HR embraces AI in hiring
Survey shows AI's growing acceptance in recruitment.
UN Cybercrime Convention: Will states give in disagreements for the sake of a global common threat?
As the concluding session of the UN process to negotiate a cybercrime convention approaches, Diplo i…
AI model improves speed and accuracy of heart MRI analysis
AI model analyses heart MRIs in seconds, outperforming manual methods.
Go legend Lee Saedol defeated by AI in landmark match
The landmark event highlighted the significant advancements in AI, demonstrating its capability to m…
Microsoft reveals VALL-E 2 AI, achieving human-like speech
Tests on datasets like LibriSpeech and VCTK show that VALL-E 2's voice quality matches or exceeds th…
Moroccan AI influencer wins Miss AI title
Kenza Layli, an AI-generated Moroccan influencer, has been crowned the first Miss AI. Created by Myr…
London startup founded by former Snapchat employee secures $4m for AI in gaming
Iconic AI raises $4m to redefine gaming industry.
New AI partnership focuses on early lung cancer diagnosis
Collaboration aims to detect more lung nodules with AI.
Germany to exclude Huawei and ZTE from 5G network by 2029
The decision aligns Germany with broader EU security measures but has drawn criticism from China's e…
India’s antitrust body finds Apple abused App Store dominance
Apple denies wrongdoing, citing its minor market share in India, where Google's Android system preva…
Chinese e-commerce struggles amid economic slowdown
Extreme discounting and favourable return policies once boosted the sector are now eroding profit ma…
TCS shares rise on Q1 results, sector optimism
The IT index climbed 3.4%, its highest since January 2022. Analysts from Macquarie and Nomura highli…
Musk’s vision: Establishing life on Mars
NASA's estimates of landing humans on Mars by the 2040s contrast with Musk's aggressive goals, but h…
SoftBank group acquires AI chipmaker Graphcore
Once considered a rival to Nvidia, Graphcore has faced financial struggles, leading to workforce red…
OpenAI introduces a five-tier system to measure AI progress
OpenAI shares its new AI classification system with stakeholders.
EU AI Act published in Official Journal, initiating countdown to legal deadlines
Set to come into force on August 1, 2024, the Act will be fully applicable by mid-2026, employing a …
Musk’s X faces EU investigation for DSA violations
The breaches involve dark patterns, a lack of advertising transparency, inadequate data access for r…
Indonesia begins data recovery after ransomware attack
The attackers, identified as Brain Cipher, initially demanded an $8 million ransom but later provide…
AI chatbot aids blind gamer’s journey in Tokyo
Despite relying heavily on tactile paving and a white stick, the journey took four times longer than…
US House committee releases TikTok hearing transcript
The DoJ, citing national security concerns, claims TikTok collects vast amounts of sensitive data, w…
US lawmakers question Microsoft’s $1.5B AI investment
The request highlights broader apprehensions about China's influence in the Middle East and the adeq…
UEFA European Championship causes shifts in internet traffic across Europe
While some nations experienced increased internet traffic, likely due to unstable broadcast signals,…
Australia to enforce anti-scam laws on internet firms
The need to introduce such legislation is driven by a significant increase in financial losses due t…
NATO unveils new Cyber Defence Centre
The move, unveiled during the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington, DC, marks NATO's 75th anniversary and …
AWS unveils studio for rapid AI-driven app development
AWS launches App Studio, allowing IT professionals to create enterprise-grade applications without c…
Japan boosts AI sovereignty with ABCI 3.0 supercomputer
The project receives robust support from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) as p…
Government entities in Australia to assess foreign control risks in tech
Australia aims to secure its government technology assets against foreign interference and cyber thr…
National blockchain ‘Nigerium’ aims to boost Nigeria’s tech security
Nigeria is developing a national blockchain, 'Nigerium', to secure data and enhance cybersecurity.
