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Honda teams up with US startup on self-driving tech
Honda teams up with US startup on self-driving tech
The Japanese automaker plans partial automation across roads and highways using AI-based software.
Aug. 22, 2025
Japan pledges billions and AI training to Africa
Japan pledges billions and AI training to Africa
Over 30,000 AI experts will be trained as part of Japan’s plan to deepen ties with African nations.
Aug. 22, 2025
AI improves customer experience at Citi
AI improves customer experience at Citi
Over 2.3 million sessions now handled on Citi’s expanded commercial banking platform.
Aug. 22, 2025
New robotic system uses AI to analyse water quality
New robotic system uses AI to analyse water quality
A robotic system uses AI and decision-making to classify water as drinkable, with applications for Earth and planetary exploration.
Aug. 22, 2025
Caution rises over inflated AI-driven tech valuations
Caution rises over inflated AI-driven tech valuations
Analysts see a correction rather than a collapse in confidence around AI investments.
Aug. 22, 2025
Students seek emotional support from AI chatbots
Students seek emotional support from AI chatbots
Heavy reliance on AI for emotional support may reduce social interaction and real-world relationship building.
Aug. 22, 2025
Surge in seat belt offences seen by AI monitors
Surge in seat belt offences seen by AI monitors
Most road deaths without seat belts involved people aged 16 to 24.
Aug. 22, 2025
Energy independence enables new models for data centre construction
Energy independence enables new models for data centre construction
Facing infrastructure delays, operators are increasingly deploying data centres using alternative power sources and self-sufficient energy systems.
Aug. 22, 2025
Google pushes agentic AI worldwide with AI Mode rollout
Google pushes agentic AI worldwide with AI Mode rollout
AI Ultra subscribers can now book restaurants within search using natural language requests, highlighting Google’s shift toward agentic AI that acts instead of only answering.
Aug. 22, 2025
Meta strikes $10 billion cloud deal with Google
Meta strikes $10 billion cloud deal with Google
The $10 billion Meta–Google Cloud deal reflects rising demand for AI infrastructure and highlights unusual cooperation between leading tech competitors.
Aug. 22, 2025
Court filing details Musk's outreach to Zuckerberg over OpenAI bid
Court filing details Musk's outreach to Zuckerberg over OpenAI bid
Musk tried to bring Zuckerberg into his $97bn OpenAI bid, according to a court filing.
Aug. 22, 2025
Scammers have infiltrated Google's AI responses - how to spot them
Scammers have infiltrated Google's AI responses - how to spot them
The problem isn't limited to Google. Scammers have also exploited OpenAI's ChatGPT in much the same way.
Aug. 21, 2025