Month: May 2026
US cracks down on Chinese technology
The US government has taken a sweeping action against Chinese technology, with the country’s top telecommunications regulator voting unanimously to advance a proposal that could fundamentally change how Americans get their gadgets. The proposal aims to bar all Chinese laboratories from testing and certifying electronic devices, including smartphones, cameras, and computers, before they are sold
Friendster returns
More than a decade after going dark, social networking site Friendster has returned with an aim to turn the social media landscape on its head. Relaunched as a mobile app in April, it retains some core elements of social media platforms, enabling users to socialise within their existing circle of friends and share details of
Meta is tracking employees for AI work
The Meta CEO has confirmed that the company is tracking employees’ activity at work and more layoffs could still happen.This AI tool records things like mouse movements, clicks, keystrokes and even occasional screen snapshots. While this raised concerns among employees, the US-based social media giant says the purpose is not to monitor productivity but to
US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to hunt Iranian mines
The U.S. Navy is ramping up its AI capabilities to hunt for Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes, a recently awarded contract shows.The up to $100 million contract for the San Francisco artificial intelligence company Domino Data Lab could quicken this process with software that can
Singapore: Government to protect workers as AI threat grows
As artificial intelligence disrupts entire industries, the Government may not be able to protect every job but it will protect every worker.To aid the AI transition, Singapore plans to scale up company training committees (CTCs) across various sectors and companies.CTCs can apply for funding through grants that support up to 70 per cent of the