A mystery AI model has developers buzzing
A powerful artificial intelligence model that appeared anonymously on a developer platform last week has sparked speculation that Chinese startup DeepSeek may be quietly testing…
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Meta Unveils Roadmap for New In-House AI Chips
WASHINGTON: Meta Platforms has announced plans to develop a new series of in-house artificial intelligence chips as part of its efforts to expand data-centre capacity…
Instagram Down in Pakistan as Thousands Report Outage
ISLAMABAD: Users across Pakistan experienced widespread disruption on Instagram on Wednesday, with thousands reporting problems accessing the platform. Many users said they were unable to…
Microsoft Urges Pentagon to Pause Blacklisting of Anthropic
Tech giant Microsoft has asked a US court to temporarily halt the Pentagon’s blacklisting of AI company Anthropic, warning that the move could disrupt military…
Pakistan Begins Auction of 5G Spectrum for Fastest Internet Services
ISLAMABAD: The auction process for Pakistan’s high-speed 5G spectrum has officially begun in Islamabad, marking a major step toward introducing next-generation mobile internet services in…
SECP Launches Digital Registry to Ensure Transparency in Corporate Ownership
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has introduced a digital Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) registry aimed at improving transparency in corporate ownership across…
Fake AI Satellite Images Fuel Disinformation in US-Iran War
WASHINGTON: The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has sparked a wave of AI-generated satellite images spreading disinformation online, raising concerns among…
First Total Lunar Eclipse of 2026 to Occur Today
The first total lunar eclipse of 2026 will occur today, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. Often referred to as a “Blood Moon,” the event…
Pakistan to Witness ‘Blood Moon’ During Total Lunar Eclipse Today
A spectacular total lunar eclipse will occur today (Tuesday), turning the full Moon a dramatic reddish-orange — a phenomenon commonly known as a “Blood Moon.”…
El Niño May Return in 2026, Raising Risk of Record Global Heat
The warming climate pattern El Nino could return later this year, potentially pushing global temperatures to new record highs in 2026 or 2027, according to…