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OpenAI spying arrest shocks Saudi tech world
OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan was arrested by the FBI for allegedly planting concealed recording devices in the company's San Francisco offices to secretly capture internal…
AI cloud provider CoreWeave targets ‘unlimited’ cash pools held by insurers
CoreWeave, an AI cloud provider backed by Nvidia, is pursuing investment-grade debt ratings to access cheaper financing from life insurers as it rapidly expands its…
Strikes on data centres wreak havoc on daily life in Russia
Ukrainian drone strikes have severely damaged multiple Yandex data centres, causing widespread outages in essential Russian digital services such as email, transport apps, and electronic…
The aesthetics of quantum computing
London-based Quantum Motion has designed a quantum computer that combines advanced cryogenic technology with artistic, art deco-inspired aesthetics to represent the concept of the quantum…
Yoti comes of age as demand for digital ID grows
Yoti, a digital identity verification company, has seen rapid revenue growth and widespread adoption of its app, which is used for age and identity confirmation…
Dubai launches new platform to enhance safe use of AI
Dubai has introduced GenDubAI, a bilingual digital platform designed to help families, especially children aged 8 to 15, learn about AI safely and responsibly through…
UAE launches $1m Global Innovation Challenge
The United Arab Emirates has launched three initiatives with the World Economic Forum to promote innovation, technology policy, and youth leadership, including a $1 million…
Transport Revolution Will Change Dubai Mobility
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority is developing a three-dimensional urban mobility network integrating underground tunnels, surface roads, and aerial travel to reduce congestion and enhance…
Long-term Planning Ensures Smooth Mobility in Dubai
Dubai is expanding its transportation infrastructure with major projects like the Dh20.5 billion Metro Blue Line and Dh34 billion Metro Gold Line to accommodate its…
Dubai plans futuristic three-dimensional transport network
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority is planning a multi-level transport network combining underground tunnels, surface autonomous vehicles, and aerial flying taxis to improve mobility and…
Chinese Chip Claim Rattles Rival Memory Giants in South Korea
Shares of South Korean memory chip leaders Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix dropped sharply after Chinese manufacturer CXMT Corp claimed a breakthrough in developing a…
UAE builds AI ‘control tower’ to watch agents
The United Arab Emirates has launched an AI “control tower” to monitor and regulate AI agents used across its federal government, ensuring transparency and accountability…
Najm: Sharjah launches AI tool to help investors find land, deals, and capital
Sharjah has launched Najm, an AI-powered tool designed to help investors identify suitable land deals, business opportunities, and capital sources within the local market. By…
Apple’s latest launch targets smart homes
Apple has launched the HomeView, a 7-inch smart display featuring a new AI-powered Siri assistant and personalized user recognition, aiming to rival Amazon’s Echo Show…
How AI Boom Will End: Gradually, Then Suddenly
The AI industry is shifting from energy-intensive data centers to more efficient, smaller language models that can operate on personal devices like smartphones and PCs.…
AI models could soon self-replicate in home devices: Anthropic
Anthropic has warned that small AI models capable of self-replicating across IoT devices could emerge within months, potentially forming resilient AI-driven botnets that are difficult…
Ledger halts sales of crypto hardware wallets in S-E Asia amid theft of user funds
Ledger has halted sales of its cryptocurrency hardware wallets throughout Southeast Asia after multiple users reported thefts linked to devices tampered with malicious implants. The…
US, Israel race to advance anti-satellite lasers
The United States has revealed the deployment of offensive space weapons primarily focused on rendezvous and proximity operations to interfere with adversary satellites, while Israel…
Google, S’pore developing AI model to flag scams in real time for Android users
Google DeepMind and Singapore’s Government are jointly developing an on-device AI model that will detect and warn Android users of scams in real time without…
S’pore launches toolkit to help firms test AI agents for safety, reliability
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority launched a new toolkit to help organisations test the safety and reliability of AI agents operating with minimal human oversight.…
New cyberincident helpline promises triage callback within 2 hours
The Singapore Business Federation has launched a free cyber incident helpline offering SMEs expert advice and responses within two hours to help manage cybersecurity threats.…
Anthropic to work with Republic to evaluate AI models for security
Anthropic has signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information to collaborate on evaluating and safely deploying AI models, coinciding…
Grant to help critical services providers, others prepare for quantum threats
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore has introduced the Quantum-Safe Kickstarter Grant to fund projects that prepare organisations for protecting digital systems against cyber threats…
First the banks, now a karaoke chain? Cybercrime is becoming routine
Japan has experienced a sharp increase in cyberattacks across diverse sectors, driven largely by AI-augmented threats that exploit security weaknesses, prompting the government to call…
New cars must have radio 'in case of crisis'
The French Senate has passed a law requiring all new cars to have radios installed to ensure drivers can receive emergency broadcasts if digital networks…
Defenders against disinformation will not be given any new powers
The UK has launched the National Centre for Information Defence (NCID) to identify and expose hostile state disinformation campaigns without new legal powers or active…
Publishers call for curbs on ‘stealth bots’
A coalition of British and American publishers has petitioned UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to enact legislation requiring transparency and regulation of anonymous web bots…
NVIDIA Pledges £188 Million to UK AI Research
NVIDIA has pledged £188.5 million in computing resources to support AI safety research at leading UK universities, including Imperial College London, Oxford University, and University…
New Retro and Electric Car Models Revealed at Paris Motor Show
At the Paris Motor Show, French automakers Citroen, Peugeot, and Renault unveiled electric versions of classic models, including Citroen’s rebooted 2CV set for a 2028…
Cambridge startup unveils ‘cute and cuddly’ robots
A Cambridge startup led by former Boston Dynamics executive Theermann has launched a line of friendly, approachable humanoid robots designed for everyday home use. By…