Onic has launched Pakistan’s first AI-powered telecom support chatbot, Onic AI Assist, which understands Roman Urdu and mixed phrasing. The tool resolves queries instantly and escalates to humans without losing context, setting a new standard in local customer service.
Young Chinese embrace AI as a ladder to opportunity, while American graduates see it as a threat to their first jobs. The divergence reflects policy, culture, and economic security—not digital skills.
OpenAI unveils Codex Micro, a developer-focused macro pad launching July 15. The device aims to streamline AI-assisted coding with physical shortcuts, but key details remain unknown.
India’s IT giants are set to report muted Q1 earnings, with constant-currency growth at just 2.8%. AI-driven disruption and weak client spending are stalling recovery, pushing the Nifty IT index down 28% this year.
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is pushing to review whether large language models like ChatGPT should be regulated as they influence consumer financial decisions. A new report reveals over a quarter of UK consumers trust these tools for advice, unaware of missing protections.
Biren Technology is raising US$900 million to scale production of its next-generation GPUs, directly challenging Nvidia’s hold on China’s AI chip market. The move comes as U.S. export restrictions force Chinese cloud providers to seek domestic alternatives.
Samsung is poised to report an 18-fold profit surge to a record $56.35 billion in Q2, driven by AI memory demand. But a massive employee bonus provision and concerns over AI spending sustainability could cloud the outlook.
Donald Trump shared AI-generated images of Barack and Michelle Obama on a graffiti-covered Air Force One, continuing a pattern of using generative AI for political attacks. The post revives debates on deepfakes, racism, and disinformation in the 2026 election cycle.
Consumer giants L’Oréal and Mondelez are harnessing AI to accelerate product development, repurposing molecules for shampoos and generating novel cookie recipes. The technology is compressing innovation cycles from years to months, executives revealed at a Vienna summit.
Google Maps is testing an AI-powered tool that lets users order food directly through the app. The feature, integrated with Ask Maps, could disrupt the food delivery industry by eliminating third-party apps.