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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
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
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
Study finds chain-of-thought reasoning in LLMs is a brittle mirage
Study finds chain-of-thought reasoning in LLMs is a brittle mirage
A new study finds large language models rely on memorised patterns rather than reasoning, raising risks for high-stakes applications.
Aug. 21, 2025
Google urges users to update Chrome after V8 flaw patched
Google urges users to update Chrome after V8 flaw patched
Big Sleep AI uncovered a critical Chrome flaw now patched in version 139.
Aug. 21, 2025
Rethinking ‘soft skills' as core drivers of transformation
Rethinking ‘soft skills' as core drivers of transformation
Redefining 'soft skills' as measurable behaviours embeds them at the core of leadership.
Aug. 21, 2025
Google to replace Assistant with Gemini in smart home devices
Google to replace Assistant with Gemini in smart home devices
Google will replace Assistant with Gemini in Home devices from October, starting with an early preview.
Aug. 21, 2025
MIT highlights divide in business AI project success
MIT highlights divide in business AI project success
An MIT study finds 95% of corporate AI projects fail to generate returns due to workflow integration issues.
Aug. 21, 2025
Indian firms accelerate growth through AI, Microsoft finds
Indian firms accelerate growth through AI, Microsoft finds
Frontier firms in India are redesigning operations around human-AI collaboration, scaling productivity and innovation while turning AI’s promise into practical results for businesses.
Aug. 21, 2025
GPT-5 criticised for lacking flair as users seek older ChatGPT options
GPT-5 criticised for lacking flair as users seek older ChatGPT options
GPT-5 debuts with smart routing, but users miss the personality of older models.
Aug. 21, 2025
Pakistan launches national AI innovation competition
Pakistan launches national AI innovation competition
Minister Ahsan Iqbal urges Pakistan to join the AI revolution and avoid technological dependence on others.
Aug. 20, 2025
Applied Digital unveils $3 billion AI factory in North Dakota
Applied Digital unveils $3 billion AI factory in North Dakota
Applied Digital invests $3 billion in Polaris Forge 2, expanding North Dakota’s role in high-performance AI infrastructure.
Aug. 20, 2025