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Musk's takeover bid for OpenAI rejected by Altman

Elon Musk has spearheaded an investment group proposing a $97.4 billion acquisition of the nonprofit overseeing OpenAI, escalating his ongoing conflict with the ChatGPT developer. The offer was disclosed in a recent report. Attorney Marc Toberoff, representing Musk, submitted the bid to OpenAI's......

Google adopts new naming conventions for gulf and mountain in response to executive orders

Google has updated its naming practices for geographical locations in accordance with an executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump. The tech giant now refers to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" for users located in the U.S., while users in Mexico will continue to see......

Major investment in France’s AI infrastructure

Canadian investment firm Brookfield has announced plans to invest €20 billion ($21 billion) by 2030 to develop data centres critical for artificial intelligence (AI) advancements in France, according to a source close to the deal. This investment comes ahead of a global summit in Paris where political......

Tesla faces steep decline in European markets as buyers shift preferences

Tesla experienced significant sales downturns across major European markets in January 2025, with declines ranging from 12% to 63% in key countries, amid growing competition and public response to CEO Elon Musk's political activities. This shift marks a notable change for the electric vehicle manufacturer......

South Korean ministries block AI startup DeepSeek over security concerns

South Korea's Ministry of Industry has temporarily restricted employee access to DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, citing security risks. This move follows government warnings urging caution with generative AI services, including DeepSeek and other platforms. State-run Korea Hydro......

U.S. Seeks Leadership in WHO Reform amid Exit Plans

The Trump administration has been exploring significant reforms within the World Health Organization (WHO), including advocating for an American to lead the agency, as a condition for continued U.S. membership. According to sources familiar with the discussions and a proposal document, the plan was presented......

Morocco advances air defense capabilities with successful Viper Shield test flight

L3Harris Technologies has achieved a significant milestone in military aviation technology with the inaugural flight test of its Viper Shield electronic warfare system, designed for Morocco's F-16 Block 70 aircraft. The test, conducted at Edwards Air Force Base in California, demonstrated the system's......

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......

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