Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has reported the highest quarterly profit in its history, driven by soaring demand for artificial intelligence services and strong growth across its core businesses. Read More: Google-parent Alphabet profit soars to over $18 billion The technology giant announced its second-quarter financial results on Wednesday, revealing a record net profit of $112.1 […]
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US launches $5bn AI research initiative
The United States will invest $5 billion in artificial intelligence-powered scientific research, the Trump administration announced on Wednesday. The initiative aims to solve major scientific challenges across multiple sectors. It will support research in healthcare, construction, and other critical fields. According to the White House, federal agencies will use AI to identify causes of chronic […]
US, China set September AI talks
The United States and China plan to hold official talks on artificial intelligence in September, according to sources familiar with the matter. The dialogue aims to address risks posed by increasingly advanced AI models. The discussions reflect growing concern over AI’s security and economic impact. According to Reuters, the talks are expected before Chinese President […]
AI humanoid robot joins classroom as teaching assistant
A school in New York has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robot as a teaching assistant to support classroom learning in advanced technology subjects. The robot, which costs about $57,600, will initially help teachers deliver lessons in coding, robotics, and artificial intelligence to Year 12 and Year 13 students. School officials stressed that the technology […]
Asia-Pacific scam losses top $88bn, UN warns
Criminal syndicates operating across Southeast Asia defrauded people in the Asia-Pacific region of at least $88 billion in 2025, according to a new report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which warned that organised cybercrime networks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and difficult to dismantle. Read More: Securing Pakistan’s crypto future: how exchanges […]
China’s Xi stresses secure AI development
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the development of “secure and controllable” artificial intelligence as competition with the United States intensifies. Speaking at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, he urged stronger global cooperation on AI governance. Xi said artificial intelligence should remain under human control while balancing innovation with security. Addressing the conference, […]
China’s Moonshot AI unveiled Kimi K3, AI model with 2.8 trillion parameters
Chinese artificial intelligence company Moonshot AI has announced the release of its latest model, Kimi K3, claiming it has achieved performance levels comparable to some of the world’s most advanced AI systems. Read More: AI and Punjab: The emerging gateway of Pakistan Moonshot AI said it plans to make Kimi K3 fully open-source by the end […]
Pakistan joins China-led AI organisation as founding member
Pakistan is set to become a founding member of the China-led World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar visiting Shanghai to sign the membership agreement during a two-day official trip. Read More: Pakistan, China push forward next CPEC phase According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Dar will also attend the […]
New York halts large data centre projects for one year
New York has become the first U.S. state to impose a one-year moratorium on the construction of large new data centres, citing growing concerns over rising electricity costs, environmental impacts and pressure on local communities caused by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the executive order on Tuesday, saying […]
Tarar calls for women’s digital empowerment
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Monday urged Organisation of Islamic Cooperation member states to ensure women and girls receive equal access to emerging technologies. Addressing the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women in Islamabad, he said artificial intelligence must promote inclusion instead of widening inequality. He stressed that empowering women in the digital economy […]