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Google rolls out Preferred Sources for tailored search results
Google rolls out Preferred Sources for tailored search results
Now rolling out in India and the US, Google’s Preferred Sources gives users more control over which outlets appear in the Top Stories section.
Aug. 14, 2025
India must ramp up AI and chip production to meet global competition
India must ramp up AI and chip production to meet global competition
The Chief Economic Adviser argues that India needs to dramatically increase investment in AI and semiconductor manufacturing to ensure competitiveness with the United States and China.
Aug. 14, 2025
Norway's sovereign fund gains indirect access to Bitcoin
Norway's sovereign fund gains indirect access to Bitcoin
The trend highlights Bitcoin's growing integration into the traditional financial system as state-level funds seek to diversify and generate higher investment income.
Aug. 14, 2025
Elon Musk calls Grok's brief suspension a dumb error
Elon Musk calls Grok's brief suspension a dumb error
Confusion surrounded Grok’s short-lived suspension from X as mixed explanations emerged, reigniting concerns over the chatbot’s behaviour.
Aug. 13, 2025
Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% share of China AI chip revenue to secure US export licences
Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% share of China AI chip revenue to secure US export licences
Washington’s deal with Nvidia and AMD could reshape the China AI chip market, with analysts warning it may undermine national security arguments for export controls.
Aug. 11, 2025
AI tools risk gender bias in women's health care
AI tools risk gender bias in women's health care
Google’s AI model Gemma described men’s health issues more severely than women’s, while Meta’s model showed no gender bias.
Aug. 11, 2025
AI startup OpenArt makes creating ‘brain rot' videos easier than ever
AI startup OpenArt makes creating ‘brain rot' videos easier than ever
With millions of users and growing revenue, OpenArt aims to lower barriers for AI content creation.
Aug. 11, 2025
Thailand ends 9-month outflow streak as Asia stocks rally
Thailand ends 9-month outflow streak as Asia stocks rally
Foreign investors returned to Asian stocks in July, led by Taiwan and South Korea, as AI optimism boosted regional sentiment.
Aug. 8, 2025
Laser Digital first to offer regulated crypto options in Dubai
Laser Digital first to offer regulated crypto options in Dubai
The project will begin with simple Bitcoin options, following traditional finance legal standards.
Aug. 8, 2025
Trump executive order opens 401(k) plans to crypto
Trump executive order opens 401(k) plans to crypto
Experts say cryptocurrencies are now part of the global financial ecosystem, shaped by regulation and political changes.
Aug. 8, 2025
Brazil weighs national Bitcoin reserve plan
Brazil weighs national Bitcoin reserve plan
Lawmakers aim to discuss whether Bitcoin could shield Brazil’s treasury from geopolitical and currency-related risks.
Aug. 7, 2025
OpenAI targets $500 billion valuation ahead of potential IPO
OpenAI targets $500 billion valuation ahead of potential IPO
Backed by Microsoft, OpenAI has surged to 700 million weekly users, driving revenue growth and sparking $500 billion valuation discussions.
Aug. 6, 2025