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
Elon Musk in court over OpenAI
During his appearance, Musk told the court that OpenAI was built with a clear purpose to develop artificial intelligence in a way that benefits society, not investors. He described himself as the person who set the project in motion and helped bring together the original team.Musk has asked the court to award $150 billion in
YouTube is testing a new AI-powered search feature
YouTube is reportedly testing a new AI-powered search feature that changes how users find content on the platform. Instead of showing only a list of videos, the feature delivers step-by-step answers using a mix of text, short clips, and full videos.users can type a query and get a structured response, broken down into text, clips,
Iranian hackers leak USA marines personal data
A new front has opened in the ongoing confrontation between the United States and Iran not on the battlefield, but in cyberspace. A hacker group believed to be linked to Tehran has reportedly leaked personal data of thousands of US Marines. The hacker group, identified in regional reports as “Handala”, is said to have published
Robot dogs with Techn billionaires heads roam around Berlin museum in Beeple’s new exhibit
Robot dogs with hyper-realistic silicone heads modeled after world-renowned figures including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso can be seen roaming around a Berlin museum, occasionally “pooing” printed images of their surroundings which they’ve previously captured with integrated cameras.Each printed image shows a snippet of reality transformed by AI to
Increase in AI bot attacks
The number of cyber attacks on the internet carried out by artificial intelligence bots has increased more than 10-fold over the last year, new research has found. Daily AI-enabled bot attacks rose from 2 million to 25 million in a single year, according to the 2026 Bad Bot Report from cybersecurity researchers at Thales. Industries