Anthropic has deepened its collaboration with Google in a massive new deal that will give the AI startup access to up to one million of Google’s advanced tensor processing units (TPUs) — artificial intelligence chips valued at tens of billions of dollars. The agreement, announced Thursday, provides Anthropic with over one gigawatt of computing capacity, […]
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Apple developing AppMigrationKit to enable iOS–Android data transfers
CUPERTINO: Apple is developing a new framework called AppMigrationKit, designed to make it easier for users to migrate app data between Apple and Android devices, marking a rare step toward greater cross-platform compatibility. According to Apple’s documentation, the AppMigrationKit will be compatible with devices running iOS 26.1 and later, as well as iPadOS. The framework, […]
Global study finds AI assistants distort nearly half of news content
LONDON: A major international study by 22 leading public service media organizations has revealed that popular AI assistants fail to deliver accurate news nearly 45% of the time, regardless of language or region. The research assessed platforms including ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and Perplexity AI, examining their performance across key journalism standards such as […]
OpenAI launches ‘ChatGPT Atlas’ to rival chrome
OpenAI has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered web browser named ChatGPT Atlas, designed to revolutionize how people interact with the internet. Based on the popular ChatGPT, this intelligent browser assists users while they surf the web, going beyond traditional search and navigation. With this launch, OpenAI aims to create a more intuitive and conversational browsing experience. […]
Pakistan Launches First Hyperspectral Satellite HS-1 from China
Pakistan has taken a major step forward in space technology by successfully launching its first hyperspectral satellite, HS-1, from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. A team of Pakistani scientists and engineers supervised the mission, which is being hailed as a landmark achievement under Pakistan’s National Space Policy and Vision 2047. According to SUPARCO (Space and […]
Saudi Arabia’s GO Telecom Launches AI Hub in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – Saudi Arabia’s GO Telecommunications Group on Saturday launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub in Pakistan to promote digital innovation, research, and collaboration between Pakistani freelancers and Saudi tech firms. The launch event was attended by Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, SIFC National Coordinator […]
Nvidia Unveils First U.S.-Made Blackwell Wafer as AI Chip Demand Surges
PHOENIX – Nvidia (NVDA.O) has unveiled the first U.S.-made Blackwell wafer, produced at TSMC’s semiconductor plant in Arizona, marking a major milestone in America’s AI and chip manufacturing capabilities. As the global race for AI computing power intensifies, companies like Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom are investing heavily to meet the growing demand for chips that […]
New Instagram feature lets parents block AI chats for teens
Meta announced a new feature allowing parents to disable their teens’ private AI chats on Instagram. This step aims to increase safety after criticism over AI chatbot behavior. The company wants to prevent minors from engaging in inappropriate conversations with AI characters. Earlier this week, Meta said it will guide its AI content for teens […]
South Korea Launches AI-Enhanced and Unmanned Weapons
SEOUL – South Korea kicked off its largest-ever arms fair on Friday, the Seoul International Aerospace & Defence Exhibition (ADEX) 2025, showcasing new unmanned and AI-enhanced weapons ranging from self-propelled howitzers to suicide drones. The three-day public air show features flights by the newly developed KF-21 fighter jet, while next week’s business exhibitions will allow […]
Pakistan Ranks Second in South Asia for Mobile Game Development
KARACHI – Pakistan, long recognized for its massive mobile app usage and gaming enthusiasm, is now making waves as a leading developer of mobile games in the region. From social media and e-commerce platforms to popular games like PUBG, Pakistanis are among the most active digital users in the world. But beyond just playing global games, […]