the entertainment giant has opted for collaboration, reflecting a more pragmatic response to rapidly evolving AI technologies. Read More: Elon Musk recruits team to develop OpenAI’s ChatGPT rival Under the […]
Google launches Gemini 3 Flash to rival GPT-5.2
In a move aimed at strengthening its position in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, Google has unveiled a new variant of its Gemini model, called Gemini 3 Flash. The model is designed to compete directly with OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 amid intensifying competition in generative artificial intelligence. Read More: Gemini 3 redefines AI performance standards According to Google, […]
Woman marries AI character in emotional Japanese ceremony
A wedding ceremony in western Japan has drawn global attention after a woman married an artificial intelligence–generated character, highlighting the growing emotional bonds between humans and digital companions. The event has reignited debate over ethics, intimacy, and the role of AI in personal relationships. Read More: Educators’ Powerlessness in AI-Powered Universities Yurina Noguchi, a 32-year-old call […]