Technology
The Canadian federal government has decided to close TikTok’s offices in Toronto and Vancouver, citing concerns about national security. Despite this action, Canadians will still be able to use the app. Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne explained that the decision was based......
US Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Mallory Stewart, is visiting Morocco through October 24 to participate in a groundbreaking conference examining artificial intelligence's role in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The Global Conference on the Role of Artificial Intelligence......
Meta has unveiled new measures aimed at protecting young users on Instagram from the rising threat of sextortion, a form of online blackmail that coerces individuals into sharing explicit images. Beginning Thursday, Instagram will implement features designed to shield teenage users from potential exploitation......
Abu Dhabi is poised to elevate its entertainment offerings with the announcement of an innovative performance venue: the Sphere. Drawing inspiration from its Las Vegas counterpart, this state-of-the-art facility promises to redefine the live entertainment experience in the Middle East. A New Entertainment......
The U.S. government is contemplating a significant shift in its approach to regulating Google, potentially leading to a breakup of the tech behemoth. The Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed court documents indicating it may seek judicial intervention to dismantle aspects of Google's business that......
Twenty years after the iconic Concorde's retirement, the United States is on the brink of ushering in a new era of supersonic flight. Boom Supersonic, a Colorado-based startup, has recently received special permission to test its experimental aircraft, the XB-1, at speeds exceeding Mach 1. Founded......
OpenAI, the innovative company behind the widely popular ChatGPT, has successfully raised $6.6 billion in its latest funding round, elevating its valuation to an impressive $157 billion. This substantial investment comes from notable backers including chip manufacturer Nvidia and Japan's SoftBank,......
In a move aimed at improving readability and visual appeal on the social media platform X, owner Elon Musk has announced a significant change to how bold text is displayed in users' posts. This update, which affects both web and mobile app users, will limit the visibility of boldly formatted text......
In a bold move that's sending ripples through the creative world, comic book publishers in Europe and the United States are taking a firm stance against the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in their industry. This rejection of AI-generated content highlights growing concerns about artistic integrity,......
The acquisition of Twitter by tech billionaire Elon Musk has sparked intense scrutiny and curiosity about the platform's moderation practices. As the dust settles on this transformative event, a comprehensive analysis of Twitter's moderation journey post-acquisition is long overdue. Since......
In the wake of its CEO's arrest, Telegram, the popular messaging and communication platform, has announced a significant enhancement to its content moderation policies and practices. This move comes as a direct response to the increasing scrutiny and concerns surrounding illegal activities facilitated......
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently convened with leading US technology executives in New York, urging them to consider India as a prime destination for manufacturing and innovation. This meeting took place shortly after Modi attended the annual Quad summit alongside leaders from the US, Australia,......
Huawei's innovative trifold phone, the Mate XT, is gaining traction among affluent iPhone enthusiasts in Beijing. Despite the launch of the highly anticipated iPhone 16, many Chinese consumers are showing an equal, if not greater, interest in Huawei's latest offering. CNBC's spot checks......
