Artificial Intelligence (AI)

A federal judge signaled Workday will likely face California anti-bias claims in a landmark case over AI hiring software. The ruling could shape how algorithmic screening tools are regulated nationwide.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang calls for new social norms as AI reshapes work and life. He compares the shift to automobile-era changes and urges universal AI engagement.

A new study warns that societal rifts over AI consciousness could lead to moral and political conflict. Researchers argue that structured deliberation, mutual respect, and democratic hope are essential to navigate this divide without chaos.

Chess grandmaster Lei Tingjie reveals how AI shapes her daily training and why current engines fail to mimic real match pressure. She calls for more human-like AI to unlock player potential.

HKSTP and SenseTime are building a 40,000 petaflops AI data center in Hong Kong by 2030. The project aims to fuel AI industrialization but faces questions on energy and chip access.

Doomjobbing is the new workplace trend where anxiety over AI and layoffs drives professionals to endlessly apply for jobs without real intent. Recruiters see through the panic, and experts urge skill-building over mindless applications.

NVIDIA claimed the #1 spot among the world's largest companies in 2026 with a $5.145 trillion valuation, overtaking Alphabet and Apple. SpaceX entered the top 10 at #6, highlighting the rise of AI hardware and private space ventures.

A Public First poll of over 18,000 people reveals China’s AI is widely viewed as technologically ahead, yet it ranks near the bottom in trust. The findings highlight a critical gap between perceived capability and public confidence.

Alibaba.com introduces AI-driven solutions under the DigiSME Pakistan initiative to help small businesses reach international markets. The tools offer intelligent buyer matching, real-time translation, and predictive analytics to boost export efficiency.

Technology layoffs have jumped 44% in 2026, with nearly 150,000 workers affected as companies blame AI. Yet record profits and soaring wealth among AI founders raise doubts about the real reasons behind the cuts.

xAI's Grok 4.3 is now available on AWS Bedrock, bringing always-on reasoning and configurable effort levels to enterprise AI workflows. The model targets legal and financial use cases with cost-effective token efficiency.

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.