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New AI pact between Sri Lanka and Singapore fosters innovation
New AI pact between Sri Lanka and Singapore fosters innovation
The agreement supports Sri Lanka’s digital transformation by fostering local talent and enhancing AI governance.
July 23, 2025
New AI strategy aims to attract global capital to Indonesia
New AI strategy aims to attract global capital to Indonesia
Microsoft ($1.7 billion) and Nvidia ($200 million) have committed to significant investments in AI centers and cloud infrastructure.
July 23, 2025
OpenAI's ChatGPT hits 500 million weekly users and growing
OpenAI's ChatGPT hits 500 million weekly users and growing
Ten percent of the world now uses ChatGPT, says Sam Altman.
July 23, 2025
Alibaba's Qwen3 upgrade beats OpenAI and DeepSeek on benchmarks
Alibaba's Qwen3 upgrade beats OpenAI and DeepSeek on benchmarks
Token context is extended to 256k, enabling longer and more complex document handling in non‑thinking mode.
July 23, 2025
North Korea turns to Russia for AI development help
North Korea turns to Russia for AI development help
However, with only three chip plants in operation, North Korea’s ambitions for large-scale AI deployment might face serious hardware constraints.
July 23, 2025
Surging AI use drives utility upgrades
Surging AI use drives utility upgrades
AI and data centre growth are pressuring US power grids like never before.
July 22, 2025
AI governance needs urgent international coordination
AI governance needs urgent international coordination
Critics highlight the absence of a unified global regulatory framework, exposing gaps in rights protection and market fairness.
July 22, 2025
NASA hacks Jupiter probe camera to recover vital images
NASA hacks Jupiter probe camera to recover vital images
After image degradation, NASA used targeted heat to repair JunoCam, successfully restoring the camera in time for a close pass of Jupiter’s moon Io.
July 22, 2025
Iran's digital economy suffers heavy losses from internet shutdowns
Iran's digital economy suffers heavy losses from internet shutdowns
The war-era internet shutdown caused severe disruption to Iran’s digital workforce, which includes roughly 10 million people, according to the communications minister.
July 22, 2025
Meta CEO unveils plan to spend hundreds of billions on AI data centres
Meta CEO unveils plan to spend hundreds of billions on AI data centres
Meta’s $72 billion capital plan fuels AI race as it moves to dominate superintelligence development through new mega clusters.
July 21, 2025
New AI device brings early skin cancer diagnosis to remote communities
New AI device brings early skin cancer diagnosis to remote communities
The system provides vital support for patients unable to travel, enabling early diagnosis with just a photo and with no internet required.
July 21, 2025
How to keep your data safe while using generative AI tools
How to keep your data safe while using generative AI tools
Experts warn of rising privacy risks from generative AI; users should limit what they share and review opt-out options.
July 21, 2025