Apple’s NFC technology will no longer be reserved to Apple Pay and Wallet in the EEA
Announced on Thursday, Apple will allow competitors to the NFC technology in its devices, offering a…
Bytespider tops list of AI crawlers, Cloudflare finds
Despite their activity, many website operators are unaware of these crawlers, and only 2.98% of the …
UAE launches AI challenge with Mastercard
The initiative, part of the UAE Strategy for AI, aims to stimulate the country's AI sector and foste…
Tokyo residents oppose massive data centre project
The centre, projected to emit 1.8 million tons of carbon dioxide annually, has prompted the group to…
Serbia unveils AI development strategy
The new AI Development Strategy 2024-2030 builds on this solid foundation, aiming to nurture a vibra…
Samsung showcases AI in face of strike
At a Paris event, the tech giant showcased AI applications in products like the Galaxy S24 smartphon…
GSMA announces global effort to improve smartphone access
The primary goal is to reduce barriers to entering the digital economy, addressing the significant i…
Slack marks decade milestone with AI integration
Celebrating a decade, Slack adopts AI tools like advanced search and thread summaries to elevate col…
Amazon enhances AI tools to tackle misinformation
With GenAI revenues projected to skyrocket to £33 billion by 2027, Amazon aims to lead in combating …
BNP Paribas enhances digital services with Mistral AI partnership
BNP Paribas and Mistral AI extend partnership, integrating AI models into key areas to improve clien…
Hedge funds target South Korean chipmakers amid AI demand surge
The surge in interest is driven by anticipated demand for high-end memory chips required for AI adva…
South Korean company launches AI beauty lab
The AI market in beauty and cosmetics is forecast to grow significantly, from $3.27 billion in 2023 …
Helsing raises € 450 million funding for AI defence of NATO’s eastern front
Valued at €4.95 billion, Helsing develops AI software to enhance weapons capabilities and battlefiel…
Vimeo introduces AI labelling for videos
Creators can currently self-disclose AI usage, with automated detection systems planned for developm…
India’s tech sector faces skills shortage
Major IT firms like Tata Consultancy Services and Larsenand& Toubroneed struggle to fill tens of…
Macau government websites hit by cyberattack
Officials believe the attack originated from overseas and have launched a criminal investigation to …
AI investment risks and uncertainties highlighted by Goldman Sachs
The report also highlights potential pressures on national grids and a projected increase in UK elec…
French startup unveils AI model for disease diagnosis
Bioptimus, founded in February with $35 million in seed funding, aims for further development to exp…
Rising threat of deepfake pornography for women
Deepfake pornography increasingly endangers women’s privacy, with 98% of content being explicit.
Intuit to cut 1,800 jobs, focus on AI investments
Restructuring costs for Intuit's workforce reduction and consolidation of technology roles are estim…
OpenAI and Los Alamos collaborate on AI research
The collaboration, billed as a first of its kind, will evaluate how GPT-4o can assist with lab tasks…
Healthcare experts demand transparency in AI use
These concerns underscore the need for careful and transparent AI integration in healthcare to build…
Biden administration assembles AI expert team
President Joe Biden has formed a team of experts to create standards for AI training and deployment …
Chinese businesses are the biggest adopters of generative AI, report says
A new report finds that Chinese businesses are most likely to use genAI, whereas their US counterpar…
US voters prefer cautious AI regulation over China race
US voters favour cautious AI regulation over rushing to compete with China, poll finds.
USA invests $1.6 billion in chip packaging to compete with China
The US currently faces significant reliance on Asian countries for chip packaging, with only about 3…
Bumble fights AI scammers with new reporting tool
By providing this option, Bumble aims to curb the misuse of AI technology in creating deceptive prof…
EU’s AI Act influences New Zealand’s digital strategy
Dr Lynch highlights the need for legal safeguards, while Professor Markus Luczak-Roesch recommends E…
Sri Lanka updates telecommunications law to welcome Musk’s Starlink
The legislative change introduces three new types of licences for satellite internet service provide…
The National Education Association approves AI policy to guide educators
Developed by a task force of educational stakeholders since autumn 2023, the policy highlights the i…
Meta will remove content in which ‘Zionist’ is used as a proxy term for antisemitism
The company reevaluates the use of the term 'Zionist' on its platforms, considering it to be a proxy…
Washington Post launches AI chatbot for climate queries
Developed by the Post's product, engineering, and editorial teams with support from AI firms like Op…
EU designates XNXX as VLOP
Non-compliance can attract fines from the European Commission.
Indian data protection law under fire for inadequate child online safety measures
The CDF webinar highlighted the need for India-specific solutions for child safety online, given the…
FTC bans NGL app from minors, issues $5 million fine for cyberbullying exploits
NGL has been fined $5 million and banned from serving minors by the FTC, who cited the app's facilit…
OpenAI and Arianna Huffington fund AI health coach development
The venture, led by former Google executive DeCarlos Love, aims to utilise peer-reviewed science and…
Matlock denies AI bot rumours amid concerns over campaign image
Matlock explained his absence, stating he had pneumonia, and provided the original campaign photo as…
US authorities disrupt Russian AI-powered disinformation campaign
US authorities have disrupted a sophisticated Russian disinformation campaign, Meliorator, which use…
AI startup investments surge to $24 billion
Overall startup funding grew 16% sequentially to $79 billion, driven primarily by AI investments.
