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The US considers chip tracking to prevent smuggling to China
The US considers chip tracking to prevent smuggling to China
Beijing summoned Nvidia after US plans emerged to monitor chip movements using embedded tracking features.
Aug. 5, 2025
AI's transformation of work habits, mindset and lifestyle
AI's transformation of work habits, mindset and lifestyle
Personalized AI systems are transforming daily life in finance, healthcare and learning, while raising questions about data, bias, and trust.
Aug. 5, 2025
Altman shares first glimpse of GPT-5 via Pantheon screenshot
Altman shares first glimpse of GPT-5 via Pantheon screenshot
A glimpse of GPT-5 reveals accurate synthesis and familiar quirks, as OpenAI prepares to rival Google, Meta, and others.
Aug. 5, 2025
AI adoption soothes stress even as job fears rise among employees
AI adoption soothes stress even as job fears rise among employees
Most workers report tangible benefits from AI, especially in creativity, productivity, and stress reduction.
Aug. 5, 2025
The US launches $100 million cybersecurity grant for states
The US launches $100 million cybersecurity grant for states
CISA and FEMA are offering two cybersecurity grants to support digital resilience in local and tribal communities across the country.
Aug. 5, 2025
OpenAI launches ‘study mode' to curb AI-fuelled cheating
OpenAI launches ‘study mode' to curb AI-fuelled cheating
With universities seeing record cheating cases, OpenAI's tool pushes for responsible AI use in homework and exam preparation.
Aug. 5, 2025
Google signs groundbreaking deal to cut data centre energy use
Google signs groundbreaking deal to cut data centre energy use
Data centre deal that Google made with utilities aims to balance grid demand without expanding costly transmission infrastructure.
Aug. 5, 2025
The risky rise of all-in-one AI companions
The risky rise of all-in-one AI companions
AI companions doubling as therapists raise ethical, emotional, and privacy concerns as lines blur between support and exploitation.
Aug. 5, 2025
Microsoft study flags 40 jobs highly vulnerable to AI automation
Microsoft study flags 40 jobs highly vulnerable to AI automation
Safest occupations are those requiring in-person work or caregiving expertise, such as nursing assistants, phlebotomists, roofers, and chefs.
Aug. 4, 2025
Nvidia refutes chip backdoor allegations as China launches probe
Nvidia refutes chip backdoor allegations as China launches probe
Chinese authorities have summoned Nvidia over national security concerns tied to its H20 chip, reviving fears of geopolitical retaliation in tech.
Aug. 4, 2025
Apple's quiet race to replace Google Search with its own AI
Apple's quiet race to replace Google Search with its own AI
Apple is quietly building a powerful AI answer engine to catch up with ChatGPT, after years of downplaying chatbot demand.
Aug. 4, 2025
UK universities urged to act fast on AI teaching
UK universities urged to act fast on AI teaching
Employers now expect AI-literate graduates, but many universities still lack a clear strategy to meet the demand.
Aug. 3, 2025