In the global race for artificial intelligence supremacy, American tech giants like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta face an unexpected roadblock — electricity. As these companies pour billions into AI data centres and chip production, the availability of electric power has become the latest bottleneck threatening to slow their progress. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently […]
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NASA’s X-59 makes historic first flight
NASA and Lockheed Martin’s experimental X-59 supersonic aircraft completed its first flight in October, marking a key milestone in the effort to reintroduce commercial supersonic travel in the United States. Unlike traditional supersonic jets, the X-59 is designed to produce a soft “thump” instead of a loud sonic boom, making supersonic flights potentially feasible over […]
Toyota unveils four-legged robot wheelchair
Toyota has unveiled a prototype robot chair, called Walk Me, at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, designed to help people with limited mobility navigate environments that traditional wheelchairs cannot. The four-legged robot can climb stairs, cross obstacles, and lift users to access cars or elevated platforms, providing a new level of independence for those with […]
Over a million users discuss suicide on ChatGPT weekly
ISLAMABAD – OpenAI has disclosed that an estimated 1.2 million people each week use ChatGPT to discuss suicide, highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in mental health crises. According to the company’s latest safety transparency update, 0.15% of users send messages containing explicit indicators of potential suicide planning or intent. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pakistan to unveil 5G spectrum policy soon
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is set to announce its long-awaited 5G spectrum policy in a bid to enhance digital connectivity and accelerate technological growth across the country, state media reported on Wednesday. Speaking at the 26th meeting of the South Asia Telecommunication Regulators Council in Islamabad, Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima said the government plans […]
Pakistan to produce 500,000 Chromebooks by 2026
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s newly launched Chromebook assembly line is expected to produce half a million devices by 2026, the Information Ministry said on Wednesday, calling it a milestone that will empower students and generate employment opportunities. The assembly line, set up at the National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) facility in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was […]
Ripple raises $500 million at $40 billion valuation
SAN FRANCISCO – Crypto firm Ripple has raised $500 million in a new funding round led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities, valuing the company at $40 billion, the firm announced on Wednesday. The strategic investment follows Ripple’s $1 billion tender offer earlier this year at the same valuation. The company said the fresh […]
Australian researchers develop paint that cools buildings and produces drinking water
SYDNEY – Researchers in Australia have created an innovative outdoor paint that can lower surface temperatures by up to 6°C while simultaneously extracting fresh water from the atmosphere. Developed by a team from the University of Sydney and the startup Dewpoint Innovations, the new coating offers a potential breakthrough in both climate adaptation and water […]