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Paris summit on AI governance spotlights global divide

A high-stakes artificial intelligence summit in Paris next week is poised to highlight mounting tensions between different approaches to AI development and regulation. The AI Action Summit, scheduled for February 10-11, will bring together tech industry leaders and government officials to address critical......

Starlink's in-flight connectivity reaches milestone with 500 aircraft equipped

Starlink has marked a significant achievement in its aviation connectivity service, now equipping over 500 aircraft worldwide with high-speed internet capabilities. The satellite communications provider is set to expand its reach substantially, with contracts in place to connect approximately 2,500 aircraft,......

Google revises AI ethics policy, dropping ban on weapons and surveillance use

Google has updated its AI ethics policy, removing its previous commitment not to use artificial intelligence for weapons or surveillance purposes. In its earlier "AI Principles," the company had pledged to avoid AI technologies that could cause harm, particularly in areas like weaponry and......

OpenAI Expands Global Reach With Strategic Deal in South Korea

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has secured a significant partnership with South Korean technology leader Kakao, marking a strategic move to strengthen global alliances in the wake of rising competition from Chinese AI company DeepSeek. Kakao, known for its online banking services, leading taxi-hailing app,......

Israeli spyware targets WhatsApp users: A growing concern

An official from WhatsApp has revealed that 90 users of the messaging platform, including journalists and civil society members, were targeted by Israeli spyware developed by Paragon Solutions. Following the cyber intrusion, WhatsApp issued a cease-and-desist letter to Paragon. The company has refrained......

Corrected Title: Global tech shares decline amid concerns over Chinese AI breakthrough

Global technology stocks have experienced a decline due to the rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese chatbot competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT, sparking concerns over the long-term viability of the U.S. AI-driven market surge. Stocks in Asian and European markets fell on Monday, and the Nasdaq index in New York......

Rivian announces plans for hands-free driving by 2025 and 'eyes-off' systems by 2026

Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is set to launch its hands-free driving system in 2025, followed by its advanced "eyes-off" system in 2026, according to CEO RJ Scaringe. The "eyes-off" system, which allows drivers to relinquish full control of the vehicle, is expected to provide......

Trump unveils groundbreaking AI initiative 'Stargate' to transform U.S. tech infrastructure

Newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the launch of "Stargate," a sweeping initiative aimed at bolstering the nation’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The project, described as the largest AI infrastructure endeavor in history, will be funded by major......

Sonos' uncertain future: Tech companies eye struggling audio innovator

Sonos finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with one of the most challenging periods in its history. The once-celebrated audio technology company has seen its fortunes falter, and rumors of a potential acquisition by major tech players are gaining momentum.   A disastrous update derails Sonos'......

What to expect from AI in 2025: Innovations shaping the future

Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, the field of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been buzzing with activity, with the technology progressively embedding itself into various industries. The year 2025 is poised to be a pivotal moment, marked by groundbreaking innovations that are set......

Huawei aims to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in AI chips with focus on inference technology

In the rapidly evolving landscape of generative artificial intelligence (AI), China’s tech giant Huawei is making strategic moves to position itself as a key player in the semiconductor industry. With U.S. restrictions limiting access to advanced AI chips, Huawei has crafted an ambitious plan to......

Trump launches $500 billion initiative for AI development

US President Donald Trump has revealed an ambitious new project aimed at investing up to $500 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The initiative, named Project Stargate, is a collaboration between major tech companies and a Japanese investment firm. The project was introduced alongside......

Service Restored in the US amid Political Negotiations

TikTok resumed operations in the United States on Sunday after briefly being inaccessible due to a new law banning the app on national security grounds. The platform acknowledged President-elect Donald Trump for facilitating the resolution, although the outgoing administration of President Joe Biden......

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