Sophia Andreou

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has denied that a controversial video is of him, citing physical mismatches, after the Akal Takht rejected his claim that it was AI-generated. The dispute intertwines deepfake allegations with political tensions over a new anti-sacrilege law.

TikTok now forbids AI-generated voices and pre-recorded audio in shopping livestreams, requiring real-time human interaction. The ban counters the platform’s own AI avatar push and targets abuse that degraded viewer experience.

Malaysians are among the world's most enthusiastic AI users, with 82% reporting time savings at work. Yet 73% fear significant job losses, revealing a complex relationship with the technology.

Anthropic's senior executives met with US officials on June 15 but failed to resolve a dispute over export controls on its latest AI models. The standoff has halted access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 globally, sparking debate over security and sovereignty.

Malaysians show the world's highest AI optimism, with 70% seeing more benefits than drawbacks, far above the global average. But 73% also fear significant job losses, revealing a deep tension between personal productivity gains and economic anxiety.

A new Ipsos survey reveals that 82% of Malaysians say AI tools have saved them time at work, far above the global average. Yet 73% fear significant job losses, highlighting a deep tension between personal benefit and economic anxiety.

U.S. shoppers arriving via AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini spend 53% more per visit and browse longer, according to Adobe Analytics. The data signals a major shift in online retail and urges brands to optimize for AI discovery.

Oracle shares plunged 12% after the company disclosed $70 billion in AI capital spending and plans to raise $40 billion in fresh debt. The selloff highlights investor fears over cash burn and fierce cloud competition.

Anthropic is moving to lease and manage its own data centers, seeking financial support from Google for the lease payments. This strategic shift aims to secure long-term AI infrastructure and reduce reliance on cloud providers.

Anthropic and U.S. officials hold emergency talks Monday after the government ordered a block on foreign access to its latest AI models. The company disputes claims of a serious security bypass.

A federal judge permanently dismissed xAI’s lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets, finding no proof of misappropriation. The ruling highlights the challenges of litigating talent wars in the AI industry.

Sindh Police has formed a high-level committee to integrate AI and drone surveillance into law enforcement. The panel will assess needs for new tech units, but privacy and ethical concerns linger.

Adani Group and Jabil Inc announce a strategic alliance to create a vertically integrated AI data centre manufacturing platform in India. The venture aims to produce advanced hardware from racks to power systems, capitalizing on a $3 trillion global market and India’s policy push.

South Korea leads the world in AI enthusiasm, with only 16% of citizens more concerned than excited. But this state-engineered optimism hides rising job displacement fears and a lack of ethical debate, revealing a complex relationship with technology.

Cloudflare is absorbing the team from Ensemble AI to tackle the high cost of AI inference. The move brings innovative model compression techniques like NdLinear to Cloudflare's global network, promising cheaper and faster AI for developers.

Meta expands its Edits video editing app with a desktop version and an AI production assistant that offers data-driven creative guidance. The updates aim to keep creators inside Meta's ecosystem by rivaling tools like CapCut.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expects a public offering within the next year, though advances in recursive self-improvement could push it back. A tender offer at $687.69 per share is imminent, signaling a potential trillion-dollar valuation.

OpenAI is considering sharp reductions in token pricing to win users from rival Anthropic, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The move could trigger a price war in the AI industry, reshaping enterprise adoption and developer loyalty.

Leaked ads point to an imminent Google Pixel Drop featuring Screen Reactions and new Gemini Omni AI capabilities, including on-device music and video generation. The update could arrive within days, deepening Pixel’s AI integration.

A deep dive into the economic conflict over AI training data. We examine why paying creators is so hard and the innovative solutions—from data trusts to Shapley values—that could finally make fair compensation a reality.

When a US export-control order forced Anthropic to suspend advanced AI access for Indian users, it exposed a critical gap: India lacks a legal framework to counter foreign lawfare. This article outlines four pillars for an Indian lawfare doctrine to ensure sovereignty in the digital age.

Amazon has closed a $17.5 billion delayed-draw term loan from a syndicate of major banks, signaling a strategic shift to debt financing for its AI infrastructure build-out. The move mirrors similar debt raises by Meta and Alphabet as combined tech capex rockets past $700 billion.

Pakistan’s 2026-27 PSDP allocates Rs. 16.29 billion for IT parks, AI, and digital economy projects. The funding targets infrastructure and skills, but gaps in execution and regional equity remain.

Nvidia is raising $20 billion through a U.S. bond sale, its first debt issuance in five years, to fund the development of cutting-edge AI chips. The move highlights the massive capital demands of the AI sector as the company accelerates its processor release cycle.

China’s marine tech leaps from nearshore to open sea, with AI models predicting typhoons and robots cleaning ships in the Strait of Malacca. These innovations tackle ecological monitoring, disaster forecasting, and shipping efficiency.

Major law firms are investing millions in proprietary AI, raising urgent questions about the future of associate roles. While AI may eliminate some entry-level tasks, it also opens doors for those who adapt by mastering new tools and honing uniquely human skills.

Sundar Pichai’s 2026 Stanford commencement address deliberately avoided AI, instead sharing personal stories of risk, failure, and passion. The speech was met with a student walkout protesting Google’s Project Nimbus, highlighting the tension between tech leadership and social responsibility.

The White House imposed strict export controls on Anthropic's Mythos and Fable models, prompting the company to suspend access entirely. This move exposes the fragile trust allies place in U.S. AI and could accelerate a global shift toward local and open-source alternatives.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy alerted the Trump administration to security risks in Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, prompting an export ban and global shutdown. The move, which even blocks allied researchers, casts doubt on Anthropic's IPO plans and signals a new era of AI control.

ByteDance is negotiating with Iluvatar CoreX and Baidu for AI inference chips, a move that highlights China's accelerating shift to domestic GPU suppliers. The deals could reshape the competitive landscape as Nvidia's presence in China dwindles.