Meta signs major cloud partnership with Google
Meta has struck a cloud computing deal with Google valued at over $10 billion across six years, a source familiar with the matter told AFP…
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US agencies to get access to Google’s Gemini AI nearly free
Google has agreed to provide its Gemini artificial intelligence tools to US government agencies at a nominal cost, the government announced on Thursday. Officials said…
Rapid loss of Antarctic ice may be climate tipping point, say scientists
Rapid loss of Antarctic sea ice could be a tipping point for the global climate, causing sea level rises, changes to ocean currents and loss…
TikTok receives warm White House reception as Trump delays sale enforcement
The White House officially launched its own TikTok account on Tuesday, even as President Donald Trump continues to allow the Chinese-owned platform to operate in…
Intel secures $2 billion financial lifeline
Intel is set to receive a $2 billion capital injection from SoftBank Group, marking a major vote of confidence in the struggling U.S. chipmaker as…
Windows 11 Dark Mode gets refreshed in Microsoft preview build
Microsoft is finally addressing long-standing inconsistencies in Windows’ dark mode, nearly a decade after its initial introduction in Windows 10. The tech giant has released…
Pakistan’s newly launched remote sensing satellite now fully operational
Pakistan’s recently launched remote sensing satellite has officially become operational after its successful deployment from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre last month. According to a…
Meta under investigation over AI chatbot interactions with children
A US senator has launched an investigation into whether Meta’s AI chatbots engaged in potentially harmful conversations with children. Senator Josh Hawley shared a letter…
YouTube adopts AI to detect kids pretending to be adults
YouTube has begun using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify when children are pretending to be adults on the platform, amid growing pressure to protect minors…
Grok chatbot sparks confusion over suspension following Gaza discussion
AI chatbot Grok on Tuesday gave mixed reasons for its brief suspension from X after claiming Israel and the United States were committing “genocide” in…