NASA and SpaceX will launch the Crew-10 mission on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 7:03 PM EDT. The mission was delayed from March 12 due to a technical issue with a hydraulic clamp. The launch will take place from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and the rocket’s first stage will land at Cape Canaveral. The […]
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Global AI summit divides nations as US and UK reject Paris declaration
The Global AI Summit in Paris brought together over 50 nations to establish ethical guidelines for AI development. While China signed the Paris AI Declaration, the US and UK refused, raising concerns about their motives. The agreement, led by the EU, focuses on transparency, accountability, and restrictions on AI in defense and surveillance. Analysts believe […]
iPhone 17 air: Apple’s slimmest iPhone set to launch in 2025
Apple is preparing to launch its thinnest iPhone ever, the iPhone 17 Air, in September 2025. Leaks suggest a super-slim 5.5mm design, much thinner than the 8.25mm iPhone 16 Pro. The phone will feature a 6.6-inch ProMotion OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Always-On functionality. However, its compact size may result in a […]
Thunder Energy (a Brillanz Group company) and Nokia sign landmark MOU to Revolutionize Energy Intelligence in the Telecom Sector
Pakistan – March 08, 2025 – Thunder Energy Ltd, a leading AI-powered, energy intelligence platform provider and a Brillanz Group company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nokia at MWC Barcelona 2025. This collaboration marks a major step towards optimizing energy management solutions for passive telecom infrastructure through cutting-edge AI and data […]
China develops world’s first carbon-based AI chip
Chinese scientists have achieved a major breakthrough by developing the world’s first carbon-based microchip capable of running AI tasks using a ternary logic system. Researchers from Peking University and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications created this chip using carbon nanotubes (CNTs), a material known for its exceptional electrical conductivity and stability. This innovation could […]
South Korea launches $34 billion fund to boost key industries
South Korea is creating a 50-trillion-won ($34 billion) fund to support key industries like semiconductors, AI, and electric vehicle batteries. Acting President Choi Sang-mok announced the initiative, aimed at securing the country’s competitive edge in the global tech race. This comes amid rising trade tensions, especially after the U.S. imposed tariffs on imports from China, […]
Tech giants challenge youtube’s exemption in Australia’s child protection law
Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok have called on the Australian government to reconsider its decision to exempt YouTube from a new law banning social media use for children under 16. The law, passed in November, imposes strict regulations requiring platforms to block minors from logging in or face hefty fines of up to A$49.5 […]
Pakistan records highest-ever Internet shutdowns in 2024, ranking third globally.
Pakistan witnessed a record 21 internet shutdowns in 2024, marking its highest annual total as the government increasingly resorted to digital blackouts to control dissent and restrict information, according to a report by digital rights group Access Now. The report, released by the #KeepItOn coalition, placed Pakistan third globally in terms of internet restrictions, following […]
Mehwish Salman Ali Represents Pakistan at IDCF by DCO in Jordan, Announces AI Innovation Center and Forges Global Partnerships
Mehwish Salman Ali, Founder and CEO of Data Vault, represented Pakistan at the prestigious International Digital Cooperation Forum (IDCF), hosted by the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) at the Dead Sea, Jordan. As a key participant in the “Connecting AI Startups” panel, Mehwish highlighted Pakistan’s growing influence in the global AI ecosystem and its potential as […]
Data Privacy Day: AI and Predictive Analytics Increase Privacy Risks
Islamabad: On Data Privacy Day, Kaspersky shines a light on the often-overlooked privacy trade-offs involved with using popular, everyday apps. These include social media apps, but also others such as e-commerce apps, fitness and health tracking apps. While these apps offer convenience, they also collect and share vast amounts of personal data, exposing users to […]