BEIJING: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba surpassed analysts’ quarterly revenue expectations on Tuesday, driven by investments in one-hour delivery services and strong growth in its cloud division. Shares of the US-listed company rose 4% in premarket trading. Read More: Alibaba commits to boosting Pakistan’s digital trade skills Alibaba’s results come amid fierce competition in China’s “instant retail” […]
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DIGITAL COLONIALISM; THE SILENT TAKEOVER
We scroll, click, and share every day—unaware that our screens are quietly reshaping our world. The most dangerous threats to national sovereignty today are not physical; they’re digital, silent, and already deeply embedded in our daily lives. In our age of constant connectivity, a quiet takeover is happening that does not use armies or weapons, […]
Pope warns youth not to use AI for homework
VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo advised about 15,000 U.S. youths on Friday that while artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful learning tool, it should not be used to complete homework assignments. Speaking during a live video session from the Vatican to a national Catholic youth conference in Indianapolis, the pontiff emphasized responsible use of AI […]
Elon Musk’s X rolls out “About this account” feature
Elon Musk’s X platform has begun rolling out a new “About this account” feature that displays detailed information about user profiles, including account location, the number of username changes, original join date, and how the user downloaded the app. The initiative aims to combat inauthentic engagement, such as bots masquerading as humans, a challenge that […]
AI chip demand to drive up gadget prices in 2026
Shoppers may face higher prices for smartphones, laptops, and other consumer electronics in 2026 as surging demand from AI data centres tightens the global memory chip supply, manufacturers and industry analysts warn. Tech giants are investing enormous sums to build the hardware that powers AI tools like ChatGPT, creating a bottleneck in the supply of […]
Parag Agrawal’s AI startup raises $100 million
AI startup Parallel Web Systems, founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, has secured $100 million in Series A funding to build web search infrastructure for AI agents and fund partnerships with online content providers. The round values the company at $740 million and was co-led by Kleiner Perkins and Index Ventures, with participation from […]
Margalla dialogue 2025: Pakistan aims for AI leadership and regional unity
ISLAMABAD: The Margalla Dialogue 2025, organized by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI), brought together policymakers and intellectuals to discuss AI, regional integration, and national security. Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said Pakistan is committed to embracing the AI revolution through a national roadmap. The session also examined regional connectivity, Afghanistan’s stability, and Pakistan’s […]
OpenAI urges US to expand tax credit for AI infrastructure
WASHINGTON – OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Friday reiterated the company’s call for the U.S. government to broaden eligibility for a federal tax credit under the Chips Act, aiming to strengthen America’s global leadership in artificial intelligence. Altman’s statement comes after OpenAI’s Chief Global Affairs Officer, Chris Lehane, sent a letter to the White House […]
Elon Musk wins approval for record $1 trillion Tesla pay package
SAN FRANCISCO — Tesla CEO Elon Musk secured shareholder approval on Thursday for what is being called the largest corporate pay package in history, valued at up to $1 trillion in stock over the next decade. The vote, which passed with more than 75% support, took place at the company’s annual meeting in Austin, Texas, […]
AI chatbots fail to tell belief from fact
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are struggling to differentiate between belief and fact, according to a new study by researchers at Stanford University, raising concerns over their reliability in high-stakes fields like law, medicine, and journalism. The study found that all major AI chatbots — including ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, and Gemini — failed to […]