AI conference spotlights Chinese GPU advances
Chinese GPU developers are grappling with manufacturing hurdles due to US export restrictions and a …
Driverless taxis gain traction in Wuhan amid controversy and competition
The traditional taxi industry has responded by petitioning the municipal transport authority to regu…
Musk’s xAI and Oracle halt $10 billion server deal talks
Challenges included Musk’s ambitious timelines and Oracle's concerns over power supply at xAI’s pref…
AI driving transformation in financial services
Ankur Pal of Aplazo highlighted AI's transformative impact on financial services, focusing on person…
AI-powered workplace innovation: Tech Mahindra partners with Microsoft
Tech Mahindra partners with Microsoft to boost productivity and streamline processes for over 1,200 …
Basel Committee of banking regulators proposes principles to reduce risk from third-party tech firms
With increasing cyberattacks threatening operational resilience, banks are urged to implement robust…
Alipay launches tap-and-pay feature in China
The feature allows users to complete payments by tapping their smartphones on a merchant's USB devic…
Microsoft steps down from OpenAI board
The decision comes amid regulatory scrutiny from antitrust watchdogs in Europe, the UK, and the US c…
ChatGPT vs Google: The battle for search dominance
ChatGPT's web traffic dropped by 12% while Google's profits soared nearly 60% from ad revenue.
User concerns grow as AI reshapes online interactions
The integration of AI in online platforms raises ethical questions about authenticity and user priva…
UK debates digital ID vs national ID cards
The debate over national IDs has historical roots, facing civil rights opposition and abandonment in…
Chinese AI companies react to OpenAI block with SenseNova 5.5
SenseTime debuts SenseNova 5.5 at World AI Conference in Shanghai, paralleling OpenAI's GPT-4 capabi…
AI stocks surge prompts profit-taking advice
The Citi team, led by Drew Pettit, notes that such strong readings historically indicate impending v…
Vanuatu PM visits Huawei to view policing technology
Australia's concerns over China's influence in the Pacific are noted, given a recent policing equipm…
Google Wallet to support US biometric passports
Users will be able to scan their passports into Google Wallet, allowing for identity verification vi…
Chip boom propels TSMC into top tech giants
The semiconductor industry, now leading the S&P 500, is experiencing explosive demand driven by AI a…
Japanese and US firms form semiconductor consortium in Silicon Valley
Based in Silicon Valley, the consortium will focus on developing advanced back-end technologies for …
Meta partners with Vodafone to optimise video delivery across Europe
The initiative underscores the importance of ongoing innovation and collaboration within the digital…
Singapore advocates for international AI standards
Digital development minister emphasised the importance of international cooperation and standardisat…
Tech giants promote AI-powered PCs
Despite their potential, only 3% of PCs shipped this year will meet Microsoft's AI processing standa…
Microsoft employees in China to use iPhones
The strategic move comes in response to the unavailability of Google's Android services in China, wh…
OpenAI blocks Chinese users amid growing tech rivalry
OpenAI announced it would block Chinese users from accessing its services on 9 July, amid rising US-…
Australia accuses China-backed APT40 of cyberattacks on national networks
China’s embassy in Australia dismissed the allegations as 'political manoeuvring'.
Thousands of event tickets leaked because of Ticketmaster hack
Hackers leaked nearly 39,000 print-at-home tickets for major events in an extortion scheme against T…
AI cybersecurity in devices deemed high-risk by European Commission
The European Commission's AI Act will classify AI-based cybersecurity and emergency services in conn…
AI app aids pastors with sermons
A new AI platform, Pulpit AI, aims to assist pastors by converting sermons into various content form…
Researchers develop a method to improve reward models using LLMs for synthetic critiques
The approach aims to reduce the time and cost associated with human annotation.
AI’s digital twin technology revolution
Digital twins range from statistical models to video avatars, promising applications in personalised…
Samsung wins AI chip order from Japan
The chips, designed by South Korea's Gaonchips Co, will utilise gate-all-around (GAA) architecture t…
IBM’s GenAI center to advance AI technology in India
The centre seeks to accelerate AI innovation, increase productivity, and enhance generative AI exper…
Microsoft committed to expanding AI in education in Hong Kong
The tech giant collaborates with the Education University of Hong Kong Jockey Club Primary School, w…
AI impact in music production: Nearly 25% of producers embrace innovation
A recent survey reveals that AI adoption among music producers approaches 25%, marking a significant…
Microsoft details threat from new AI jailbreaking method
Skeleton Key bypasses AI behavioural guidelines, revealing harmful information. Microsoft has implem…